Call Her Daddy
Call Her Daddy
"I found a lump on Henry's leg and recently we found like a couple bumps near like his lymph nodes and stuff and we had him go to the vet and the vet got them biopsied and they're just called these like, I think they're called like lymphomas or something. And they're basically just like benign little fatty tissue if you want, you can remove them, but like they're fine." — Alex Cooper
"I remember that night um on our sushi date I knew immediately like I'm gonna fucking marry this man but I knew the feelings were definitely not mutual because Matt had to he I was like you had to scrub off the spray tan take out my extensions like throughout all my like um throughout all my college crop tops and then I think you started to fall in love when I started to be more myself." — Alex Cooper
"Listen I'm gonna be real with you this ain't it this is just it's not the energy it's not the relationship we want it's not the trust we want it's not the supportive partner we want it's not the chill cool fun vibes we want it's just not it it's giving nothing it's giving absolute controlling freak." — Alex Cooper
The episode opens with Alex Cooper sharing a deeply personal and concerning update about her dog, Henry, who has been diagnosed with cancer. She recounts discovering lumps, veterinary visits, and the difficult news of a cancerous tumor near his leg joint, necessitating upcoming surgery. This experience has been a significant source of stress and emotional turmoil for her and her partner, Matt. Cooper emphasizes the importance of trusting one's instincts regarding pet health, even when vets initially suggest otherwise.
Transitioning to lighter topics, Cooper discusses her anniversary with Matt, detailing their humorous struggle to pinpoint the exact date and their decision to celebrate with a cozy night in. She expresses excitement for an upcoming Taylor Swift concert on August 3rd, where she will attend with her long-time best friend, Jackie. This shared experience is particularly meaningful as both Cooper and Jackie have recently become engaged and are navigating wedding planning together. Cooper offers to share more about her wedding planning journey if the audience is interested.
The latter part of the episode features a Q&A segment where Cooper addresses listener questions. She offers advice on dealing with body count shame, emphasizing self-acceptance and the importance of a supportive partner. She also tackles a situation involving a controlling boyfriend, strongly advising listeners to establish boundaries, communicate their needs, and recognize the difference between respect and control in a relationship. The host concludes by expressing her love for her audience and encouraging them to submit questions via the podcast's website.