Twerk Lyfe Balance

Happy Monday fam!! It is a gorgeous day in Chicago and we have a GREAT episode for y'all today - we sat down with John Blizzard, the PR & Events Coordinator for Vanderpump Dogs! He told us what pride means to him, how he got started at Vanderpump Dogs, and how the organization helps dogs every single day. Then, he tells us about his friendships and experiences with the RHOBH cast and his thoughts on the new season. We end on what balance means to him and the pressures of living in LA. Y'all won't want to miss this one - thank you to John for coming on and making us laugh *and* cry in good ol' Twerk Lyfe Balance fashion!!Follow John on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/johnblizz/ Volunteer and donate to Vanderpump Dogs!! They're an incredible organization doing amazing work

HEYYYY TWERK FAM it's Alex and Alexa hitting you with this week's episode!! We hope y'all had an amazing 4th with lots of social distancing and barbecue. We recorded this right before the 4th, so in the intro, we talk about our 4th of July plans. Alex talks about his biggest fear (THE SKY) and Alexa tells us about her upcoming trip to Boston. Later, Alex and Alexa discuss the recent drama with Youtube stars doing blackface and why Shane Dawson and Jenna Marbles are very different people. (@shane we aren't having it anymore. @jenna take your time love and come back to us when you're ready.) Alexa talks about Kim K becoming a billionaire (maybe billionaires shouldn't have that much money but we are out here congratulating success y'all!). Finally, Alex and Alexa discuss some movies and TV they've been consuming lately.Donate!My BLOCK MY HOOD MY CITY: Small Business Relief Fund: https://www.formyblock.org/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5ed3f0d1bca31d52af2e6dbbBrave Space Alliance, the first Black-led, trans-led LGBTQ+ center in the South Side of Chicago: https://www.bravespacealliance.org/donateBLM Chicago Chapter: https://www.blacklivesmatterchicago.com/donate/Let Us Breathe Fund: https://www.letusbreathecollective.com/Black Youth Project 100: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/byp100-1Dream Defenders: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ddsignupMental Health:Domestic Violence Website: https://www.thehotline.org/Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224 or if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255National Institute for Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help/index.shtmlSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: https://www.samhsa.gov/Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twerklyfebalanceFacebook fb.me/twerklyfebalanceAlex: http://instagram.com/alhanna92Alexa: https://instagram.com/lexaa17Email us! twerklyfebalance@gmail.com

Hello hello TLB fam!! The birds are singing and summer is here in Chicago and it is a beautiful day to be alive :) Alexa talks about Kim K's new social injustice podcast (if we didn't stan her before we SURE do now) and Alex talks about his obsession with Carly Rae Jepsen (LISTEN DO NOT SLEEP ON HER Y'ALL she is more than call me maybe!!). Then we move onto our special guest, Wes Anderson - a good friend of Alexa's from college - and we have a really great conversation about race, privilege, and how to have hard conversations. Wes tells us about growing up black, how he balances it all, and how his goal is to be better each and every day (your TLB hosts are stealing that because it's gorgeous). Thank you to Wes for coming on and having a great conversation :)Donate!My BLOCK MY HOOD MY CITY: Small Business Relief Fund: https://www.formyblock.org/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5ed3f0d1bca31d52af2e6dbbBrave Space Alliance, the first Black-led, trans-led LGBTQ+ center in the South Side of Chicago: https://www.bravespacealliance.org/donateBLM Chicago Chapter: https://www.blacklivesmatterchicago.com/donate/Let Us Breathe Fund: https://www.letusbreathecollective.com/Black Youth Project 100: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/byp100-1Dream Defenders: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ddsignupMental Health:Domestic Violence Website: https://www.thehotline.org/Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224 or if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255National Institute for Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help/index.shtmlSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: https://www.samhsa.gov/Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twerklyfebalanceFacebook fb.me/twerklyfebalanceAlex: http://instagram.com/alhanna92Alexa: https://instagram.com/lexaa17Email us! twerklyfebalance@gmail.com

