Dad Left Us | Chosen Family Podcast

[@rosebudscott]

Soundboard idea: when Alayna says “ASHLEY!!” Everytime Ashley talks about her sister

[@matthijsclaessen8152]

That has “HAILEE!!??” vibes. 😀

[@Isa_may]

I clicked faster than dad left 💀

[@AggyRAT]

Fr

[@ashgavs]

Hurtful

[@today_i_will_draw7870]

I just want to say, Mak, that you really don't have to worry about not talking as much as Alayna and Ashley. I can totally relate to being quiet in a group and typically speaking more in a one on one conversation as well. I find it kind of rude, that people seem to point that out so much. It's nice to see you try to be more active, as long as it makes you feel comfortable. I really love all three of you running the podcast and am excited for every new episode. Was lovely to see Sydnie as well! Hope Ashley is doing better ❤

[@katrinanolan104]

I agree I find it rude for someone to point out who is more quiet… like I don’t go around saying “wow you’re LOUD” to people that don’t stop talking.

[@Popopatop]

@@katrinanolan104completely agree. Also just because someone talks more doesn’t mean they add more value. Not saying this directly about Ashley but generally speaking

[@ashgavs]

@@katrinanolan104people do that to me tho 😂❤

[@xiaoweizhang2814]

just get louder!! hahahha@@ashgavs

[@katrinanolan104]

@@ashgavs 🫶🏼 pls don’t beep boop me 😂

[@brookec968]

The fact that Alayna's "I got chills, they're multiplying" at 45:53 went completely unnoticed is wild! Fantastic reference, Alayna

[@Rexxie00]

100% sound board for MAK

[@kapowjam3462]

Mak's fem era being dressed like Bieber and the water ad of being Wiccan, what an amazing start 😂😂😂

[@sbashkatova]

I agree. Art.

[@Isahahaha_]

Mak’s set up for “I’m going back to Missouri” 😂

[@monicajoanna98]

and Alayna laughing about it as if it was a joke was soooo hilarious 😂😭

[@sunflowerspirited4974]

I like how Ashley leaves for five seconds and this is a religious podcast now😂

[@ravina6686]

haha the energy with just Alayna and Mak feels like two friends chatting at a coffee shop, its very cozy. And with Ashley it feels like a girls night out around town

[@kelbyrogers9741]

Mak's button is "that's hilarious" I love when she says that!

[@corskap]

you guys did great, laughing so much (win for single mother households!) and hope Ashley gets well soon

[@melissaeastridge7402]

I sometimes say “motherrrrrrr.” When I’m looking for my mom and she says “daughterrr.” Or “yesssss.” But it’s never in a serious way.. it’s always jokingly😂

[@v.t.3064]

😮I do that too!

[@jenwalmsely]

Same actually

[@SpaceyD]

Baby rubbing her eyes saying, "I miss Ashley" Oh my heart

[@olivewessel4426]

2:14 i love the satisfaction on Mak’s face after she says “Dani will cut that 😊” lol made me laugh. i’m coming from the listen-only version so it’s fun to see y’alls faces!

[@leahwilbanks9004]

I started calling my mom "Mother" when I was around 15 because a friend of mine used the term. My mother was the sweetest person and became about respect and love for her. Tomorrow marks 19 years since her passing and it's still a rough day for me.

[@Taylor-ty3kn]

Hope you’re doing okay❗️❣️

[@shakesrear7850]

*empathetic nod*

[@kapowjam3462]

Mak's ads today (for water and answering questions) have been on point ✨

[@3lolo377]

Another lovely podcast. Just to be clear, your podcast is designed for a trio but the duo episodes are just as good, don’t even stress about it if any of you needs a break !! We’ll always listen and have a great enjoyable time ❤

[@ragreen2]

I love it when they ask Dani (sp?) to cut something and it is obviously left in. Ashley! Drink your water! Seriously I hope you feel better really soon (although you probably do by the time this airs but still). ... Thanks to Alayna and Mak for sending out the podcast. Sending love out to you all ❤❤

[@katiswb1]

My girlfriend walked by the TV and was like “oh! Mak’s so femme today” 😂

[@Athena6913420]

I am sure once Ashley is feeling better she could make the soundboard! She made hers for the "other podcast we don't talk about" so I am sure she could do it again for well under thousands of dollars...

