Couples Therapy

In this week’s episode, Alex Bennett and Jordyn Woodruff share their favorite life lessons from their 20s that helped set them up for success in their 30s. They also dive into topics like friend dating, organic tampons, and communication styles in relationships. Plus, don’t forget—the girls are watching Good American Family with you every week! This week, they discuss Episodes 2 and 3 and share their shock at how the show is unfolding. P.S. Are you watching with us? If so, DM us and let us know! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Mean Girl Pod! 00:04:15 The girls thorns: friend dating and organic tampons 00:13:36 AB's rose 00:15:40 AB hits 1 million followers!!! 00:21:38 JW's rose 00:25:36 Good American Family episode 2 & 3 recap 00:38:45 Benny, Selena, Justin & Hailey 00:42:48 Lessons we learned in our 20's 00:57:42 Listener question 01:05:06 Weekly recs 01:09:47 WE LOVE YOU GUYS! ------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow us on instagram at @meangirlpod, Alex @justalexbennett and Jordyn @jordynwoodruff ------------------------------------------------------------------ Presented By Monster Energy #MonsterEnergyBrandPartner #MonsterUltra https://www.monsterenergy.com/en-us/energy-drinks/zero-sugar/ Thank you to our partners this week: O Positiv: Take proactive care of your health and head to https://www.OPositiv.com/MEAN or enter MEAN at checkout for 25% off your first purchase. Lume: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code MEAN at https://www.Lumedeodorant.com! #lumepod Cozy Earth: Visit https://www.CozyEarth.com/MEAN and use my exclusive code MEAN for up to 40% off Cozy Earth’s best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. And if you get a post-purchase survey, tell them you heard about Cozy Earth right here. BetterHelp: Visit https://www.BetterHelp.com/MEANGIRL today to get 10% off your first month. Rocket Money: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to https://www.rocketmoney.com/MEANGIRL today. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Powered By: https://www.justmediahouse.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31 Mars 1h 11min

In this week’s episode, Alex Bennett and Jordyn Woodruff discuss the feeling of being left behind, societal timelines, and the habit of comparing yourself to others. They also chat about JW's upcoming 30th birthday trip to Napa and Sonoma, Tate trying solid food for the first time, and a surprising wedding etiquette rule—did you know you're not supposed to wear red to a wedding? Lastly, since the girls have VERY different tastes in books, they’ve decided to start a TV show club! Every week, they'll watch an episode of the new Hulu show, Good American Family and discuss it with you all on the pod. So start tuning in, and let’s chat together! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Mean Girl Pod! 00:00:54 Do not wear red to a wedding 00:03:45 NYC kids 00:06:00 JW's 30th birthday trip! 00:16:25 AB's roses & thorns 00:21:56 Tate tried her first solid food 00:26:19 We're starting a tv show club: Good American Family 00:36:28 Feeling left behind 01:02:46 Listener question 01:08:28 Weekly recs 01:14:20 WE LOVE YOU GUYS! ------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow us on instagram at @meangirlpod, Alex @justalexbennett and Jordyn @jordynwoodruff ------------------------------------------------------------------ Presented By Monster Energy #MonsterEnergyBrandPartner #MonsterUltra https://www.monsterenergy.com/en-us/energy-drinks/zero-sugar/ Thank you to our partners this week: Skims: Check out SKIMS best intimates including the Fits Everybody Collection and more at https://www.skims.com/meangirl #skimspartner Rocket Money: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to https://www.rocketmoney.com/MEANGIRL today. Ollie: Head to https://www.Ollie.com/MEAN, tell them all about your dog, and use code MEAN to get 60% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe today! Plus, they offer a Clean Bowl Guarantee on the first box, so if you’re not completely satisfied, you’ll get your money back. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Powered By: https://www.justmediahouse.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 Mars 1h 18min

