Push presents, narcissistic ex boyfriends & when you’re not your best friend’s best friend

AB IS BACK! On this week's episode, Alex Bennett and Jordyn Woodruff discuss what no one tells you about giving birth, postpartum, and being a new mom. Then, the girls chat about JW's Florida update, when JW will meet AB's baby, and their current favorite TV shows. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Mean Girl Pod! 00:04:00 Florida Update 00:12:19 Roses & thorns of the week 00:19:10 Postpartum update 00:22:29 Giving birth / post birth recovery 00:46:17 Being a new mom! 01:01:54 Recs of the week 01:07:38 Thanks for listening!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------ 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: Quince: Get cozy in Quince's high-quality wardrobe essentials. Go to https://www.Quince.com/mean for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Hungry Root: Go to https://www.Hungryroot.com/meangirl, to get 40% off your first delivery and get your free veggies. Don’t forget to use our link, so they know we sent you! Cozy Earth: Wrap yourself in luxury this fall with Cozy Earth. Go to https://www.cozyearth.com/mean and use code MEAN for an exclusive discount of up to 40% off. ZocDoc: Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/MEANGIRL and download the Zocdoc app for FREE! ------------------------------------------------------------------ Hurricane Relief Resources: - Hurricane Helene Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3R45PD0O48IKE?ref_=wl_share&utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social - https://www.instagram.com/discoverashevillenc?igsh=Y3E3b3pmMXF6MXNz - https://www.instagram.com/avl.xlr?igsh=cGFneHF0MjQyeXhi - https://secured.humanesociety.org/page/82188/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=ad_gg_pmax_hurricane_helene_milton&en_txn10=ad_gg_cpc_21778600250___&en_og_source=ad_gg_fndr_82188_earf_dstr_2024_october_fl_hurricane_helene_milton&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw3624BhBAEiwAkxgTOp9WsegdqaE1DtwI_RXekafsMK28IqmoNrZIx83AgZ0GcTUMoUUprRoCnVIQAvD_BwE - https://my.americares.org/give/599469/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw3624BhBAEiwAkxgTOifcg3ULpD3mkTZE1pwpMQoYjRegvP3gAVk_tv1aZ8FpAjI6zI8FhxoC71UQAvD_BwE#!/donation/checkout?utm_medium=ads&utm_campaign=25_hurricanehelene_202409&c_src=DI25I5X3&c_src2=ads_mw_gs_hurricanehelene202409 - https://greatergood.org/help-people-pets-impacted-by-helene-and-milton?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=hurricane-helene-conversion-fy25&utm_term=&utm_campaign=DELVE_US_GGC_G_PMAX_DisasterRelief&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&hsa_acc=6245854046&hsa_cam=21666120858&hsa_grp=&hsa_ad=&hsa_src=x&hsa_tgt=&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw3624BhBAEiwAkxgTOiCq2XvDXNgEaqvpuNc0H1voWbQcr2NuvnwE6DbtcN6VlQ3U3FGjShoCrMQQAvD_BwE Powered By: https://www.justmediahouse.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Okt 20241h 10min

On this week's episode, Jordyn Woodruff is joined by her boyfriend, Pete, while Alex Bennett is on maternity leave! In this episode, the couple discusses the process of engagement ring shopping, how they split finances now that they live together, and how they balance friendships while in a relationship. They also talk about lab-grown vs. mined diamonds, how to keep things spicy, and whether they've ever given each other the "ick." Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Mean Girl Pod! 00:01:05 Roses & thorns of the week 00:12:37 Splitting finances while living together 00:30:42 Balancing time with friends while in a relationship 00:34:10 Engagement ring shopping 00:57:17 Listener question 01:01:08 Recs of the week 01:06:26 Thanks for listening!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------ 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: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/MEANGIRL to get 10% off your first month and to get on your way to being your best self. SKIMS: Shop SKIMS Bras at https://www.SKIMS.com. Now available in 62 sizes (30A - 46H). If you haven't yet, be sure to let them know we sent you! After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey and select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Powered By: https://www.justmediahouse.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Okt 20241h 9min

