Call Her Daddy

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault and sexual violence. Please take care while listening. Join Alex in the studio for an important conversation with feminist philosopher and author Kate Manne about the Cornell sexual assault case that has sparked a national conversation and the powerful movement behind the words “I Am Jane Doe.” Together, they examine why survivors are so often questioned instead of believed and why our society seems more concerned with the consequences for accused men than the trauma experienced by women. From fraternity culture and consent to victim blaming, Kate unpacks the misogyny embedded in the way we talk about sexual violence. Read More from Kate Manne: The Cut: What It Feels Like at Cornell Right Now https://www.thecut.com/article/what-it-feels-like-at-cornell-right-now.html Substack: Ban the Fucking Frats—and in the Meantime, Avoid Them https://katemanne.substack.com/p/ban-the-fucking-fratsand-in-the-meantime Substack: They Didn't Want Consent…

Join Alex in the studio for a conversation about the unknowns of becoming a mom. She opens up about the fear of losing yourself, the thoughts you’re scared to say out loud and what no one prepares you for when everything starts to change. From relationship changes and body image to the pressure to be the “perfect parent,” Alex gets into the honest reality of motherhood and the importance of removing the stigma around these types of conversations.

This week, Alex is unpacking where trust issues come from and how they show up. Alex reflects on the relationships that completely warped her idea of love and her sense of security. From expecting the worst to questioning what’s real, she breaks down how past hurt can follow you into new relationships and what it looks like to unlearn the habits you once needed to protect yourself. Enjoy!

Join Alex in the studio for an interview with Sonja Morgan and Luann de Lesseps! Sonja and Luann look back on their wildest years on The Real Housewives of New York City and reflect on the friendship, lessons, and adventures that have brought them to their next chapter together, The Golden Life. They give their unfiltered takes on former castmates, relive some of their most iconic moments from the show, and set the record straight on what really went down during the most unhinged ones. Enjoy!

This week, Alex talks about the pressure to rush a relationship just to hit the next milestone and what to do when your partner proposes before you’re ready. She also gets into dating someone who overpromises, dealing with a significant other who flirts with everyone, and even what to do when he lasts a little too long... Plus, Alex talks about navigating friendship fallouts and when it’s worth getting on a plane to visit a crush. Enjoy!

Join Alex in the studio for a conversation with Tinashe. Tinashe gets real about the dating patterns she’s trying to break, navigating situationships, and healing after heartbreak. She also opens up about refusing to be put in a box by the industry and building a career on her own terms. Enjoy!

Join Alex in the studio for a sit-down interview with former Girls Next Door stars, Holly Madison and Bridget Marquardt. Holly and Bridget shine a light on the darker side of Playboy and detail some of the most shocking experiences they had during their time in the Mansion. They talk about reclaiming their voices and autonomy after years of being controlled by Hugh Hefner. Holly and Bridget get real and tell the Daddy Gang what signs to look out for and how to know when a relationship has turned toxic and controlling. This episode has so many inspiring and empowering conversations about body image, reclaiming and owning your sexuality, and finding the courage to walk away and start over when a situation no longer serves you.

Join Alex in the studio for a conversation with parenting expert Dr. Becky Kennedy. Dr. Becky explains what it means to be a sturdy parent and how to raise confident kids, set boundaries, and give your children the tools they need for long-term success. She gets into why your kids can trigger you, how your own childhood can show up in the way you parent, and what to do when you and your partner have different parenting styles. Dr. Becky also shares how to let go of the pressure to be the “perfect” parent, move through mom guilt, trust yourself through the hard moments, and hold onto your identity along the way. Enjoy!

This week, Alex discusses the complicated reality of resenting your parents while still wanting a close relationship with them. She dives into how childhood wounds can continue to shape us as adults, why we keep hoping our parents will change, and how disappointment can pull us right back into old dynamics. She also shares advice on lowering expectations, setting boundaries, practicing radical acceptance, and protecting your peace without excusing the ways your parents may have hurt you. Enjoy!