In this week’s episode, Alex Bennett and Jordyn Woodruff discuss how to keep the spark alive in your relationship and avoid entering the "roommate" phase. They also cover the drama involving NYC influencers and JW's 4 a.m. night in Miami. Then, the girls chat about the 'Ikea' theory, bad heart burn from drinking, and share their new intro song lol! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Mean Girl Pod! 00:02:02 Our new theme song! 00:04:52 The 'Ikea' theory 00:10:25 JW's 4am night in Miami 00:26:26 Loving your neighbors 00:32:05 NYC influencers are boring 00:37:43 Anna Kendrick & Blake Lively 00:43:44 Keeping the spark alive in your relationship 00:59:40 Listeners advice on keeping the spark alive 01:03:04 AITA?! 01:05:53 Weekly recs 01:10:16 WE LOVE YOU GUYS! ------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow us on instagram at @meangirlpod, Alex @justalexbennett and Jordyn @jordynwoodruff ------------------------------------------------------------------ Presented By Monster Energy #MonsterEnergyBrandPartner #MonsterUltra https://www.monsterenergy.com/en-us/energy-drinks/zero-sugar/ Thank you to our partners this week: Blissy: Because you’re a listener, Blissy is offering 60-nights risk-free PLUS an additional 30% off when you shop at https://www.Blissy.com/MEANPOD. Ollie: Head to https://www.Ollie.com/MEAN, tell them all about your dog, and use code MEAN to get 60% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe today! Plus, they offer a Clean Bowl Guarantee on the first box, so if you’re not completely satisfied, you’ll get your money back. Quince: Give yourself the luxury you deserve with Quince! Go to https://www.quince.com/mean for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Skims: Check out SKIMS best intimates including the Fits Everybody Collection and more at https://www.skims.com/meangirl #skimspartner ------------------------------------------------------------------ Powered By: https://www.justmediahouse.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Mars 1h 11min

In this week’s episode, Alex Bennett and Jordyn Woodruff discuss their experiences in Orange County and Minnesota when they felt most stuck in life, how they got unstuck, and why it's important to ignore "timelines." They also talk about AB moving (again, lol), an unexpected person entering the TikTok scene, and Rhode getting back to JW. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Mean Girl Pod! 00:03:00 Casey Anthony joining TikTok 00:07:38 AB is moving?! 00:13:37 White Lotus season 3 sucks 00:17:03 Tate recognizes AB 00:26:37 JW finally heard back from Rhode 00:33:38 Why is AB in Orange County 00:38:37 Feeling stuck in life 00:53:24 Weekly recs 00:55:28 WE LOVE YOU GUYS! ------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow us on instagram at @meangirlpod, Alex @justalexbennett and Jordyn @jordynwoodruff ------------------------------------------------------------------ Presented By Monster Energy #MonsterEnergyBrandPartner #MonsterUltra https://www.monsterenergy.com/en-us/energy-drinks/zero-sugar/ Thank you to our partners this week: Factor: Get started at https://www.factormeals.com/factorpodcast and use code FACTORPODCAST to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. Quince: Give yourself the luxury you deserve with Quince! Go to https://www.quince.com/mean for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Ollie: Head to https://www.Ollie.com/MEAN, tell them all about your dog, and use code MEAN to get 60% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe today! Plus, they offer a Clean Bowl Guarantee on the first box, so if you’re not completely satisfied, you’ll get your money back. MintMobile: Shop plans at https://www.MINTMOBILE.com/mean. DISCLAIMER: Upfront payment of $45 for 3-month 5 gigabyte plan required (equivalent to $15/mo.). New customer offer for first 3 months only, then full-price plan options available. Taxes & fees extra. See MINT MOBILE for details. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Powered By: https://www.justmediahouse.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Mars 57min

In this week’s episode, Alex Bennett and Jordyn Woodruff discuss living with their boyfriends and everything that comes with it while sharing YOUR hilarious stories. They also chat about AB blowing up on TikTok, aluminum-free deodorant (aka a puff vs pit update), and wine hangovers. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Mean Girl Pod! 00:05:46 Meta glasses 00:10:52 The girls roses of the week 00:18:40 The girls thorn of the week 00:30:00 Celebrating AB's success 00:41:13 Puff vs pit update 00:47:08 Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni update 00:55:13 Living with your boyfriend 01:10:08 Listener submission stories 01:13:38 Weekly recs 01:17:34 WE LOVE YOU GUYS! ------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow us on instagram at @meangirlpod, Alex @justalexbennett and Jordyn @jordynwoodruff ------------------------------------------------------------------ Presented By Monster Energy #MonsterEnergyBrandPartner #MonsterUltra https://www.monsterenergy.com/en-us/energy-drinks/zero-sugar/ Thank you to our partners this week: Helix: Go to https://www.helixsleep.com/meangirl for 20% Off site wide. Cozy Earth: Luxury Shouldn’t Be Out of Reach. Visit https://www.CozyEarth.com/MEAN and use my exclusive code MEAN for up to 40% off Cozy Earth’s best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. And if you get a post-purchase survey, tell them you heard about Cozy Earth right here. Rocket Money: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to https://www.rocketmoney.com/MEANGIRL today. BetterHelp: Build your support system, with BetterHelp. Visit https://www.BetterHelp.com/MEANGIRL today to get 10% off your first month. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Powered By: https://www.justmediahouse.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Mars 1h 19min

