Call Her Daddy

This week, Alex breaks down attachment styles and dives deep into anxious attachment. She discusses how childhood experiences can shape the way we approach intimacy, why inconsistent partners can feel so addictive, and how anxiety can lead to overthinking, reassurance-seeking, and self-sabotaging behaviors in relationships. She also shares advice on identifying your triggers, separating facts from the stories you tell yourself, communicating your needs more directly, and learning how to feel safe in healthier relationships. Enjoy!

Join Alex in the studio for an interview with Bella Thorne. Bella opens up about becoming the breadwinner for her family as a teenager, navigating life after Shake It Up, and her complicated relationship with her mom. She also shares the moment she caught her ex-fiancé cheating, her experience with revenge porn, and the resilience that helped her reclaim her story. Enjoy!

Janelle Monáe joins Call Her Daddy to discuss her personal evolution and the work required to reach her own age of pleasure. Addressing past rejection and trauma from her father's instability, she opens up about how these struggles impacted her personal relationships and how she found herself closed off to love. Janelle and Alex reflect on lessons learned from failed relationships and share why we should actually be going back and thanking our exes. Janelle speaks about her experience being in polyamorous relationships and her choice to openly talk about her sexuality despite coming from a religious family. Janelle and Alex discuss what it means if a partner refuses to post you on social media and debate whether this is actually a red flag. Janelle speaks about the inspiration for her new album, The Age of Pleasure, and what this phase of life means to her. For the game mentioned in the episode look for: Real Talk: 110 Relationship Questions You Should Only Ask Your Friends by Amil Barnes.

Join Alex in the studio for an interview with Nara Smith. Nara shares how she built her career from scratch, addresses the "tradwife" label, and sets the record straight on what people still get wrong about her. She also opens up about her relationship with Lucky, navigating what to share online about her family, her experience with postpartum anxiety, and getting through one of the hardest chapters of her life. Enjoy!

This week, Alex discusses the idea of the “right person, wrong time” and why it can keep you emotionally attached to someone who has already moved on. She dives into how romanticizing potential protects us from rejection, prevents us from grieving, and causes us to put our lives on hold. She then answers questions about destination weddings, seeking attention outside a relationship, and comparing your life choices to your friends. Enjoy!

Join Alex in the studio for an interview with Paul Wesley. Paul and Alex unpack everything from Mystic Falls to the Jersey Shore. They get into his life before Hollywood, the The Vampire Diaries era, his real-life bromance with Ian Somerhalder, how he accidentally became an internet icon, and, of course... Stefussy. Enjoy!

This week, Alex discusses the ways we unknowingly self-sabotage our relationships, careers, and happiness. She dives into why stability can feel uncomfortable, how fear of failure keeps us stuck, and the long-term consequences of repeatedly breaking promises to ourselves. She then answers questions about sharing locations with a partner, taking maternity leave, handling an overly demanding bachelorette theme, setting boundaries with a rude coworker, and asking friends not to post you on social media. Enjoy!

Fresh out of the villa, Kenzie joins Alex in the studio to unpack her entire Love Island journey, including what the cameras didn’t catch. She gets into every connection she explored, the double standards that followed, and the chaos of managing a roster. She also addresses the post-villa drama, where she stands with the girls, and what the future holds for her and Dylan.

Hope you enjoy this throwback episode! Originally aired on April 30, 2024. Join Alex in the studio for Maria Georgas’ first exclusive interview after her time on The Bachelor. Maria does not hold back and tells some truly wild stories from her dating life before the show. She reveals the great lengths she went to in order to prove her boyfriend was cheating on her, including convincing the apartment concierge to show her security footage and making out with his mistress. Alex and Maria give their hilarious takes on bad first date scenarios and discuss what’s going on in Maria’s current dating life. Then, Alex asks the question we’ve all been wondering… was Maria approached to be The Bachelorette? Maria gets real about all the drama this season, how it impacted her, what really happened at hometowns, and the moment she wanted off the show entirely. This episode is full of tea, crazy stories, and great girl talk… Enjoy!

