George and Jess Podcast

Hey, you know we love Gen Z on this podcast but they're coming for our emojis. [Insert laughing cry face here]. There's one emoji specifically that they say come across as passive aggressive in a professional setting. We'll talk about that as well as what some experts call the 'rule of thumb' when it comes to emojis in professional communication. Let's check your emoji use, what's your most freque...

Hey, you know we love Gen Z on this podcast but they're coming for our emojis. [Insert laughing cry face here]. There's one emoji specifically that they say come across as passive aggressive in a professional setting. We'll talk about that as well as what some experts call the 'rule of thumb' when it comes to emojis in professional communication. Let's check your emoji use, what's your most freque...

We're talking nutrition this morning and the barriers people find between them and a healthier habits. We'll explore things like convenience, availability, cost, and taste. We'll also talk about the barrier of basic nutritional information that can be both overwhelming and sometimes misleading thanks to diet culture. What are the biggest barriers standing between you and more nutritious eating hab...

Yesterday was World Mental Health day. Today, we are talking about multiple surveys shining light on concerning stats about Americans’ mental health. We're also sharing how removing alcohol has impacted each of our mental health. Some of the barriers to mental health care, why it's difficult for some people to seek help and some things you can do for your own mental health are also in today's epis...

With over half a billion views and counting on Tik Tok, the ‘hot girl walk’ is the latest trending wellness craze. So, what is it and how does it differ from a regular walk? Listen to find out!

Our physical mailbox has been full of holiday shopping catalogs all week. Our digital inbox is the same. The big box stores are already touting their deals and sales. We're sharing our take on what they call 'Christmas Creep'. What about you? How early is too early or maybe it's never too early?

Personal hobbies, passions and goals are important for life fulfillment. How do you balance those things and incorporate them with the other parts of your life? Has a romantic partners’ hobbies or personal interests ever been a deal breaker in a relationship?

You’re in for a wild ride today. Join us as Jess learns what a bathhouse is and ultimately decides that she must not only visit one, but open her own. 🤣

You know the online shopping drill. It seems like you even think about something and it’s popping up in your feed. This morning we’re talking about items we’ve been influenced to buy and one product specifically that is ‘stalking’ George. And how close he’s come to buying it. Have you bought something that ‘found you’ online?

It feels like there are 2 groups of people in October. The 'all in for fall' types and the 'I can’t let go of summer' types. Which group are you in? We’re talking about our fall fun weekend and why it feels like we need a break. It’s been a wild year, do you feel like you need a break?

Don’t panic. January 1st is 3 months from tomorrow. We think this is a perfect time to think about where and who you want to be when we ring in 2023! We’ll talk about how to get started, why you shouldn’t wait and what we’re doing now to get where we want to be!

Of the 10 fastest growing cities in America, 9 are experiencing a rapid growth in ‘very hot days’. This is causing concern about those cities infrastructure, water supply and more. We’re talking about these types of weather patterns and events like the hurricane currently ravaging Florida. Does extreme weather factor into the choice of where you choose to live?

We both have a cold. Nothing serious, just enough to make you feel gross for a few days. Jess is thankful to have the opportunity to work from home, but it raised the question: has your attitude about common illness changed based on our experiences the last 2 and a half years? Jess brings up the point that in 2019 she wouldn't have thought twice about going to work sick. George talks about things...

'Sittervising' is the newest parenting trend. And it's expert-approved! Basically, it's sitting in the room or near your kids while they play independently. It's not an Earth-shattering concept but it's made headlines lately thanks to Tik-Tok. We'll talk about how we think this would work for our own kids and why experts say it's a good thing. How do you think your kids would react to 'sittervisin...

George is sitting down with Jon Jamieson, owner of JP Fitness, for a bonus episode this afternoon. He'll talk about his health and fitness journey so far, the differences he's noticed and what makes JP stand out in a sea of 'other gyms'. If you've been on the fence about taking the first step on your own health journey, this episode is one you can't miss!

Jess went back to 'the farm' to attend her 20 year high school reunion this past weekend. She's sharing her experience this morning and musing on the entire concept of a class reunion. George talks about why he's never attended one of his. Have you or do you attend your class reunion?

The boomerang generation refers to the three in ten young adults ages 25-34 who live with their parents. We’re talking about the reasons why and what it’s doing to family dynamics.

Our kids have had 3 lockdowns in the first few weeks of school. Each for various reasons. Today’s teachers, administrators and students are facing so many challenges. As are modern parents. Some say this generation of parents are ‘too soft’ or ‘over-protective’. We admit that we probably fall into that category. So, we’re asking can you be too protective of kids in this world? Is there a ‘right’ w...

Are you in any social clubs? Things like book clubs, cooking clubs, card clubs and more are popular across the world. We’re exploring different clubs and importance of finding your community.

Jess was a cheerleader all through Junior High and High School and the sport is still alive and well in her hometown in Iowa. But, where we live the public schools don't have cheerleading of any kind. This year, one surrounding school added cheer to it's activity list and there are 26 students participating! Today we're talking about the importance of being on a team, what cheer meant to Jess and...

Starbucks recently announced a multi-million dollar efficiency plan to improve customer experiences and make stores quicker. We’re talking about the increase in automation, the decrease in human connection and George learns something surprising about Jess’ self-checkout habits.

First we had quiet quitting, now acting your wage is the new office buzzterm. It’s kind of the little sister to quiet quitting. These terms are polarizing, but they’re aren’t going away. Can workers and Management find a workplace compromise?

Change is hard, but staying the same is hard too. Changing someone else is impossible. In today’s episode we talk about how hard it can be to realize you can’t make someone change unless they want to. Even when your intentions are good. Have you ever tried to get someone you love to change when they weren’t ready?

When choosing where to live, walkability is an attractive feature for Gen Z. Walkable cities and neighborhoods have a lot of benefits, including accessibility and a more active lifestyle. They also foster a sense of community. If you lived (or do live) somewhere walkable could you go without a car? 

Yesterday we talked about Jess’ closet and many of you reached out about your own closet woes. Today, Jess talks about how just talking through what was holding her back from tackling the closet project actually helped her get the motivation to do it!