Happy Tuesday twerk fam!! In this episode, Alex and Alexa start to phase into their new post-quarantine lives. Alex meets his dog nephew (@Finnegan you're the most perfect thing that's ever existed) and Alexa goes to a bar with some friends (what a concept??). Alex shares a podcast about policing he listened to and Alexa talks about some terrible behavior she almost went to the news about. Then, Alex and Alexa talk about Rayshard Brooks, another unarmed black man killed by police and the tragic murders of two black trans women, Riah Milton and Dominique "Rem'Mie" Fells. Black trans women are being murdered y'all and we need to start talking about it. Finally, Alex and Alexa talk about the landmark Supreme Court ruling that gay and transgender individuals cannot be fired for the sake of gender or sexual orientation (@America why did this take so long??)Donate!My BLOCK MY HOOD MY CITY: Small Business Relief Fund: https://www.formyblock.org/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5ed3f0d1bca31d52af2e6dbbBrave Space Alliance, the first Black-led, trans-led LGBTQ+ center in the South Side of Chicago: https://www.bravespacealliance.org/donateBLM Chicago Chapter: https://www.blacklivesmatterchicago.com/donate/Let Us Breathe Fund: https://www.letusbreathecollective.com/Black Youth Project 100: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/byp100-1Dream Defenders: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ddsignupMental Health:Domestic Violence Website: https://www.thehotline.org/Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224 or if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255National Institute for Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help/index.shtmlSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: https://www.samhsa.gov/Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twerklyfebalanceFacebook fb.me/twerklyfebalanceAlex: http://instagram.com/alhanna92Alexa: https://instagram.com/lexaa17Email us! twerklyfebalance@gmail.com

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Today is a special day because it is Twerk Lyfe Balance's first BONUS episode!! It's Alexa's birthday this week and Alex loves birthdays, so if she can't celebrate with everyone because of the Q, Alex needed to surprise her with something special. Listen as some of Alexa's best friends share embarrassing stories of her and their favorite things about Alexa Pierropoulos. Happy birthday, Alexa :)Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twerklyfebalanceFacebook fb.me/twerklyfebalanceAlex: http://instagram.com/alhanna92Alexa: https://instagram.com/lexaa17Email us! twerklyfebalance@gmail.comDomestic Violence Website: https://www.thehotline.org/Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224 or if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255National Institute for Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help/index.shtmlSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: https://www.samhsa.gov/

Hello twerk-from-home fam it is a very special week because it is Alexa's birthday!! We have a fun birthday-themed episode for you where we talk about Alexa's quarantine birthday plans, some of our favorite past birthdays (where Alexa challenges strangers to late-night dance-offs and Alex balls out on making his birthday as luxurious and high-end as he can @Ricky T TLB loves you please come on the podcast), and how aging makes birthdays different for men and women. Finally, Alexa tells us what she's looking forward to most in the next year of her life (spoiler alert she's gonna do it all we stan our TLB queen).In the intro, Alex talks about a new album he's obsessed with, Alexa talks about her American Airlines saga finally coming to a close, and Alex and Alexa get into a Twitter fight with strangers. And stay home!! We decide to switch up this week's segment and make it a little more lighthearted with some inspiration from Spongebob. Make sure to rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts! We're happy to have you all. Love yourself today - you deserve it. Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twerklyfebalance Facebook fb.me/twerklyfebalance Alex: http://instagram.com/alhanna92 Alexa: https://instagram.com/lexaa17 Email us! twerklyfebalance@gmail.com Domestic Violence Website: https://www.thehotline.org/ Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224 or if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 National Institute for Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help/index.shtml Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: https://www.samhsa.gov/

