First Time Energy!

Have you ever thought, "I should start a podcast"... and then immediately talked yourself out of it? This week I'm joined by my friend Ann Roushar, Host of Not Your Average Neighbor, and we're talking about what it's actually like to start a podcast. We get into the overthinking, the awkward first steps, figuring things out as you go, and why you don't have to know everything before you start. Spo...

Camping sounds like a relaxing way to connect with nature. Then reality shows up with forgotten supplies, questionable sleeping arrangements, unexpected weather, and a family trying to figure it all out together. In this episode of First Time Energy! , Alex is joined by her husband, Shaun, and their son to talk about the energy of camping with family. From the excitement of planning the trip to th...

In this episode of First Time Energy! , Alex sits down with her guest to talk about the choice to be child-free. The discussion centers on what goes into making that decision, the opinions and assumptions that often come with it, and the pressure society places on people to follow a certain path. This conversation isn’t about convincing anyone what to choose. It’s about giving people permission to...

Most people will never get the opportunity to ride on a Zamboni — and after signing the waiver, we started to understand why. In this episode of First Time Energy!, my friend and I talk about what it’s actually like riding as passengers on one of the most oddly satisfying machines on earth, from the nerves beforehand to the surreal experience of cruising across the ice like temporary hockey royalt...

This week on First-Time Energy, Alex is joined by her husband Shaun to talk about the first time they attended an NFL game. From the energy inside the stadium and the chaos of the crowd… to stops along the way, people watching, and realizing football fans are operating at emotional levels rarely seen in public — this episode dives into what makes live sports feel so different from watching at home...

Most people are afraid of public speaking. But what does it actually feel like to stand up in front of a room full of people and do it anyway? In this episode of First Time Energy , Alex sits down with a guest to talk about the nerves, pressure, overthinking, adrenaline, awkward moments, and unexpected confidence that can come with public speaking — especially the first few times. From shaky hands...

Why does ordering somewhere new feel like a public intelligence test? Alex dives into the awkward panic, social anxiety, and silent menu spirals that come with unfamiliar places.

Alex attended a casual sit down for drinks, somehow convinced herself she was about to be recruited into leadership against her will, and spent the entire event mentally rehearsing “no” like she was escaping a trap. Are you a volunteer your time parent, or a volunteer your Venmo parent?

Alex opens up about the emotional, vulnerable, and unexpectedly empowering experience of wearing wigs for the first time while navigating confidence, identity, and starting over.

Welcome to First-Time Energy—the podcast about the awkward, chaotic, and weirdly empowering moments that happen when you do something for the first time. Awkward is fine, we're doing it anyway!

Welcome to First-Time Energy—the podcast about the awkward, chaotic, and weirdly empowering moments that happen when you do something for the first time.