Jaynanne and Mary Sheehan

This Is Where We Are

Society EN ↓ 58 episodes

A mother/daughter duo podcast that explores pop-culture trends and how these influence different generations. Taking the fun and frivolous of it all and finding wisdom that can be applied to make your life better.

Author

Jaynanne and Mary Sheehan

Category

Society

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Latest episode

Jun 7, 2026

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Episodes

#33 - The Best Career Advice You've Received 11.11.2024

In this episode, my mom and I discuss career advice our friends and family have received and why it was the best for them in that moment. We also share the best advice we have received and how it's shaped our professional lives. We appreciate and love the participation from our listeners, your feedback made this episode a great one! This Is Where We Are: Produced by Silver Bullet Media Created by...

#32 - Quiet Quitting 01.11.2024

In this episode, my mom and I dive into the phenomenon of quiet quitting, affecting 50% of the workforce today. We explore the reasons behind this trend and discuss our listeners’ experiences—whether they’re quietly quitting themselves or experiencing it from other's around them. Resources: What is quiet quitting How many people are affected How do we fix it Our not-so-favorite take on it This Is...

#31 - What Shows Influenced Our Young Minds 24.10.2024

We kick off Season 2 with a review of each other's favorite childhood TV shows and how they’ve shaped us and childhood entertainment culture. With the start of a brand-new season, coinciding with the spiritual new year, we’ll also be incorporating listener submissions based on our topics. Next episode: Quiet Quitting. Have you or anyone you know quietly quit? How did it impact you? This Is Where W...

#30 - Not Falling for Fall Fashion 14.10.2024

In this episode, my mom and I dive into the first two weeks of our 90-day no-shopping challenge. Let’s just say one of us is already shopping... This bet has prompted us to reflect on past challenges we’ve tackled—both together and individually—as we confront our bad habits and explore what’s really going on beneath the surface. This Is Where We Are: Produced by Silver Bullet Media Created by Jayn...

#29 - Athleisure & E-Bikes - The Hybridization of our Culture 26.09.2024

In this episode, my mom and I discover how industries are creatively merging concepts to capture our attention and create new niches for all generations. We’ll share insights, laugh over unexpected combinations, and discuss what it all means in the world of marketing. This Is Where We Are: Produced by Silver Bullet Media Created by Jaynanne Sheehan and Mary Sheehan Song by Ariel McCleary Recorded...

#28 - Advertising Slogans from Then & Now 30.08.2024

In this episode, my mom and I guess brand slogans from the 80s to the 2020s and laugh about the nostalgia, creativity, and ridiculousness. 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

#27 - Wedding Guest Expenses and Expectations 12.07.2024

In this episode, my mom and I discuss the financial reality of being part of weddings nowadays and how they feel like a deviation from what celebrating is all about. So find that fancy felt tip pen from high school and string up a poem for your next gift. You'll go viral. A video from my girl Chelsea Fagan from the Finacial Diet inspired this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1urUaxhtbj...

#26 - Is Technology Ageist? 08.06.2024

In this episode, my mom and I talk about all things technology across generations and how it’s become so complicated and frustrating for older folks to just turn on their TV. Stay tuned for the end where I explain Microsoft 365 to my mom because this is where we are. A video from @lox.smith_ on Instagram inspired this episode. This Is Where We Are: Produced by Silver Bullet Media Created by Jaynan...

#25 - Four Seasons Baby - How Memes Connect Us 28.05.2024

In this episode, my mom and I laugh about The Four Seasons Baby and all the memes that stemmed from it. Although silly, social media memes are a form of artwork that helps us connect using creativity and humor; maybe one of the only good things that has come from social media. The hilarious baby video from @sobrizzle on TikTok inspired this. This Is Where We Are: Produced by Silver Bullet Media Cr...

#24 - Silent Walking - Who Gets Credit For It 18.05.2024

In this episode, my mom and I discuss an interesting trend Generation Z is claiming they invented. This was inspired by a very funny video from @genxginabobina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/C5o3jF3OAGI/⁠ 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 of one

#23 - Stop Skipping Steps 13.05.2024

In this episode, my mom and I go from frantic to calm talking about the importance of being present. It's so easy to skip steps into the future and ruminate on the past. Join us in the present moment listening to this special episode recorded while on a trip in Florida. This Is Where We Are: Produced by Silver Bullet Media Created by Jaynanne Sheehan and Mary Sheehan Song by Ariel McCleary Rec...

