All about Nothing with J

My apologies one day later! Had tech difficulties! What happens when you hit your 50s, life changes almost overnight, and you're left trying to figure out who you are now? Welcome to midlife. All About Nothing with J officially turned ONE—and somehow, I completely missed my own podcast anniversary. But considering this past year included grief, losing both of my in-laws nine days apart, my husband...

You would think that by 52, I’d have this whole “who am I?” thing figured out. Yeah… apparently not. 😂 In my 20s, I swear I knew EXACTLY who I was. I was confident, I knew what I liked, I knew what I didn’t like, and nobody could tell me anything. Then life happened. I became a wife. A mother. I built a career. I raised kids. I took care of my family. I became the person everybody needed me to be...

At 52, I’ve officially reached the point where I’m done doing things I don’t want to do. And no, I’m not talking about paying bills, going to work, or all the other crap adulthood still requires from us. Unfortunately, I checked—we still have to do those things. I’m talking about saying yes when you really mean NO. Going places because you feel obligated. Over-explaining your decisions. Holding on...

The Hardest Decision We’ve Ever Made: Grief, Layoffs, and Starting Over Sometimes life doesn’t give you time to recover from one thing before the next thing hits. In this episode of All About Nothing with J , I’m sharing one of the most personal chapters of our lives. Within nine days, my husband lost both of his parents. Then, just two weeks after their funerals, he lost his job. Grief. Loss. Unc...

At some point, many of us wake up and realize we're no longer the person we used to be. But no one ever tells us what comes next. In this deeply personal episode of All About Nothing with J , I'm opening up about what it really feels like to reinvent yourself in midlife. Between raising children, building a career, navigating perimenopause, losing sleep, grieving the past, and preparing for a majo...

What Exactly Are Women in Midlife Doing at 3:17 AM? Last week, we talked about why so many of us seem to wake up at 3:17 AM . This week, we're talking about what we're actually doing while we're awake. If you're anything like me, those middle-of-the-night hours are filled with racing thoughts, random Google searches, hot flashes, worrying about our kids, replaying conversations from years ago, and...

Why was I awake at 3:17 AM again? If you're a woman in midlife, chances are you've asked yourself that exact question. In this episode of All About Nothing with J, I'm talking about the strange phenomenon of waking up at ridiculously specific times in the middle of the night and all the things that come with it—hot flashes, racing thoughts, worrying about our kids, random Google searches, and wond...

Get ready to move, groove, and celebrate! This week on All About Nothing with J , we’re talking Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl halftime show — and why this moment means so much more than football. The Puerto Rican superstar, known for making people dance in every language of the heart, made history as the first solo Latin and Spanish-singing performer to headline the Super Bowl halftime show at Super...

January was supposed to reset me. I slowed down, reflected, learned a few things… and somehow still feel like the same person I’ve been for years. In this episode of All About Nothing with J , I talk about the part of growth nobody prepares you for — when you do the work, gain the awareness, and still feel stuck. Not broken. Not lost. Just… unchanged, with better language. This conversation is fun...

January isn’t exposing laziness — it’s exposing limits. In this episode of All About Nothing with J , I talk about the shift nobody prepares women for in midlife: capacity changes . As a Gen X Puerto Rican woman navigating perimenopause, I break down why feeling tired, slower, or less motivated doesn’t mean you’re failing — it means your body is asking for a new strategy. We talk about: Why motiva...

January comes in loud — goals, pressure, expectations, and hustle — but nobody talks about what our bodies and minds actually need after December. In this episode of All About Nothing with J , I talk about the real January reset : the one that doesn’t involve extreme goals, toxic positivity, or pretending we’re not exhausted. As a Gen X Puerto Rican woman navigating perimenopause, I share why Janu...

I didn’t disappear — I was rebuilding. In this episode, I’m getting honest about being MIA, navigating perimenopause, and listening to my body when it demanded rest. We talk fatigue, brain fog, mood swings, and the pressure to “push through” when your nervous system is begging you to slow down. I also share why completing my first 5K — walking most of it and finishing anyway — became a powerful re...

Perimenopause said “SURPRISE!” and turned my whole life into a hot, sweaty, emotional novella — so let’s talk about it. This week I’m dragging my hormones, my attitude, my husband’s peaceful breathing, my kids who treat me like Siri with a Puerto Rican accent, my dog who thinks he’s management, and the to-do list that never stood a chance. From waking up confused at 4:40 AM to curls that survived...

