This Is Where We Are

My mom and I share stories about our experiences working with both good and bad managers. Drawing from her career as a pharmacist in large and small organizations and my experiences in corporate America, we explore the art of managing up. It's a candid conversation about workplace dynamics, adaptability, and keeping your sanity while getting the job done. Produced by Silver Bullet Media Create...

Are we building real relationships, or just trading content back and forth and calling it connection? In this episode, we question the way we consume and share information in a world flooded with content. So much of what we see and learn comes from people who haven’t fully lived it yet, and an entire generation is being shaped by that. This episode is a reminder to keep the “wise woman” alive, to...

After a two month break, we’re back, and there was a lot to catch up on. In this episode, my mom and I talk about how there really is no “safe” path anymore. Staying in a job you hate isn’t security, but leaving doesn’t come with guarantees either. With more tools, technology, and access than ever before, build something that feeds energy back to you and create something you want to see in the wor...

Description: “In a world obsessed with speed and AI-ing everything, we take a look at a popular 2026 counter-culture trend to add friction back into our lives, and why resisting convenience might be the most human thing we can do to keep us alive! Inspired by two posts: @nymag on Instagram: "In 2026, we are Friction-Maxxing" and @audieoffmic "Does making everything easier actually m...

My mom brought to my attention that she has never heard of "weaponized incompetence," even though she has probably experienced it every day. In this episode, we share examples and give our take on this psych-culture phrase that has us all wondering if it's even worth getting up in the morning. Inspired by an email from Michelle Redfern Produced by Silver Bullet Media Created by Jayna...

A simple poem about bagged salad unexpectedly opens the door to a conversation about our impending doom as a human species. We bounce between everyday convenience and the looming sense of apocalypse, then back again, searching for joy in the mundane. This episode invites you to reflect on how you’re spending your time and what kind of world you want to help shape in the coming year. Produced by Si...

Do you know the history behind the word "gossip"? Neither did we until we saw @thekindredsnohomish 's Instagram post, which made us deep-dive into what it REALLY means and how it has been used to keep women from confiding in one another. Produced by Silver Bullet Media Created by Jaynanne Sheehan and Mary Sheehan Song by Ariel McCleary Recorded in front of a live studio audience who...

In this episode, we tackle the infamous and often over-discussed topic of anxiety, but with an angle that might surprise you. From situational to chronic anxiety, we explore it all and uncover how it connects to alcohol and the ways it shapes how we engage with others. Produced by Silver Bullet Media Created by Jaynanne Sheehan and Mary Sheehan Song by Ariel McCleary Recorded in front of a live st...

In this episode, we talk about the quiet, subliminal messages we tell ourselves about what we wear, and how challenging them can change the way we see ourselves. What "Flatterning" really means. Produced by Silver Bullet Media Created by Jaynanne Sheehan and Mary Sheehan Song by Ariel McCleary Recorded in front of a live studio audience whose participation was edited out.

Nothing says "This is where we are" like Tylenol right now. Produced by Silver Bullet Media Created by Jaynanne Sheehan and Mary Sheehan Song by Ariel McCleary Recorded in front of a live studio audience who participated without even realizing

In this episode, my mom and I talk about the days of watching live TV as a family and how much content has increased in volume so quickly. And yet, we still need to, and want to, produce more media, like this podcast. This Is Where We Are: Produced by Silver Bullet Media Created by Jaynanne Sheehan and Mary Sheehan Song by Ariel McCleary Recorded in front of a live studio audience who was watching...

In this episode, my mom and I talk about how jean sizes mess with the way we see ourselves and how perceptions of “healthy” and “skinny” have shifted across generations. I also share a personal story about trying to lose five pounds for a wedding…and how it completely backfired. This Is Where We Are: Produced by Silver Bullet Media Created by Jaynanne Sheehan and Mary Sheehan Song by Ariel McClear...

We are back with something light, like a light roast coffee, to get you through the middle of the workday. This Is Where We Are: Produced by Silver Bullet Media Created by Jaynanne Sheehan and Mary Sheehan Song by Ariel McCleary Recorded in front of a live studio audience who had to take a more important meeting.

