Human to Human

What do you do when the person you are closest to is gone and barely contacting you? You have to put on your BIG GIRL PANTS and find out who you are when you’re alone. That’s what Jess is doing today as she updates you on her new job, new living situation, and the missing person in her life. How I manage my social media use:Download Opal and use code "HUMAN" for 20% off:https://www.opal.so/promo/h...

The universe, God, Spirit, whatever we may call it, can give us some relief when the world feels too much. Jess gets into her relationship with spirituality as a non-religious human. How it's helped her, what it looks like for her to pray and why she believes in signs from the universe. How I manage my social media use:Download Opal and use code "HUMAN" for 20% off:https://www.opal.so/promo/humant...

We’ve all been in situations where someone has a different opinion than us; could be political or something controversial. In some way, we have to navigate the situation. In this episode, Jess critiques cancel culture and challenges her listeners to think about perspectives that may differ from their own. Squatty Potty: https://a.co/d/brMCn7C https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbYWhdLO43QKai Cheng Th...

Feeling inspired from a Sunday spent alone, Jess emphasizes the importance of letting go of our egos and embracing time alone. Boredom fuels creativity and silence gives our bodies a chance to tell us what we need. Let's set some summer intentions, together. CLICK HERE to submit a question or share a TMI Story⁠⁠ ⁠⁠CLICK HERE to send a voice note to be featured on the show⁠⁠ Email List: ⁠⁠https...

From friends with benefits to having a roster of men, Shannon the dating coach chats with Jess about dating in our early 20s. The two talk through how to manifest the man of your dreams, decide that you are the prize and explore the fun in being dating around. Book a session with Shannon: @shannon_thedatingcoachHow I manage my social media use:Download Opal and use code "HUMAN" for 20% off:https:/...

Am I doomed if I don't have childhood besties? In order to meet the right people we need to put ourselves out there, become visible and spend time doing the things we love. Listen in as Jess tells you two different stories on how you can make this happen in your own life. Inspiration for this episode: Tom Buck on Buzzsprout How I manage my social media use:Download Opal and use code "HUMAN" for 20...

Being 2 months post-grad, Jess finds herself anxious about her future and questioning how to function in adulthood at 22 years old. What do you do when you've done all the self-care; drunk enough water, slept 8 hours, moved your body and you still feel like a mess? Listen to find out. How I manage my social media use:Download Opal and use code "HUMAN" for 20% off:https://www.opal.so/promo/humantoh...

Graduation ceremonies are so boring but they also give us students the chance to acknowledge our hard work. How I manage my social media use:Download Opal and use code "HUMAN" for 20% off:https://www.opal.so/promo/humantohuman?promo-code=humanShop my fav things: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/jessmcdonaldHave a TMI story to share? Submit it here or send a voice note to humantohumanpod@gmail.comhttps:/...

Jess and her boyfriend contemplate if toilet paper really works, why reality TV messes with our mental health, Josh's experiences living in India as a kid and how detrimental cancel culture can be. Check out Josh's music on Spotify and Apple MusicHow I manage my social media use:Download Opal and use code "HUMAN" for 20% off:https://www.opal.so/promo/humantohuman?promo-code=humanShop my fav things...

Feeling like her brain's about to explode Jess shares her best practices for calming anxiety and making big podcast changes. How I manage my social media use:Download Opal and use code "HUMAN" for 20% off:https://www.opal.so/promo/humantohuman?promo-code=humanShop my fav things: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/jessmcdonaldHave a TMI story to share? Submit it here or send a voice note to humantohumanpod...

WTF is investing and how can you become a millionaire by doing it? Tara explains why we have to start young (in our early 20s) and work through our guilty money mindset to gain financial freedom. Investment Calculator: https://www.getsmarteraboutmoney.ca/calculators/compound-interest-calculator/Website: https://www.taramariemurphy.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taramariemurphy/Tara Murph...

Anxiety sh*ts are the worst. So Jess discusses the three quick anxiety fixes that help ease her mind and give her space to understand the root cause of her triggers. How I manage my social media use:Download Opal and use code "HUMAN" for 20% off:https://www.opal.so/promo/humantohuman?promo-code=humanShop my fav things: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/jessmcdonaldHave a TMI story to share? Submit it her...

Jess walks you through the breaking point that led her to reexamine her relationship with alcohol and feel confident with her sober self. How I manage my social media use:Download Opal and use code "HUMAN" for 20% off:https://www.opal.so/promo/humantohuman?promo-code=humanShop my fav things: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/jessmcdonaldHave a TMI story to share? Submit it here or send a voice note to hu...