Hello and Happy Monday y'all quarantine is a struggle but you're crushing it and we believe in you! In this episode, Alex and Alexa interview a psychic. She tells us about how she works with the Heavens, some of her favorite readings, and finally gives Alex a reading himself. In the intro, Alex and Alexa share their favorite things about their moms (@Karen @Kim we appreciate you!), Alexa gives a school update (curves are a godsend), and Alex stalks himself on Twitter. And yep, you know we included a Stay TF Inside segment. Time to get a little serious. Please make sure to rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts! We're happy to have you all. Love yourself today - you deserve it. Check out Jeanette if you want a reading! http://psychicreadingsbyjeanette.com/ Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twerklyfebalance Facebook fb.me/twerklyfebalance Alex: http://instagram.com/alhanna92 Alexa: https://instagram.com/lexaa17 Email us! twerklyfebalance@gmail.com Domestic Violence Website: https://www.thehotline.org/ Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224 or if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 National Institute for Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help/index.shtml Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: https://www.samhsa.gov/

Good morning Happy Monday the sun is shining and it's a gorgeous day in Chicago!! Welcome to our rant episode. In this episode, Alex and Alexa talk about their least favorite things. Alexa tells us about how she's Greek but loathes hummus, how she thinks Jojo Siwa is hiding something, and how she hates people with bad email etiquette. Alex talks about how slow walkers are the worst (we have things to do and DREAMS TO ACHIEVE), how to have proper train etiquette @cta @mta, and why people who are bad to servers are cancelled. In the beginning of the episode, Alexa talks about the new Kim K documentary (we stan a woke queen!) and Alex talks about the Beyonce remix of Savage (oh lawd we did not deserve this but we've been FED). We have a new quarantine segment! Introducing... STAY TF AT HOME. Home is not the beach! Home is not the park. Home is not 'quarantining' with friends of yours. Home is you. In your living room. Just you. Stay home!! Please make sure to rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts! It helps us a lot :) We're happy to have you all. Love yourself today - you deserve it. Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twerklyfebalance Facebook fb.me/twerklyfebalance Alex: http://instagram.com/alhanna92 Alexa: https://instagram.com/lexaa17 Email us! twerklyfebalance@gmail.com Domestic Violence Website: https://www.thehotline.org/Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224 or if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255National Institute for Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help/index.shtmlSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: https://www.samhsa.gov/

Hello Happy Monday Twerk Fam! In this episode, Alexa talks about the importance of connectivity with her circle of friends (including sending Alex incredible trap bangers), and Alex talks about hosting a virtual charity event and how inspired he felt afterwards. Then, Alex and Alexa talk about the importance of staying home (no, the beach is not home. no, your vacation house is not home. STAY. HOME. your living room. your living room is home.) Lastly, Alex and Alexa continue to show their passion for small businesses as they interview Casey, Alexa's hairstylist from Zazu salon. Casey talks all about her experiences in the cosmetology industry, how she is handling the quarantine, and how to keep your hair as healthy as possible. Don't forget to tune in, support local businesses, and stay at home! We're happy to have you all. Love yourself today - you deserve it. Donate to Spark Ventures! They're a lovely organization doing incredible work for the world :) if you donate, please let your hosts know and we'd love to give you a shout-out! Spring Wine & Dine (that Alex hosted!): https://sparkventures.org/product/2020-wine-dine-donation/ General Spark Ventures donation link: https://sparkventures.org/give-financially/ Go follow Casey and Zazu and support local businesses! https://www.instagram.com/caseyzazu_hinsdale/ https://www.instagram.com/zazusalons/Domestic Violence Website: https://www.thehotline.org/ Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224 or if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 National Institute for Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help/index.shtml Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: https://www.samhsa.gov/ Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twerklyfebalance Facebook fb.me/twerklyfebalance Alex: http://instagram.com/alhanna92 Alexa: https://instagram.com/lexaa17 Email us! twerklyfebalance@gmail.com