[@cyin1206]

As much as i missed Ashley this was a great episode as usual😊

[@kassidyreece3072]

My AuDHD heart absolutely soars whenever Mak takes over the mic, because our thought processes are the same 🥹🩷🥰

[@softhands77]

Mak totally needs a real sound board!!! ❤❤❤

[@BayAreaBerk]

but they cost Tens of Thousands of Dollars! 😇

[@sbashkatova]

First of all, everyone is on board with the soundboard. Make it happen. Also, love how we went from Wicca to Christianity in under ten mins. Love everything about today including our baby gay channeling both his mama and papa.

[@gunselshaly537]

Happy 1 year anniversary to all of you! Even Ashley.

[@ashgavs]

Bro why

[@katerinahricko1127]

What is that?! 🤷🏻‍♀️ “Even Ashley” why? … I’m gonna wish you happy anniversary but I’m gonna highlight the fact that I don’t like Ashley? Did I get that right? 🤔 I dunno…it’s rude :)

[@Cuddleshrimp]

And here come the daddy issues 😅

[@spriddlez]

This episode had a cuteness or sweetness because you both had moment of being unsure how it was going. I miss dad but it was neat to see your dynamic more

[@blakemtg47]

Feel better soon Ashley

[@Grounded_Gravity]

Alayna's program sounds way more skills focused than mine. With skills training we just had one class in helping relationship skills, one class in group process, then practicum during internship. No lab or anything. Sounds like a great opportunity to learn!

[@phoenixvixen4938]

Loved the energy between Mak & Alayna but missed Ashley and hope she's on the mend and takes time to recover. Anyone else wish they could clone Alayna and put her in every country, the world would be a better place with multiple Alayna's ❤

[@hi-yo1kq]

Just so you know the stupid stupid stupid has become a part of my life. Whenever I mess up I use it and it makes me feel so much better

[@nathanmoranx2105]

This reminds me of my family, mother would go out into the field and pick berries for us to eat while we frollicked.

[@illusionhong18]

Alayna trying to channel ashley yelling at mak is peak comedy xD

[@jodymorgan2805]

Alayna updates can be about the research she's doing, plans she's making for the work she's gonna be doing, cool things professors and other members of the cohort are helping her learn.

[@valley_sock_zero]

I like when you guys answer questions and I like when you guys just chat, I think at baseline you guys are pretty insightful and I enjoy watching your content

[@Dem.iiii.]

Love hearing about Alayna’s school journey! 😊

[@ashismyname21]

I think this episode highlights the magic of their chemistry when all three are together.

[@bennythebear0711]

I found the episode really calming, Thank you both.

[@Julie.Apricot]

Super random comment. Whenever I watch those episodes, I notice how TASTY Alayna's coffee looks like.... Every time I'm like "damn I should get another cup" when watching haha

[@totally_a_real_account7902]

Ashley went to get some milk kids dw, she’ll be back soon

[@taylorkills4711]

You guys did a great job holding it down while Dad was away ❤

[@MsBethylou]

I love the sound board idea!! I can't wait for this!

[@maggielowe4202]

"Are you trying to yell". Best moment so far on the pod. 😂

[@katier4140]

YESS FINALLY ANOTHER EPISODE love you guys ❤

[@leif6534]

Dad went out for milk and a pack of smokes 💀 Great work though y'all, and I hope Ashley feels better by now.

[@Grim_Reapers_Wife]

My name is Sydney and i got scared when they first said "well Sydney's here so..." 🤣

[@melissaeastridge7402]

I hope Ashley gets better as soon as possible!!

[@alessiababy3638]

I loved this episode, it was so chill and fun! Thank you ❤

[@GrapefruitCat2]

I always got a leave a comment for the algorithm and because I love love love this podcast plz never leave I will cry :,) just wait until I get my big girl job and can get patreon since dad is so aggressive about his stable income 😮🎉 happy anniversary too!

[@demilynn4179]

I am having a bad morning.... and your uploads always make me feel better .. Thank you... Love you guys 🥰 yes Dad too🤣

[@mommyissuesmusic]

So much the same.

