We Should Talk About That

Send me a Text Message about the show! The Two Jess(es) have the extreme pleasure to sit down with the HILARIOUS podcast host and author, John Moe to talk about...DEPRESSION. As May is Mental Health Awareness Month, John Moe's fourth book entitled The Hilarious World of Depression becomes the center of this episode. John is refreshingly candid about his life long struggle with depression, and...

Send me a Text Message about the show! House of Representatives Huff Post reporter, Matt Fuller, joins TTJ(es) for a conversation about...Corona. In the final stages of COVID-19 recovery, Matt shares his experience with the illness, and frustration, about his physical limitations now, in the aftermath and trying to get actually diagnosed. A first hand account, Matt details the various symptoms and...

Send me a Text Message about the show! JessK and JessB get the opportunity to sit down and speak with trauma specialist and EMDR practitioner, Maryalyce Torpy of Rapid Trauma Recovery based in Alexandria, Virginia. In this episode, Maryalyce offers some valuable insight into what we are all experiencing during this traumatic time, and how to navigate our way through the tumult. Having an extensive...

Send me a Text Message about the show! The Two Jess(es) had so much fun, with author Jenn Folsom ( Ringmaster: Work, Life and Keeping it All Together) they asked her to come back and help them unpack they mystery of LinkedIn. Jenn offers practical advice on keeping your resume with minimal gaps and relevant, regardless of your current work situation. Jenn brings her trademark humor and wit to the...

Send me a Text Message about the show! Offering many pieces of practical advice on managing the circus of what we call life, Jenn shares her perspective as a working mom of three teenage boys. She gets really honest about the illusiveness of a work life balance, and shows us how we can decide what goes into the rings of our own circus. Thinking strategically about not being 'mommytracked&apos...

Send me a Text Message about the show! Join TTJ(es) for a break from all the madness to talk about pockets. More specifically, the history behind pockets in clothing, why they disappeared from women's clothing and the shared excitement we feel, as women, when we find surprise pockets in a new dress. Why do little boys pants have pockets and girls' pants don't? Jess and Jess challeng...

Send me a Text Message about the show! In this episode, TTJ(es) have the privilege of sitting down for a heart to heart with nationally recognized speaker, author of Taking My Life Back , and podcast host of The Rebekah Gregory Show, ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rebekah-gregory-show/id1497445188 ) Rebekah Gregory. Almost seven years ago, TO THE DAY, Rebekah was attending the Boston...

Send me a Text Message about the show! JessB gets honest about her mounting anxiety and how it is affecting her physically, so TTJ(es) bring on yoga teacher and artist, Winnie Lee, to get her advice and expertise on how to cope and breathe. In this episode, Winnie gives some very simple and practical tips on what we can do to help keep our anxiety at bay by treating ourselves gently in such a conf...

Send me a Text Message about the show! Continuing on with their remote conversations, TTJ(es) chat with Rachel Kois (like the fish, plural!) from Simple Switch, a company that believes in having a 'quantifiable impact on the world and the people in it.' Rachel walks The Two Jess(es) through the process and reality, of where their dollars go when spent with Simple Switch, her idea for mak...

Send me a Text Message about the show! The Two Jess(es) are joined with the ever entertaining Mary Payne Gilbert, host of the podcast 'Payne In the Pod' and co-host of 'Hey Bunkie.' If you are into learning more about the 'MUST HEAR' podcasts and (let's be honest, we all are) binge worthy series like 'Tiger King,' then Mary Payne has a LOT to say about...

Send me a Text Message about the show! In a time where the majority of us are undoubtedly using alcohol to soothe our weary and nervous minds, The Two Jess(es) sit down with special guest, Martha Carucci, creator of the blog Sobrietease ( www.sobrietease.wordpress.com ) and author of Sobrietease ( https://www.amazon.com/Sobrietease-Martha-Carucci/dp/0692686908/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=sobr...

Send me a Text Message about the show! Spend a little time with TTJ(es) as Jess B shares her favorite herbs for relieving anxiety in these tumultuous times. As we continue to watch the unknown unfold, and inevitably find ourselves in need of some ways of self soothing, Jess B offers some alternatives to the regulars! Show Notes: Herbalist References: Rosemary Gladstar: https://learningherbs.com/ro...

