George and Jess Podcast

What tasks would you have a personal assistant take off your hands? Scheduling appointments? Getting restaurant reservations? There's a new trend on Tik Tok where people are creating fake personal assistants. Basically they start a persona, an email address and send the emails themselves AS the 'personal assistant'. It's wild, but people on social media say it actually can work. We're talking abou...

You know we geek out about all things Egypt and pyramids, right? We were so excited to chat today about the latest chamber discovered in the Great Pyramid. The technology used to find it is so cool, we're talking about that this morning. Plus, we'll talk about how the entire country became captivated by a murder trial. 

Winter won't quit but it's Fri-yay! We're giving a sneak peek at the prep for our photo shoot tonight. George is sharing how he really feels about it and a preview of some wild events that are happening astrologically in March. (There is a lot!) Jess is sharing her favorite app for following what's happening in the stars here: Chani Astrology

If you grew up in the late 90's - 2000's like I did, you likely remember the celebrities' extremely thin physiques. This wasn't the first time thin was 'in' and apparently it wouldn't be the last. The headlines and photos of celebs are tellings that, once again, our body shapes are an evolving trend. The diabetes prescription drug, Ozempic and it's 'research-grade' siblings are to thank for the re...

Has your partner recently started talking about the moon and stars? Buying crystals? Meditating? Of course, it’s all much deeper than that but they may be experiencing a 'Spiritual Awakening'. Jess' awakening started in the summer of 2022. On today's episode George and Jess are sharing stories about how they have lovingly had conversations about these new interests. Some key points: it's ok to agr...

Millennials, Boomers and Gen X are leaving urban areas as Gen Z is moving in. The top 5 most moved to cities for Gen Z are Washington DC, Columbia S.C., Boston, MA, Atlanta, GA and Austin, TX. (According to Today's Homeowner) This comes on the heels of news that young people are waiting longer and longer to get their driver's licenses. What is the appeal of city living for these 18-24 year olds? W...

On Friday's episode we talked about the unending quest for the fountain of youth. Today, we're digging deeper into the why behind the never-ending desire to look younger. Beauty standards in today's society are a moving target, 'trends' come and go. Yet, regardless of what aesthetic is en vogue at the moment, young and thin seems to always equal beautiful by society's standards. This morning we're...

Where we live, we're digging out from a 2 day blizzard that sent the whole week off course. Those weeks are hard to recover from, aren't they? Kids home from school, work schedules changed, plans rescheduled - it's a lot. Let's take a collective deep breathe (we do that a lot here). George shares a moving story about reaching out to an old friend in need of support.  We're also updating you o...

The results from the 4-day work pilot program are in and guess what? It was a massive success for employees AND employers! Yep, employees reported less stress and better work-life balance and employers say their teams were more productive and revenue was UP! This program was in the UK. We're talking about it and focusing on Gen Z and what their idea of work-life balance is.  If you had a 4-da...

The Great Awakening was a term that was coined after the pandemic when people were quitting their jobs in droves. But, perhaps there is a deeper meaning? Is the collective experiencing a 'spiritual awakening'? We're sharing our own experiences this morning, how our perspective has changed and what we think it all means. Plus, a preview of our upcoming interview about crystals with Christy from Chr...

Jess attended a New Moon mini-retreat on Sunday at Heat Salon + Lifestyle Studio. She shares the experience of intention setting and block releasing on today's episode. The new moon is the beginning of the moon's cycle and is a great time to set intentions, reset and make goals for the month ahead. Jess is also sharing her love for journaling and the joy it has brought her on this journey. Plus, a...

Have you ever gotten invited to or been asked to do something that you really wanted to say yes to but you held yourself back? Putting yourself in unfamiliar or uncomfortable environments requires you to stretch the limits of your comfort zone. We're sharing a small but impactful event we attended this weekend. And George is giving you a preview of the winter storm that you've been waiting for.&nb...

The boys are back on the podcast today talking about the Superbowl (was it fixed?) and why next week is an important week for your new years goals. You guys loved the JP duo when they were on last month so we had to have them back into the 'Moon Lounge'! Tune in for a fun Friday!

Psychological safety is a term that is used mainly in reference to the workplace. What is means is an environment where employees feel empowered and safe to share their ideas and be authentic without fear of ridicule. It also refers to a workplace where people feel safe to admit their mistakes and grow and learn from them. We're talking about what it takes to actually create this kind of a workpla...

Have you been in a funk lately? Maybe it's the news, or the weather or something else. On today's episode we're talking about getting yourself out of a funk with a focus on gratitude as a practice. We're also discussing the importance (and lost art) of in-person connection. We'd love to hear from you, what do you do to help yourself get out of a bad mood or feelings of overwhelm?

Tea is the 2nd most consumed beverage in the world after water. Before this chat with Heidi, the owner of Curiositea House, we knew next to nothing about it. And it turns out most of what we did know, was incorrect. This episode is so fun and filled with interesting facts and wonderful practices to expand your tea knowledge. We first became interested in tea because of the extensive health benefit...

At recording, there had been 2 'flying objects' shot down over the weekend. At posting this, there has been 3. With no explanation and plenty of speculation, the American people are...confused? We're chatting about UFOs (or whatever unidentified flying term is chic right now) and wrapping Clara's birthday weekend. It included new roller skates and glitter. Tons of glitter. Happy Monday! Wherever y...

There are so many choices out there for self-care, it can get overwhelming you end up being paralyzed by choices and don't adopt any self-care practices. Today, we have Nicole Panko, the owner of Heat Salon + Lifestyle Studio as our guest. Nicole talks about the importance of establishing a routine that works for you and promotes self-love. She'll share several products from her lifestyle boutique...

Kids, man, they grow up too fast. We're talking about how much the world has changed since we were kids including technology. How do you know when the time is right for a cell phone? What about sleepovers? What seemed to be a childhood right of passage 25 years ago is now another decision parents have to make. We're talking about the nuances and some things to consider when making these choices.

On the heels of Green Bay Packer quarterback, Aaron Rodgers announcing he would attend a 4 day darkness retreat to seek clarity on his decision for the 2023 football season, we are are exploring what a darkness retreat is. We’ll talk about what attendees hope to gain after the experience and discuss if we would have interest in trying it. As we tune into our own spiritual journey we are learning m...

Many people who quit drinking expect it to fix their problems. (Myself included 🙋🏻‍♀️). While I can say my life is better in every facet, there are still feelings of sadness, anxiety and depression that over one year into this journey haven’t gone away. Today we’re tackling that ‘now what’ feeling that often comes at some point in an alcohol-free journey. We have learned that quitting alcohol do...

Social fitness is your personal and professional relationships. Who you spend your time with, how often and how you feel when you do. You're encouraged to check in on your social fitness. Consider the energy you feel when you're with individuals and intentionally spend more time with those who make you feel energized while setting boundaries with individuals who leave you feeling depleted. How is...

Ikigai is the Japanese practice of finding your life's purpose. Today we're giving a high-level overview of the concept and digging a little how you can start on the path to finding your own purpose. We also talk about reaching the mid-point of winter. Why we think people get lost on their path and if we feel we have discovered our purpose.

Peep those angel numbers... 222 on 2-2! Matt Little with CBD Centers is on today sharing some exciting new products and also to give more insight into potential new law changes in the state of Minnesota.

You're minding your business, ordering up your Venti Iced Mochaccino Latte Frappe or what have you and the barista tells you the car in front of you paid for your order. What's the right thing to do? Pay for the car behind you out of obligation? To continue the streak? Express genuine gratitude and go about your day? We're discussing our recent experience and talking about random acts of kindness...