Happy Monday Twerk Fam! In this episode, your TLB hosts answer the questions you’ve been wanting to know about them. Alexa talks about her quarantine guilty pleasure - the new season of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and why the franchise needs Lisa Vanderpump. Alex talks about having Billie Eilish beat Adele in his pop queens bracket, the flack he got for it, and the amount of self-reflection he had to do afterwards. Safe to say, TLB stans its incredibly talented queens HARD. Alex and Alexa answer your questions about self-care and dealing with stress, their biggest mistakes in life thus far, and their most impactful breakup songs to jam out to. They also talk about the future direction of Twerk Lyfe Balance. Tune in, you won’t want to miss this one! We're happy to have you all. Quarantine is still happening and the world is scary, but Chicago is gorgeous today, so spend some time on yourself today - you deserve it. Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twerklyfebalance Facebook fb.me/twerklyfebalance Alex: http://instagram.com/alhanna92 Alexa: https://instagram.com/lexaa17 Email us! twerklyfebalance@gmail.com

Hey TLB fam! Your hosts are a little late this week but it's still Monday somewhere... so you better be ready for one of our favorite episodes yet. Today on the podcast, we talk to Alex's older sister, Nadia. She shares embarrassing stories about Alex when he was younger (and stories even more embarrassing from gay bars the night before) and tells us which Taylor Swift era is her favorite. Then she shares her life journey, from getting married and having kids young to how she got through a divorce. Have tissues ready, everyone - from Nadia's passion for LGBT rights or her self discovery through mental health, we were all laughing through tears by the end. In the intro, Alex talks about drunk coloring before bed every night and Alexa talks about some awkward splotchy encounters with self-tanner. Thank you to Nadia for coming on and showing us exactly what Twerk Lyfe Balance is all about. We're happy to have you all. Love yourself today - you deserve it. Follow Nadia on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/nadianicolehanna/ Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twerklyfebalance Facebook fb.me/twerklyfebalance Alex: http://instagram.com/alhanna92 Alexa: https://instagram.com/lexaa17 Email us! twerklyfebalance@gmail.com

Happy Monday everyone! Today on the podcast, we talk about how we're getting through quarantine with little victories. Alexa tells us about hosting a wild birthday party for her sister (who says you can't get lit with just your fam at home?) and trying her best to still hit 10,000 steps a day. Alex talks about spending the equivalent of a small loan on home workout equipment and playing Mario Party at lunch to stay sane. Then we share some stories of the community stepping forward that inspire us. TLB is introducing a new segment! During quarantine, we want to start highlighting people who are keeping our society together, whether it be in the healthcare industry or the service industry or wherever. On today's episode we talk to Mark Sparacino, the owner of an Italian restaurant downtown named Prosecco Ristorante. He shares how he and his restaurant is managing during quarantine - how they're trying to stay innovative, how grateful they are for community support, and how to find moments of relief in hard times. Thank you for coming on and sharing your story, Mark! We're happy to have you all. Love yourself today - you deserve it. Follow Prosecco on Instagram! And treat yourself to some takeout from them - their food is delicious and the TLB fam supports local businesses :) http://instagram.com/proseccochicago710 Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twerklyfebalanceFacebook fb.me/twerklyfebalanceAlex: http://instagram.com/alhanna92Alexa: https://instagram.com/lexaa17 Email us! twerklyfebalance@gmail.com

March is Women's History Month and to close it out, we thought there would be no one better to sit down with than one of the greatest women in our lives: Julianna Hanna! Listen to Alex talk to his sister about her PA program, the emphasis her program puts on LGBT+ healthcare, her terrifying battle with a spider while she squatted in her mom's new house, and why we all need to stan Billie Eilish. In the intro, Alex and Alexa talk about supporting local businesses in quarantine, American Airlines using High School Musical lines in customer service, and Dua Lipa's instantly iconic new album. We're happy to have you. Love yourself today - you deserve it. Follow the lovely Julianna on Instagram! http://instagram.com/juliannamarie12 Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twerklyfebalance Facebook fb.me/twerklyfebalance Alex: http://instagram.com/alhanna92 Alexa: https://instagram.com/lexaa17 Email us! twerklyfebalance@gmail.com