#22 - Life Hacks: From Saving Your Life to Cutting Parsley 27.04.2024

In this episode, my mom and I laugh about all the life hacks circulating on social media today and what happens when you get inundated with advice that doesn't apply to you. This was inspired by a video from @hayderz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/C5To4KjO316/ This Is Where We Are: Produced by Silver Bullet Media Created by Jaynanne Sheehan and Mary Sheehan Song by Ariel McCleary Re...

#21 - Spazzy and Extra - Our Take on Modern Slang 13.04.2024

In this episode, I quiz my mom on some fun common-day slang terms to see what she knows like “boujie,” “snatched,” and “hits different”. She recalls “spazz” as one she used to say all the time and conveniently forgets that she used to call me that. Not "salty" or anything ;)  This was inspired by a video from @samuelsleeves on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/C35q5inPdPJ/ This Is W...

#20 - Ratings and Reviews, the Chicago Edition 31.03.2024

In this episode, my mom and I talk about our experiences receiving good customer service at hotels, restaurants, retail shops, and drive-through windows. It's not just about a good sandwich, we are buying kindness! 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 of background n...

#19 - If You're Taking a Sick Day, Listen to This 26.03.2024

In this episode, my mom and I were a little under the weather but something special came out of recording even when we didn't feel like 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 live studio audience who does not follow "On Air" sign rules.

#18 - Getting Personal With Imposter Syndrome 16.03.2024

In this episode, I share all my insecure internal thoughts and feelings after receiving a promotion at work. My mom and I get into why this is sometimes referred to as "Imposter Syndrome" and what you can do to get over 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 very participative li...

#17 - Have We Overcomplicated Getting In Shape 10.03.2024

In this episode, my mom and I discuss the fitness lifestyle and how it’s presented on social media as an exclusive club that’s expensive and something that needs to take over your whole wardrobe and way of living. We talk CrossFit, Aerobics, and matching sets. This Is Where We Are: Produced by Silver Bullet Media Created by Jaynanne Sheehan and Mary Sheehan Song by Ariel McCleary Recorded in front...

#16 - Young Smart Twenties - The list of "most dos" in your twenties and what we make of it 03.03.2024

In this episode, I share all the wonderful (or not-so-wonderful) things my generation is told our twenties are supposed to be about and how that compares to my mom’s generation. We started out making fun of the list but then ended with an appreciation for what all generations make of their twenties and how doing what you want is the most important. This Is Where We Are: Produced by Silver Bullet M...

#15 - Yoga Pants Are Not Pants 24.02.2024

#15 - In this episode, my mom and I talk about color, style, and fit for feeling confident in our clothes. We want nothing but a presentable, well-styled, working woman out there presenting trust, respect, and confidence. Even if it's working remotely or in a pharmacy where no one sees you. This Is Where We Are: Produced by Silver Bullet Media Created by Jaynanne Sheehan and Mary Sheehan Song...

#14 - Is "Mob Wife" Fashion For You? 18.02.2024

#14 - Or even anyone for that matter. In this episode, my mom and I dive deep into the current 80s trend making its way into 2024 as a "Mob Wife Aesthetic." We talk about what it means to follow trends and what your clothes say about you. 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 s...

#13 - My Mom Is Not Getting Botox, But I Might 10.02.2024

#13 - In this episode, my mom and I discuss the latest "preventative Botox " surgeries that are taking the twenty-somethings by storm. We talk what it means to truly be youthful and why fixating on our appearances can leave us missing out on what's really important. This Is Where We Are: Produced by Silver Bullet Media Created by Jaynanne Sheehan and Mary Sheehan Song by Ariel McClea...

#12 - A Paycheck is Not a Thank You 03.02.2024

#12 - By popular demand, my mom and I revisit today's "Thank You" culture. We talk about bosses who think a paycheck is enough and why just that small, simple interaction can make a big difference. 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

#11 - Are We Too Entitled for "Thank You" 27.01.2024

#11 - In this episode, my mom and I talk about why entitled gen z’ers don’t say thank you and it’s not for the reasons you might 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 audience

#10 - Is the “Treat Yourself” Culture Toxic 13.01.2024

#10 - In this episode, my mom and I discuss the overly dramatized "treat yourself for leaving the house" culture and how it might be diminishing the joy you actually get from accomplishing said "hard task." 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

#9 - Dancing Out the Door: A New Year's Resolution 06.01.2024

#9 - In this episode, my mom and I talk about New Year's words instead of resolutions and why she dances out the door whenever she leaves the house. I mean, why not? 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

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