Planned-ish

Planned-ish

por Alexandra & Joe
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12 - Teaching, TikToks & Godfather Duties (With Stefan Marineau)

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 hustles, TikTok game, and life outside the classroom – Favorite activities as the “fun uncle” to his nieces Plus: ✨ Our Debrief of the week ⚡️ A rapid-fire round with Stefan 🏆 Our Elite-ish 8: Best Trader Joe’s items 📱 And your In the Group Chat answers: “What’s your most criminal snack combo?” Let’s hit the snack aisle and the teacher’s lounge — Planned-ish style. 💙 ____________________________________________________________ ✨ Check out Stefan's TikTok @stufankm ____________________________________________________________ ✨ Follow @backtwohomebase for more fun episodes and hosting/recipe tips: https://www.instagram.com/backtwohomebase/
T1 · E12
13 ago 2025
50:12

11 - Hot Takes, Honest Truths & How We Got Here

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 your partner do that no one knows about?” No guest, no filter — just us. Let’s get into it — Planned-ish style. 💙 ✨ Follow @backtwohomebase for all things parenting, planning, hosting, and hilarious chaos: https://www.instagram.com/backtwohomebase/
T1 · E11
6 ago 2025
46:23

10 - Pilates, Parenthood & PurelyPope (With Alysia Pope)

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 – How to tune in to your body (and still have fun doing it) Plus: ✨ Our Debrief of the week ⚡️ A rapid-fire round with Alysia — pilates & parenting edition 🏆 Our Elite-ish 8: TV shows you have watched a ridiculous amount of times 📱 And your In the Group Chat answers: “What “wellness” thing did you try that absolutely did not vibe?” Let’s do this — Planned-ish style. 💙 __________________________________________________________________________ ✨ Follow @purelypope on Instagram and check out her workouts & wellness tips https://www.instagram.com/purelypope https://www.purelypope.com __________________________________________________________________________ ✨ Follow @backtwohomebase for more fun episodes and amazing recipe/hosting tips: https://www.instagram.com/backtwohomebase/
T1 · E10
30 jul 2025
1:02:29

09 - Glow & Growing a Business: Skincare & Startup Life (With Amany Shamsideen)

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 behind the scenes – Why skincare is more about consistency than perfection Plus: ✨ Our Debrief of the week ⚡️ A rapid-fire round with Amany — skincare edition 🏆 Our Elite-ish 8 worst household chores 📱 And your In the Group Chat responses: “Most unhinged skincare phase you went through?" Let’s glow, break out, and figure it out — Planned-ish style. 💙 _________________________________________________________ ✨ Follow Olea Aesthetics on Instagram or book yourself an amazing treatment⬇️ https://www.instagram.com/olea.aesthetics/ https://www.oleaaesthetics.com/ _________________________________________________________ ✨ Follow Back Two Home Base on Instagram ⬇️ https://www.instagram.com/backtwohomebase/
T1 · E9
23 jul 2025
37:41

08 - Stay-at-Home, Suited Up: Dad Life with a Side Hustle (With Spencer Montgomery)

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: ✨ Our Debrief of the week ⚡️ A rapid-fire round with Spencer 🏆 Our Elite-ish 8: Top fast food places when no one wants to cook dinner 📱 And your In the Group Chat confessions: What’s something your partner does that drives you crazy… but you just live with it? _________________________________________________________ ✨Follow Spencer on LinkedIn ⬇️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/montgomeryspencer/ _________________________________________________________ ✨Follow Back Two Home Base on Instagram⬇️ https://www.instagram.com/backtwohomebase/ ✨Follow Planned-ish on Instagram⬇️ https://www.instagram.com/planned_ish/
T1 · E8
16 jul 2025
50:09

07 - Sleep, Sanity, and Surviving Bedtime Battles (With Samantha Buhrs)

Bedtime battles. 4 a.m. dance parties. That one nap that only lasted six minutes. If you’ve ever found yourself Googling “can toddlers survive without sleep?” — this episode is for you. This week, we’re diving deep into the wild world of baby and toddler sleep with Samantha (@hellolittlesleeper) — pediatric sleep consultant, mama, and queen of helping parents go from chaos to (kind of) rested. We talk: – Why sleep is so dang hard for babies & toddlers – Bedtime routines that actually work – Sleep myths we believed (and regret) – How to get back on track after sleep setbacks – And why you’re definitely not failing if your kid still wakes up at 5:12 a.m. Plus: ✨ Our Debrief of the week ⚡️ A rapid-fire round with Samantha 🏆 Our Elite-ish 8 most defeating parenting moments 📱 And your In the Group Chat confessions: “What’s your go-to “parent escape plan” after bedtime success? Let’s survive sleep, Planned-ish style. 💙 _________________________________________________________ ✨Follow Hello Little Sleeper on Instagram ⬇️ https://www.instagram.com/hellolittlesleeper/ www.hellolittlesleeper.com _________________________________________________________ ✨Follow Back Two Home Base on Instagram⬇️ https://www.instagram.com/backtwohomebase/ ✨Follow Planned-ish on Instagram⬇️ https://www.instagram.com/planned_ish/
T1 · E7
9 jul 2025
55:37