In this episode, Alex and Alexa go through their mental health journeys. This is a special episode for us and episodes like these are exactly why we started the podcast. Alex tells us about losing his brother and being diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Alexa tells us about moving away from her friends and family, feeling isolated, and seeking out help. Later, they share some tips and strategies they use to deal with issues like anxiety and grief. It's time to break the mental health stigma, y'all. Let's talk about it. As always, we're happy to have you all. Love yourself today - you deserve it. Also *note*: Your TLB hosts are practicing social distancing! We used a pre-recorded intro because we want to say safe and #flattenthecurve. In the intro, Alexa talks about what she's binge watching and Alex talks about going four days without showering at Bonarroo. *Mental Health Resources* National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 National Institute for Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help/index.shtml Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: https://www.samhsa.gov/ Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twerklyfebalance Facebook fb.me/twerklyfebalance Alex: http://instagram.com/alhanna92 Alexa: https://instagram.com/lexaa17 Email us! twerklyfebalance@gmail.com

In this episode, we have our first guest! In the intro, Alex talks about dancing with strangers on beaches in Thailand and Alexa shares a life update. In the interview, we speak with the incredibly talented Cafe Disko about how he got started, his songwriting process, drunk people trying to take over the music at clubs, and more. This episode is really special to us - thank you to Cafe Disko for coming on! We're happy to have you all. Love yourself today, y'all - you deserve it. Intro: SOS - Cafe Disko Outro: Sleep in my Shirt - Cafe Disko Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twerklyfebalance Facebook fb.me/twerklyfebalance Alex: http://instagram.com/alhanna92 Alexa: https://instagram.com/lexaa17 Email us! twerklyfebalance@gmail.com

Happy happy Monday y'all, spring is here in Chicago and it's the start of our weekly Monday releases! In this episode, Alex and Alexa talk about their favorite things. Alex tells everyone why Superman is the best fictional character in the history of the world and Alexa talks about how much she adores her dad. Later, they talk about why pop music is better now that it's ever been. We're happy to have you. Love yourself today, y'all - you deserve it. Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twerklyfebalance Facebook fb.me/twerklyfebalance Alex: http://instagram.com/alhanna92 Alexa: https://instagram.com/lexaa17 Email us! twerklyfebalance@gmail.com

In this episode, everyone gets to learn more about the stunning Alexa Pierropoulos. In the intro, Alexa talks about being sneaky drunk at Christmas and Alex talks about going to a trampoline park with his sister. Then we move onto Alexa's interview where she talks about being the Elle Woods of corporate America, her obsession with Ben Affleck, and why Kim Kardashian should be your next obsession (spoiler alert: she's a bad bitch and also helps people). We're happy to have you. Love yourself today, y'all - you deserve it. Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twerklyfebalance Facebook fb.me/twerklyfebalance Alex: http://instagram.com/alhanna92 Alexa: https://instagram.com/lexaa17 Email us! twerklyfebalance@gmail.com

In this episode, everyone gets to learn more about Alex. In the intro, Alexa talks about having Italian food for Thanksgiving and Alex talks about an unexpected first date that went for 8 hours. Then we move onto Alex's interview where he tells everyone about his gay dinosaur tattoo (Eugene the Homosaurus says hello), his dorky love of statistics, and how Oprah is his end-all-be-all. We're happy to have you. Love yourself today, y'all - you deserve it. Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twerklyfebalance Facebook fb.me/twerklyfebalance Alex: http://instagram.com/alhanna92 Alexa: https://instagram.com/lexaa17 Email us! twerklyfebalance@gmail.com

In the intro episode, Alex & Alexa talk about what Twerk Lyfe Balance means to them and how they got started! They talk about finding strength through community after heartbreak, how much they adore Chicago (and specifically, Cheesies), and whether Mariah or Ariana wins the title of #onetruechristmasqueen. Later, Alexa talks about hyperventilating meeting Lisa Vanderpump and Alex talks about growing up gay in a farm town. We're happy to have you. Love yourself today, y'all - you deserve it. Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twerklyfebalance Facebook fb.me/twerklyfebalance Alex: http://instagram.com/alhanna92 Alexa: https://instagram.com/lexaa17 Email us! twerklyfebalance@gmail.com