Dr. Jenny Bennett & Regina Very Modesto
Very Real
Welcome to Very Real. A podcast where 2 friends chat about life, love, anxiety and bath towels. Join hosts Dr. Jenny Bennett and Regina Very Modesto as they do the one thing that 2 middle aged white women are best at: talk incessantly about shit. From politics to parenthood, they strive to understand how to make sense of, and be a positive force for this crazy fucked up world.
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Dr. Jenny Bennett & Regina Very Modesto
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Latest episode
Oct 28, 2025
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Episodes
Season 3 Premier! Welcome to Fall 22.10.2024 46:01
In this episode, Gina and Jenny recount the summer, talk about their intentions moving forward and how to work through confronting failure.
Summer Musings 27.08.2024 50:02
Deep in the throws of summer - Gina and Jenny soak the last of the summer sun up.
BRAT summer 20.08.2024 50:02
Jenny and Gina talk about what it means to live a BRAT summer in your 40s
A Little Alone Time 13.08.2024 36:59
Jenny and Gina recollect what it was like to have 10 days of alone time in your own house while your family is gone.
Healthy Weight Loss - What Does This Mean? 25.06.2024 43:13
Jenny and Gina talk about the potential health impacts of losing weight, fat shaming in the medical community and what it means to lose weight for your health and not just for appearance
The Energy Of Giving Too Many Shits 18.06.2024 55:55
Jenny and Gina talk about the energy of caring, and how that can be exhausting given the context for individual people.
The Different Types of Fun 04.06.2024 48:41
In this episode, Jenny and Gina discuss the different types of fun - and how they can turn stressful fun into just plain fun.
The Childhood We Wished We Had 28.05.2024 43:34
Jenny and Gina discuss what it means to give their kids the childhood they never had - and if that even matters in the long run.
The Economy and Other Shit 21.05.2024 43:56
Gina expresses her concerns over the changing economy
Let's Talk About Sex! And Bodies! And All Things Uncomfortable 14.05.2024 40:37
In this episode Gina and Jenny talk about the uncomfortable conversations and how we should be having more of them - especially with our kids.
Connecting with Yourself 07.05.2024 37:00
Jenny and Gina talk on how to connect with yourself in mid-life amongst the ongoing chaos.
To Drink or Not to Drink: That is the question 30.04.2024 41:48
Jenny and Gina review how things are going with sober curiosity and just how things continue to be challenging in the last few months.
Living with Someone with ADHD 23.04.2024 47:53
In this episode, Jenny and Gina talk about what it's like living with someone with ADHD and how that impacts communications with the ones we love.
When Depression Sneaks Up on You 26.03.2024 53:43
In this episode, Jenny and Gina review the symptoms of depression, and how it can sneak up on you, especially when anxiety is involved.
It Never Ends 19.03.2024 50:07
In this episode, Jenny and Gina talk about the fast pace of life and how there is always something.
The Grief of Losing a Friend 27.02.2024 34:40
Jenny and Gina talk about the recent loss of a friend to suicide.
Co-Miseration 06.02.2024 57:17
Jenny talks about her frustrations with co-miseration and the struggles with having to do continuous work on yourself.
Oppositional Defiance and Criticism Sensitivity 30.01.2024 48:52
In this episode, Gina and Jenny discuss oppositional defiance and what it means, how we use it to classify others and what it really means to a person that might have it.
Sober-Curious: Experimenting with a Month of Sobriety 18.01.2024 56:53
In this episode, Jenny talks through her month of sobriety in December - what she learned and how facing her anxiety head on was the best and worst experience
Self Help Shorts Episode 2: Raising a Kid Who Can and The Way of Integrity 19.12.2023 1:03:28
In this conversation, Jenny and Regina discuss their Thanksgiving experiences and the challenges they faced with their families. They also review the following self-help books: Raising a Kid Who Can The Way of Integrity Despite their different approaches to reading and self-help books, they both recognize the importance of resilience in their own lives and in parenting. They explore the concept...
To Be Coached, or Not to Be Coached - That is the Question 06.12.2023 47:50
Jenny and Gina discuss their experiences with business coaches and whether or not they are a good idea or merely just an MLM scheme.
Human Design: The Breakdown of the Non-MLM Personality Test 21.11.2023 1:02:27
In this episode, Gina, Jenny and Cheryl break down their Human Design readings and try to interpret their individual inner workings. For more information on Cheryl's new podcast: We're Doing this Right? Right!? More information on Human Design: https://www.myhumandesign.com/
Leveling Up Part 2 14.11.2023 51:54
Where Gina tries to figure out what the hell Jenny is actually going through now that she's had a week to think about it.
Leveling Up Part 1 08.11.2023 1:07:59
Jenny answers the question: "What the fuck is going on with you?" And how it's hard to explain transformations on an internal level
Self Help Shorts Episode 1: How to Keep House While Drowning & The Tools 31.10.2023 1:03:22
In this new series, Gina and Jenny will read and summarize a self help book every week and then break it down so you don't have to read it yourself This week, they go through the following books: - How to Keep House While drowning - The Tools: 5 tools to help you find courage, creativity, and willpower - and inspire you to live life in forward motion
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