George and Jess Podcast

Happy Easter Weekend! This morning we are talking about old family traditions. Keeping the same ones and starting brand new traditions of your own and finding a healthy mix of the two. Which do you lean towards more?

We don't have to tell you that we have all been...a little cooped up for the past 2 years. Well, the travel industry is off the charts and there's no sign of it letting up. It's called revenge travel (revenge against the pandemic? I guess). We're chatting travel, couple trips, kid trips and how we're making up for lost time in the travel department. 

'What's for dinner'? Every day, like clockwork. I'm being a little dramatic but it is a stressor after a long day, especially when you don't have a plan. Today you'll get to hear about my foray into meal planning and why it (probably) won't work. But we really need YOU today. What is meal time like in your home? Do you meal plan/prep? Help me through this. -Jess

Do you say 'yes' when you know deep down you'd rather say 'no'? Of course, there are some things that aren't optional. But, what about the things that are a choice? A dinner, an event, a volunteer opportunity, the list goes on. Do you say yes because you don't want to let people down? We are very opposite on this topic. We're discussing the power of 'no' and creating healthy boundaries.

Are there any areas of your life where you feel like you're settling? Maybe is a job that feels safe or a relationship that's just ok. This morning we are talking about why people settle, what it takes to break out of the status quo and we're also talking about the book 'The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying'. 

We're all exhausted, right? Like no matter how much sleep we get? According to an article from TedX there are 7 types of rest we all night (and only one of them is actual sleep). We're talking about the 7 types, our attempts (or lack thereof) to get each type of rest and how you can try to implement more of all types of rest into your life.

Parenting is one of those topics you can ask 100 people about and get 100 different opinions. And we're not claiming to be experts! But we're exploring the 4 four most common parenting styles along with each of our personal styles that fall somewhere in the the 'in between'. We're also discussing generational differences, gentle parenting and how different kids require different things. 

Singer Camilla Cabello recently posted on Twitter about body-shaming and her paparazzi-infested Miami beach trip. Body insecurities are so prevalent for women AND men. This morning we are both sharing personal stories about our own insecurities and what that journey has looked like for each of us. We're also talking about unrealistic body standards and how social media plays into that. If you're o...

If you suddenly became rich, how would you spend your wealth? Now, thinking about your answer, are you dreaming big enough in life? Law of Attraction, manifestation, the universe...do you believe in it? Today we're talking about the power of positive thinking and believing in yourself. There's a lot of books, podcasts and social media creators out there talking about manifesting right now. Jess ha...

Good morning! Today is George's first Monday in his post-radio career life. We've been getting a lot of questions about why we decided to end our decades-long radio careers. So, we're addressing the topic this morning.  We're so happy to have you along on the podcast and want to thank our loyal listeners for joining us and welcome our new listeners to the family! xx George & Jess

Have you heard the latest buzzword in home organization? It's called 'quieting' and it may be extreme to some, but experts say it works. We're talking about our mid-century home and the projects we've done (including a recent de-cluttering spree) as well as dream projects we'd like to tackle someday. Does clutter affect your mood?

The birds and the bees, the talk, puberty...How was it addressed in your house growing up? Neither of us had parents who talked about it openly and talking to friends that seems to be the norm for our generation. As our own kids get older, we're navigating 'the talk' and how to make the normal changes humans experience a less uncomfortable topic.

Mental load, worry work, cognitive labor...call it what you want. It's the overseeing of the physical tasks in a household, the running list of items that you have to do that's always playing in your head. Every home and family has these tasks and experts says the weight of these thoughts and worry primarily falls on the woman's shoulders (in heterosexual couples).  We're talking about the me...

Social Jet Lag. It's a new term that was coined in our post-pandemic world. Basically it means people are tired and worn out from socializing because we aren't used it. I'll admit, last fall I didn't miss a social event - ever. Now, I'm a bit more selective. In non-related news: George has acquired an exciting new skill....he has mastered the Google calendar!  Also, we'll chat about the slap...

It's Sunday. A full week of work is looming. How are you feeling? Do you have a pit in your stomach? Are you filled with dread for the week ahead? That is called the Sunday Scaries and you don't have to experience it. This morning we're exploring having that sense of impending doom for way too long and when you finally realize life is too short to spend it unhappy. We're also exploring aging a lit...

Adult friendships are hard. Between finding people you have things in common with to finding the time to nurture those friendships. This morning we're talking about qualities we look for in a friend, what it's like when friends grow apart and why George is more of a loner than Jess.

How honest are you with your partner when it comes to their hair, clothes, etc.? Good morning! We're recapping the 2 awesome shows we referenced yesterday 'The Gilded Age' and 'Minx'. Which led us down a rabbit hole... Jess wants 'curtain bangs' (like Joyce on Minx), George learned a long time ago that she is going to do whatever she wants when it comes to hair and clothes. But, what George doesn'...

Are you a parent of small or school-aged kids? Do you get up extremely early or stay up way too late? You're not alone. It's probably the only alone time you get in a day. Today on the podcast Jess is talking about her morning self-care routine which includes lots of coffee, her 'thinking chair' and journaling or reading. It's become a sacred pocket of time she looks forward to each morning. How d...

Have you noticed the way people dress is changing? We're diving deeper into that observation this morning on the podcast. From the inception of the 'athleisure' trend people have been dressing more casually, and when people started working from home in 2020 dressing-down became even more common. As people return to offices, there is a lot of grey area when it comes to dress codes. Joggers, legging...

The 'sober-curious' movement is gaining steam. It's people deciding to live an alcohol-free lifestyle. We have been alcohol-free since Christmas, today on the podcast we're talking about what it's like to socialize without alcohol, physical differences we've noticed and alcohol alternatives. We'd love to hear from you if you're considering eliminating alcohol, already have or have questions about...

Good morning! 'The Great Resignation', 'The Great Awakening'...call it what you will but people are leaving their jobs in droves. This morning we are taking a long look at why people are quitting as well as what is holding some people back even though they know it would improve their mental health and happiness. Jess made a career change after almost 15 years with the same company. We're talking a...

Good morning! Or should we say Top 'O the Morning :) Jess' family has Irish heritage so St. Patrick's Day has always been a big deal to her. Our kids tried to catch a leprechaun last night and that little stinker tore apart our whole house! The weather is giving us spring fever! We're talking summer plans and the first 'normal' summer since 2019. Do you ever think back at the things we did in the...

On today's episode George reads the list of top online searches by women in their 40's, Jess weighs in on the accuracy of the list. (Hint: it's accurate). Also, more and more Americans are searching their medical symptoms online. Are you one of them? St. Patrick's Day is tomorrow! Jess talks about her Irish family's traditions. Find us online Follow us on Instagram

As life returns to more normal routines, we're talking about parts of our lives that we thought would be forever changed, but now we realize they aren't. Plus, you'll never believe what kind of ads targeting George on social media. Do you have an 'unconventional' celebrity crush? 

After our morning radio show ended in January of this year, we quickly realized that we missed talking to you every morning! So, here we are, available everywhere you get your podcasts, ready and waiting every weekday morning at 6am! Today we're catching up on what we've been up to including Jess' latest 'rearranging' project and her new job. We're so happy to be back! Find us online! www.georgean...