Join Alex in the studio for an interview with Alanis Morissette. Alanis reflects on starting her career at a young age and finding her voice in a male-dominated music industry. She opens up about pushing against the expectations placed on women, being labeled “too much,” and how the anger and honesty of her music made her a defining voice of the ’90s. Alanis also discusses navigating love and breaking patterns of codependency, her experience with postpartum depression, and the freedom and complete metamorphosis that comes with getting older. Enjoy!

Morgan Stewart McGraw joins Call Her Daddy to give us the advice we all need to hear. Morgan hits us with some hard fashion truths … say goodbye to your cut-out dresses, wedges, and even your beloved ankle boots. She opens up about her marriage to musician Jordan McGraw, and discusses how the two found their way back to each other after almost ten years apart. Morgan shares what it’s like to have Dr. Phil as a father-in-law and whether or not it’s too much living in the same city as your parents and in-laws. The pair discuss everything from weddings and the end of bridesmaids as we know it, to celebrity hall passes, to befriending strangers when drunk, and more.

Join Alex in the studio for an interview with Erin Andrews. Erin opens up about building her career in the male-dominated world of sports and the lessons she's learned along the way. She also reflects on the devastating violation of privacy she experienced, her long journey with IVF and surrogacy, and becoming a mom. Enjoy!

This week, Alex continues her attachment style series and dives into fearful, or disorganized, attachment. She discusses why people with this attachment style can crave intimacy while simultaneously fearing it, how childhood instability can shape adult relationships, and why chaos can sometimes feel safer than healthy love. Enjoy!

Join Alex in the studio for an interview with Tay Lautner. Tay opens up about the highs and lows of sharing her pregnancy journey, navigating a changing body and the commentary that comes with it, and learning to quiet the negative self-talk. She also shares how she and Taylor are preparing for their biggest chapter yet. Enjoy!

This week, Alex continues breaking down attachment styles and dives into avoidant attachment. She discusses why getting close can feel so uncomfortable, the instinct to shut down or pull away, and why you might suddenly get the “ick” when things get serious. She also shares how to recognize when fear is driving your feelings, know when a relationship isn’t giving you room to heal, and communicate when your instinct is to shut down. Enjoy!

Join Alex in the studio for an interview with Harry Jowsey. Harry opens up about his Let’s Marry Harry experience AKA being engaged to 20 women at the same time. He and Alex unpack the drama, the red flags, putting his heart on the line and what he learned along the way. Enjoy!

This episode, Devon and Sydney Carlson join Father Cooper. They’re sisters, best friends and business partners. Devon and Sydney recount how a bathroom run-in with Miley Cyrus led to the overnight development of their company, Wildflower. The sisters spill all of their secrets while playing a game of “Who is More Likely to ...” Which Carlson sister is more likely to get kicked out of the club and who will be texting their ex once they get drunk? Which sister gives better head? Devon and Sydney do not hold back while discussing their dating lives. Devon reveals the extreme lengths she went to in order to stalk her ex on social media and how she struggled being single after a long term relationship ended. Sydney opens up about her ex’s drug addiction, the effect it had on her mentally and physically, and how it ultimately led her to push away from family and friends.

Join Alex in the studio for an interview with Paris Jackson. Paris gets real with Alex about growing up quickly with the entire world watching. She opens up about her journey with sobriety, the relationships that have shaped her, ending her engagement and expressing herself through music. Enjoy!

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.

Join Alex in the studio for an interview with Aly and AJ! Aly and AJ reminisce on their iconic Disney Channel days, touring with the Jonas Brothers, and what it was like dating at the network. They also discuss their sister dynamic, judging each others’ partners, their most brutal breakups, and their advice about cheating, losing friends, and getting caught talking shit. Enjoy!

Join Alex in New York City for an interview with Gayle King. Gayle opens up about navigating sexism and racism in the industry and her 50-year friendship with Oprah. She details the moment she discovered her ex-husband was having an affair with one of her friends and how she eventually ended that marriage. Gayle also reflects on aging, confidence, and embracing every version of herself. Enjoy!

