Give It To Me Straight
Episodes
Social Media – The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The rise of social media in the early 2000s grew into something none of us could have imagined! But does too much of a good thing become a bad thing?...
You Don’t Have To Do It Alone Feat. Christie Rocha from Sass Says
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s face it; life is hard. And we can almost guarantee that you are not alone in your struggles. In a world where being independent and self-suff...
Exercising Social Etiquette
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s easy to assume that everyone knows to say please and thank you or hold the door open, but what about when to put the phone down or why it’s ...
How To Refresh Your Life
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“New Year, New Me!” We’ve all said that phrase, heard that phrase, or at least seen it written as a caption on an Instagram post. Instead of a...
Reaching Your Goals In The New Year
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
And that’s a wrap! 2021 has come to an end, and it has been quite a year! If you’re like most people, you’ve probably been thinking about res...
Preparing For The Holidays And Awkward Family Traditions
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Visiting family for the holidays can be stressful, especially if you’re joining your partner for the first time! Nobody wants to have uncomfortabl...
Changing The Stigma Around Couples Counseling feat. Rory and Anna aka. Mellorlite
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Going to couples therapy can be a proactive tool for a healthy relationship! Most people believe that you can only ask for help when things are bad...
Can’t Make A Wife Out Of A Hoe – Or Can You?
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ho! Ho! Ho! It’s the holiday season and we’re diving right into gender stereotypes. 9/10 times women are more harshly criticized and categorize...
Using The Enneagram As A Tool For Life feat. Sydney and Erin From The Enneagram (Non) Experts
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Another personality test? You bet! In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon chat with enneagram experts *ahem*, “non” experts, on all things enne...
Can Men And Women Be “Just Friends”?
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
People continue to disagree on this controversial topic, “can men and women just be friends”? Hundreds of romantic comedies address this questi...
Pet Peeves In Your Relationship
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
No matter how much you love your partner, there’s bound to be something they do that will annoy you. Every relationship is filled with habits and ...
Celebrating Our Differences feat. Joseph Aguila
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a world where you constantly feel like you’re being judged, it can be difficult to show parts of you that are different than what’s considered ...
Living In The Moment
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all heard the saying, “stop and smell the roses.” However, it’s easier said than done. In a fast-paced world, we often forget to take t...
Improve Your Mood Before You Ruin Your Day
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed? Sometimes we have bad mornings, and other times those bad mornings turn into bad days. Instead of jus...
Can People Actually Change?
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The age-old question “can people change?” is one that you might as yourself more often than not. Your friend, family member, or partner might c...
Changing Your Mindset Around Fitness and Nutrition feat. Jenna Altman
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
6-pack abs might be made in the kitchen, but it all starts with a healthy mindset! In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss all things health an...
Time To Take A Break
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Burnout is REAL! But before you get to the point of a mental breakdown, do yourself a favor and take a break. In this episode, Alex and Jon talk ab...
The Importance Of Letting Go
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you holding onto something that is causing you stress? Things happen in life that are out of our control, but as Queen Elsa says, “LET IT GO!”...
Maintaining Your Individuality In A Relationship feat. Katie Maloney and Tom Schwartz
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve finally met someone you love, and you do everything together! It’s completely normal to want to spend almost 100% of your time with someon...
36. Expect The Unexpected
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As much as we would love for things to go according to plan, unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. As we have all experienced in 2020 (and mo...
Stop Comparing Yourself To Others
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It has been said that “comparison is the thief of joy”, and we’ve never heard truer words. Everyone is on a different path in life, and if yo...
Plan A Wedding That You Both Love feat. Erin McLean
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Newly engaged and not sure where to start? Wedding planning can be intimidating, but not if you ask the right questions! It’s important that both y...
Losing A Friend To Their Partner
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all have that one friend who falls off the face of the earth as soon as they’re in a relationship. While the honeymoon phase is completely nor...
Communication Is Key
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Alex and Jon talk about their favorite word! CoMmUnIcAtIoN! In the digital world we live in, most of your conversations are through a scr...
When You And Your Partner Have Different Spending Habits
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a saver and your partner is a spender? Maybe it’s vice versa? Either way, if you have different spending habits than your partner, this c...
Building Your Self-Confidence
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel like you’re lacking self-confidence? Whether it be in yourself, your career, or your relationship, building your self-confidence isn’...
Tools For Getting Over A Breakup
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As the song goes, the first cut is the deepest. But let’s be real, all breakups are hard. If you’ve recently split with your significant other,...
