
Call Her Daddy
"I think that having the kind of dad I did whether it was watching him with girlfriends with the cheating or the you know I I don't know if he's ever you know laid a hand or done anything like these are things that I kind of like out of size at a mine don't I don't really talk about those kinds of I just don't know you know what I mean but I think just seeing how he was as a partner made me have this bitter taste to men being like I will never be that girl like it's like played and like I just kind I I move with a more of a masculine energy I think." — Josie Canseco
"I think people think because I think maybe because the Instagram model has shifted now it's like a blurred line of like what an actual model is but I came up in the more traditional way that was just like the grind to get there and not having much uh was hard and it's definitely like for I'm and I also don't want to give like a sob story like me no but I can't remember the last time I looked at me and was happy with how I looked because of because of the industry and the competitive nature especially in New York City." — Josie Canseco
"If someone wants to be with you they will be with you they'll show it within their actions not just words and I think and I think that you'll know and if also it just has to be like reciprocated like everything kind of has to come together as one and you'll feel that connection and typically if you have a feeling like a red flag in your gut or red flag in your gut here's a red flag in the gut there's a red flag I'm like I get I get you know I'm saying there's a red flag you should just like you know be aware of those and be aware of what guys are capable of like emotionally they work differently than we do and just kind of um just don't prioritize it like let it happen organically and don't be like oh does he want it does he want it like just play it cool be that cool girl like don't be too needy don't be too obsessed like let him focus on his work and let him come to you right you know and you do the same like go focus on yourself be that independent boss bitch who like doesn't isn't looking for a man but if the right if the cards you know are played properly and it happens then because don't I feel like when when you feel yourself chasing around someone and being more in their shit it's like pause and be like you need to be so up your own asshole that you don't have time to be up someone's ass and like I heard you have to go to each right like so we have so much work to do and so much like so much growth yes like internal personal growth yes like ladies if you're listening to this like and you find yourself constantly wondering if what he wants then you're not focusing enough on other shit yeah why you don't make it clear that's probably not the guy you want to be with regardless if you want to be with you he's gonna be with you I want to call you and see you and talk to you he's going to call you like it's not it's not that hard you know" — Josie Canseco
The episode features an in-depth conversation between Alex Cooper and Josie Canseco, delving into the complexities of growing up as the daughter of a famous, albeit controversial, former professional baseball player. Canseco shares candidly about the impact of her father's tumultuous career, his subsequent book that caused significant backlash, and how this public scrutiny affected her childhood. She highlights the contrast between public perception of her upbringing and the reality of being raised by a single mother who had to hustle to provide.
Canseco then transitions into her experiences as a model, discussing the immense pressure to maintain a certain image, the strict industry standards regarding body type, and the mental toll it took. She contrasts the perceived ease of a modeling career with the "grind" and constant rejection she faced, emphasizing the importance of mental strength and self-acceptance in navigating such a demanding field. The conversation also explores Canseco's evolving views on relationships, drawing parallels to her father's behavior and her own past relationship patterns. She discusses the concept of soulmates and karmic love, reflecting on past relationships and her current focus on personal growth and independence.
The latter part of the discussion touches upon mental health, including managing anxiety and avoiding negative thought spirals. Canseco shares her approach to dating, emphasizing authenticity and clarity about intentions, and offers advice to listeners on discerning a partner's intentions versus hook-up desires. The episode concludes with Canseco's future plans, including a trip to Mexico for a photoshoot, and her commitment to continued personal growth and independence, reinforcing her current single status and focus on self-development.