The Jackie and Stacey Show

Monthly Topic: LAUGHTER By now, we know LAUGHTER is the best medicine. It heals, it helps us to connect, and it’s effects are like an anti- depressant. Today we talk about how we can gift those we love with a little levity and stress relief.

Monthly topic: LAUGHTER In this Brutal and Beautiful world, do we see laughter as a gift from God? Heck yes, we sure do. Jackie and Stacey further the conversation of how we can use levity to hold loosely those things that are sometimes just too heavy. We hear some cheesy Bible-y jokes from Jackie, and LITERALLY pee our pants laughing from one of Jackie’s hilarious tales! Join us for some God-give...

Monthly Topic: LAUGHTER Quick check in: what’s your current stress level? Do you know that even forcing a fake laugh can decrease your stress? Plus it might make you giggle for real because it is so ridiculous. In today’s episode, we talk about how laughter is the best medicine - like, what it really does improve in your body! Then we share some amazing jokes and embarrassing stories: all to help...

Monthly Topic: OVERWHELM Can you imagine managing 185 players, 24 coaches, 52 cheerleaders and countless parents, volunteers and fans??? Meet Stefanie and Steven Zenk - the incredible head coaching team for Salinas High School football. They share their life philosophies (hint: it’s not all about winning football games), organizational structure, and how they avoid being overwhelmed! They are an i...

Monthly Topic: OVERWHELM In today’s episode, Jackie and Stacey identify some pretty overwhelming current and historical events - in both our local and our global communities. So how do we react in these very overwhelming situations and ‘acts of god’?! What have you seen happen in the aftermath. Further, how do we prepare for the next event? Although it sounds kinda doomsday-ish, we promise there i...

Monthly topic: OVERWHELM. In today’s episode, we take some advice from John Maxwell and consider how to apply it when our dear people are experiencing OVERWHELM. If we need to get some space when we reach OVERWHELM, how do we come along side our dear ones when they are OVER IT?! Join us, and let us know how this episode helps you out!

Monthly topic: OVERWHELM. In today’s episode, we look at our OVERWHELM through the lens of faith. What does Stacey’s pet peeve have to do with this? Listen in to find out!

Monthly Topic: OVERWHELM You know that feeling you get when it all just becomes too much? The dishes, the homework, the laundry, the kids’ SCREAMING!!?! The point when you just can’t take it anymore is called Overwhelm. How do we get there? AND, how the heck to we get out of there?! Join us in today’s episode to learn both with us!

Monthly Topic: Expectations. Terri is an incredibly intuitive and brave woman who shared some insightful advice with us in this month’s interview. Terri’s gift and talent is helping others develop their Emotional intelligence Quotient as a life coach. She is hilarious, fun and absolutely off the charts brilliant. Find Terri at https://www.coachbradway.com/

Monthly topic: EXPECTATIONS. In todays episode, Jackie and Stacey wonder about how we can have realistic expectations when we are engaging in our communities. Further, how can we come alongside others to either: (a) accept how they bring different expectations to the table, or (b) offer grace-filled assistance when someone brings hockey gear to a baseball game. Further, do we tell someone when the...

Monthly Topic: EXPECTATIONS. In today’s episode, we focus further on identifying expectations in relationships - which ones are reasonable? … and what are some unreasonable ones? HINT: it is unreasonable to think someone can read your mind. And yes, we know this stinks. Wouldn’t life be easier if everyone could know just what you need or want … AND give it to you?! 🦄🌈 But seriously, you can get...

Monthly Topic: EXPECTATIONS. Well, you may not be surprised that Stace will cry again in today’s episode. Would it even be a J & S podcast without a lot of laughing and a little tears? Anyhoo, we also talk quite a bit about the positive expectations we can have of our big God, and the pretty low (zero?) expectations God has of us. Further, the girls talk about how and where we find truth to suppor...

Monthly Topic: EXPECTATIONS. Happy New Year friends! Welcome back to the podcast for the FOURTH season! In today’s episode, we delve into the definition of expectations. How do we identify them, sort them out, and then what?!? Don’t worry, we talk about it. But sorry friends, it takes work!

Monthly Topic: CHANGE In our final podcast for the season, join us in welcoming boss babe Allison Harmon to the show. In addition to being the CEO of Purple Pastures Lavender Farm, Alli is a hiker, artist, and all around great friend. She and Stace go way back, and we are sure you will love Alli, too!

Monthly Topic: CHANGE In today’s episode, Jackie and Stacey look back to many of the CHANGES that have occurred in our community over the past 1-2 years. How have we identified change, adapted to it, and connected with our communities throughout it?

Monthly Topic: CHANGE In today’s episode we begin with a little refresher on CHANGE within ourselves. What does it mean to be “fully you”?! Then we move into a discussion about what happens in relationship when one party changes? What if it’s them? What is it’s YOU? Jackie gives us a really excellent tool to assist in keeping communication open and loving. Join us?!

Monthly Topic: CHANGE Jackie makes the excellent point in today’s episode that we are just scratching the surface of our topic. We hope that this - and every - podcast starts a conversation, instills a little hope, and perhaps even encourages the beginnings of a little CHANGE in each of us. May you be open to today’s topic… and since it is through the lens of faith, may you be open to some faithfu...

Monthly Topic: CHANGE The most burning question of all time (maybe, in Stacey’s opinion) is this: how do I figure out what parts of me are just who I am, and which should/could/can I change? Maybe this topic is easy for you. In that case, call us and lead this podcast topic! Until you do, we will rely on Psychology Today and the enneagram! Let’s work through this new monthly topic of CHANGE togeth...

Monthly Topic: PRESENCE. In today’s episode, we interview Professional Organizer, Certified Forrest Therapy Guide, and amazing human: Maria Best! She shares with us her life’s work: a journey both inward and outward practices of presence. We just love her, and know you will, too!

Monthly Topic: PRESENCE Our communities are greater than the sum of the individuals. Today Jackie and Stacey challenge each of us to go and show up in our communities - bringing our small part to contribute to the greater good. Join us as we discuss the challenges and joys of being PRESENT in community. ❤️

Monthly Topic: PRESENCE What are the narratives running through our brains the keep us from being fully PRESENT in our close relationships? Are you like Jackie - telling yourself that people don’t really want you around anyhow? Are you like Stacey - telling yourself you will probably say something stupid or totally wrong? Maybe your story is even more unique. Join us as we learn together how our t...

Monthly Topic: PRESENCE Join is today as we settle in, breathe deeply, and open up to receive the presence of God. Will we hear a booming voice from the clouds? Nope. But we may take the time to listen to the stirrings of our hearts as we show up with faith the size of a mustard seed. Being present with God will take time, the bravery to be open, and the willingness to listen closely.

Monthly Topic: PRESENCE How we show up - this is the question we truly ask every month! So, what does showing up look like? What does it mean to be engaged, to focus, to BE PRESENT? Jackie and Stacey both fully subscribe to the belief that done is better than perfect / it is best to show up unprepared and imperfect than not at all. In this episode we delve deep into why it is so important to know...

Monthly Topic: VALUES. Have you ever had an awesome coach that inspired you to grow and improve? Basically, that’s who we are learning from today in our interview on the topic of VALUES. Gabe Romero shares with vulnerability and strength and major inspiration. We know you’ll love this interview!

Monthly Topic: VALUES In today’s episode, we weave each of our previous discussions on VALUES together. Where is the intersection of our values, our faith’s values, our relational values, and our community values? Stacey thinks it all culminates in a parade. Where else do we put aside our differences and focus on our shared values as a community? We share celebrating, tradition, smiling, food, and...