This week, Alex discusses the complicated reality of jealousy, comparison, and why some people struggle to celebrate their friends. She dives into the difference between supportive and competitive friendships, and how insecurity can affect them. She also shares advice on confronting these difficult dynamics, setting boundaries, and learning how to better show up for your friends. She then answers some questions about situationships and how to navigate public disagreements with a partner. Enjoy!

Join Alex in the studio for an interview with Robby Hoffman. Robby discusses the rise of her career and the pivot from accounting to stand-up. She gives some hilarious takes including socks during sex, airplane etiquette and the male DJ epidemic. She also reminisces on the early days of first meeting her wife Gabby and what truly makes them so compatible with one another. Enjoy!

This week, Father Cooper sits down with Audrina Patridge. Opening up like never before, Audrina details the abusive nature of her relationship and marriage to ex-husband Corey Bohan. She recounts the serial cheating, emotional abuse and extreme manipulation tactics that left her isolated from friends and family. After surviving years of abuse, Audrina escaped. She filed for a divorce and a restraining order and began to rebuild her life as a single mother. This episode discusses adult subject matter, including descriptions of emotional and physical abuse, and is intended for adult consumption only. Listener discretion is advised. If you have been affected by domestic abuse, free, confidential support is available 24/7 through the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800.799.7233 and online at www.thehotline.org.

Join Alex in the studio for an interview with Tana Mongeau. Tana and Alex reflect on their podcasting history together and Tana’s internet evolution. Tana discusses the craziest things she would do for views and how this impacted her mental health and identity. She also reflects back on the Cancelled podcast, opens up about her decision to get sober and speaks about building a family with Makoa. Enjoy!

Father Cooper sits down with Rachel Bilson. The pair reminisce on Rachel’s days starring in the hit show, The OC, and Rachel shares what it was like to date co-star Adam Brody. Let’s talk about sex. Alex and Rachel discuss bringing a toy into the bedroom for the first time and how to combat when sex begins to feel like a chore. Rachel addresses the infamous headline for the first time…that her breakup with actor Bill Hader was more difficult than childbirth. Reflecting on her dating history, Rachel details her journey from people pleasing to knowing her worth within a relationship. To hear more of Rachel check out her podcast Broad Ideas.

Join Alex in the studio for an interview with Kesha. Kesha discusses her past lives, biggest dating disasters, the red flags she secretly finds hot, and why she’s mostly celibate until she finds a king. She also opens up about healing, reclaiming her voice, and living in freedom and gratitude. Enjoy!

This week, Alex talks about the realities of outgrowing a friendship when you are at different life phases. She also speaks about how to handle being hit on at the gym, what to do when you’re in too deep on a white lie with your boyfriend, and how to navigate when one of your siblings goes no contact with your parent. Alex also breaks down the difference in sex with a toxic vs stable partner and bouncing back from a hookup with your doorman. Enjoy!

Join Alex in the studio for a hilarious and chaotic interview with Kevin Hart. Kevin fails a girlhood test, pranks his famous friends, roasts people in the industry and discusses his obsession with golf, luxury cars, Instagram, and the gym. Enjoy!

Jay Shetty joins Call Her Daddy to discuss the rules for falling in love and not fucking it up. Alex and Jay break down common mistakes people fall into when navigating the early stages of dating and how the pace of the relationship is a crucial part of not missing any potential red flags. Jay explains the link between the way our parents raised us, how that influences potential partners we seek out, and how to become aware we are even doing any of this. He debunks the idea that a fairytale proposal and wedding is synonymous with true love and teaches us ways to be grateful and content with the life we have. Alex and Jay discuss the terrifying moment when you lose the ‘spark’ in your relationship and Jay gives practical advice on how to settle into a relationship that is rooted in trust, respect and growth.

Join Alex in the studio for an interview with Zara Larsson. Zara talks about taking control of her music and artistry and surrounding herself with women. She also reveals the crazy stories behind some of her songs and opens up about her relationship. Enjoy!