The Positive Pessimist

Ever feel like you've wasted any of your potential? Think about different timelines in which you'd be in a different place than right now? Same. Reading The Midnight Library by Matt Haig totally changed my perspective on this though-- Listen to me as I dish out a good mix of humor and genuine curiosity about things I never explored, "regrets" I have. In my 26 years there's be...

The thing about doing important things is they’re often not “urgent” so we put them off and lose ourselves along the way. Easier to keep them as daydreams than take responsibility for them, right? Come listen to Jordan (your only host now?) as she faces her last daunting task of the year just barely in time to finish this amazing past year strong. More than likely you'll be hearing it in 2024,...

What’s something that Gabby has done but isn’t even on Jordan’s radar? Get married. Join us as we scratch the surface on one of the most hyped up types of relationship in society and culture (in the style of blind reaction by Jordan). Because, after all, you can’t have good mental health without good, positive relationships. But is this one really that different from a normal romantic relationship...

A huge part of struggling in life involves embarrassing moments we hope nobody notices, or at least remembers-- right?? We know we're right. It happens pretty much on the daily. And a huge part of growing in life we think also involves reflecting on those experiences, having a good laugh, and letting them go. So, even if you're not ready to do so yourself, listen to our "horror" stories to make yo...

Hey it's Gabrielle! Here it is, my first solo episode. I was just as scared as Jordan, but for different reasons. Opening myself to everyone to share, good or bad is very scary and I still don't know that I'm fully ready to let people into my world. It's short, confusing, funny, serious, and to be honest it barely explains the work I put in and continue to everyday. I didn't even mention that my p...

The hardest episode I (Jordan) have done so far, fitting right along with the hardest time we've had trying to make the podcast. Tune in to hear all about: how I'm struggling, how I get through my days when I'm feeling like this, how I recognize I'm on a downwards trend, how I'm making an active effort to get better, and what has worked for me in the past as far as maintaining good mental health (...

In honor of World Mental Health Day, we sat down and let the conversation flow. Lots of important topics came out: medication, the elephant in the room with Jordan's therapy, including the very serious aspects of mental health struggles in this podcast, how our mental health struggles present, and more. We wanted to be as real as possible with you guys, so there was very minimal editing done (most...

It’s no secret that in many ways, Jordan’s Grandma Liz resented her mother. But in this Part 2 of her interview, hear the good that came from their relationship: Liz’s career thrived from her mother’s example not to have an ego. No need to bad mouth anybody, just sell yourself in whatever it is that you do. With this mindset she went from a working community college student, forced to halt her edu...

From watching her mom get shot on the street and die in front of her, to enduring three days in the woods with no food, to being captured and put in a work camp in Germany— Jordan’s Grandma Liz’s mom had quite the experience during World War II. Our second guest, Grandma Liz, explains this story that is also her story: information like this about her mother’s past was sprinkled into her childhood...

If the title "I'm Glad My Mom Died" doesn't intrigue you, we don't know what will. Hear our honest thoughts about this extremely popular new memoir of Jennette McCurdy's. We snatched it up immediately after its release in mid-August of this year, and now we're ready to bring you all of the most valuable lessons that will stick with us and we have applied to our own lives. And those lessons have a...

Whether you're a new parent (or expecting), a seasoned parent, or being a parent isn't even on your radar... hear Gabby dish on a few not-so-commonly talked about struggles of having her first child. Maybe it'll prepare you for what's coming, maybe it'll give you a few laughs, or maybe it will just act as free birth control (like it is for Jordan, who is cluelessly asking for all the details!!). G...

This has already been a roller coaster of a process. We want to give you a little update about how we're feeling now that The Positive Pessimist is out for the world to hear! Cheers to making it through the week, have a restful weekend and we will see you Monday morning!! We are so grateful you're choosing to be here with us. Find us on IG to see the cake ;) @thepositivepessimistpod

Get to know us! The hosts of the newest little infant podcast to add to your lineup. We have some pretty key differences and perspectives that are sure to expand your mindset! So, get some important background information on us so you can know what to expect of your new favorite co-hosts. Be ready for sass, class, and… feeling somewhat like an ass. We are here for it all, and only just getting sta...

When you’re young, you feel like things are going to be the way they are forever. Well...nothing is forever, and you might end up feeling ditched by people that were once your world. BUT, we're here to lead from our experiences and tell you that’s okay. These friendships of ours contain more than what was said and more than could ever be told. Get a glimpse into our past while we try to navigate t...

We understand this is a super heavy topic for our first interview with a guest, but we stand by the fact that it is of the utmost importance to spread awareness of the impact that suicide can have on those involved, as well as how important it is to take mental health seriously.  We also agreed it was appropriate to release it in time for Suicide Prevention Awareness month going on in Septemb...

Welcome to The Positive Pessimist, with Gabrielle and Jordan!