George and Jess Podcast

It's a love-fest this morning! We're celebrating 20,000 podcast downloads this morning and reflecting the first 6 months of the year. We want to invite you to reflect on what YOU are most grateful for as we turn the corner on 2022. We also want to thank our brand partners and YOU for listening every morning. We adore the community we are building on this podcast!

George read an article about a new trend in the online dating world called 'green dating'. It's popular among Gen Z and Millenials, environmental concerns and interest have become important factors people are considering when looking for a partner. This morning, we're talking all things dating. How it's changed and what the future might look like. 

Do you consume a lot of social media content? We admit to spending quite a bit of time on our phones. Jess is talking this morning about her experience since 'stopping the scroll' on one specific social media channel. Could you (or would you benefit) from a social media detox?

Are you settling in any area of your life? Specifically small things, like minor inconveniences that wouldn't take a lot of time or money to fix? Or is there something you'd like to have or do that isn't over the top, you either don't think you deserve it or don't allow yourself to take the time? We're talking about a few changes we've made like, having fresh flowers (and well-fitting underwear).&...

1 in 3 Americans has a 'side hustle', a money-making venture on the side of their regular job. From Etsy shops to digital courses...people are getting creative. Jess is starting a new 'side-hustle' too! Do you have a passion that could bring you extra income?

We've talked about it before, it is the first summer back to normal since 2019. But is there too much pressure to make it 'perfect' or 'magical'? We're talking about our own feelings overwhelm and how we are lowering our own expectations and reevaluating what's really important to us. 

I know I know, fashion is cyclical. But, Ed Hardy is back in stores! We're talking 2000's fashion a little bit this morning. And, has Beyonce been listening to our podcast? Her new single just dropped and it is a whole vibe. Be cautioned: you might be inspired to quit your job.

Do you believe in signs? Like when you see repeating numbers or you're thinking of someone and then you run into them somewhere? Jess shares why she believes in signs and how your world is a reflection of your inner being.

Several episodes ago Jess talked about her anxiety around hosting people and how she always feels like it has to be perfect. Well, Saturday night we had friends over and we hosted a 'mocktail' party. It was another first in our sober journey. Find out how it went this morning!

This morning we are exploring the world of personal development and sharing a little more of our story about how we got here. We also had a listener ask us if we thought changing or improving your life in one area leads to change in other areas and we say 'Absolutely'! Tune in for a positive-vibe Friday all about growth, change and being your best-self.

While Jess is working a full-time marketing and community relations job, George is working from and the kids are home with him for the summer. George has made an interesting observation, the daytime-home-with-kids world is designed for moms. The conversations on TV, the messaging in advertising - it's a 'mom-versation'. Are dads being wrongly left-out?

We experimented this past weekend with some plant-based recipes. Today we are breaking down what we tried, how it was and why we aren't sure this type of diet would be sustainable in the long run.

With increased demands for mental health services, a lot of people are taking their care online. We're talking about mental health and the importance of normalizing conversations around it.

People are cramming 3 years of activities into one summer after laying low in 2020 and 2021 thanks to the pandemic. International travel restrictions are being lifted, festivals are in full swing and every weekend seems like a race to fit in more and more summer fun. Do you miss the slower pace of the past 2 years?

Gas, groceries, travel. It's hard to ignore the fact that prices are increasing in almost every category. Will increased costs affect your summer spending habits and plans? What activities or budget categories will be the first to change?

Remote work, drive-up everything...there's a few things that the pandemic normalized that are awesome. But, is flaking on plans another product of the Covid-era? We're talking about 'flaking' why is more common now than ever and what we think about it. We'll chat about the rise of alcohol-free adult beverages as well!

We are lovers of old homes, you may have heard us talk about our own home which was built in 1959. We kept a lot of the original features throughout our remodeling and renovations. We found an article on Apartment Therapy that lists some things realtors wish house flippers would STOP doing to older homes.

Meteorologist Ginger Zee from Good Morning America has pledged not to buy any new clothes for 90 days. This morning we're talking about shopping, for clothing specifically. (It's Jess' favorite topic) She has tips for you to shop smarter, not harder by buying high-quality basics and renting fun, trendier pieces. George weighs in on how his buying habits have changed too!

Good morning! We hope you had a great weekend, we're running down our new finds when it comes to streaming shows and talking about connecting with people across the country thanks to the internet, technology and online communities.

Ahhh....summer. Parks, pools, lightning bugs, county fairs. Kids fighting and complaining... :) It's officially summer break! We're reminiscing about our favorite summer memories and reminding you that it doesn't have to be perfect to be memorable.

What generation are you from? George is a Gen Xer and Jess is an 'Elder Millenial'. But we're digging the vibe of Gen Z. Today we're talking about what makes them tick and why we think everyone should spend some time understanding them better.

Pursuing something new, getting an advanced degree to further your career or living out a lifelong dream...there are so many reasons adults return to the classroom (or virtual classroom). Today we're talking about going back to school as an adult and if we would ever consider it.

How was your holiday weekend? We had a very relaxing weekend! One thing we did NOT do? Entertain people at our home. Jess is talking about her 'entertaining anxiety' this morning and the high expectations she has around hosting people at George and Jess' house. Do you have anxiety around hosting?

Happy Friday! We spent last weekend in Las Vegas celebrating George's birthday. You've heard us talk about our alcohol-free journey that we've been on for the last 5 months. Yes, we abstained from alcohol even in Las Vegas. This morning we're sharing that experience. Plus, we get a lot of questions from listeners about sober-curiosity, we are answering them this morning.

School picnics, recitals, parades, carnivals, end of the year celebrations....the expectations of December without the tinsel. Between the middle of day school festivities and everything that is happening in the world parents are exhausted. We're talking about the expectations of this time of year and why that 'easy, breezy summer feeling' just isn't coming yet. Plus, how new routines affect your...