George and Jess Podcast

LSU College Gymnast Olivia Dunne is in the news recently, not for her athletic abilities but her 7 figure paycheck from her social media following. The former women's basketball coach at Stanford, Tara VanderVeer, calls it a 'step back' for female athletes. We're breaking it down this morning, talking about feminism and what that word means for women today.

Americans report feelings of stress and anxiety are 25% higher since 2020. Add the holidays on top of that and you have a recipe for disaster. This morning we're talking about simple breathing techniques that can help ease feelings of stress and anxiety. Do you use breath work as part of your self-care practice?

You've probably figured out by now that we are into some eclectic stuff. George actually was into alien content way before Jess. This weekend we watched the new Netflix show featuring journalist, Graham Hancock, 'Ancient Apocalypse'. It's about theories of ancient civilizations thousands of years ago. It's getting mixed reviews and it's also trending in Netflix's Top 5. Tune in this morning for ou...

Jess got her hair extensions removed last night and she's feeling a bit blue. As someone who has had fine, thin hair for her whole life the 'mermaid hair' look that bonded extensions gave her was so fun. But, she decided to take a little break and so she's rocking the natural locks for now. We're talking about enhancements people make to their appearance like botox or getting your nails done on th...

Jess is currently in a leadership course through her work, yesterday's session was all about emotional intelligence. On today's episode we're talking about feelings, reactions, social awareness and relationships. Jess is sharing some insight from the book Emotional Intelligence 2.0 as well. How in tune are you to your emotions and your emotional reactions?

Princess Martha of Norway made headlines this week by announcing that she is stepping down from her royal duties. She is engaged to an American Shaman who she met in 2019. It seems like there's a lot of this going around, doesn't it? People making huge shifts and changes. It seems like every time you turn around someone is having an 'awakening' of some sort. Do you feel like you've had something l...

Good morning! It's a big day celestially speaking and here on planet Earth too. Were you able to see the full blood moon and total lunar eclipse from where you are this morning? Such an amazing sight! Here on terra firma, it's Election day. This midterm election is expecting record voter turnout. Regardless of your political views, we urge you to exercise your right to vote! 

The Powerball jackpot is a record high $1.9 billion dollars for tonight's drawing. Previous lottery winners have actually said winning large sums of money has  had a negative impact on their lives. Jess is typically not a lottery player, but she did buy 2 tickets this weekend. What is it about fantasizing about that much money that mesmerizes people? What would you do if you won? Would you ev...

Aaron from J. Longs is guest hosting with George today! Tune in for dad jokes, gift tips and style. It’s a fun Friday (as our 5 year old says). 😉

We have shared our health and wellness journey extensively on the podcast. A huge part of that journey has been JP Fitness. Today, George is sitting down with Allie, one of the personal trainers and nutrition coaches at JP. Check out this awesome conversation with Allie about how you can get started on your own wellness journey.

The candle is barely out in the Jack-O-Lantern and we're thinking about all things Christmas. We're proud early decorators (and we've seen some of you who have already decorated!). So, what's your stance on decorating for Christmas before Thanksgiving? 

We have both recently spent time at schools. George at Clara's elementary school and Jess at two local colleges. It has us asking the question: knowing everything you know now, if you went back and chose your career again, what would you choose?

We have talked a lot about our lifestyle changes over the past year. And we've heard from a lot of you who have made similar changes in your own lives. Today, we are reflecting on the past year of changes checking in with ourselves on how we're doing and invite you to join us. We're also encouraging you to evaluate your goals for the remainder of the year and identify what you need to do to achiev...

Halloween. Love it? Hate it? Indifferent? We’re talking about spooky season today and why Jess loves costumes. Would it shock you to hear George doesn’t? Tune in for our Halloween spectacular 🎃💀👻

Wellness wearables such as fitness watches and trackers are expected to be very popular this holiday season. We're talking about the rise of such gadgets and one new style that is getting a lot of attention. Oura, is a wellness ring that tracks sleep, fitness, heart rate and other important biometrics. Do you use a fitness wearable?

It's a common situation. A young employee and an older employee aren't seeing eye to eye. Their generational differences causing division. Today we're talking about why this happens so often and how both younger and older workers can find common ground. Have you had to overcome generational differences at your job?

Heads up: we are talking about diet culture this morning, just in case that's an uncomfortable topic for you.  Atkins. South beach. Cabbage Soup. Keto. Diet pills. Growing up in the 90's Diet Culture was very much a part of daily life. Today we're talking about the bad and the ugly when it comes to dieting and the good when it comes to actual real health. Has diet culture affected you through...

This is not an episode about politics. It is an episode about knowledge, education and the importance of exercising your right to vote. We are talking about some of the issues Americans say are most important to them this election year and digging into the frustrations people in our country seem to be experiencing on both sides of the political coin. What issues are most important to you and how a...

We went to a family wedding on Saturday about 3 hours away. It was almost as if the Universe was conspiring against us from the start. From a forgotten iPad to a phone that went missing before we even got on the highway. Then, a tummy ache in the car, which is every parents nightmare on a road trip. I don't want to spoil the twists and turns of this story so listen in and tell us: Have you ever ha...

Happy Friday! We have our first guest host today! Since it's a long weekend in Minnesota, our daughter is joining us on the podcast. We're chatting about the upcoming holiday season and other pressing issues in the life of a 5-year-old. ;) Enjoy this beautiful fall weekend! 

You can't turn on the news, morning tv or even the internet without seeing a story about inflation. It's no secret the prices for many essentials are continuing to increase. So, will inflation affect holiday shopping and spending? Experts don't think so. We're exploring the reasons this morning.

You have an entire weekend to yourself, what are you going to spend it doing (or not doing)? Sounds like a dream, doesn't it? Our kids are off school for a long weekend starting tomorrow so we aren't spending a weekend to ourselves, but it's fun to pretend. :) We're sharing our dream solo weekend plans. Hang on to your hats, they're wild. What would YOU do on a solo weekend?

Jess builds a house. Ok, that's a slight embellishment, but she did volunteer for Habitat for Humanity yesterday and helped build a house! She shares her experience, what made it so meaningful and what it feels like to spend a day doing manual labor. (For someone who usually spends days in an office). 

We watched a 2019 documentary this weekend called 'Chasing the Present'. It featured a 35-year-old man who seemed to have all of the 'things' in his life that would lead to happiness, but he was still plagued by anxiety and unhappiness. The film featured many experts in the field of the subconscious mind. He traveled the world for 2 years on a quest to find meaning (a little reminiscent of the Eli...

The Great Resignation, The Great Awakening...it goes by many names, but it's people deciding they need a new career. Today we're talking about three questions you should ask yourself when making the decision to seek new employment. When you spend some time thinking about these questions, it is intended to help guide you to a job that will actually make you excited to go to work. We're also talking...