Unpacking with Jennifer Satel

It’s a special New Year’s Eve episode of Unpacking with Jennifer Satel , and this week Jennifer is joined by two very familiar voices — her husband David and podcast producer Robert — for the first part of a candid, funny, and surprisingly insightful conversation about relationships, communication, and how men and women really think. In this Part 1 episode, Jennifer flips the script and asks the q...

In Part 2 of Jennifer’s powerful conversation with her close friend Judy Kogan , the two dive even deeper into what it means to parent through unimaginable circumstances — and how mindset, support, and advocacy can change everything. Judy opens up about her journey raising a son with a disability after multiple strokes and brain surgeries, sharing how her understanding of the word disability evolv...

This week on Unpacking with Jennifer , Jennifer is joined by her close friend Judy Kogan for a heartfelt, hilarious, and deeply relatable conversation about friendship, family life, and the long journey of letting go. Jennifer and Judy share how they first met through a local mom Facebook group, bonded over daughters born just days apart, and tackled one of the most iconic projects in Unpacking hi...

In this deeply personal and joy-filled episode, Jennifer sits down with one of the most meaningful people in her life — Dr. Marlene Kalouyan, the brilliant OB-GYN who delivered her daughter Charlotte and became so much more than a doctor: a true friend, confidante, and soul sister. From the delivery room to years of friendship, Jennifer and Marlene unpack everything — motherhood, teaching, chasing...

In this powerful and hilarious episode of Unpacking with Jennifer , we’re diving deeper into the emotional side of clutter, starting with Charlotte’s “new Barbie” obsession, never-opened gifts, and how the thrill of unboxing wears off long before the toy matters. Moms everywhere, we see you. Jennifer shares how she manages gifting overload (hi, guest room gift purgatory!) and the real struggle par...

Jennifer continues celebrating her 50th birthday with her closest friends, diving into the chaotic, hilarious, and sometimes heartbreaking world of dating in your late 40s and 50s. In this episode, Jennifer, Kim, Tansy, Lisa, and Veronica share stories about navigating red flags, ghosting, and bad dating decisions, and they reveal the harsh reality of the midlife dating pool—spoiler: it’s filled w...

It’s a milestone week on Unpacking with Jennifer — not only is this our 40th episode , but Jen is celebrating her 25 + 25th birthday surrounded by the women who’ve been her lifeline, her sisters, and her ride-or-dies for decades. Fresh off a party that survived the most ridiculous Southern California rainstorm since Noah built the ark , Jen sits down with her closest friends to recap the night — t...

Jennifer’s husband, David Satel, is back for his third appearance—and the laughs just keep coming! In this episode of Unpacking with Jennifer Satel , the two dive into the hilarious chaos of parenting their daughter Charlotte (who’s got a new level of sass!), navigating homework battles, bedtime negotiations, and reminiscing about the “good old days” of cable TV and questionable VHS discoveries. F...

Buckle up for another hilarious and unfiltered episode of Unpacking with Jennifer ! Jennifer welcomes back her producer and engineer from Command Creative Studios, Robert Altschuler , for his third guest appearance — and as always, the conversation goes everywhere! From parenting fails (and a few too many F-bombs) to 6-year-olds outdrawing adults, Dodger game nostalgia, “red shirt” babysitters, an...

This week on Unpacking with Jennifer, I’m diving deep into the world of organizing — and it’s not just about where your stuff goes. From closets overflowing with clothes and garages packed with keepsakes to the emotional attachments that make it hard to let go, this episode is all about how physical clutter mirrors our mental chaos. I share a recent project that turned into a masterclass on what N...

In this deeply personal and joy-filled episode, Jennifer sits down with one of the most meaningful people in her life — Dr. Marlene Kalouyan, the brilliant OB-GYN who delivered her daughter Charlotte and became so much more than a doctor: a true friend, confidante, and soul sister. From the delivery room to years of friendship, Jennifer and Marlene unpack everything — motherhood, teaching, chasing...

Guest: Gin Treadwell, Residential Interior Designer. Description: This week on Unpacking with Jennifer, we’re diving into the art of design—both in our homes and in our lives—with the talented Gin Treadwell, a residential interior designer known for her modern yet approachable aesthetic. Jennifer and Gin chat about how passion can evolve into a thriving business, the power of networking and commun...

Jennifer is back and unpacking it all in this solo episode — from family life and funny parenting moments to the behind-the-scenes of her organizing world! This week, she dives deep into what real organizing looks like — not the Pinterest-perfect kind, but the messy, human kind. She shares stories about working with clients (including one who’s realizing her ADHD patterns and how that affects her...