Adopting A Pet With Your Significant Other
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking of taking the next step with your partner? Maybe that next step is adopting a pet! If you’re considering adding a furry family member to...
Changing Your Career – Is It Time?
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you starting to feel burnt out at your job? Wondering why you’re doing what you’re doing? Maybe it’s time to change your career! In this ...
Discovering Work Life Balance
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you working to live? Or living to work? Sometimes, it’s hard to tell. We all have bills to pay, but when does too much work take a toll on yo...
Being In A Competitive Relationship
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There’s nothing wrong with some friendly competition? Right?! Competing with your partner can be all fun and games until one person takes things ...
How Much Is Too Much PDA?
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all know that one couple who goes a little too far with their PDA. Is it because they have something to prove? Are they actually that into each ...
How To Manage Your Stress
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Finding it harder to stay cool, calm, and collected? We feel ya! Times are stressful for everyone these days. Whether it’s work-related, financial,...
Traveling With Your Partner
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you really want to get to know someone, plan a trip together! In today’s episode, Jon and Alex talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of t...
Taking A Gap Year
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever thought about leaving it all behind and traveling for a year? (or more!) In this episode, Jon and Alex chat with their friend LG about the risks...
Finding Your Version Of Success
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel like you’re constantly working to find happiness and success? To finally be able to say, “I made it!” Or maybe when you reach you...
Meeting The Parents
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve met someone you like and you’re ready to take the next step in your relationship…meet the parents! While this can be a nerve-racking e...
What To Do With An Unsupportive Partner
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In good times and in bad, you want to have a supportive partner! When shit hits the fan, it’s essential to have someone by your side that you can...
Is It Time To Move In Together?
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you thinking about moving in with your significant other? Whether it’s the next step in your relationship, or you just want to save some money,...
Making Friends When You’re Older
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The older you get, the harder it can be to make new friends! Especially when you move to a new city where you don’t know anyone! In this week’s e...
Navigating The Dating World In Your 30’s
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dating apps in your 30’s can look a little different than what it was in your 20’s. In this week’s episode, Jon and Alex talk with Jon’s be...
How To Handle A Mismatched Sex Drive
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sex drives can vary person to person, but there’s nothing worse than when yours doesn’t align with your partners. If this is you, you’re not ...
Therapy Before Marriage, Is It Worth It?
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Relationships can be tough to navigate sometimes. When things get rocky, do you call it quits? Is it worth fighting for? Or should you consider thera...
Who Are You To Judge?
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
They say, “don’t judge a book by its cover,” but sometimes it’s not always that easy. In today’s episode, Alex and Jon talk about when bei...
Balancing Money, Success, and Relationships
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Does your success intimidate your partner? The topic of finances can be uncomfortable to talk about, especially when there is an imbalance of income...
What Should We Fight About Today?
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Getting into arguments with your significant other is inevitable, so you might as well learn how to do it right. Not every fight needs to end in a ...
But…I Don’t Like Their Friends
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been in a relationship where your partner doesn’t like one of your closest friends? Or your friends don’t like your significant o...
Are We Official?
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Congrats! You found someone you actually like! But now you have to have the awkward “what are we” conversation. In this episode, Jon and Alex...
Starting a Business and Working With Your Spouse
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bonus Episode! Jon and Alex are celebrating 3 years of owning a business! They discuss what lead them to start a company and what it’s like workin...
Leave Me Alone
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sick of spending too much time with your significant other? We get it. Sometimes you just need some good ole “me” time to reset and recharge. In t...
When To Call It Quits
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Breakups are hard (duh) and sometimes we stay in relationships longer than we should to avoid the pain. But ya know what’s worse? Staying in a sh...
I Don’t Cook, I Don’t Clean
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel like all of the chores and responsibilities fall on you? Do you constantly ask your partner to clean up their shit and help with dishes a...
Keeping The Flame Alive
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As the popular 90’s song went, “people of the world, SPICE UP YOUR LIFE”. Alex and Jon give you their very own tips and tricks to change your d...
Instagram vs. Reality and The Impact on Your Relationship
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jon and Alex discuss the topic of Instagram vs. Reality. Can too much social media be harmful to your relationship? Does Instagram c...
Can You Find Love On The Apps?
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Give It To Me Straight! Jon and Alex introduce themselves in their very first episode and then dive headfirst into the topic of online d...