Join Alex in the studio for an interview with Emmy Rossum. Emmy reflects on being raised by a single mother, what drew her to the role of Fiona Gallagher, her favorite memories from filming Shameless, and her fight for pay equity on the series. She also opens up about the relationship lessons she's learned, motherhood, and the next chapter of her career. Enjoy!

Join Alex in the studio for an interview with Riley Keough. Riley reflects on her unconventional childhood as Elvis’ granddaughter, discusses her famous friendships with Dakota Johnson and Zoë Kravitz, and reveals the time she secretly got arrested. She also opens up about her complicated mother daughter dynamic and experiences with commitment issues, addicts, and grief.

Join Alex in the studio for an interview with Chloe Bailey. Chloe reflects on how her music career took off after Beyoncé discovered her through a YouTube cover and signed her to her label. She opens up about finding her identity while navigating the pressure to look a certain way and learning to step into her worth. She also talks about overcoming people-pleasing, healing after being cheated on, and the her dating dealbreakers. Enjoy!

Join Alex in the studio for an interview with Aly Raisman. Aly opens up about growing up feeling insecure, hiding her muscles in high school, and why she believes women are often pressured to downplay their success to fit in. She reflects on the challenges of elite gymnastics, including struggles with body image, anxiety, people-pleasing, and the lasting impact of intense training. Aly also gets candid about dating in her 30s, the pressure women face to be in relationships, and what she’s learned about finding the right partner. Enjoy! This episode includes discussions of abuse and disordered eating. Please keep this in mind when deciding if, how and when you’ll listen. Read Aly's article: https://www.popsugar.com/love/aly-raisman-single-30-radical-honesty-49365631

Join Alex in New York City for an interview with Katie Couric. Katie discusses the milestone of becoming the first woman to solo anchor the evening news and the sexism, setbacks and double standards she has overcome throughout her career. She opens up about the loss of her first husband to cancer and how she navigated grief as a single mother. Katie also breaks down the inequity in healthcare and why women continue to face challenges when it comes to diagnosis, treatment and advocacy. Enjoy!

Alex is unpacking the pressure to make everything look effortless. She talks about why trying hard gets a bad rap, how failure builds character, and why the internet’s cool-girl aesthetic isn’t always what it seems. She also gets into some questions from Daddy Gang about rethinking old dating dealbreakers, being the single friend, and a fiancé who refuses to talk about finances

Join Alex in the studio for an interview with Olivia Wilde. Olivia opens up about the double standards she has faced in her career and the scrutiny around her dating life, parenting, and fashion choices. Olivia unpacks her new film, The Invite, and discusses the role that sex and intimacy play and the real life experiences she drew upon. She also opens up about motherhood, objectification and how her views on marriage have evolved. Enjoy!

Join Alex in the studio for a fun conversation with Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie. Paris and Nicole go back to the beginning and discuss growing up together, having their first kisses at the same party, getting cheated on for the first time, roaming around the Vegas Strip at 11, and sneaking out of each others’ houses. They also reveal who had the worst dating history, their favorite antics to pull at the club (including roller skates and live snakes), and what to expect from The Simple Life reunion. Enjoy!

Join Alex in the studio for a special solo episode as she opens up about her pregnancy journey. She shares the moment she found out she was pregnant, how she told Matt, and what ultimately made her feel ready to share the news publicly. Alex also reflects on her first trimester, dealing with anxiety, and how she navigated her timeline with motherhood. Enjoy!

This week, Alex checks in from her pregnancy to discuss her latest obsession, Love Island. She then answers listeners’ questions about friendship jealousy, relationship anxiety, family expectations, difficult conversations, and the difference between a red flag and a fear. From Facetune drama to a boyfriend whose mom still monitors his bank account, no question is off limits. Enjoy!

Join Alex in the studio for an interview with Cara Delevingne. Cara sits down with Alex to talk about her new album and reflect on the experiences that helped her find herself. She opens up about mental health, sobriety, identity, and why her music era feels like a fresh start. Enjoy! Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of suicidal ideation. Please take care while listening. If you or someone you love needs support, please reach out to any of the below resources: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or text 988, or chat via https://988lifeline.org, to get free, confidential, 24/7 support if you are having suicidal thoughts, feel in crisis, or are worried about someone else. Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor for free, confidential, 24/7 support by text.