In this week’s episode, Alex Bennett and Jordyn Woodruff discuss breakup etiquette 101, tattoo removals, and beefing with a brand. The girls also chat about toxic tampons, their current favorite TV shows, and react to your worst breakup etiquette stories. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Mean Girl Pod! 00:04:55 The girls thorns of the week 00:22:05 The girls roses of the week 00:34:00 Weekly recs 00:39:15 SNL's 50th anniversary 00:43:24 Tattoo removals 00:48:40 Breakup etiquette 101 01:08:04 Breakup etiquette listener submissions 01:12:09 WE LOVE YOU GUYS! ------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow us on instagram at @meangirlpod, Alex @justalexbennett and Jordyn @jordynwoodruff ------------------------------------------------------------------ Presented By Monster Energy #MonsterEnergyBrandPartner #MonsterUltra https://www.monsterenergy.com/en-us/energy-drinks/zero-sugar/ Thank you to our partners this week: Blissy: Blissy is offering 60-nights risk-free PLUS an additional 30% off when you shop at https://www.blissy.com/MEANPOD. Hers: Start your free online visit today at https://www.forhers.com/MEAN for your personalized weight loss treatment options. Hers Weight Loss is not available everywhere. Compounded products are not FDA-approved or verified for safety, effectiveness, or quality. Prescription required. Restrictions apply. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Powered By: https://www.justmediahouse.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 Feb 1h 15min

In this week’s episode, Alex Bennett and Jordyn Woodruff discuss girl code and react to your AITA breaking girl code stories.The girls also chat about influencer copycats, whether it’s okay to tell your significant other your bestie’s secrets, and so much more! LISTENER SURVEY: Do you want to win a FREE Mean Girl Pod sweat set? We want to hear from you! Take our quick survey and share your thoughts on the podcast: https://forms.gle/E5iK6KzATfnBioCe8 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Mean Girl Pod! 00:00:26: Influencer copy cats 00:15:38 Roses and thorns 00:18:23 The girls roses of the week 00:24:38 Canadian super bowl 00:32:35 Gerber Babies 00:36:52 Most scenic drives 00:39:32 Breaking down girl code 01:04:17 AITA girl code listener submissions 01:12:18 WE LOVE YOU GUYS! ------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow us on instagram at @meangirlpod, Alex @justalexbennett and Jordyn @jordynwoodruff ------------------------------------------------------------------ Presented By Monster Energy #MonsterEnergyBrandPartner #MonsterUltra https://www.monsterenergy.com/en-us/energy-drinks/zero-sugar/ Thank you to our partners this week: Skims: Check out SKIMS best intimates including the Fits Everybody Collection and more at https://www.skims.com/meangirl Cozy Earth: Surprise your Valentine / Love with Cozy Earth. Get up to 40% off at https://www.cozyearth.com/MEAN with my code MEAN. And don’t forget, if you’re asked in a post-purchase survey, let them know you heard about Cozy Earth right here! ------------------------------------------------------------------ Powered By: https://www.justmediahouse.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Feb 1h 16min

In this week’s episode, Alex Bennett and Jordyn Woodruff discuss toxic positivity vs. genuine support, why double dates are OUT, and whether boys are ruining our skin. Then, the girls chat about social anxiety, skincare ins and outs, and just how dirty your pillowcase really is. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Mean Girl Pod! 00:00:43: Nail check 00:05:08 The girls thorns of the week 00:18:23 The girls roses of the week 00:35:12 How dirty your pillowcase really is 00:40:12 Skincare ins and outs 00:49:19 Toxic positivity 01:03:47 Listener question 01:07:18 Recs of the week 01:13:49 WE LOVE YOU GUYS! ------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow us on instagram at @meangirlpod, Alex @justalexbennett and Jordyn @jordynwoodruff ------------------------------------------------------------------ Presented By Monster Energy #MonsterEnergyBrandPartner #MonsterUltra https://www.monsterenergy.com/en-us/energy-drinks/zero-sugar/ Thank you to our partners this week: Rocket Money: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to https://rocketmoney.com/MEANGIRL today. FACTOR: Eat smart with Factor. Get started at https://www.factormeals.com/mean50off and use code mean50off to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. Quince: Indulge in affordable luxury. Go to https://www.Quince.com/mean for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Cleveland Kitchen: Want to make gut health easy and delicious? Find Cleveland Kitchen’s fresh, fermented foods in the refrigerated section of your local grocery store, or have them delivered straight to your door via Instacart. AND for our listeners get $4 off - head over to https://www.clevelandkitchen.com/podcast ------------------------------------------------------------------ Powered By: https://www.justmediahouse.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Feb 1h 15min