KVETCHFEST

In this episode, we talk about how we relate to Judaism through a cultural, ethnic, or spiritual lens. There's a lot to unpack, join us! Check us out on Instagram ⁠⁠ @kvetch_fest⁠⁠ If you have your own kvetchworthy stories, drop a comment on the episode or email us at kvetchfestpodcast@gmail.com You can also get in touch with us by filling out this anonymous form here . Kvetchfest is hosted by jen...

In this episode, we discuss the double standard of socialized female folks, women, and listeners who identify outside the gender binary; and who find themselves in situations where they're encouraged to be likeable in order to be respected in various sectors of life. Email us: kvetchfestpodcast@gmail.com Kvetchfest is hosted by jen iadevaia & Debbie Reback. Instagram: ⁠@jsiadevaia⁠ | ⁠@debbieguber...

In this episode we talk about relationships and reality TV shows - namely Love is Blind and Married at First Sight. Check us out on Instagram @kvetch_fest Email us: kvetchfestpodcast@gmail.com Kvetchfest is hosted by jen iadevaia & Debbie Reback. Instagram: @jsiadevaia | @debbieguberman

In this episode of Kvetchfest , join Jen and Debbie as they dive into the complex relationship between time and money. They discuss equating time with money and how they would spend their time if that weren't the case. They explore the generational shift in job market dynamics, sharing personal stories and insights about the pressures of financial success and the impact of late-stage capitalism. T...

We know you have stories about toxic workplaces and you're not alone. Let's talk about it, Kvetchers! Check us out on Instagram ⁠@kvetch_fest⁠ If you have your own stories, drop a comment on the episode or email us at kvetchfestpodcast@gmail.com Kvetchfest is hosted by jen iadevaia & Debbie Reback. Instagram: ⁠@jsiadevaia⁠ | ⁠@debbieguberman⁠

Our conversation today revolves around changes in technology and how it's changed since my mom was my age. We discuss how we gather information, where we get our news from, and a little bit of AI. *Correction: It was not ITV I was referring to it was WebTV which we had around 1998. Learn more here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MSN_TV Check us out on Instagram ⁠⁠@kvetch_fest⁠⁠ If you have your own...

Today, we're talking about how to add and find joy in the everyday. We discuss trying new things (or not!), Sunday Scaries, how not having hobbies is okay, and celebrating the mundane. Check us out on Instagram ⁠⁠@kvetch_fest⁠⁠ If you have your own stories, drop a comment on the episode or email us at kvetchfestpodcast@gmail.com Kvetchfest is hosted by jen iadevaia & Debbie Reback. Instagram:...

In this episode, we discuss mental health and how it effects our lives and the lives of those we love. We share the steps we take to manage our anxiety and explore how we can be mentally healthy with the steps we take when feeling anxiety or uncomfortable emotions. "Falling asleep, completely relaxed, all through the night" is Grandma Carolee's mantra for falling asleep! Call or text 988 if you or...

Today's topic - All about authenticity. What authenticity looks like to us; in relationships, the workplace, and under capitalism. Check us out on Instagram ⁠⁠@kvetch_fest⁠⁠ If you have your own stories, drop a comment on the episode or email us at kvetchfestpodcast@gmail.com Kvetchfest is hosted by jen iadevaia & Debbie Reback. Instagram: ⁠⁠@jsiadevaia⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠@debbieguberman⁠⁠

Have you ever closed down a restaurant? We sure have, but it's too many times to count! That's when you know you're in the territory of a classic Jewish Goodbye Ritual. Check us out on Instagram ⁠⁠@kvetch_fest⁠⁠ If you have your own stories, drop a comment on the episode or email us at kvetchfestpodcast@gmail.com Kvetchfest is hosted by jen iadevaia & Debbie Reback. Instagram: ⁠⁠@jsiadevaia⁠⁠...

In this episode we discuss the feelings we have around aging and the different perspectives we bring as a 30-something and a 60-something. Check us out on Instagram ⁠⁠@kvetch_fest⁠⁠ If you have your own stories, drop a comment on the episode or email us at kvetchfestpodcast@gmail.com Kvetchfest is hosted by jen iadevaia & Debbie Reback. Instagram: ⁠⁠@jsiadevaia⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠@debbieguberman⁠⁠

With climate change at our heels to political discontent to unaffordable housing, many millennials are reconsidering parenthood. Today we talk about the difficult decision between becoming a parent or remaining child-free and how the decision may have been different for boomers. Check us out on Instagram ⁠⁠@kvetch_fest⁠⁠ If you have your own stories, drop a comment on the episode or email us at kv...