Part 2 of this powerful two-part conversation dives deep. Jennifer and Tansy go beyond the laughs and Disneyland stories to talk about life’s harder seasons—grief, loss, isolation, and what it really takes to find yourself again after heartbreak. From sneaking Charlotte into Disneyland and margaritas at California Adventure 🍹, to the pain of losing Tansy’s father and navigating the dark, lonely s...

What happens when first impressions don’t go as planned? In this hilarious 2-part episode, Jennifer sits down with her best friend (and “sister”), Tansy, to unpack the story of how they went from rocky coworkers to lifelong friends. From retail drama at Golfsmith, to car troubles, to wild nights and unforgettable memories, Jennifer and Tansy spill it all—with plenty of laughs along the way. If you...

Jennifer is back with her producer, Robert Altschuler, for a wide-ranging (and wildly funny) conversation that covers everything from flipped Teslas and traffic meltdowns to bucket lists, baseball dreams, and even The Walking Dead . What starts as a rant about LA road rage and Topgolf fails turns into a deep dive on bucket lists—Jennifer shares why Disneyland doesn’t make the cut for her, but step...

This 30th milestone episode of Unpacking with Jennifer Satel is a special one. Jennifer is joined again by her husband, David Satel, with their daughter Charlette opening the show in her own unfiltered way: “Mommy, I like to talk. I like to talk a lot. I can’t even go five minutes without talking.” What starts with laughter (and a few “poop grenade” stories from life with four dogs) quickly turns...

In this week’s episode of Unpacking with Jennifer, I sit down with my amazing Pilates instructor, Ariel Goldberg! At just 20 years old, Ariel has already carved out an inspiring path as a Pilates instructor, teaching across multiple studios and bringing her unique energy and perspective to every class. We dive into her journey—from working the front desk at a brand-new studio, to becoming a certif...

In this week’s episode of Unpacking with Jennifer Satel, Jennifer sits down with the warm, talented, and inspiring Hilary Blaha—a realtor with a unique journey. From studying fashion and merchandising to navigating long commutes in LA, Hilary shares how an unexpected moment of clarity led her to switch careers, pursue real estate, and build a life full of joy, balance, and family. Jennifer and Hil...

In this second part of Jennifer’s conversation with her lifelong best friend Erica, things take a turn right out of a TV drama. Jennifer recounts the terrifying (and kind of gross) story of saving a French bulldog mid-seizure—with blood, foam, and all—only to surprise herself with how calm she stayed in the middle of the chaos. But it’s not all dog emergencies—Jennifer and Erica also unpack parent...

Last week, my best friend Kim Kehl and I started unpacking our wildest travel stories, and let me tell you, we're just getting warmed up! In part two of our international adventures, we're diving deeper into the chaos. This week, we're reliving our near-death experience in Italy on the night of the World Cup final, where we drove a German-plated car into a sea of victory celebrations. You'll hear...

You asked for it, and she's back! My best friend, Kim Kehl, is joining me for a hilarious two-part series where we're leaving the organizing tips behind (just for now!) to unpack our most epic travel stories. This week, we're flashing back to our mid-20s on a wild Vegas trip that kicked off a lifetime of adventures. From a sugar daddy-sponsored suite and a male strip club with "cantaloupe-colored...

This week on Unpacking with Jennifer, Jennifer welcomes the magnetic and multi-talented Samantha Sirota — co-founder of Good Box Organics, fourth-generation Angeleno, artist, mom, and proud owner of a pillow-sized bag of pretzels. What started as a serendipitous Pilates parking lot encounter turned into a story of friendship, fresh food, and a whole lot of organizing. Samantha opens up about her j...

This week on Unpacking with Jennifer, Jennifer sits down with one of her closest lifelong friends — the hilarious and unfiltered Erica Montes. From childhood antics to the time Erica literally got hit in the face with a softball (and almost lost an eye!), this episode is packed with raw, real stories that couldn’t fit into just one episode. Erica also shares her journey through relationships and h...

This week on Unpacking with Jennifer Satel, Jennifer sits down with her wonderfully wild, laugh-out-loud guest Whitney Sturgis-Reid — a mom, stepmom, and self-proclaimed crock pot queen — to talk real life: parenting, ADHD, and that time her 9-year-old secretly charged $800 worth of Roblox on Apple Pay. They swap stories about blending families, learning to let go (yes, of stuff and guilt), and wh...