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Today we talk for too long about different red flags and signs of toxicity within friendships. But remember, it takes two to tango! We reflect on these signs and which are dealbreakers to us and which ones we can work through with some advice on how we would RE HANDLE certain situations given the chance!! You better listen!! Insta: @toolongdidntlistenpod Tiktok: @tldlpod Facebook: @TL;DL Pod Talk Email: toolongdidntlisten@gmail.com Hosts: Alex (@itsalexdesouza) & Chloe (@chhlooeee) Producer: Ilya (@ilyac19) Music: Cai Music (@cai_music) Artwork: Morgane (@morganebarratt / morganebarratt.design)

Today we talk way too much about intuition and instinct. What the difference is between them (if there is any) and examples of either in our lives. We DON’T talk about aliens again but we do talk a little bit about our “6th sense” as well as Alex’s mom's exorcism story. YOU BETTER LISTEN!! Insta: @toolongdidntlistenpod Tiktok: @tldlpod Facebook: @TL;DL Pod Talk Email: toolongdidntlisten@gmail.com Hosts: Alex (@itsalexdesouza) & Chloe (@chhlooeee) Producer: Ilya (@ilyac19) Music: Cai Music (@cai_music) Artwork: Morgane (@morganebarratt / morganebarratt.design)

Today we talk for too long about ganja aka marijuana aka the devil's lettuce aka WEED!! We discuss who does and who does not smoke during this recording and our reasons why. It’s a lighthearted episode to tune out your own problems and enjoy. TW one of the hosts decides to participate in the medicinal effects of cannabis while we discuss the topic, so please cover your ears if they’ll be offended by satans crack 🤍  Also, Chloe drops her skincare routine and Alex talks about aliens for way too long. YOU BETTER LISTEN!!!! Insta: @toolongdidntlistenpod Email: toolongdidntlisten@gmail.com Hosts: Alex (@itsalexdesouza) & Chloe (@chhlooeee) Producer: Ilya (@ilyac19) Music: Cai Music (@cai_music) Artwork: Morgane (@morganebarratt / morganebarratt.design)

Today we talk for too long about the everyday choice of being a parent from our perspectives as both grown children, and from Chloe as a parent. We open up with Roe V Wade, are candid about our childhood traumas, highlight our parents, and share what we want to do differently for our own future. This is the first episode that hears real emotion and some almost tears, we hope you enjoy and take something from it that helps you heal your own relationships with your parents (whether they are here or not) in whatever way is best for you. YOU BETTER LISTEN!! TW: childhood abuse, foster care, mention of sexual assault, death of a parent Insta: @toolongdidntlistenpod Email: toolongdidntlisten@gmail.com Hosts: Alex (@itsalexdesouza) & Chloe (@chhlooeee) Producer: Ilya (@ilyac19) Music: Cai Music (@cai_music) Artwork: Morgane (@morganebarratt / morganebarratt.design)

Today we talk for too long about ADHD, the signs, the symptoms, and the tools!! This episode is for you whether you have it and want to laugh at the relatability, you THINK you have it and this is the push to get tested, or you’re a totally normal human who needs to find some humor and empathy for those of us who aren’t. We talk about different coping methods we’ve used as well as medications available (talk to your doctor!!) and have moments of continued clarity as we call out the cliches of being neurodivergent Insta: @toolongdidntlistenpod Email: toolongdidntlisten@gmail.com Hosts: Alex (@itsalexdesouza) & Chloe (@chhlooeee) Producer: Ilya (@ilyac19) Music: Cai Music (@cai_music) Artwork: Morgane (@morganebarratt / morganebarratt.design)

In this episode, we talk WAY too much about MLMs. What they are, who they benefit, why you shouldn’t get into one, and how Alex almost got suckered into one!! From clothing to wellness, fitness, house products, Tupperware, and even SEX TOYS, these companies are extremely good at breaking into an industry. Although Alex and Chloe love business and entrepreneurship they think MLM is an unethical business model!!! Listen up because this episode gets HOT! Insta: @toolongdidntlistenpod Email: toolongdidntlisten@gmail.com Hosts: Alex (@itsalexdesouza) & Chloe (@chhlooeee) Producer: Ilya (@ilyac19) Music: Cai Music (@cai_music) Artwork: Morgane (@morganebarratt / morganebarratt.design)

In today's episode, we have our FIRST GUEST EVER WOO!!! Amy of Amy and Chloe Events joins us to discuss entrepreneurship and the woes and wins of owning a small business!! We discuss the paths that led us to start our own companies and all of the fun elements of that choice + some realistic difficulties that come along with it too! If you are considering quitting the 9-5 or just curious YOU BETTER LISTEN! Insta: @toolongdidntlistenpod Email: toolongdidntlisten@gmail.com Hosts: Alex (@itsalexdesouza) & Chloe (@chhlooeee) Producer: Ilya (@ilyac19) Music: Cai Music (@cai_music) Artwork: Morgane (@morganebarratt / morganebarratt.design)

