Planned-ish

We are back and we came ready. Episode 32 kicks off with a full twin chaos report: short fuses, nap time pants disappearing, and drawstrings making a very necessary comeback in this house. We also recap the most perfect Mother's Day, summer trip planning, and Alexandra hitting 400K views on a reel which we are still not fully over. Joe debuts his brand new segment where he picks a recipe straight...

We're back after a month and a half and honestly? We have no regrets. In this comeback episode, Alexandra and Joe break down why they hit pause — travel, sick kids, burnout, and Joe being home for a grand total of six days in April — and why they're relaunching with a new format, a new cadence, and a whole lot more energy. In the Debrief: the Bahamas trip, toddlers who now eat hors d'oeuvres, a ga...

This week on Planned-ish, we’re celebrating episode 30 the most Planned-ish way possible: by being behind and slightly chaotic 😅 Joe and I kick things off with a debrief on the last week— hand, foot, and mouth took out the boys, then made its way to me, Joe was gone all week for work, and my aunt Laura absolutely saved us by stepping in to help with the twins, the house, and honestly my sanity. W...

Joe and I are back with a real-life debrief after a couple weeks of hand, foot, and mouth chaos, birthday celebrations, travel, sick kids, and me trying to survive on applesauce and mint chocolate chip ice cream. We’re talking: – Parenting in the thick of it – Why kids only sleep in when they’re sick – Potty training wins (and skid mark confessions 😅) – The mental load of sickness + schedules – A...

We’re debriefing the week exactly as it happened : twin potty training is still very much alive, we took the boys strawberry picking —where Brodie tapped out in 10 minutes and immediately found mud, obviously—plus quick Super Bowl thoughts and the snack situation. We also talk Valentine’s Day , because it’s coming whether we’re ready or not. We wrap with Elite-ish 8: Valentine’s Edition —our picks...

Hello, you lovely, lovely planned-ish people. 😅 We just wrapped a three-day potty training bender with the twins — no spoilers yet, but we’ve never been more aware of everyone’s bathroom schedule in our lives. Before we dive into the chaos, we hit our classic weekly debrief: Dry-ish January is still alive , the to-do lists are list-ing, and we’re realizing we genuinely don’t have the time (or emo...

Welcome back, you wonderful planned-ish people. If you’ve ever tried to make dinner while your husband is yelling at the TV and your toddler is sprinting around chanting “GO PACK GO”… welcome home. 😅 We chat on: our painful recording fail (RIP to the lost episode thanks to an echo + two mics + zero headphones 🙃) sharing what “dry-ish January” has actually done for our energy debriefing Joe’s fir...

This week on Planned-ish , Joe and I kick off the first episode of the year with a brutally real debrief: toddler Christmas programs, the “not-the-4pm-flu” flu that took us OUT, and what it looks like to parent when you’re running on Zofran + vibes. We also talk New Year intentions that actually work in real life (not fantasy-land), plus our Elite-ish 8 : things that instantly make the week better...

This week on Planned-ish, we’re sitting down with Sydney O’Brien — content & messaging strategist, military spouse, mom of three, and queen of building a business in the cracks of real life. From deployment seasons to school transitions and schedules that never look the same two days in a row, Sydney basically lives in the planned-ish trenches every day. We talk: – Starting a business during d...

This week on Planned-ish, we’re sitting down with Taylor — wealth advisor at UBS, women’s collective host, Friendsgiving queen, and yes… Alexandra’s sister. From helping families build real-life financial plans to creating spaces where women can talk honestly about money, Taylor is in the middle of where wealth, hosting, and community all meet. We talk: – The simplest money moves families can set...

This week on Planned-ish , we are back after a very on-brand three-week break — two tired parents, one crazy schedule, and Christmas decor already up before the turkey’s even in the oven. 🎄🦃 We’re talking about why waiting for life to “slow down” means you’d never see your people, how our house went from Halloween to full Christmas in seven days (with toddlers), and why attic ladders + decor box...

This week on Planned-ish , we’re back with a full Halloween hangout — pumpkin patches, overpriced candy, and twins living their best spooky season lives. We’re talking about our fourth pumpkin patch of the year, Home Depot “decor” trips, and how long it takes before one kid cries at the animatronic skeleton. We also get into Halloween on a budget, the great “trick-or-treat tax” debate (parents des...

