Free Failing

Ever caught your reflection in the mirror and wondered, 'Who's that girl, and why is she making questionable life choices?' Well, you're not alone. This week we're digging into the grand abyss of self-awareness, inspired by the wise words of Shelly Deval and Robert Wicklund from their 1972 "A theory of objective self awareness" (ah, the '70s, when people were busy asking the real questions....amon...

Hi, it's me, Jenni, back with another thrilling episode of Free Failing . This time, I've dragged my friend Meghan Williams into the conversation. She's a harpist, writer, meditation teacher, yoga instructor, and most importantly for this episode, a proud member of the no-kids club. Let's Talk Child-Free It seems that the world's default setting is to assume everyone wants a litter of tiny humans,...

Ever found yourself mentally high-fiving yourself because of that slightly cryptic Instagram post you put up? You know, the one strategically tailored for your ex or your long-lost BFF to see? Or that day you reached the pinnacle of boredom and decided to make an exclusive "Close Friends" list with a grand total of one member - your ex?  If you're nodding, well, we need to talk. In this episo...

There’s lots of reasons people don’t go to therapy. Sometimes it’s cost or accessibility—but frankly, sometimes it’s because we minimize our problems or think therapy couldn’t possibly help us. Hey again, it's me, Jenni. In this episode of "Free Failing," I've invited my friend Jennifer Mathias to dive with me into the deep, sometimes messy world of our personal therapy journeys. We've both got ou...

Ever found yourself caught in the parental paradox of changing your kid's and your parent's diapers at the same time? If that sounds like your Tuesday, then this episode is for you. Join me, your host Jenni Frase, as I sit down with my longtime friend, Ellie Odenheimer-Brin. PhD, Yoga Instructor, and Professional Plate-Spinner, Ellie takes us through the bittersweet journey of caring for aging par...

Hi guys! I'm Jenni Frase, professional embarrassing storyteller and host of the brand-new podcast: Free Failing. This is a 10-part series where I'll give you my take on failures, anxieties, and a slew of other topics that we usually try not to talk about in the public space. So why would anyone want to talk about this? Because...we all just want to feel connected and validated in our weirdness, an...