Podcast Summary: De-Influenced with Dani + Jordan

Episode: Pregnant and Absolutely Losing It

Date: January 29, 2026
Hosts: Dani & Jordan
Podcast Network: Dear Media

Overview

This episode is a candid, humorous, and sometimes tender peek into Dani and Jordan’s lives as Dani navigates late-stage pregnancy. They reflect on the emotional ups and downs of this period, their quirky relationship dynamics, parenting challenges, influencer life nostalgia, and hot topics in pop culture. The episode balances lighthearted personal anecdotes with genuine “de-influencing” commentary, providing both laughs and honest confessions.

Main Discussion Points & Insights

1. Relationship Quirks and Late Pregnancy Emotions

• Dani feels disconnected: Dani opens up about feeling like Jordan’s disengaged during their conversations, often retreating into his phone. She wonders if she’s being ignored, leading to relatable "am I annoying you?" moments.
  • [00:19] — “I feel like I have to get something off my chest.”
• Jordan defends his habits: Jordan explains it’s not about Dani, but about work-related messages and routines, like his need for a specific coffee cup from Merit to start his day.
  • [05:13] — "If I drink this coffee from Merit in this cup, then I feel more prepared for the day and excited about the day."
• Rituals & routines: They explore the idea that small rituals—like clothes, morning routines—help minimize decision fatigue for busy parents.
• Humor about neediness: Both poke fun at each other’s shifting neediness, with Dani admitting her emotions and needs are heightened lately.

2. Pregnancy Unfiltered

• Food Cravings & Funny Stories: Dani describes her relentless pregnancy hunger and failed snack experiments, like dipping bagels in spinach dip due to lack of cream cheese.
  • [12:09] — “I caught Danny eating a bagel... dipping it in spinach dip.”
  • [12:45] — “You’re just like... It’s like giant bites.”
• Snoring and Sleep Struggles: Dani’s pregnancy snoring becomes a running joke as they try to replicate the sound and debate the merits of mouth taping and CPAP machines.
  • [20:13] — “It wakes me up.”
  • [21:06] — “Do I snore all night or is it, like, for increments?”
• Hormonal tears: Dani describes how her emotions bubble up, recalling a recent night she just needed to cry—while wearing a princess crown and munching snacks. Jordan recalls:
  • [09:39] — “I did put a princess crown...She was just crying with the snack in her hand, the princess crown. It was great.”
• Coping with body changes: Dani humorously addresses her changing body and wardrobe, sharing her love for Aerie sweats.
  • [11:35] — “All my sweats are from Aerie…it’s the offline brand. I go up to a large when I’m pregnant…”

3. Parenting, School Applications, and Private School Debates

• Uniforms Reduce Stress: Dani suggests that uniforms make mornings less stressful for parents, wishing more schools implemented them.
  • [07:58] — “I think every school should wear uniforms.”
• Private vs Public: They joke about private schools feeling like “socialism” or “communism” when it comes to uniforms, a tongue-in-cheek moment.
  • [08:06] — “It’s kind of giving socialism a little bit.” – Dani
• Both express the daily anxiety around getting kids ready and finding efficiency in simple choices.

4. Influencer Life & Business Nostalgia

• Throwback to TikTok rise: Dani reminisces about their early TikTok success and viral “my wife is crazy” content Jordan filmed.
  • [10:26] — "You used to video a lot of stuff... We pioneered the my wife thing back on tik tok in 2021.”
• Building Divi (their business brand): They discuss their lack of experience at the start, learning as they went, and how Shopify made launching their brand possible.
  • [15:56] — "If we waited until we knew everything before starting Divi, Divi would not exist." – Dani
  • [16:18] — “It was just me and you in Stratton Unborn Stratton’s nursery and saying, we’re gonna turn this idea into something big.” – Jordan
• Entrepreneurial advice: They encourage listeners to “just start” with their business ideas, emphasizing the importance of not waiting to feel ready.
  • [18:45] — "January is the moment to stop overthinking and just start." — Dani

5. Social Media Trends: Authenticity vs. Curation

• Pendulum Swing: Dani observes the shift from overly curated to “relatable,” now swinging back again to curation and artistry, as users tire of fake authenticity.
  • [59:58] — "Pendulum is now swinging back to more curated content and more like art..."
• Posting Less: They cite a BBC article noting that a third of users post less than they did five years ago; social media (besides Facebook groups for moms) feels less essential for younger people.
  • [61:27] — “For me, but I didn’t know that was for other people. I mean, my screen timeline...”
• Facebook nostalgia: Dani confesses she sometimes stalks old friends on Facebook; they laugh about Facebook's confusing interface.
  • [64:21] — "Once a month I go and like, stalk someone from my past..."

