The Speaking Treatment
Justin & Alexandra Grant
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A podcast about marriage, business, being married to a workaholic, dating your spouse, blending a family without (literally, figuratively, and intentionally) pureeing one of the children, step-parenting, virtual learning during Covid, keeping the spark closer to a forest fire, and everything in between.
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Apr 9, 2021
#0014 - The True Key To Happiness
Everyone is a guru. Life coach. Influencer (Blech). Or how about this one, "Just do these XX steps and YOU can experience true happiness."
Tai Lopez, anyone?
Anyone can "show" you how to do whatever it is you want to do but how many of them actually KNOW what it is that you want to do?
In this episode, Justin and Alex discuss the true secret to happiness, how to save $2,500 without making a guru $2,500 richer, and reveal the equation to true happiness. It won't cost you anything. We will not click funnel you to success. Prove us wrong and you will get free swag. Prove us right and change your life. Stop making yourself miserable. Embrace happiness.
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Apr 4, 2021
#0013 - Easter Kids’ Show
Gather up your kids and listen to Justin and Alex read The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Pete the Cat, The Berenstain Bears and The Easter Story, and God Gave Us Easter. You'll also enjoy 4 children's Easter songs in this episode.
Happy Easter from The Speaking Treatment Podcast, everyone!
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Mar 30, 2021
#0012 - I Am Not A Role Model
In 1993 Nike aired a commercial featuring Charles Barkley. In the commercial, Barkley honestly stated that he is not a role model. The commercial is still fiercely debated today with one side claiming that he is a role model because of his fame. Nike and Charles Barkley's perspective is that role models should come from the home.
Fast forward to March, 2021. Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion give a grotesque performance of Cardi B's hit song "WAP" at the GRAMMYs. 12 days later, Lil Nas X releases a music video depicting himself as a fallen angel that descends into hell via a stripper pole. Once in hell, he proceeds to give Satan a lap dance prior to snapping Satan's neck and assuming his crown of horns. 3 days after the video's release, Lil Nas X and collective art company MSCHF release the infamous Satan Shoe; which sells out of all 666 pairs in less than 1 minute.
In this episode, Justin and Alex discuss the apparent shift in the entertainment industry and the effect of today's music, culture, social media, and "role models" on our children and the acceptance of it by society.
"We have learned a lot over the past few days once these events came to light and after a lot of self-reflection I realized, we realized, where we could be more aware of what our kids listen to and ways we can improve. That is the reason for this episode. For us to take what we learned to the air and share it with other parents." -Justin
"I truly thought that I had every setting on every device - from Netflix to Tik Tok I thought it was the safest it could possibly be - little did I know that the account I made when it was musical.ly had far more advanced settings now that it switched hands. Even if you think you are being safe stay up-to-date because things change constantly." -Alex
FYI: In this episode, Lil Nas X's song is not included. We do not feel that the lyrics of the song provide any valuable content to our show. This episode is safe to listen to around your children and we will continue to provide family friendly content.
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Mar 27, 2021
#0011 - From The Mouths of Babes feat. Wyatt, Baileigh, Maxton, and Maddox
Young and inexperienced people can often be remarkably wise.
Sometimes it's hard to get past everything you hear at the water cooler at work, from family, and in the media from other adults. Some of the most innocent and valuable advice comes from our own children.
In this episode, Wyatt, 11, Baileigh, 9, Maxton, 7, and Maddox, 4, answer questions about what they believe make families and children happy.
For the next 35 minutes we ask that you sit back and stop stressing about the bills, your emails, your boss that has lost touch with reality, the trash that needs to go out, the dishes that are growing another culture, or whatever it is that is bothering you and listen to the innocent voices on this show and their advice on what makes our next generation truly happy.
Don't be too proud to say that you learned something from a child that is a fraction of your age. We're sure that there is something in this episode for everyone.
It's a world of laughter, a world of tears.
A world of hopes and a world of fears.
There's so much that we share.
That it's time we're aware,
It's a small world, after all.
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Mar 14, 2021
#0010 - Fundamentals Or No Fun... Just Mental
Justin and Alex had a rough couple of days and had to go back to what worked. Fundamentals and friendship. In this episode, Justin and Alex discuss how a man can change the physical relationship while also transforming the emotional relationship. Getting back to the fundamentals reminds you of what caused your relationship to flourish in the beginning. This marriage thing isn't rocket surgery.