On this weeks episode, Jordyn Woodruff is joined by Carly Weinstein while Alex Bennett in on maternity leave! In this episode, the girls discuss giving yourself permission to unfollow people who are disturbing your peace, body neutrality vs body positivity & the toxic rise of skinny influencing. Then they discuss burnout, choosing to keep your relationship private on social media & why you should always date a guy with sisters. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Mean Girl Pod! 00:05:15 Roses & thorns of the week 00:17:55 Meeting on hinge, keeping relationships private & settling down 00:30:30 The toxic rise of skinny influencing, body neutrality & permission to unfollow 00:43:30 Influencer burnout & getting blasted on the internet 00:53:20 Listener question - breaking up with a friend 00:58:10 Recs 01:02:10 Thanks for listening!!!  ------------------------------------------------------------------ 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: Ouai : Wash your OUAI to healthy hair & get a hair routine that’s made just for you, by OUAI. Go to https://www.theouai.com and enter promo code MEANGIRL for 15% off any product! Lumen: If you want to take the next step in improving your health, go to https://www.lumen.me/MEAN to get 15% off your Lumen. Cozy Earth: Wrap yourself in luxury this fall with Cozy Earth. Go to https://www.cozyearth.com/MEAN and use code MEAN for an exclusive discount of up to 40% off. Anytime Fitness: To claim your free Anytime Fitness trial pass, visit: https://www.anytimefitness.com/try-us-free/?utm_source=influencer&utm_medium=paid-social&utm_campaign=audio-meangirlpod and get yours today!  ------------------------------------------------------------------ Powered By: https://www.justmediahouse.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Sep 20241h 3min

On this weeks episode, Jordyn Woodruff is joined by Katy Bellotte while Alex Bennett in on maternity leave! In this episode, the girls break down dating app green flags, reddit trolls and why they REFUSE to be the "Chill Girl." Then they discuss their thoughts on the Hermes bracelets Tarte sent out to influencers, how to balance friends and a boyfriend, and that time JW's boyfriend ate her homework...? Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Mean Girl Pod!  00:03:45 Roses & Thorns w/ Katy Bellotte 00:14:45 Tarte Cosmetics gifting drama & brand trips 00:23:35 Katy’s rise on social media 00:28:40 Reddit has good parts?! 00:32:30 Dating with intention 00:37:00 Dating app green & red flags 00:49:00 Balancing romantic relationships & friendships 00:55:25 Listener Question: Age gaps in relationships 01:01:00 Recs of the week 01:09:00 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: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/MEANGIRL to get 10% off your first month and to get on your way to being your best self. 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. Cozy Earth: Wrap yourself in luxury this fall with Cozy Earth. Go to https://www.cozyearth.com/MEAN and use code MEAN for an exclusive discount of up to 40% off. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Powered By: https://www.justmediahouse.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Sep 20241h 10min

On this weeks episode, Alex Bennett and Jordyn Woodruff breakdown The Secret Lives Of Mormon wives aka MomTok, The Perfect Couple & Tell Me Lies. Then the girls get into The Poop Theory & Taylor Swift vs Brittany Mahomes. And finally Alex & Jordyn explain what will happen when AB goes on maternity leave because she is having her baby!!! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Mean Girl Pod!  00:06:40 Breaking down Secret Lives of Mormon Wives 00:27:20 Alex’s hospital shows 00:33:20 Creepy men at the gym 00:38:15 The poop theory 00:46:05 Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes 00:56:48 My ex-fiance blindsided me and broke off our engagement 01:01:56 Recs 01:04:00 AB is going on maternity leave!!!  ------------------------------------------------------------------ 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: 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. ZocDoc: Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/MEANGIRL and download the Zocdoc app for FREE! Anytime Fitness: To claim your free Anytime Fitness trial pass, visit: https://www.anytimefitness.com/try-us-free/?utm_source=influencer&utm_medium=paid-social&utm_campaign=audio-meangirlpod to get yours today! ------------------------------------------------------------------ Powered By: https://www.justmediahouse.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 Sep 20241h 7min

