Only Human

We're back after a week off, and there's plenty to catch up on. We're talking about the push and pull of staying close to your roots versus starting a life somewhere new, the emotions that come with big transitions and changes, and why not every decision has to be permanent. With Karli's 30th birthday around the corner, we also get into societal timelines, feeling behind, and findi...

This week, we’re unpacking the reality of feeling overwhelmed and trying to navigate stressful seasons of life. Jess opens up about the last few weeks, where she thinks her stress is coming from, and how she’s been coping (and Karli reminds her that she might be doing better than she thinks). Karli shares some of the stress that’s been creeping in ahead of her upcoming trip to Florida, including t...

This week, Karli is joined by Sascha Keitz, founder of Playdate, a social event discovery app designed to help people find things to do, meet new people, and build community in real life. Sascha shares how a simple idea turned into a growing business, what it's been like building an app while balancing a full-time job, and the unexpected challenges of becoming the face of something she's created....

This week, we’re getting into a little bit of everything. Karli shares her latest wellness experiment with acupuncture, Jess opens up about the intrusive thoughts she's been experiencing, and we get into the reality of starting something new, feeling overwhelmed, and learning to give ourselves grace. Somewhere along the way, we also unpack our unhealthy relationships with our phones, the beauty of...

This week, we’re catching up on all the newness, transitions, and emotions that come with life feeling a little unfamiliar. Jess shares what it’s been like settling into a new city, job, and routine, while Karli opens up about a week of heightened anxiety, body image struggles, and feeling out of sorts. We talk about giving yourself grace in seasons of change, separating yourself from the stories...

We’re baack! Season 3 kicks off with a much-needed catch-up on everything that’s changed since we last picked up the mics. Jess officially made the move to Florida and is settling into a new home, new job, and entirely new routine, while Karli opens up about a summer spent questioning purpose, productivity, and what she actually wants next. Plus, we get honest about where Only Human stands, why we...

This week, we’re talking all things imposter syndrome, nervousness, and learning how to feel the fear and do it anyway. We open up about the pressure to perform, perfectionism, comparison, and the disconnect between how things can look externally versus how they feel internally. We talk about our recent experience going on FOX29 and all the emotions, physical anxiety, and internal thoughts that ca...

This week, we’re talking about social anxiety: the pressure to be liked, the fear of saying the wrong thing, and the mental spiral that can happen before, during, and after social situations. We unpack how social anxiety shows up differently for everyone — whether you shut down completely, overshare to fill the silence, or replay conversations in your head for hours afterward. From work events and...

This week, we’re talking about influence: how trends, social media, and the world around us shape what we like, how we show up, and who we think we’re supposed to be. From sardines and matcha to Pilates and matching sets, we explore what's "in" right now, and how easy it is to start liking something just because everyone else does. What starts as a conversation about trends turns into something bi...

This week, our episode is for anyone whose brain just… won’t turn off. Jess and Karli dive into overthinking, indecision, and the mental loops that come with trying to make the “right” choice, realizing that even the smallest daily decisions are often rooted in something deeper: anxiety, control, and perfectionism. They unpack how these patterns show up in their everyday lives, relationships, and...

In this episode, Jess and Karli talk about something many of us think about but rarely say out loud: our relationship with food. From “food noise” and the constant inner dialogue around what, when, and how much to eat, to the all-or-nothing mindset, cravings, and guilt, this conversation dives into the mental load that comes with eating in today’s world. Karli shares her journey from binge and res...

This week, Jess and Karli dive into how seasons and weather impact mental health. They explore how each season shapes their mood, energy, and routines from the high of summer to the slower pace of winter. They also unpack  why  this happens, touching on everything from our ancestors’ lifestyles to vitamin D, daylight savings, and the concept of "summer break" following us into adulthood. Along the...

This week, Jess shares a real-time life update following the sale of her home and her move into her in-laws’ house as she prepares for her next chapter in Florida. She opens up about what it actually feels like to be in a state of transition—the uncertainty, the in-between, and what's keeping her grounded. Jess reflects on the importance of having a supportive partner during times like these, and...

This week, Jess & Karli share a behind-the-scenes look at their whirlwind Super Bowl weekend in San Francisco-recorded straight from their hotel lobby. What started as a trip booked with no plan, no credentials, and no connections- quickly turned into a lesson in trusting their craft, adapting in real time, and creating opportunity where none existed. They reflect on plans coming together and...

Today we welcome Brandon Saho, mental health advocate, motivational speaker, and founder of  The Mental Game podcast. In this conversation, we dive into Brandon’s personal mental health journey— what it was like navigating depression, alcohol addiction, and suicidal ideation while building a high-profile career in sports reporting. Brandon shares candidly about therapy, sobriety, masculinity, and...

In our very first guest episode, we sit down with Marci Hopkins— award-winning TV host, author of  Chaos to Clarity , and mental health advocate— for a conversation about healing, addiction, and breaking generational cycles. Marci shares her story of growing up in chaos, navigating trauma and alcohol use disorder, and learning the difference between running away and truly reinventing yourself. We...

This week, Jess and Karli dive into the surprisingly common but rarely talked about experience of being a “floater friend.” What does it mean to feel like you have friends but aren’t part of a core group? How do comparison, life milestones, and past experiences shape that feeling? They unpack the vulnerability of wanting to feel chosen, the challenges of initiating friendships, and how even people...

In this episode, Jess and Karli dive into the concept of “life purgatory”— that weird in-between season where you have clarity on what you want, you’re doing the work, and yet… things still aren’t clicking into place. They unpack the anxiety and emotional toll of waiting, the pressure of comparing timelines when others are moving forward while you feel stagnant, and the push-pull between hustling...

In this episode of Only Human , Karli and Jess dive into that unmistakable feeling of clarity, creativity, and presence that shows up when we step outside our normal routines. They explore how changing your environment can fundamentally shift your mindset, nervous system, and sense of self, unpacking the neuroscience behind familiarity — why our brains cling to routine (even when it no longer serv...

This New Year–themed episode is part reflection, part reset. We step away from the headlines and pop culture conversations to get personal, looking back on 2025 and naming where the year fell short and what challenged us the most. We talk about fear, consistency, and the false narratives we’re ready to leave behind, along with the intentions and mindset shifts we’re carrying into 2026. If you’re e...

In this week's episode, Jess and Karli begin with a conversation about the Beckham family, using recent headlines as a lens to discuss how family dynamics, especially during the holidays, are often oversimplified and sensationalized when they play out publicly. They then address the Nikki Bella and Cooper DeJean dating rumor and examine why we feel entitled to explanations, fascinated by age gaps,...

In this week's episode, Jess and Karli start off by debriefing Jess's interaction with Alex Warren this weekend and how it highlighted the humanity that often gets lost when people rise to fame quickly. They then unpack Jacob Elordi’s viral paparazzi interaction, digging into the entitlement culture around celebrity access, the economics of paparazzi, and how parasocial relationships have blurred...

In this episode of Only Human, Jess and Karli kick off a new season by sharing where the podcast is headed and why they’re shifting toward a more accessible, casual format. They dive into pop culture moments through a mental health lens, including the breakup of Alix Earle and Braxton Berrios and the emotional weight of navigating relationships while on Dancing with the Stars. They also discuss Ke...

The podcast that started in a studio is finding its voice in the world. This is the evolution of Only Human.

In this episode, Jess and Karli pull back the curtain to share what’s really been going on behind the scenes. They open up about the reality of an oversaturated podcast industry, what support really means when it comes to social media, and the struggles of their current season, feeling like they’re at the mercy of a “yes” that’s standing in the way of their potential. Through it all, they’re explo...