She's Got Issues

On this episode of "She's Got Issues" hosted by Jill Smokler, Jill is joined by guest Allison Slater Tate, the Director of College Counseling at Lake Mary Preparatory School and a consultant at Dunbar Educational Consultants. Together, they delve into the realities of sending kids away to college and provide advice for parents and families navigating this significant transition. Join as Jill and A...

Join host Jill Smokler in a thought-provoking episode as she engages in conversation with Nina Badzin about the challenging topic of friendship breakups. With a focus on navigating these difficult experiences, Nina Badzin shares valuable perspectives and practical advice for healing and moving forward. Delve into the various ways friendships can end, including ghosting, slow fading, and heartbreak...

On this episode of She’s Got Issues, join host Jill Smokler as she engages in conversations about friendship and midlife with Stephanie Sprenger and Jessica Smock, the founders of The HerStories Project. Stephanie and Jessica share their own friendship journey and how it motivated them to create a remarkable anthology showcasing stories of women's friendships. As their own friendships evolved and...

After losing her 12-year-old son Jack to a freak flash flood in 2011, Anna Whiston Donaldson went from using her blog as a lighthearted online journal to an intimate public diary as she invited readers to share in her unthinkable experience. She writes with authenticity, grace and humor about the toughest issue of all. Anna’s book, Rare Bird, is a gift to those grieving and those looking to s...

Welcome to She's Got Issues, the podcast and magazine dedicated to Gen X Women. Join us as we explore the journey of Scary Mommy, a blog that began in 2008 as a personal outlet for Jill Smokler to share her experiences and connect with like-minded women. Over time, Scary Mommy grew into a thriving media empire, attracting millions of followers and achieving unexpected monetization. However, faced...