I hated this episode until I got to re-listen to it while editing, and then I loved it. I hope you do too. This Is Where We Are: Produced by Silver Bullet Media Created by Jaynanne Sheehan and Mary Sheehan Song by Ariel McCleary Recorded in front of a live studio audience who called midway through.

In this episode, my mom and I use the month of May as an opportunity to rethink what it really means to show up for friends and family. There’s so much pressure to express support through expensive gifts, or just cold hard cash, but what about the smaller, more meaningful ways to be there for each other? We share fresh ideas for showing up that don’t revolve around spending money, and explore how...

My mom and I couldn't help but take you along on a rant we had about the giving and receiving of feedback in our culture. We don't actually put value on it, but expect it everywhere, all the time. Although we offer wise words, we don't expect your feedback, but we appreciate it if you feel compelled to share with us. Thank you for listening. This Is Where We Are: Produced by Silver Bullet Media Cr...

Jaynanne thinks it’s just about going outside to be with nature and Mary thinks it’s about taking the time to take care of something. What do you think? This Is Where We Are: Produced by Silver Bullet Media Created by Jaynanne Sheehan and Mary Sheehan Song by Ariel McCleary Recorded in front of a live studio who left right before we got going! How dare he

I work, therefore I am—quite the contradiction, right? In this episode, we dive into the latest trend: lazy girl jobs, inspired by @antiworkgirlboss on Instagram. This Is Where We Are: Produced by Silver Bullet Media Created by Jaynanne Sheehan and Mary Sheehan Song by Ariel McCleary Recorded in front of a live studio audience, who is actually just one person who happens to be my dad & lacross...

In this episode, my mom and I bring it back to one of our favorite topics—clothes! We dive into how work attire has evolved over the decades (and even in just the last few years) and what your outfit says about you. This episode was recorded after a workday where I, for once, wore sweatpants. Was I cranky because of the sweatpants, or just because? You can decide. Thanks for listening! - Jaynanne...

I’m not going to lie—this episode is all over the place. But no matter where we go, we keep coming back to one thing: how much we’re missing real connection and community. And honestly? Hyper-consumerism is making it worse. So, how do we fix it? This Is Where We Are: Produced by Silver Bullet Media Created by Jaynanne Sheehan and Mary Sheehan Song by Ariel McCleary Recorded in front of a UPS drive...

The most shocking episode to date. So shocking I forgot to add our beautiful theme song. This Is Where We Are: Produced by Silver Bullet Media Created by Jaynanne Sheehan and Mary Sheehan Song by Ariel McCleary Recorded in front of a "there in spirit" live studio audience

In this episode, my mom and I dive into all things clothes and how we have way too much of it. I’m guilty of having bins and bins and my mom has found a way to turn every room into a closet. We discuss how media and art constantly highlight our overconsumption of clothes, yet the industry keeps selling and we keep buying. Even Grandma chimes in (via text), reminiscing about how they only bought cl...

In this episode, my mom and I talk about the importance of kindness to others. Simple acts of kindness can feel lost in the noise of negativity that floods our minds through the media. But showing kindness—even on the days when we struggle to give that same grace to ourselves—is underrated, and we’re here to bring it back. This Is Where We Are: Produced by Silver Bullet Media Created by Jaynanne S...

After a much-needed break, my mom and I are back—and, honestly, we're a little angry about it. Just kidding! But we are diving into the emotion of anger, what it brings up for us, and why this time of year is actually a great time to reflect on it. Give it a listen for some laughs (spoiler: I get angry with mom). This Is Where We Are: Produced by Silver Bullet Media Created by Jaynanne Sheehan and...

In this frantic episode, my mom and I review the most popular podcasts and discuss how they have influenced our pop culture and political climate. This is unedited, with some hiccups and arguments, but I wanted to try an experiment with our listeners—that's you! This Is Where We Are: Produced by Silver Bullet Media Created by Jaynanne Sheehan and Mary Sheehan Song by Ariel McCleary Recorded in fro...