How does humor appear in your life and what humor are you drawn to? In this episode we talk about different types of humor and sometimes how laughing or singing and making jokes comes from discomfort or how we feel at the time. Check us out on Instagram ⁠⁠@kvetch_fest⁠⁠ If you have your own stories, drop a comment on the episode or email us at kvetchfestpodcast@gmail.com Kvetchfest is hosted by je...

In this episode we talk about living far from family and how that impacts our relationships and sense of self. Check us out on Instagram ⁠⁠@kvetch_fest⁠⁠ If you have your own stories, drop a comment on the episode or email us at kvetchfestpodcast@gmail.com Kvetchfest is hosted by jen iadevaia & Debbie Reback. Instagram: ⁠⁠@jsiadevaia⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠@debbieguberman⁠⁠

In recognition of Pride month, we talk about Jen's experience coming out in their teens and how we both navigated it differently. Happy PRIDE!!! Soon, we will no longer need to come out!! Check us out on Instagram ⁠⁠@kvetch_fest⁠⁠ If you have your own stories, drop a comment on the episode or email us at kvetchfestpodcast@gmail.com Kvetchfest is hosted by jen iadevaia & Debbie Reback. Instagra...

You know that saying, a jack of all trades is a master of none? Did you know the full saying is "A jack of all trades is a master of none, but often times better than a master of one?" Some use it derogatorily, while others say it shows a person's flexibility and adaptability. We're diving into that idiom and more on today's episode. Check us out on Instagram ⁠⁠@kvetch_fest⁠⁠ If you have your own...

Has the job market changed or what since my mom was my age? Hint: It sure has!! Check us out on Instagram ⁠⁠@kvetch_fest⁠⁠ If you have your own stories, drop a comment on the episode or email us at kvetchfestpodcast@gmail.com Kvetchfest is hosted by jen iadevaia & Debbie Reback. Instagram: ⁠⁠@jsiadevaia⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠@debbieguberman⁠⁠

In the tune of the song Locomotion, everybody's doin' a brand new dance now - the motivation dance. Do it nice and easy and don't lose control! We talk about ways we help motivate ourselves and ways maybe you can too. Check us out on Instagram ⁠⁠@kvetch_fest⁠⁠ If you have your own stories, drop a comment on the episode or email us at kvetchfestpodcast@gmail.com Kvetchfest is hosted by jen iadevaia...

Friendship relationships change all the time - how do we show up for our friends? Did your friendships change or continue to change because of Covid or other life events? Check us out on Instagram ⁠⁠@kvetch_fest⁠⁠ If you have your own stories, drop a comment on the episode or email us at kvetchfestpodcast@gmail.com Kvetchfest is hosted by jen iadevaia & Debbie Reback. Instagram: ⁠⁠@jsiadevaia⁠...

Hey, all you kvetchers out there! We've got some exciting news for you...On Kvetchfest now joins Jen and their mom, Debbie for conversations, complaining, laughter, and more. We're so excited to bring you new episodes so we can have more conversations about life, politics, and everything in between. Debbie is a boomer and Jen is a millennial. Our different perspectives could lead to shared insight...

What's new about KVETCHFEST you ask? We have a new co-host that's what! There's laughter, vulnerability, and great conversation, so join us. Get ready for Season 3 of Kvetchfest.

I tried to make a lighter episode, whoops! I still hope you have fun kvetching with me. I understand my position as I talk about this is one of privilege, access, and choice. This episode is complicated and I know it's a privilege to be able to choose what I eat and where I shop etc. The emotional labor that folks do while living anywhere outside of the mainstream is real. I'm here as a Je...

Fulltime to unemployed time...Alright y'all let’s talk about furloughs, layoffs and what it’s like to lose your job or be impacted by a job loss. Update since recording this episode in February! I was officially laid off in March 2023.

 Join me as I dive into a brief history of my career journey, how hard it was to make connections in the industry I wanted to be in, layoffs that impacted not only my financial stability, but also emotional, and more.  Many thanks to my editor Samantha Schickel for editing this episode.

The age old question: What do you do? I used to try to get to a place where I felt confident in telling folks what I did for a living. But I’ve learned over the years that what you do for a living, doesn’t equate to your worth as a human being. Kvetchers: What are your thoughts? Are you game for a new work system or do you like things exactly as they are now? Correction: I said 32 hour workweek, 6...