George and Jess Podcast

There is a huge winter storm unfolding in the Upper Midwest over the next 4 days making travel difficult, if not impossible. This has affected many travel plans. On top of that, it's the final 4 days before Christmas so people are flocking to the stores to stock up and finish those last minute holiday gifts. It's perfect storm, if you will.

Instead of resolutions (they're so 2019, right?), we're talking about big, over the top goals for 2023! Like the kind that scare you a little when you say them out loud. This morning we're giving you permission to go for that marathon or start that business. Who do you want to be in 2023? What steps can you start taking today to get there?

We officially kicked off our holiday season on Saturday at Jess' moms house for Christmas. The kids enjoyed opening gifts, we had a great meal George's football team gave him an early Christmas gift. The Minnesota Vikings came back from a 33 point deficit to win in overtime on Saturday afternoon. So, George is feeling like Santa came early for him. We're also reflecting on our upcoming 1 year anni...

We have already talked this week about holiday stress and pressure and we heard from a lot of you who are FEELING the pressures of the season. Today we are taking it one step further and talking about boundaries, specifically during the holiday season. We're also sharing some fun synchronicities that have been showing up for us. Do you 'listen' for signs from the Universe?

Earlier this week Jess had the opportunity to attend a hypnotherapy session with Hypnotherapy with Kelly. Hypnotherapy guides you through a process that leads you to finding your own answers and helps you heal. Today Jess is sharing the experience of her session in detail including discovering generational trauma, and moving negative energy. It was a beautiful, healing experience. Tune in to see i...

George has found a passion for fitness this year. Today he's talking with Jon and Ally from JP Fitness about their upcoming Commit to Fit program and how to tackle your wellness goals in the new year.

PJ Day, Grinch Day, move the Elves, address the Christmas cards, did you get a gift for the teacher? It IS the most wonderful time of the year, but it is also ok to admit that it's stressful. Some of the expectations we put on ourselves, some of the pressure is external. How are you managing it? Are you giving yourself permission to let things be good enough instead of perfect? Are you allowing yo...

Maybe it's just us, but it seems like the weight loss targeted ads are coming early this year! Headlines about celebrity bodies and what shape is 'trendy' right now. We're talking about quick fixes that are everywhere, the risks, the temptation and how we're avoiding the quick fix, 'new year, new me' mentality.

Good morning and happy Friday! It's a winding road this morning but the real message is looking at where you were last year at this time and thinking about where you want to be next year at this time. We were getting ready to go into 2022 knowing there was a lot of change coming in our lives. This year we are optimistic about exciting things to come in 2023! Where are you at right now, what are yo...

'I'm boredddddd' - Everyone's kids, all the time. George has a guest on today's episode. Mike Drummer is here to talk about his development in the former Shopko location. It will be a family entertainment destination that will include restaurants, ice skating, an arcade and more! This is an exciting addition to our community!

Good morning. Get ready for a laugh as Jess tries to guess what Gen Z slang terms mean. We're talking about slang in general and things we used to say 'back in the day'. This time of year is stressful, join us for a light-hearted laugh this morning.

It happens every year, we're about to get bombarded with diet and weight loss ads. They will all claim to be the magic answer to everything that ails you. And by February you will be frustrated and defeated. We're talking about small changes, your lifestyle and a commitment to being active for your health - and the reasons people say they don't exercise. We'll discuss some tips to finding time (th...

Good morning! How was your weekend? We hosted the annual fundraising gala for our United Way and it was lovely. We're talking about that and how we're finally getting focused on holiday preparations (our trees have been up for awhile, but there are no gifts wrapped). Doesn't it feel like time is absolutely flying?! Everyone and everything being back at 'full steam' this year has made everything go...

It's been a week. Not like a bad week per se, but an incredibly busy week. Have you had a week like that? Where you know you have a lot of balls in the air and feel like you're being pulled in a million different directions? Tis the season, huh? Join us this morning as we wind down the busy week and wish you a happy first weekend of December! 

George's first bonus episode of 'George's Jungle: Extraordinary Stories' is live! He sat down with Jack Zimmerman. Jack is a Veteran who lost both of his legs in Afghanistan. He shares the riveting story of the moment he nearly lost his life and how that moment has shaped the man he is today. You can't miss this incredible interview.

Dozens of companies across the world recently completed a 4-day work week pilot program and the results are in. 97% of those companies don't intend on going back to the traditional 5 day work week. Productivity and profits were up! We're breaking down more details this morning!

Do you worry a lot? I think it's safe to say you're not alone. Today we're talking about worrying, why we do it and how often those worries seem unnecessary after whatever you were worrying about is over. What if everything works out for the best? 

Jess has a dress dilemma. We're hosting a black tie gala on Saturday night, and there's nothing Jess loves more than a reason to dress over the top. But, every year she gets an idea in her head of what she wants her outfit to feel like and agonizes until the last minute over finding the 'right' look. George is asking 'is this common for women before a special occasion?'. 

We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We're recapping our weekend including our slow-paced Thanksgiving at home and our weekend trip to Iowa to see Jess' family. Including a story about why Jess is feeling called to learn more about her ancestors. 

George and Matt Little, Owner of CBD Centers sit down today to talk about new products and gift ideas! 

Happy (early) Thanksgiving! We’re going to be enjoying a long weekend with family but we wanted to hop on this morning to share what we are most thankful for this year and wish you a very happy and gratitude-filled holiday!

Recent data was published showing who people spend time with throughout their lives, including their parents and siblings, coworkers, children, friends, partner and themselves. We're discussing the data on today's episode. Reflecting on how we spend our time and talking about the concept that you become like the 5 people you spend the most time with.

Day 1 of a short week for many of you. How are you holding up? On today's episode we're sharing how we're prepping for the holiday and lamenting about how another weekend of perfectly laid plans didn't pan out how we expected. Plus, does Santa fill your stocking or just the kids'? We might be changing how Santa visits our house this year.

Micro dosing has been garnering attention since around 2015, really picking up steam in 2019. In todays' stressed-out post-pandemic world it seems like everyone is looking for ways to ease anxiety. Enter: Micro dosing. Micro dosing is taking very small doses of 'magic mushrooms' or psychoactive drugs. Although several studies have been conducted, no concrete evidence has shown that this practice h...

Today's episode has a little bit of everything. 3-D printed meat alternatives are growing in popularity in Europe, is the future of food...printed? Since Thanksgiving is one week away we're also talking about holiday cooking and our plans for an non-traditional Thanksgiving.