Call Her Daddy

Join Alex for an interview with Malin Akerman! Malin opens up about bringing Margo Banks to life in the hit series The Hunting Wives and teases what's in store for Season 2. She also gets candid about the lessons she's learned from past relationships, the work she's done on herself, and how approaching love with honesty and openness helped her find it again when she least expected it. Enjoy!

This week, Alex talks about the urge to blow up your life and start over when things feel boring, stagnant, or hard. She breaks down the difference between actually wanting change and just wanting relief, why we can mistake boredom for being on the wrong path, and how easy it is to romanticize a completely different life. She also shares advice on figuring out whether you’re running toward something or away from something, making smaller changes before making a huge one, and learning how to feel content without becoming complacent. Enjoy!

Join Alex in the studio for an insightful interview with esteemed couples therapist, Dr. Orna Guralnik. Orna explains what to expect in couples therapy, when it’s the right time for you and your partner to go, and why there should be no shame in working on your relationship. They discuss how to have healthy disagreements, what a “lived in” relationship looks like, and how there’s usually more to an argument than meets the eye. Finally, they talk about the psychology behind why people are drawn to toxic relationships and ultimately stay in situations that don’t benefit them. Enjoy!

La La Anthony joins Call Her Daddy to talk about her career, how to be a great friend (keep secrets) and how she’s stayed grounded and classy af while navigating a shared life with a professional athlete. La La tells the story of getting a fake ID at 15 years old so she could begin working as an intern in radio. She reflects on her journey from radio personality to MTV host to actress and producer. La La is the ultimate best friend to some of the most famous women in the world, and Alex and La La discuss all things friendship. Should you give your friends the truth even if it hurts? How do you know when it’s time to end a friendship? The duo dive into dating (athletes), love, marriage and divorce. La La opens up about her time as an NBA wife, the sleepless nights and a culture of cheating. She discusses the early days of her marriage, her decision to divorce, her current dating life, and whether she’ll ever date another athlete again.

Join Alex for an interview with Jennifer Lawrence! Jennifer takes us behind the scenes of some of her most iconic roles, shares her unfiltered takes on reality TV, and gets into her chronically online habits and the viral moments that have taken on a life of their own. She also opens up about motherhood, the times she's gotten a little creative with the truth, and the inspiration behind her new haircare line. Enjoy!

This week, Alex is calling out the situationship epidemic. She dives into the different types of situationships, the cycle of chasing inconsistent attention, and why losing the fantasy of what could have been can hurt more than an actual breakup. She also shares advice on taking someone off the pedestal, recognizing when you are compromising what you actually want, and shifting the focus back onto yourself so you can finally move on. Enjoy!

Join Alex in the studio for a powerful interview with kidnapping and assault survivor Denise Huskins. In 2015, Denise was taken from her boyfriend’s house in the middle of the night. She was held for days, drugged, and assaulted before finally being released by her captors. But when Denise told the police what had happened to her, nobody believed her. In fact, they attacked her. They called her a liar, hoaxster, fraud, and the real life “Gone Girl.” They claimed she’d made it all up for fame and attention. Today, Denise is here to tell her incredible story of overcoming trauma, staying calm in the midst of chaos, and fighting for the truth. This is an important conversation about what it takes for women to be believed, the problem with victim blaming, and how Denise was finally able to reclaim her name and her life.

Join Alex in the studio for a hilarious and completely unhinged conversation with  Heather McMahan. From hot takes on millennial trends to how her Pitbull obsession led to a Guinness World Record, Heather shares the wild stories that could ONLY happen to her. She also talks about  her wildest medical stories, from ovarian torsion mid-flight to getting back on camera just days after a neck lift.. Enjoy!

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 https://katemanne.substack.com/p/they-didnt-want-consent Resources: If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, support and resources are available. RAINN – National Sexual Assault Hotline Free, confidential support available 24/7. Call: 800-656-HOPE (4673) Text: HOPE to 64673 https://rainn.org/hotline Know Your IX A survivor and youth-led initiative helping students understand their Title IX rights, access supportive measures, and navigate reporting and retaliation. https://advocatesforyouth.org/campaigns/know-your-ix/ Equal Rights Advocates – Student Survivor Toolkit A free resource created by survivors and legal advocates to help students understand their rights, navigate the reporting process, and access support after experiencing sexual violence. https://www.equalrights.org/issue/student-survivor-toolkit/

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!

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!