This week we talk for too long about the benefits of just making the move you’ve been considering forever!! Whether it’s a first-time move, solo, or with a family it is possible and it is the BEST thing you can do for yourself if you’re on the fence. We have tips and tricks and some huge “what not to do’s” Before we talk about moving we discuss the mass shooting of 21 children and teachers that happened last week, and our grieving process and anger about the non-stop violence and lack of gun regulation. We’re so sorry and wish we could do anything more tangible. Insta: @toolongdidntlistenpod Email: toolongdidntlisten@gmail.com Hosts: Alex (@itsalexdesouza) & Chloe (@chhlooeee) Producer: Ilya (@ilyac19) Music: Cai Music (@cai_music) Artwork: Morgane (@morganebarratt / morganebarratt.design)

In this week's episode, we talk for too long about our deeply Christian upbringings and the effect it had on us. We live in a world where politicians write legislation based on the words of a sky daddy versus facts, where televangelists steal from the poor, and the spirit of God has us speaking in tongues. It’s weird everyone, you better listen!!   Insta: @toolongdidntlistenpod Email: toolongdidntlisten@gmail.com Hosts: Alex (@itsalexdesouza) & Chloe (@chhlooeee) Producer: Ilya (@ilyac19) Music: Cai Music (@cai_music) Artwork: Morgane (@morganebarratt / morganebarratt.design)

*the audio improves immediately after Chloe’s weird glitches in the first minute*  In today’s episode, we talk for too long about the broad impacts that diet culture has on all of us and some of the icons trying to change the standards of beauty we all face!! We share our own experiences with our bodies and cover topics from body dysmorphia, fat camp, and mindfulness therapy, to just wearing the bathing suit!!!! And so much more- it’s a process, I’m sure this won’t be the last time we touch on this topic, you better listen up!!!!!   Insta: @toolongdidntlistenpod Email: toolongdidntlisten@gmail.com Hosts: Alex (@itsalexdesouza) & Chloe (@chhlooeee) Producer: Ilya (@ilyac19) Music: Cai Music (@cai_music) Artwork: Morgane (@morganebarratt / morganebarratt.design)

**Warning** Chloe's mic corrupted some parts of this episode, we did what we could to fix it Today we talk for too long about our audacious patriarchal society and try to uncover what we can do to make a difference in our everyday lives. We discuss our guilty pleasures, share stinky secrets, and read our listener's most embarrassing relationship stories!! Tune in until the end for some special guest submissions. You better listen up!!   Insta: @toolongdidntlistenpod Email: toolongdidntlisten@gmail.com Hosts: Alex (@itsalexdesouza) & Chloe (@chhlooeee) Producer: Ilya (@ilyac19) Music: Cai Music (@cai_music) Artwork: Morgane (@morganebarratt / morganebarratt.design)

Today we talk for too long, and we mean TOO long about crypto, NFTs, and the metaverse. Put on your thinking caps and buckle up because we’re attempting to make this topic accessible to the masses and WHEW weeeee it’s a thinker!!!! But first, we discuss accidentally posting nudes on social media, what our dreams are telling us (??) & end with a fun “ask us anything” segment where HUNDREDS of you participated, You better listen!!!!!!!! Insta: @toolongdidntlistenpod Email: toolongdidntlisten@gmail.com Hosts: Alex (@itsalexdesouza) & Chloe (@chhlooeee) Producer: Ilya (@ilyac19) Music: Cai Music (@cai_music) Artwork: Morgane (@morganebarratt / morganebarratt.design

Today we talk for too long about big trucks and small… ;) thrifting hacks, why sugar-free pudding exists, what the POINT of reality tv is, answer whether Alex would have his own reality show, is there a perfect balance of consuming content?? Do influencers live in reality and most importantly is Alex a giver or a receiver?!!!! And do those words mean dif things in the straight and gay communities!!? You better listen! Insta: @toolongdidntlistenpod Email: toolongdidntlisten@gmail.com Hosts: Alex (@itsalexdesouza) & Chloe (@chhlooeee) Producer: Ilya (@ilyac19) Music: Cai Music (@cai_music) Artwork: Morgane (@morganebarratt / morganebarratt.design)

Today we talk for too long about what work Chloe and Alex have gotten done!! We discover whether plastic surgery is about self hatred or self acceptance, how do we feel about face tune? Should therapy be required before procedures and WHO should pay for them? We also discuss Alex not having a TV and challenge him to give Too Hot To Handle a chance which does not go well... stay tuned for ep. 3. You better listen!!!!   Insta: @toolongdidntlistenpod Email: toolongdidntlisten@gmail.com Hosts: Alex (@itsalexdesouza) & Chloe (@chhlooeee) Producer: Ilya (@ilyac19) Music: Cai Music (@cai_music) Artwork: Morgane (@morganebarratt / morganebarratt.design)

Today we talk for too long about our life stories, coming from the city and living in the middle of nowhere. Every week we tackle different social issues & social happenings - what is right, what is wrong, and what is unanswerable. In this ep.1 we cover Alex's time in a raw vegan community, Chloe's house keeper with a pet raccoon, collecting farm animals as pets, our sexualities and so much more. Listen up!!!    Insta: @toolongdidntlistenpod Email: toolongdidntlisten@gmail.com Hosts: Alex (@itsalexdesouza) & Chloe (@chhlooeee) Producer: Ilya (@ilyac19) Music: Cai Music (@cai_music) Artwork: Morgane (@morganebarratt / morganebarratt.design)