[@Peeeast]

Honestly been refreshing for the past three days even tho I know it doesn’t come out till today

[@peppersgofer]

I wonder what the correlation might be between homes where you hear a lot of “harder back in my day” with a lot of generational trauma

[@Kate-t2m]

YALL HAVE TO GET A SOUNDBOARD

[@Hhhhhh-f4h]

Alayna is the cutest person ever😍😍

[@sugamother]

I've been relistening to all of these while playing Stardew Valley, love you guys!

[@jessiedickerson4555]

You all are so fun and funny! It would be great to have more than just one question each episode since you all offer such great advice.

[@nhaedzwero43]

26:55 The reasoning I feel is "because it's unfair". To explain, these old people lived a certain way, not by choice but because they "had to". They accepted that as a fact in order to make it easier to live, and that normalized their and everybody else's suffering. Suddenly, things "don't have to be" as bad; that's bs for them, "what do you mean all my pain and suffering was for nothing?", and instead of coming to terms with the fact that the way society works isn't set in stone and they could have changed things, they go for the easier path of resenting the new generation for how "easy" they have it compared to them. It's easier to be angry than to be sorry for yourself and all of those around you. Especially when you're so out of touch and the belief system that helped you survive comes crashing down under the present.

[@Rising_Pho3nix_23]

Button of the Week is an amazing idea!

[@31051982loz]

Totally need a sound board! It was a great episode and sending well wishes to Ashley, get well soon

[@DesertIslandDisk]

The only people I know who genuinely and lovingly called their mom “mother” is my nana and my great aunt. My nana was born in the 40s and great aunt was probably born in the late 30s, so I attribute it to that. Nowadays, I only hear people my age or within a few decades of my age say “mother” when they don’t like their own mom and want to distance themselves from them.

[@Maddiemae2700]

Some advice about the out of state tuition thing Mac. I am no expert but when we researched that for my sister and having her move permanently to the state I live in (Oregon) so she could get instate tuition we found out some info that you might want to know. Basically if you move to a state and start school b4 that 1 year mark, it’s really hard to get instate even once you have been there for a year. I think it’s cause they want to prevent people from claiming in state after freshman year, because then all kids who stayed in state for the summer would then qualify. We were told by her school if she wanted in state she should just come live with me for a year first then, start school and the process would be easier. Not sure if this helps but just keep in mind if you planned thinking paying out of state for one year and then instate after, just talk to the college financial aid office to confirm they will let that happen.

[@MF-lh5fv]

Mac I feel you so hard in the first 2 mins

[@aliviafletcher8926]

love seeing you both so happy abt life❤ great episode as always! miss you ashley!!

[@Zoomalyssa]

THE SOUNDBOARD IDEA IS BRILLIANT!!!! I LOVE IT SO MUCH- PLEASE DO IT! (I’m nearly caught up, perhaps you’ve done it already, I’m just very enthusiastic about this idea 😁) Love y’alllll

[@Raddiebaddie]

Sound board for sure. I’m sure Ashley’s better by now~ stay hydrated!! Also since this wasn’t the Halloween episode we gonna get spooky next weeeeek? 🎃

[@haisal2846]

I love how Elena and Ashley are rubbing off on Mak .

[@valpulaski8298]

Mak. You're on track. You're doing well. Relax please. Stop judging yourself. Life is a rollercoaster though. One day you can feel like your on top of the world and the next you're totally defeated. It's your ability to jump back up and start again that gives you character and strength. Just enjoy the ride and don't over think. Worrying about tomorrow just zaps the joy from today

[@faeriesandrainbows]

Soundboard option: Mak saying the Patreon plug correctly. 😜

[@tex1622]

Mak, you're the funniest! Keep being the sweet young funny bebe masc that you are!

[@geekwoafandom372]

In case anyone needs/wants Mak's tuition math at $46 per credit hour and 18 credit semester (witch is a maxed out semester) is $828 per semester which is dirt cheap for the US. With out of sate/non resident tuition $352 per credit hour it comes out to $6,336 which is expensive for community college but cheaper than most in state tuition for a state university. For non us people in the US we have community colleges (most accessible), state colleges/universities, and Private Colleges/ Universities. The difference between a college and university in the states is the number of gradute programs they have.