AB & JW ARE BACK TOGETHER! On this weeks episode, Alex Bennett and Jordyn Woodruff discuss friend breakups, if AB is going to eat her placenta & if JW is moving to ATX. Then Alex and Jordyn discuss their exciting partnership with L’Oreal Paris x Stand Up program where they share how we can all stand up against street harassment together. They discuss what they learned in the training, a time when they have experienced street harassment and how this training will help them standup against street harassment going forward. There’s no excuse for street harassment to continue any longer. Whether you’re someone experiencing harassment or a bystander, it’s so easy to take a stand against street harassment with the 5 D’s. Sign up to learn the tools and skills you need with the short training from L’Oréal Paris & Right to Be at https://bit.ly/3TjlNEs. Hope this training helps you or someone you know to feel more empowered to stand up! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Mean Girl Pod! 00:01:40 Is JW moving to Austin?! 00:10:00 AB’s plans for mat leave 00:17:20 Would you eat your placenta?!  00:24:30 Fender bender in Uber 00:27:00 Airplane etiquette pt. 289347 00:33:20 Pumpkin protein coffees 00:35:40 AB got hit in the head  00:36:40 L’Oreal Paris x Stand Up program 00:41:00 AITA for telling my friend she’s acting like a victim?!  00:46:15 Birthday trip with old “friends” 00:56:30 Recs  01:04:04 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: BetterHelp: Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/MEANGIRL to get 10% off your first month and to get on your way to being your best self. SKIMS: Shop SKIMS Bras at https://www.SKIMS.com. Now available in 62 sizes (30A - 46H). If you haven't yet, be sure to let them know we sent you! After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey and select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. Hungryroot: Go to https://www.Hungryroot.com/meangirl, to get 40% off your first delivery and get your free veggies. Don’t forget to use our link, so they know we sent you! ------------------------------------------------------------- Powered By: https://www.justmediahouse.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Sep 20241h 6min

AB HAS A DUE DATE!! On this weeks episode, Alex Bennett and Jordyn Woodruff discuss when AB is having her baby, if its disgusting to sit on public toilet seats and if its ok to date your friends ex. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Water Heater Woes 00:04:04 - Weekend in the Hamptons and the Joy of Having a Car 00:08:07 - Induction Date and Birth Plan 00:12:07 - Bamboo Pajamas and Hospital Preparations 00:16:14 - Planning for the Big Day 00:20:02 - Interior Design Taste and Nursery Decoration 00:24:07 - The Bare Bum Debate 00:27:55 - The Inclusive Community at Anytime Fitness 00:31:54 - Irrational Fear of Stalking and Twister 00:35:49 - The Curious Case of Hie and Sophia 00:39:55 - The Bachelorette Drama 00:43:41 - Handling a Dating Situation 00:47:27 - Settling and Following Your Gut 00:51:08 - Seeking clarification on the ex-husband 00:55:11 - Relationship Drama and Book Recommendations 00:59:07 - The Joys of Reading Fiction 01:02:46 - Introduction to Mean Girl Pod ------------------------------------------------------------------ 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: Cozy Earth: Wrap yourself in luxury this fall with Cozy Earth. Go to https://www.cozyearth.com/MEAN and use code MEAN for an exclusive discount of up to 40% off. Anytime Fitness: To claim your free Anytime Fitness trial pass, visit: https://www.anytimefitness.com/try-us-free/?utm_source=influencer&utm_medium=paid-social&utm_campaign=audio-meangirlpod to get yours today! ------------------------------------------------------------------ Powered By: https://www.justmediahouse.com Edited & Produced by: https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Sep 20241h 5min

Alex Bennett and Jordyn Woodruff discuss the Halley Kate vs Sophia La Corte TikTok drama and why girls need to stop allowing guys to get in the way of friendships. Then JW uses AI to see what her / Pete and AB / Harrison’s future babies will look like, chat shitty friends and debate if it’s better to have a planned or surprise future engagement ring. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Frustration with Lack of Planning 00:04:29 - Bachelorette Party Planning and Frustrations 00:08:36 - AI Baby Photo Results 00:13:27 - Hair Detox and the Importance of Cleansing 00:18:20 - Capsized Boat Tragedy 00:22:53 - Meeting the Parents 00:27:23 - Dealing with Apartment Flooding 00:31:54 - Drama in the Hal Kate and Sophia L Cour Saga 00:36:28 - The consequences of online actions 00:40:48 - Lessons from High School Drama 00:45:10 - The Importance of Balance in Relationships 00:49:43 - Living a Life Together and Apart 00:53:55 - Designing the Engagement Ring 00:58:31 - Dealing with a Selfish Friend 01:02:32 - The Heavy Load in a Friendship 01:06:34 - Dealing with a Draining Friend 01:11:04 - Mean Girl Pod Theme Song ------------------------------------------------------------------ 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: Ouai: Wash your OUAI to healthy hair & get a hair routine that’s made just for you, by OUAI. Go to https://www.theouai.com and enter promo code MEANGIRL for 15% off any product! ------------------------------------------------------------------ Powered By: https://www.justmediahouse.com Edited & Produced by: https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Aug 20241h 12min