The Relationship Babe

Marriage is hard, but it's not. I'm no relationship counselor or expert, but I am a wife who has had to do a lot of self reflecting to figure out how to make this work, but that's because I WANT to make it work. These are my personal tips and experiences through my 19 year (so far) relationship. In this episode you'll hear about  -how men and women think differently  -looking inward for...

I'm not good at a lot of things, but one thing I know to be true is that I can see something positive in every shitty situation. In this episode you'll hear about one of my scary life moments, and how through something extremely traumatic I was able to think of the silver lining. You too can find positive pieces of every unfortunate experience. 

Awareness has been a game changer for me and my relationships! Start by identifying your triggers and you'll open up a world of new ways of thinking! 

Thank you for being kind and loving on my most vulnerable post. Me, not looking like a fit chick, in a swimsuit. This episode is all about loving yourself and you'll hear about reasons why I workout even on vacation. If you love this, share it! Sharing is caring, babes! 

Today's podcast is about taking action. Identify the areas you struggle in and google that shit so you can overcome it! The 2nd action is doing a "wouldn't it be cool if...." journaling exercise. You may be surprised at what rolls out of your brain.

I would have never guessed how emotional I would be after stepping out of my comfort zone and helping someone else.

Life lessons

Ever wanted to be in a virtual challenge group to lose weight and find yourself again. Here are the deets to know about what you can expect in a group! 

You may be surprised to learn what motivates you to eat those extra peanut butter cups or the reasons why you choose to exercise. Whatever your motivating factors are, reverse those questions you seek answers for and flip them around to ask them of yourself.

This episode is all about the hilarious search for the cause of my bladder infections. Grab some popcorn and a vodka cranberry and let's talk about it...

I learned to not assume how others will react to me choosing not to drink. It's amazing how supportive people will be when you let them.

For years my husband hunted while I stayed home with our young children. That was not easy. It wasn't until I started hunting that I understand why he wanted to retreat to the woods every chance he could. Here's my short story of some hunting experiences and finding yourself in nature. 

I've been toying with the idea of slowing down on my rapidly building tolerance to booze. I like alcohol and I like being buzzed. It takes the edge off and is a way to celebrate 🎉 but what about when you're on a vicious cycle of waking up every Monday morning trying to recover from the weekend? What about the late night munchies from being so drunk that you stuff your face with ALL the food! Been...

Parenting...do we actually know what we're doing? There's no manual in life and we learn as we go. I've got one major tip that helped me and my 12 year old stop butting heads! 

These are ideas that helped me get through my open fracture and being broken for a whole year. I know...what in the actual hell, right? Yeah, it happens. So instead of resorting to Netflix (ok, maybe a little of How to Make a Murderer) and some crackers were eaten but that's not a place I chose to stay in.  We all have the power of positivity in us. For some it comes natural and others have t...

This was the most humbling experience ever. While I don't wish this on anyone it helped me realize how strong I am and know that whatever I go through tomorrow will never be that tough!

Develop strong reasons to want to keep doing the things that don't come so easily. It doesn't stick if it's just a fix. Rip off the bandaid and really start the healing by healing!!

I don't really see myself as a glass half full, but rather as the person who sees an empty glass and wants to help refill it for someone else. This episode is about real sucky shit that happens and some practical ways to pull yourself out of the funk. These are the exact things I've done to help me get through some of the hardest times in my life. I hope you take at least 1 thing from this episode...

Chase the goal whether it's a finish line, a 13.1 sticker or a diploma. Be forward thinking. What if you just gave up? What would life look like? And what would it look like if you succeeded? You got this, babe! Chase those dreams, you just might catch one!

Take action on the idea that lights your belly on fire. These 7 easy steps will help you put your passion into practice! Bonus, I talk about my best dream ever and the best app for driving!  Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe! While writing nice things, remember what your mama taught ya, "if you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all!" ✌ Love ya babes!

Take a few minutes today to think about the things that fulfill your passion. Need help? Email me at coachjesswilkin@gmail.com or hit me up on IG @jess_wilkin or @beneshitness_show 🙌 we've got one life, let's live it!

A teen mama who married her kindergarten sweetheart and has learned to love herself. Threw the homely stages I was able to overcome the numerous "do the curtains match the carpet" comments 👩🏻‍🦰🤦🏼‍♀️ and found myself pregnant at 17.