I lit the candle. I brewed the tea. I even opened my fancy journal. And just as I whispered “inner peace,” somebody yelled, “MAMI, we’re out of toilet paper!” 💀 Welcome to Glow Up Interrupted: When Self-Care Meets Real Life — where my “me time” turns into dog chaos, skincare tragedies, and spiritual slap fights with clay masks. 😂 In this episode, I talk about what self-care really looks like whe...

Whew, mi gente — this one’s a sweaty ride! 🥵 I’m diving into the chaos of perimenopause — the hot flashes, hair loss, brittle broom-hair vibes, bloating, and all the hormonal drama that makes you question everything. 😂 Grab your iced cafecito, your fan, and maybe a little holy water, because we’re talking hormones, humor, and survival — J-style. ☕💃🏽 🎧 Listen now and support the show at buyme...

J dives into the scary movies that defined a generation (and ruined our sleep schedules): Friday the 13th, Halloween, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Silence of the Lambs, and, of course, the sleep snatcher himself — Freddy Krueger. From traumatizing VHS nights with Tío to moms rebuking the devil mid-scene, J hilariously unpacks how those so-called “classics” turned an entire generation into light-sleepi...

What happens when your survival plan for the apocalypse involves coffee, snacks, and Idris Elba? ☕🔥 In this episode, J dives into how we think we’d handle the end of the world… versus what would actually happen when Wi-Fi goes out. From hilarious what-if scenarios to real reflections on control, chaos, and coping, this one’s pure Gen X gold with a Puerto Rican twist. So grab your cafecito, laugh...

When your baby says they want to go to Japan, you expect maybe a sushi dinner — not a 14-hour flight and a full-on identity crisis. In this episode, I share the hilarious, heartfelt, and slightly hormonal journey of realizing my 18-year-old is ready to see the world (and I am… still processing). From Abuelita’s dramatic prayers to color-coded travel spreadsheets, I dive into what it really means t...

In this episode, I dive into the scarcity mindset — that generational voice that says, “Don’t use the good towels!” or “Save the butter tub, we might need it.” From Cool Whip containers full of arroz con gandules to plastic-covered couches and inherited guilt, I break down how fear of “not enough” has shaped our lives and how to finally let it go. It’s part therapy, part stand-up, and fully Puerto...

When you marry someone, you don’t just get a partner — you get their family, their history, and yes… their in-laws. In this episode of All About Nothing with J, we dive into the complicated (and sometimes hilarious) dynamic between spouses and in-laws. From mothers and daughters-in-law to sons-in-law and parents, the message is simple: we’re not in competition. We talk about respect, boundaries, a...

Menopause rage is real, y’all. My mom’s crying, my kid wasted my gas, and my scream came out sounding like a mouse on life support. Come laugh (and rage) with me on this week’s episode of All About Nothing with J. Don't forget to subscribe and share with you friend and loved ones. You can reach me at allaboutnothingwithj@gmail.com. Support the Show ☕ Love what you’re hearing? Help keep the cafeci...

Recently, I caught myself in the mirror and thought, "who even am I anymore?" Between parenting, being a wife, work, and life, I have lost pieces of myself. This year, I am starting a real glow up, one that is about joy, energy, and becoming me again (not 22, just me). Join me as I kick off this journey and figure it out, one laugh and one step at a time. Don't forget to subscribe and share with y...

In this episode of All About Nothing with J, I share my two-second attempt at watching Widows on Netflix in Spanish...from Spain. Spoiler: it sounded less like Spanish and more like a prank. From royal accents to my Puerto Rican ears waving the white flag, I break down why I ran back to English dubbed faster than you can grab the last alcapurria. Don't forget to subscribe and share with you friend...

Stranger danger has come full circle! Our parents once warned us never to open the door, and now they’re the ones inviting strangers in. Join me, a Puerto Rican Gen X mom of three (and proud dog mom), as I laugh through the chaos of parents breaking their own rules. Don't forget to subscribe and share with you friend and loved ones. You can reach me at allaboutnothingwithj@gmail.com. Support the S...

At 13, shaving your legs feels like freedom. At 50+, it feels like cardio—and honestly, who has the time? In this episode, I share the hilarious rite of passage every Puerto Rican girl knows too well: from my niece’s right of passage to shaving her legs for the first time, to my own “I’ll shave… maybe next season” era. Don't forget to subscribe and share with you friend and loved ones. You can rea...