Send me a Text Message about the show! And we should DEFINITELY talk about that. JessB and JessK the only thing that is on everyone's minds at this point: corona, homeschooling (yes or no?), their different approaches and reactions to the never ending news intake as well as what social distancing looks like to them and their families. TTJ(es) finish off this 40 minute conversation using a tec...

Send me a Text Message about the show! Picking up from where they left off in Episode 18: Body Image, the Two Jesses are joined once again by guests Diana Adkins and Elizabeth Bober.  The discussion starts off with the experience of getting naked at a Korean Spa, continues into JessK's recent weight loss, and asks the question "who is really judging our bodies at our neighborhood pools?&...

Send me a Text Message about the show! In the first of what is sure to be a series of episodes on body image, we ask, "Do we ever get to relax?"  Botox, wrinkles, weight loss, and weight gain-the pendulum swinging of experiencing life in the body of a woman.  The Two Jesses are joined once again with the grace, humor, wisdom and honesty of their friends: Diana and Elizabeth.  Together, t...

Send me a Text Message about the show! The Two Jess(es) could NOT pass up an opportunity to discuss why everyone is buying so much toilet paper and what to do if school does NOT get cancelled. Bringing in special guest, Liz Fontaine, these three ladies have a head scratching conversation about whether or not they should shake a stranger's hand or drink Corona beer. Show Notes: Liz references...

Send me a Text Message about the show! ***WARNING*** SUBJECT IS INFANT LOSS*** In this episode, The Two Jess(es) sit down and connect over a conversation with designer Sara Raak of SKG Design and Styles about the loss of her son, Bennett. With love, Sara discusses the harsh realities of being a NICU mom, TWICE, and explains how she has turned her pain into a source of pride as she continues to all...

Send me a Text Message about the show! In this minisode, TTJ(es) discuss some of the newest research that claims we (as Americans) will reach our "most unhappiest" by the time we turn 47.2 years old. Unsurprisingly, they think we should talk about THAT, and have a LOT to say about their impending unhappiness, the Sandwich Generation, and bathroom mirror pep talks on cheerfulness.  Show N...

Send me a Text Message about the show! In this episode, TTJ(es) get clear on their WHY's of starting the WeSTAT podcast. They discuss their mission statement and the 7 C's, a list of attributes that they hope to achieve through their continued pursuit of honest and authentic conversation. Show Notes: Mission Statement: Inspiring our community to uncover their purpose through the explorat...

Send me a Text Message about the show! This minisode is full of fun and surprises as The Two Jess(es) go through the long box of WeSTAT topic cards that you, the listeners, have provided. What do women REALLY want to talk about? Turns out their list is a mile long and they will never run out of topics! Menopause, the death of friendships, low points of motherhood...TTJ(es) can't wait to start...

Send me a Text Message about the show! In episode 12 of WeSTAT, JessK shares a deeply uncomfortable moment from the archives: grappling with her daughter's Asperger’s Syndrome diagnosis and whether to share it, with whom to share it, and when. Throughout the 40 minutes of this recording, JessK starts at the very beginning of their journey and takes us down the emotional road she and her husba...

Send me a Text Message about the show! In this week's WeSTAT mini, The Two Jess(es), inspired by a run in with a friend, ponder the things that they used to love doing, or rather, things they have completely forgotten they know how to do! This conversation will definitely get you thinking, and maybe lead you to explore the hobbies that life has forced you to forget!  Support the show Keep up...

Send me a Text Message about the show! Death. It's pretty much the only thing we can count on. Whether you want to think about it or not, it happens to us all. But why are we so scared of actually TALKING about it? In this episode, TTJ(es) invite two friends into the room, one who is having to face the reality of her own mortality much sooner than any of us would expect. Together, they tackle...

Send me a Text Message about the show! The Two Jess(es) get really honest about what they want for Valentine's Day, AND what they DON'T want!! A quick little laugh about their beliefs around the holiday as they describe their perfect evening with their respective partners. If you like bubbles, Thai food and stretchy pants, you will love this minisode! Support the show Keep up with all th...

Send me a Text Message about the show! Have you ever suffered from imposter syndrome, felt like a fraud, convinced yourself that your story is not worth being told, because who cares what you have to say? If so, you are not alone! In this episdode, TTJ (The Two Jess(es) get really honest about their longstanding wrestling match with imposter syndrome as writers, podcasters and women. JessK introdu...