[@JansmaIvy]

Me thinking Alayna was the glue…but here we are. 😂😂❤ Ashley, you are missed. 😅

[@JuMixBoox]

I relate to Alayna so hard. I definitely did a lot of my studying trying to only read for the class and not for my genuine interest in the subject that also existed. I wish I had been more there, even though I did already learn a lot and socially, the difference between undergrad and grad school was also huge, in a good way. Maybe I should pursue a PhD and do it right that time. Or I guess closer to right, no point being perfectionist here either.

[@yohitmanbang8516]

thank you guys so much for the advice on ghosting. i was ghosted for over a month and following your advice got her to respond.

[@theszmek]

Hi Alayna, I'm also studying counselling as a mature aged student, but in Australia, I'd love to hear what the Canadian degree is like as an overall summary, because over here we have so many umbrella Degrees within phycology and counselling is technically it's own practice here. Also I'm in an undergrad which I realise is a significant difference between the degrees.

[@Evalynn]

I just moved to California, & can confirm, I miss fall so much already. The cold, too. I knew I would. No rain here, either. & Our pool is heated, even though it's 95 degrees today??? Can't even take a cool dip.

[@GrapefruitCat2]

Y’all are so capable !

[@mari.luv.]

32:01 Mak you should listen to “California” by Chappell Roan! It’s so relevant to what your talking about with a fall in the Midwest vs in Cali

[@melissaeastridge7402]

We love you two!! Miss Ashley too though😢

[@MagiCalculus]

Wieee! Emerging Adulthood blew my mind as well the first time I heard it in our class. 24 is young!

[@BirdSniffer343]

New episode on my birthday? Hell to the yes 😊

[@Lolajoy27]

Get listeners to write in an "excuse of the week" for why Mak doesn't have a passport yet😂😂

[@dannieden5049]

You guys are so funny together

[@kurenno477]

@Mak - you can get a ‘make your own soundboard’ app for your phone, and play it from there maybe??

[@panetrya]

Lmaooooo when Mak said "No one has ever said this. I'm moving back to Missouri". I literally just moved back to Springfield after living in NYC for 2 years. This is also an intermission.

[@scubagoldfish45]

Really fun episode!! Not sure about with dad gone, but I remember whenever my mom was away for work my dad and I would have chili dogs for dinner. 😋

[@ericadecopas]

"I hate to bring up democracy" Hahahahahaahhahahahaha

[@chasingtheadventure5908]

Y’all did great!

[@mommyissuesmusic]

“Thank you Barbie” for the soundboard.

[@Ravenandthehorses]

😂 I love your podcasts! So funny to see what happens when dad is not around 😂😂!

[@tjwithersauthor]

I'm joining the petition to geta a soundboard for Mak!!

[@Fifferz]

I’m honestly crushing so hard on exec assistant Sydnie

[@ROCKONplaceboforever]

Get better soon ashley and u both did great love this podcast ❤ and yes absolutely MAK soundboard

[@abigailflom6322]

You guys. The sound board needs to have viral TikTok sounds on it! It would be so funny!

[@MossyBear]

practicing counseling on each other was such a weird experience! good luck in your studies :) - a counseling associate in the US

[@marzemarcel9529]

Lol mean while my upstairs neighbors are professional midnight back flippers.

[@monkeybeasts]

free counseling, that's a plus

[@kaiya33123]

AHHHH YAY I love this podcast so much!!! It's my favorite!!!!!!!❤❤🥰🥰🥰 also, Alayna trying to yell is me😂😂❤

[@kurenno477]

@Mak - idea: can you get an internship in the field you want to study in school, so you can train during the year while you establish residency, and so still move forward in what you want to do…???

[@mommyissuesmusic]

Since this is now a religious podcast I feel comfortable saying that everyone knows angels don’t touch the ground.

[@RileyRayH]

On the subject of 'kids have it easy nowadays'. That's that point, right? Things are supposed to get better as the generations go on. A good quote I heard recently, paraphrased - "I must study politics and war, that our sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy ... in order to give their children a right to study painting, poetry, music" Things are supposed to be easier for future generations, otherwise your generation did a shitty job.

[@aquamarine3699]

i'm on board with the board!! pls make this a thing loll