06 - Burnout, Bottles, and the Guilt of Asking for Help (With Carly Saren)

We’re diving headfirst into the invisible weight of parenting — the mental load, the burnout, the “I’m fine” face when you're absolutely not fine. This week, Joe and I sit down with our friend Carly — a licensed therapist, mom, and voice of reason — to talk about the emotional toll of modern motherhood and why so many of us feel like we’re drowning with a smile on our face. We unpack the guilt of asking for help, sneaky signs of anxiety or postpartum struggles, and how to actually delegate without spiraling. Plus: ✨ Our Debrief of the week (including toddler defense mechanisms) ⚡️ A rapid-fire round with Carly 🏆 Our Elite-ish 8 mental health lifesaver items 📱 And your In the Group Chat confessions: “What’s one thing you wish your partner would just do — without being asked?!” If you’ve ever muttered “I’m fine” while eating your toddler’s crusts and crying into a coffee you reheated three times… this one’s for you. ______________________________________________________________ ✨Follow Planned-ish on Instagram⬇️ https://www.instagram.com/planned_ish/ ✨Follow Back Two Home Base on Instagram⬇️ https://www.instagram.com/backtwohomebase/
T1 · E6
2 jul 2025
53:59

05 - Marriage, Toddlers, and Sleep-Deprived Side-Eyes (With Joe Marziello)

This week, I convinced my husband Joe to grab a mic and get real with me about the beautiful, messy, snack-covered reality of marriage after kids. Spoiler: it’s less candlelit dinners, more whisper-arguing over who packed the diaper bag. We dive into the four big themes that are way too relatable for any parent couple: “We Thought It Would Be…” – what we imagined parenting would look like… and how wildly off we were “The Shift to Teammates” – how we tag-team chaos and find small ways to show up for each other “Connection vs. Survival Mode” – the difference between real intimacy and “let’s just make it through bedtime” “Logistics Overload” – why most of our conversations start with “Did you pack…?” and how we’re working to bring us back We’re also sharing our Favorites of the Week — little marriage wins that made us feel like a team (even if it was just splitting snacks after bedtime), and we’re going In the Group Chat with your hilarious responses to: 👉 “Finish this sentence: Romance after kids looks like…” And of course, I put Joe in the hot seat with some classic Rapid Fire Questions that may or may not include who the dramatic parent is and what chore counts as a love language. If your idea of a couple’s retreat is sitting silently in the same room while your kids nap… this episode’s for you. ______________________________________________________________ ✨Follow Planned-ish on Instagram⬇️ https://www.instagram.com/planned_ish/ ✨Follow Back Two Home Base on Instagram⬇️ https://www.instagram.com/backtwohomebase/
T1 · E5
25 jun 2025
48:34

04 - Why Parents Don't Feel Rested - And What To Do Instead (With Paula Welz)

We’re talking about the kind of rest parents actually need—and spoiler: it’s not just sleep. This week, I’m joined by my first-ever guest (!) to break down the invisible mental load of “relaxing,” why traditional self-care advice misses the mark, and how to build in micro-breaks that actually help. Plus: my self-care faves of the week, a very honest Planned-ish Pivot, and your funniest "this totally counts as rest" moments from the group chat. ✨Follow The Balanced Mom on Instagram ⬇️ https://www.instagram.com/thebalanced.mom/ ⬇️ The Balanced Mom 3-Day Reset Guide: https://thebalancedmom.ca/3-day-reset-guide?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafLKXD5qtHxVPHPM82r4-azgmbJLPT_yVpEkhbclivBaF7Gjqw7q8du2CHRBA_aem_lQ4EWcweA2ga9YuOdacXWg ______________________________________________________________ ✨Follow Planned-ish on Instagram⬇️ https://www.instagram.com/planned_ish/ ✨Follow Back Two Home Base on Instagram⬇️ https://www.instagram.com/backtwohomebase/
T1 · E4
18 jun 2025
23:02

03 - The Invisible Load of Meal Planning & How to Make It Lighter

Let’s talk about why dinner is never just dinner when you’re a mom. It’s budgeting, planning, negotiating with picky eaters, and sometimes crying in front of the freezer. In this episode, I’m unpacking the invisible mental load behind meal planning and sharing how I simplified it with my weekly meal flow (a lot less pressure, a lot more survival snacks). PLUS: – My Planned-ish Pivot of the week – Easy snack faves I’m living for – Your most chaotic “my kid won’t eat THAT?!” replies in In the Group Chat If you’re tired of feeling personally victimized by dinner, this one’s for you.
T1 · E3
11 jun 2025
24:47
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