This week on Planned-ish, it’s just the two of us — and we’ve got stories. After nearly three weeks on the road with the twins, we’re back home, semi-recovered, and recapping all the chaos. From pumpkin patches and breweries to Joe’s new potential blind cheeseburger taste test challenge , it’s giving “married meets mildly unhinged.” We talk: – The final stretch of our 3-week family road trip – Joe...

This week on Planned-ish, we’re going full family edition — because we’ve got Joe’s sisters, Fiona and Sophia, on the pod! From growing up with Joe to becoming fun aunts to our twins, this episode has sibling roast energy, parenting chaos, and more laughter than family therapy ever could. We talk: – What Joe was really like growing up (spoiler: not a rule follower) – The dumbest sibling arguments...

This week on Planned-ish, we’re sitting down with Alexis — former trauma ER nurse turned aesthetics pro, podcast host, and mom of two. From high-stress hospital shifts to helping women feel confident in their own skin, Alexis has lived a wild pivot — and she’s here to share what she’s learned along the way. We talk: – The moment she realized she needed something different than the ER – The biggest...

This week on Planned-ish, it’s just the two of us — Alexandra and Joe — bringing you another round of chaos, laughs, and very questionable opinions. We talk: – Fast food rabbit holes we can’t seem to escape – The latest twin disasters (wine bottle smashing included) – Sick kids… again (send help) – Joe’s work trips and the bizarre foods people bring on planes – A blind beer taste test to see if Jo...

This week on Planned-ish, we’re hanging out with Graham Martin — dad of three (with a newborn in the mix), runner of miles we’d never attempt, and founder of Dad Life Supply Co. From parenting chaos to building a business, Graham brings the real talk, the funny dad truths, and even some hot takes on swaddling and hot dog eating contests. We talk: – The biggest differences between one kid, two kids...

This week, we’re pulling back the curtain on podcasting with Candace Dudley — podcast coach, business mentor, and mom who knows how to juggle mic checks with motherhood. Whether you’ve dreamed of starting your own show, want to be a better podcast guest, or are just curious about how the podcasting sausage gets made… this episode’s for you. We talk: – What actually drew her into podcasting (and wh...

This week, we’re talking parenting, playtime, and building community with Jordyn — the mom behind Eat Play Say . From baby chaos to preschool life, Jordyn has lived the stages and shared them with nearly 700,000 parents who show up for her mix of education, humor, and true “mom friend vibes.” We talk: – The first moment she realized Eat Play Say was actually a “thing” – What she wishes every mom c...

This week, we’re talking all things productivity, parenting, and building systems that actually work with Jess Massey — Tampa native, mom, and founder of Hustle Sanely. Jess has built a business (and community) around ditching the chaos and finding peace in planning, and today she’s sharing the real behind-the-scenes of how she does it all. We talk: – The “chaotic girl era” that sparked Hustle San...

This week, we’re getting the inside scoop on teaching, TikTok, and Trader Joe’s with Stefan — high school math teacher, side-hustle king, fun uncle, and Joe’s best friend (and golf buddy). We talk: – Going from “bad boy” student to respected teacher – The most shocking truths about high school life (from the teacher’s side) – The weirdest thing a student has ever done in his class – His side hustl...

This week, it’s just us — and we’re chatting on how we got here and some hot takes… Joe does a reverse interview on Alexandra!! Plus: ✨ Our Debrief of the week — including our thoughts on movies, Happy Gilmore, more twin chaos ⚡️ Rapid-fire moments between us 🏆 Our Elite-ish 8: Pet peeves that should be punishable by law 📱 And your In the Group Chat responses: “What’s something weird you and y...

This week, for our 10th EPISODE, we’re flowing through all things movement, mindset, and motherhood with Alysia — founder of Purely Pope, certified pilates instructor, wellness coach, and twin mom navigating business and baby life one core move at a time. We talk: – Building a wellness brand while raising twins – The mental shift that changed her motherhood game – Movement myths that need to go –...

This week, we’re diving into all things skincare, self-care, and small business life with Amany , founder of Ólea Aesthetics , licensed esthetician, laser queen, and mom of three who built her dream studio. We talk: – Skincare myths that need to be retired – The truth about facials, lasers, and what’s actually worth your money – How she launched Olea while raising three kids – The beauty hustle be...

This week, we’re flipping the script and hearing from the dad side of things — meet Spencer: stay-at-home dad and entrepreneur. We talk about what surprised him most about full-time parenting, how he found his footing while launching a business from home, and what identity, ambition, and fatherhood really look like behind the scenes. It’s honest, funny, and the dad perspective we all need. Plus:...