A conversation with my trainer turned into a genuine question for parents.

WARNING: If you're not in the mood for a first world problem venting session, skip.

Does anyone remember the 2001 Josie and the Pussycats movie?

10/10 recommend watching this WITH ADULT EARS AND EYES!!!!

This movie was far more than just calling out hidden agendas in the entertainment industry and consumerism; as an adult I clocked A TON MORE like pointing out the racism in the industry.

Also, tune in for my Josie and the Pussycats theory and head over to YouTube @unshutpodcast for an extended version of this episode with MUSIC THAT F*CKS ME UP!

Host: @gimmemoalex on instagram

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Have you ever heard of The Ripple Effect?

The power of choosing resilience in every failure, learning to appreciate time, sibling roles, walking your truth, discovering your message which adds volume to your voice, and so much more!!!

This is Fred Lee IV, lead singer of Late Night Special.

Host: @gimmemoalex on instagram

Guest: @latenightspecialmusic on instagram

While it is clear a project isn't created overnight, it is refreshing to discover a project that paints the clearest picture on why it is important to revert back to honesty when creating art instead of creating for the sake of creating.

In Reverse by Chris Garneau needs no explanation, it is clear, it is intentional.

Tune in as we discuss the importance of creating from an honest place, revisiting childhood memories that shaped him as an artist, old music, new music, and more.

Host: @gimmemoalex on instagram

Guest: @chris.garneau on instagram

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The importance of liberating yourself from the things you cannot control, the coolest Jim Cummings story, music, and so much more including eating pancakes off of someones body, yes, you read that correctly...

This is Chris Scalco.

Host: @gimmemoalex on instagram

Guest: @scalcomusic on instagram

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When the ground you are standing on is made of a solid support system you quickly realize the world you are trying to create for yourself is full of possibilities and nothing can disturb your momentum.

This is Alexa Cappelli.

Host: @gimmemoalex on instagram

Guest: @alexacappelli on instagram

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Throwing away the ideology that artists should release an album just for the sake of releasing an album; these guys are on a mission to give each song they release an opportunity to blossom.

All the way from Manchester, this is Lost Legs.

Tune in as we discuss new music, unreleased music, imposter syndrome, Take That music/documentary, drinks, a smoking leg show, yes, a leg show...AND MORE!

Host: @gimmemoalex on instagram

Guest: @lostlegsband on instagram

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Overcoming panic attacks, the positives of not getting what you want "earlier in life", life lessons along the way, staying busy means staying sane, what is to come, and so much more...

\This is Keith, lead singer and one of two founders of

Pine Creek Academy.

Host: @himmemoalex on instagram

Guest: @pinecreekacademy on instagram

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5 levels of nerd movies, possible shirtless thirst traps in 2026, new music, what makes this band a never ending machine, and more!

This is The Failsafe.

Host: @gimmemoalex on instagram

Guest: @wearethefailsafe on instagram