About Planned-ish™
Planned-ish™ is a real, fun, and totally unfiltered podcast about parenting, partnerships, and the messy middle of trying to do life well — or at least functionally. Hosted by Alexandra (a twin mom who loves a good plan) and Joe (her husband who’s usually along for the ride), this show brings casual, honest convos with each other and with guests from all kinds of backgrounds — from therapists and entrepreneurs to dads, estheticians, and moms just trying to make it through bedtime.
Each episode features crowd-favorite segments like Elite-ish 8 (where we draft rankings on the most random things), In the Group Chat (where we read real responses from listeners), and weekly debriefs on whatever chaos is currently unfolding. It’s not about perfect parenting or expert advice — it’s about the kind of relatable, entertaining talk that feels like catching up with your funniest friends.
New episodes drop every Wednesday — short enough to finish on a walk, real enough to make you laugh in a Target parking lot.
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Meet the Pod-ers
Alexandra & Joe
Alexandra is a former finance professional turned full-time twin mom who found her groove in hosting, planning, and keeping life somewhat on track. She’s the kind of person who thrives with a to-do list, but also knows when to ditch the plan and go with the chaos. She brings the structure (and the schedule), but never takes herself too seriously.
Joe is her husband, co-host, and full-time team player who balances work, parenting, and podcasting with fun sense of humor and a very real understanding of how wild this season of life is. He’s here for the honest convos, occasional debates, and keeping things grounded when life gets loud.
Our Guests
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Paula Welz
OWNER, THE BALANCED MOM
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Carly Saren
LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
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Jordyn Koveleski Gorman
FOUNDER, EAT PLAY SAY
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Jess Massey
OWNER, HUSTLE SANELY
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Samantha Buhrs
OWNER, HELLO LITTLE SLEEPER
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Spencer Montgomery
ENTREPRENEUR
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Alysia Pope
OWNER, PURELYPOPE
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Amany Shamsideen
OWNER, ÓLEA AESTHETICS
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ELITE-ISH 8
Past Topics
Best Superpowers - Ep. 14
Top Childhood Cartoons (90s/00s edition) - Ep. 13
Best Trader Joes Items - Ep. 12
Pet Peeves That Should Be Punishable By Law - Ep. 11
TV Shows You Have Watched A Ridiculous Amount Of Times - Ep. 10
Worst Household Chores - Ep. 9
Top Fast Food Places When No One Wants To Cook - Ep. 8
Most Defeating Parenting Moments - Ep. 7
Mental Health Lifesaver Items - Ep. 6