George and Jess Podcast

There's something about creating something. Going from something that didn't exist to a 'living and breathing' thing is nothing short of amazing. And when you do it 100% on your terms - it's even more incredible. Today was are so thrilled to unveil to our most loyal listeners: Cosmic Country Radio . George's 'big secret project' is out in the world and it feels so g...

Does it make us sound old when we say 'the years keep going by faster'? Even if it does, it's the truth! This year truly flew. We're reflecting on how our second year without alcohol differed from our first as we approach 2 years of alcohol-free living on December 26th. We aren't a sober living podcast especially as time goes on because not-drinking has just become a part of ou...

Don't blink, the holidays will fly and we will be inundated with 'new year, new me' messaging. Try to brace yourself and make a plan now that truly aligns with your wellness goals. We're talking about some cool things that we think are going to be big in 2024 in the fitness and wellness space including new class offerings at JP Fitness.

Do you struggle to get in the holiday spirit without snow? Depending on what part of the country you're in, the weather hasn't been very 'Christmas-y'. We're also sharing a family Christmas surprise that's joining our family next week

Happy December! This morning we're talking about a slow holiday season. How we're celebrating in low stress ways and choosing holiday traditions that fit our life right now and what we're skipping (looking at you, Christmas cards). Plus, we're reflecting on past traditions and memories of gifts we loved as kids. The holiday countdown is on, join us for a reminder to find the joy in...

We're quitting New Year's resolutions this year and resolving to find our purpose instead. Former President Jimmy Carter was asked about living a fulfilling life and his advice was to 'find your purpose'. We know we KEEP teasing George's big project but this is not a drill - it's almost ready. After battling through a litany of technical issues, it's ready for the world...

Physics and spirituality. How's that for some heavy lifting on a Tuesday? More specifically we're talking about Astrology and Astronomy. George has noticed an uptick in interest in Astrology even in his feed. We're talking about the surge in interest and how the upcoming space travel may have an impact on the popularity of Astronomy and Astrology.

Have you heard of the term 'social battery'? It's the amount of time you can spend in social situations before you're spent. The amount of charge in everyone's battery varies. What is needed to recharge is also different for everyone. We're talking about social batteries especially during the holiday season. We hope you had a great Thanksgiving holiday!

This is our last pre-Thanksgiving episode and we're focusing on what we're grateful for - with a few detours. :) Who doesn't like their gratitude with a side of discussion about hormonal changes and youth hockey? (It's a bit of a wild ride this morning). We are so grateful for you for joining us every day on the podcast, exciting things are coming and we can't wait to tell you...

Happy Thanksgiving week! We hope this is a short, restful and peaceful week for you. We're talking about the upcoming holiday and 'shopping season' surrounding it. Remember when Black Friday was one day? With retailers competing for holiday spending dollars, Black Friday deals will carry on for weeks. We're talking about it this morning.

More and more young families are embracing changing familial dynamics including not doing things the way they have always been done. We're talking about holiday traditions and why we're celebrating 'Friendsgiving' this year. Plus, Jess' grandma shared some wise words with her about trying to be 'everywhere' during the holidays.

Jess is a serial 'club-starter'. Book clubs, wine clubs, tea clubs, craft clubs... you name it, she loves to create community. Her latest dream is a figure-skating club. Hear about her vision and imagine what kind of club you'd like to be part of. If it doesn't exist - create it! Plus, hear what George bought on the silent auction at the school fundraiser and learn why our winter i...

The time has come for us to replace our mattress. It's probably past time, but we keep avoiding it. Saying things like 'it's good enough' or 'it's fine'. George points out quality sleep is one of the pillars of wellness along with nutrition and exercise. So, why are we feeling bad about replacing our mattress? It's a mindset, right? Telling ourselves things are &#39...

Jon Jamieson, owner of JP Fitness, is our guest today. Jon is talking about staying committed to your routine this holiday season. He offers tips and encouragement for sticking to your plan. Jon is also sharing details on the Thanksgiving Turkey Trot!

If you've been listening to the podcast for awhile, you may have gathered that George is a logical science-minded guy and Jess is a bit more...mystical. She's been taking an astrology class and today George has some questions about the practice. She doesn't let his skepticism get her down (he is a Scorpio Rising afterall...) :)

We're explaining Tik Tok's 'Bird Test' - that some say can help you determine if you're compatible with someone (romantically or platonically). Plus, we're talking about immediate indicators when you meet someone if you 'click' with them.

Holey? Holy? Ya know, underwear with holes in them. Anyway, George apparently has a hard time parting with his undergarments that are well past their expiration date. We're talking about other things we struggle to get rid of or replace. Plus, it's Election Day! Make sure you exercise your right to vote in any elections in your area today!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at our house! We put up our decorations this weekend and let me tell you, when it got dark at 4:45 on Sunday evening, it helped. We're also talk about why Jess decided to upcycle old decorations rather than buy new decorations this year. Recapping a busy weekend today on the pod and preview of tomorrow's school bond referendum for ISD 77.

What used to be an unpopular opinion is slowing turning more mainstream. The holiday season begins after Halloween. Yes, retailers would love you to shop early and often. But, beyond that, if you are someone who finds joy and nostalgia and comfort in the holiday season, why not spend two months enjoying those feelings? We're talking about decorating early and how the Christmas creep feels for...

We are joined by a very special guest today, Nicole Panko, owner of Ember Wellness Studio. Ember is located in Old Town Mankato at 613 N. Riverfront Drive, Nicole is on today sharing more about her personal journey to creating Ember and diving into the offerings. It's also her birthday today! We're talking midlife, self-discovery, self-care and more!

Reflecting on the weekend's sad news of Matthew Perry's passing. He once told Hoda Kotb from The Today Show that when he dies he didn't want the show mentioned first, he wanted his advocacy for recovery to be the first thing he was remembered for. Also, a frigid Halloween is upon us in the Midwest, best wishes on your evening trick-or-treat, tomorrow, they release Mariah Carey.

Ken Burns' new docuseries 'American Buffalo' is now available on PBS. We watched it this weekend and it is incredible. We're sharing our thoughts on the series. Also, the weather is changing and it's almost 'the holiday season' the stores are changing their displays and for some reason this year it feels comforting to see the holidays take over the retail space.

There is so much happening in the world right now and it seems like so much has changed since 2020. We're reflecting this morning on the changes in our lives and in the world while also pausing to recognize all that is currently happening in the global landscape.

We're both sentimental little babies when it comes to our kids' stuff - which has led to saving tons of stuff. Can you relate? Neither of us have a lot of our stuff from our own childhoods so maybe that has led to us hanging on to toys, books, clothes and blankets (and pretty much everything else). How do you decide what to keep and what to part with when it comes to kids' keepsakes? W...

Young couples are asking for help with the down payment on a home on their wedding registries. We're talking about the so-called 'American Dream', how challenging it is to afford all housing and if young people actually want to buy homes. Plus, George is coming around to the T-Swift T-Kelce romance...