DISCLAIMER:
To our female listeners - be open to allowing your man to do the work
To our male listeners - do the work
"Marriage is a lifelong lesson on being unselfish."
- Alexandra Grant
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Mar 11, 2021
#0009 - Social Media Effects on Relationships
Justin and Alex leave nothing out on the topic of social media and relationships. In this episode, they discuss the negative effects it can have on your relationship, how to be mindful of the time you dedicate to social media, give their opinion on what can be considered "micro-cheating," and even list the top cheating apps and explain their intended purpose. A lot of the information included on this show will blow your mind but don't let it give you any ideas.
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Mar 3, 2021
#0008 - Postpartum Depression and The Baby Blues - Interview with Alexandra Grant
This show is a must listen! In this episode, Justin interviews Alexandra Grant about her experiences with The Baby Blues and the stigma behind it. Justin and Alex discuss the symptoms to watch out for and how to identify the symptoms, how to deal with each symptom individually, how to support a spouse, child, friend, or relative that may be experiencing the symptoms, self-care, and the lack of reliable information available online and even in your own doctor's office. Alex delivers a raw, unedited, passionate explanation of what it really feels like and the changes that need to take place in the medical industry regarding this highly judged and highly misdiagnosed/undiagnosed mental health condition. There is plenty of valuable content for both men and women to learn from in this episode.
If you are experiencing the symptoms of Postpartum Depression or Baby Blues, lack a support system, or just need a friend, Alex has offered to be that support system. Message her by visiting www.Facebook.com/TheSpeakingTreatment and send a direct message.
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Mar 2, 2021
#0007 - We're Back! - Rocky Top and Baby Blues Part I
WE'RE BACK! In Justin and Alex's first show since having Jackson, the husband-wife duo discuss everything that has been going on since Jackson decided to make his somewhat premature debut. In this episode, The Speaking Treatment discusses Alex's recovery after having Jackson, the Baby Blues, using a safe word during a disagreement, how to reconnect with your spouse, and how to still have fun with your spouse even when things aren't going according to plan.
This episode is a part 1 to a 2 part series that covers the topic of The Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression.
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Oct 19, 2020
#0006 - Motivation Monday - Giving Up
On the show's first episode of Motivation Monday, Justin discusses why you shouldn't give up just because you failed, shares his business failures, and explains why LOSING is really LEARNING.
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Oct 16, 2020
#0005 - Coping With An Uncooperative Co-Parent
Justin and Alex have completely different co-parenting relationships with their exes. In this episode of The Speaking Treatment, Justin hands the mic over to Alex and she explains the frustrations of dealing with a co-parent who refuses to cooperate and gives some very valuable tips on how to cope with this unfortunate type of behavior while keeping the needs and best interest of the children the ultimate priority.
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Oct 12, 2020
#0004 - What Do Men Look For In A Woman?
Justin is in the hot seat on The Speaking Treatment podcast. In the second episode of the two-part series, Alex asks Justin what men look for in women. And his answers may surprise you. For example, it isn't always sex. Justin answers questions such as, "What is going through a man's mind during a date," "What are the little things that women should do more of," and he goes off about men who think they don't have to help out around the house just because they went to work that day.
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Oct 7, 2020
#0003 - Sales Training For The Network Marketer (Business Series)
In The Speaking Treatment's first episode of the business series, Justin and Alex discuss how to get reliable people to join your team, how to create engaging content to generate likes and comments on your social media posts, which type of content to stay away from, how to build rapport, and close the deal. If what you've been doing isn't working, listen in to unlearn the "MLM Mentality."
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Oct 5, 2020
#0002 - What Do Women Look For In A Man?
In this episode Justin figures out how he managed to get a wife that is so smokin' hot. As Alex explains, there are many different traits that women look for in a man. From walking in the door of the restaurant for the first date to walking down the aisle, Justin and Alex discuss which male qualities can determine whether he gets a second date, the current date is extended, or he finds himself alone, crying, while listening to "Stay With Me" by Sam Smith.
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Sep 30, 2020
#0001 - Can You Hear Me Now?
Have you ever wondered what the common denominator is in almost every divorce? Communication. In this episode, Justin and Alexandra break down the top five causes of divorce, explain how and why communication is essential, how to communicate effectively, and share some of their own personal stories of communication methods that work for them and which ones that left someone sleeping on the couch.
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