George and Jess Podcast

We're celebrating George's birthday on the podcast this morning! Jess shares some astrology updates including working with the new moon happening tonight and Jupiter's transit into the sign of Taurus. Plus, George is talking about one of his favorite topics: space travel. We visited a planetarium last weekend and saw a very cool presentation about the mission to Mars. Happy Friday!

Time is money or money is time? This a question that may be standing in the way of the happiness of many of the wealthiest people in the country. A Harvard study asked people of all levels of wealth about time and money and found the happiest people are those who are ‘time-affluent’ or connect greater value to their time than to money. We’re talking about work, society and how we were raised aroun...

Jolene discovered her gift for animal communication while doing an intuitive session with a human! She quickly learned that she is able to energetically communicate with animals. She’s sharing many stories about animal communication today on the podcast and also talking about how families benefit from receiving a reading for their pet. This episode is fascinating and full of information! We hope y...

When Sports Illustrated's annual swimsuit issue hits newsstands later this week, Martha Stewart will make history as the publications oldest cover model. We're talking about this statement, what is stays about beauty ideals and why age is truly just a number. Plus, how women's level of comfort and confidence changes as they get older.

Emily Holm, PharmD, BCACP Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist is our guest today. Dr. Holm and George are talking about many topics including prescriptions that can help patients during treatment from alcohol addiction. Alcohol-free living is a big topic here on the podcast and not everyone can safely quit alcohol cold-turkey. Emily is sharing how she helps patients with medication. Other topics c...

Jess is back from a work trip to Nashville! She’s sharing how the city has changed since she and George were last there in 2016. She’s also talking about a super cool zero proof beverage menu she found while traveling. Join us as we catch up on a Friday!

Jon Jamieson of JP Fitness and Danika Schweim are guests on the podcast today! George, Jon and Danica are doing a deep dive into real nutrition and how to make lifestyle changes that stick. Plus, why health coaching may be a great option if you find the nutrition piece challenging. Website: www.jpfitnessmn.com

Jess is traveling for work next week so she will be off the pod until next Friday! Don’t worry you’re in good hands with George and Co. Today we’re talking about Jess’ first trip back to Nashville since 2016 and how George will fare without her next week. (Hint: he’s got this, he’s basically super dad.) Plus, George is officially celebrating 1 year at JP Fitness, he shared how this journey has bee...

The MN State Senate recently passed the bill that will legalize recreational cannabis in the state. Matt Little, owner of CBD Centers is our guest today. He’s sharing updates on the bill and what it means for Minnesotans.

Have you ever felt an instant connection to a place - even one that you’re visiting for the first time? TV star Joanna Gaines recently shared about visiting South Korea for the first time and the connection she felt to the country.

Have you been feeling unsettled lately? In a rut? Are you around the ages of 38-44? I recently discovered this recent phenomenon of being not quite old but not quite young. We’re breaking down this life transition today.

We’re sharing a couple of things we did this weekend that pushed us out of our comfort zones. And talking about the importance of trying things that challenge you - you’ll never change if you never try anything new!

Jess is the guest on today’s episode. Just kidding (kind of). Jess is passionate about fashion and style and is also a personal stylist. She’s guest speaking at a statewide conference this weekend about identifying your unique style. Today George is putting her in the hot seat to dive into her process of helping women find their own unique style.

This conversation is admittedly a difficult one to have as this topic is broad, deep and complex. It was sparked after recent stories of two 'body positive' influencers who lost weight received negative feedback from their followers. Today we're talking about who we follow on social media and how that affects our own body image and why the changes a stranger makes may trigger your own...

George had his annual physical this week and his first labs since going alcohol free in late 2021. He's sharing what his doctor and nurse had to say about his health changes. He'll give an inside look (pun intended) at how lifestyle changes like giving up alcohol and committing to fitness can have a major positive impact on your physical health.

George is self-employed and works from home. Jess works full time at an office. Prior to doing the podcast, they worked together in broadcast media. Now that George is home he has taken on a lot of the household tasks like cooking, grocery shopping and school pickup. He is volunteering as a field trip chaperone in their kindergartener's class and she came home from school and told him 'onl...

AI (artificial intelligence) is developing at a pace that most of us cannot comprehend. We're talking about its capabilities, the pros and cons of the speed at which it is evolving and why we shouldn't be ignoring it. This episode also features a conversation about the upcoming planting season and why Jess is pulling back on her plans for a garden.

Do you feel like you’ve found your purpose? Are you actively trying? According to a NY Times article 75% of Americans have feel like they have no purpose. It’s a sobering thought. This morning we’re sharing how that can affect your physical and mental health as well as some tips to help guide you go find yours.

Are you struggling to manage your time effectively? Do you find yourself constantly distracted by notifications and interruptions? In this episode, we'll explore the popular productivity technique of time boxing, which involves setting specific blocks of time for each task on your to-do list. We'll discuss the pros and cons of time boxing and offer tips on how to make it work for you. Next...

In this episode, we explore The Overview Effect, a phenomenon experienced by astronauts when they see the Earth from space. We discuss the psychological and philosophical implications of The Overview Effect, and how it can inspire us to think differently about our place in the universe. We also explore the potential benefits of The Overview Effect, including its ability to promote global unity and...

The Men + Sobriety series continues today with popular local musician, Garrett Steinberg. Garrett shares his sobriety journey today including going through virtual rehab and attending AA meetings. These episodes have been powerful and the conversation is so important.

Last week we talked to Christy from Christy’s crystals about her psychic gallery event, Jess and 2 of her friends attended. We recorded this episode Saturday evening immediately following the gallery. Tune in to hear about their individual experiences. It was an incredibly powerful evening of insight and healing.

Scientists claim humans will be able to live on digitally after death - possibly by the end of the year!? This article was from the Daily Mail earlier this week. They're not the only news outlet talking about digital immortality. With the rocket pace at which AI (artificial intelligence) is evolving, no one knows what is possible in the years (and months!) to come. We're talking AI, AGI (a...

Christy from Christy's Crystals is our guest today. In advance of her Psychic Gallery event this weekend, she is doing a live reading for George & Jess. She is sharing insights and some power visualizations on today's episode.

Our guest today is Matt Little from the CBD Centers. Matt is sharing some new products as well as an update on the legalization of recreational marijuana. Find out what's new for the upcoming summer months at CBD Centers! Visit CBD Centers online: https://www.thecbdcenters.com/