6. Pop Culture Deep Dive: The Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni Feud

• ‘It Ends With Us’ Movie Drama: Dani thoroughly unpacks the feud between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni over rival movie edits, how texts and emails among celebrities (including Taylor Swift, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck) were entered into public record, and how this fallout possibly ended Lively’s friendship with Swift.
  • [71:45] — “Blake wrote all these emails… asking them to, like, basically back her edit and not Justin’s.”
  • [76:29] — "If I was Taylor, I would be pissed off, too, that I’m even being included in this conversation..."
• Privacy & Text Leaks: The hosts debate whether they'd rather have their bank accounts drained or their messages leaked, agreeing it's a “yucky” invasion—even though theirs are pretty sanitized just in case.
  • [69:32] — "Probably my text messages released." – Dani
• Reflections on Fame & PR Fallout: They note that both stars look bad by dragging the issue into full public view, and muse on why “narcissist” is an overused accusation in celebrity culture.
  • [82:00] — “It’s getting out of hand how many times we’re using narcissists these days.” – Jordan

7. Additional Pop Culture: Brooklyn Beckham’s Family Drama

• Beckham Family Fallout: Dani and Jordan break down Brooklyn Beckham’s public outcry against his parents via Instagram Stories, the accusations of narcissism and leaking, and question the wisdom of airing family drama online.
  • [83:27] — "You think you look like you’re coming out the stronger person... to me, it makes me not want to, like, touch you with a 10 inch pole." – Dani
• Insight on Family Dynamics: They discuss mother-in-law/daughter-in-law relationships, drawing on experiences in their own family, and why Brooklyn may regret his words.
  • [88:06] — "Just the way you did it was, like, super caddy. You could have made a post defending yourself without attacking, but I don’t know." – Dani

8. Lighthearted Bickering & Familiarity

• "You do this to yourself": Dani accuses Jordan of seeking rejection in their relationship, especially regarding physical affection at inconvenient times, and spatially “inept” behaviors.
  • [29:01] — "I could get mad right now, but I was like, this is so crazy. I'm just gonna ignore it and text the text." – Jordan
• Jokes about the everyday: Whether it’s Jordan’s annoying habit of offering a hand at the wrong time, or Dani counting how often she keeps quiet instead of “nagging,” their marriage feels lived-in, real, and fundamentally affectionate—even while poking fun at each other’s worst traits.

Notable Quotes (with Timestamps)

• On emotional swings and snacking:
  • "You were just crying with the snack in your hand, the princess crown. It was great. I should have videoed that." – Jordan [09:39]
  • "I just feel like I need to cry." – Dani [09:46]
• On neediness and ritual:
  • "I feel like you… you play me hot and cold." – Jordan [08:29]
• On the influencer bubble:
  • “If we waited until we knew everything before starting Divi, Divi would not exist.” – Dani [15:56]
• On the social media pendulum:
  • “I don’t feel like anything is authentic.” – Dani [60:01]
• On celebrity drama:
  • “I really think that’s probably why [Taylor and Blake] are not friends anymore. It seems like Blake kind of lives in Blake’s world…” – Dani [76:30]
• On family feuds:
  • “Just the way you did it was, like, super caddy. You could have made a post defending yourself without attacking, but I don’t know.” – Dani [88:06]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Relationship Routines & Coffee Talk: [04:30] – [08:30]
• Pregnancy Snacking & Snoring: [12:00] – [22:30]
• TikTok & Brand Building: [10:26] – [17:02]
• Social Media Nostalgia & Trends: [59:43] – [64:13]
• Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni Feud: [68:16] – [80:11]
• Brooklyn Beckham Family Drama: [81:08] – [89:31]
• Pop Culture, TV & Book Recs: [48:06] – [56:03]

Memorable Moments

• Dani attempts snoring impressions:
  • “Can you film me next time I'm doing it?” – Dani [20:44]
• Dani declares herself spatially “aware,” critiques Jordan:
  • [29:09] onwards – Dani describes Jordan’s lack of spatial awareness with strollers and hand-holding at the wrong times.
• Jordan’s ritual coffee “itch”:
  • “It's like an itch. And then I, like, I can't scratch it, you know?” – Jordan [06:08]

Tone & Language

The episode is playful, honest, occasionally self-deprecating, and peppered with inside jokes. Both hosts maintain an irreverent, affectionate, and unfiltered tone, often swerving from silly bickering to substantive commentary without losing charm.

Takeaways

• Dani & Jordan are in the thick of late pregnancy, and their relationship dynamics—frustrations, emotional needs, and inside jokes—reflect this.
• They offer both comic relief and relatable insight into the overwhelm of parenting, partnership, social media, and modern pop culture.
• Their “de-influencing” isn’t about rejecting everything, but about cutting through the facade, whether it’s influencer perfection or celebrity PR drama.
• The episode is as much about laughing at life’s inconveniences as it is about being honest with your partner, your career, and the illusions spun by social media and fame.

For fans of frank couple talk, influencer industry nostalgia, and smart but relatable pop culture breakdowns, this episode is a must-listen.