Jess hates her downtown commute but doesn’t want that to stop her from finding a job she loves. Is commuting a waste of time? How do you decide where to look for jobs? How I manage my social media use:Download Opal and use code "HUMAN" for 20% off:https://www.opal.so/promo/humantohuman?promo-code=humanShop my fav things: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/jessmcdonaldHave a TMI story to share? Submit it h...

Transition periods are tiring, exciting and scary time that is a transition period. Leaving university has Jess dreading the question, "What's the plan?" and feeling stressed about the uncertainty of life and friendships. How I manage my social media use:Download Opal and use code "HUMAN" for 20% off:https://www.opal.so/promo/humantohuman?promo-code=humanShop my fav things: https://www.amazon.ca/s...

FIRST DATE DO's and DON'T's, should you drink booze on a first date and what's it like using dating apps as a queer person? How I manage my social media use:Download Opal and use code "HUMAN" for 20% off:https://www.opal.so/promo/humantohuman?promo-code=humanShop my fav things: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/jessmcdonaldHave a TMI story to share? Submit it here or send a voice note to humantohumanpod@...

How the fuck do you find the perfect partner? What are values and how does one create a non-negotiable list? Let's attract the right person.  How I manage my social media use:Download Opal and use code "HUMAN" for 20% off:https://www.opal.so/promo/humantohuman?promo-code=humanShop my fav things: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/jessmcdonaldHave a TMI story to share? Submit it here or send a voice note t...

How do we handle situationship breakups or a relationship ending before we are ready? Jess gets into the grief of it all. How I manage my social media use:Download Opal and use code "HUMAN" for 20% off:https://www.opal.so/promo/humantohuman?promo-code=humanShop my fav things: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/jessmcdonaldHave a TMI story to share? Submit it here or send a voice note to humantohumanpod@gm...

What to avoid when you're in a bad mood and why do we overthink so much when we are tired? Gain some compassion for yourself in this episode. How I manage my social media use:Download Opal and use code "HUMAN" for 20% off:https://www.opal.so/promo/humantohuman?promo-code=humanShop my fav things: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/jessmcdonaldHave a TMI story to share? Submit it here or send a voice note t...

NEVER RESTRICT YOURSELF! In this episode, Jess assures you that you can have MORE THAN ONE style! She loves to dress in baggy clothes AND get fancied up with a pair of booties for a night out. You can feel MORE THAN ONE emotion at once! Transition periods come with excitement, sadness, AND nervousness. Lastly, Jess breaks down the societal pressure to pick ONE career and stick with it forever. She...

Welcome to Season 4 of Human to Human! We're kicking it off with Jess' breakdown on:the difference between toxic and healthy lovehow to identify chaotic cycleshow to cultivate excitement in a healthy relationship Jess will be back every Monday for a new episode! How I manage my social media use:Download Opal and use code "HUMAN" for 20% off:https://www.opal.so/promo/humantohuman?promo-code=humanSh...

Let's close out 2022 together with a holiday catchup! In this episode I talk about:- How my relationship with alcohol has changed over the past year- Family drama and fights over the holidays - My first ever Brazilian wax- What to do when someone close to you is going through a hard timeMy Electric Razor: Philips OneBlade Hybrid Electric Trimmer and Shaver, QP2520/21How I manage my social media us...

Lizzie Peirce is a YouTuber, filmmaker, and photographer based in Toronto. She has worked with brands such as Mercedes, Google, Sony, and Corona and in this interview, Lizzie gets extremely candid about what it's *actually* like to work and travel as a content creator. She dives into the struggle of juggling mental and physical health while building a business and having a social life. She discuss...

Sharon Brand is a small business owner of social media agency Brands Media Group (BMG). Starting BMG from a young age while living around the world in Montreal, Paris, and Tel Aviv, Sharon knows the familiar feeling of Imposter Syndrome all too well. In this episode she gives insight on:When Imposter Syndrome usually hits How it shows up as a Small business owner Why you shouldn’t say “I got lucky...

In this episode Jess talks about:- Being in a bad mood and feeling like life is weird- Realistic mantras you can use at any point- Not feeling super festive for the holiday season- Advice on how to uphold your own boundaries Last year's Holiday Episode 73:Apple Podcasts and SpotifyHow I manage my social media use:Download Opal and use code "HUMAN" for 20% off:https://www.opal.so/promo/humantohuman...