Jessica Kidwell

We Should Talk About That

Society EN ↓ 282 episodes

Join host, Jessica Kidwell, as she attempts to unpack the uncomfortable topics that nobody is talking about, but definitely should. With intention to hold real, authentic, conversation about EVERYTHING, Jessica brings her humor and a healthy dose of self-deprecation to the table as she invites a weekly guest to unpack issues relating to parenthood, grief, imposter syndrome, body image, middle age, the plight of the working mom and more.

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Jessica Kidwell

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WeSTAT Mini #2- That Super Bowl Half Time Show. We Should Talk About That...A Little! 07.02.2020 14:32

Send me a Text Message about the show! ***If the V word makes you uncomfortable, you're welcome! AND, you might want to listen to this one without your kids around!*** Everyone is talking about the 2020 Super Bowl Half Time show, and of course, The Two Jess(es) have something to say about it! In this minisode, JessK and JessB have a celebratory conversation about women over 40 rocking their...

Grief. We Should Talk About That. 03.02.2020 49:07

Send me a Text Message about the show! TTJ(es) (The Two Jess(es) share their personal experiences with grief. JessB lost her mother suddenly 10 years ago, and JessK lost her mother through illness four years ago. In this episode they tackle the process of grieving, anything, but especially grieving the one who brought them into the world. TTJ(es) take a look at the culture of grieving from a socie...

WeSTAT Mini #1- Do You Have an "I DON'T" List? We Should Talk About Why Every Woman Should Have One! 31.01.2020 23:58

Send me a Text Message about the show! In this first WeSTAT Minisode, The Two Jess(es) outline their list of things they DON'T do. Inspired by the viral article written by Australian writer, Holly Wainwright. (https://www.mamamia.com.au/i-dont-list/). As is their style, they get a little deep and 'unpacky' with their "I DON'T List," but they also have a lot of fun, m...

The Unidentifiable Line Between Authenticity and Oversharing. We Should Talk About That. 27.01.2020 36:23

Send me a Text Message about the show! Join JessK and JessB as they explore the definitions of authenticity and oversharing, and what it truly means to them. How does their pursuit for authenticity and true vulnerability affect others around them? And does it matter? Get ready for an honest and at times, uncomfortable, conversation centered around their own personal truths and the challenging of e...

Motherhood: The Greatest Interrupter. Or is it Us? We Should Talk About That. 19.01.2020 33:05

Send me a Text Message about the show! In this episode JessB gets really honest and uncomfortable as she admits that, while she loves her children with all her heart, she is often conflicted with the need to create and 'do her own thing' which means her children have to fend for themselves sometimes! JessK gets equally uncomfortable as she examines her mothering style and the two Jess(es...

A Kidnapping, Surviving Survival and PTSD- We Should Talk About That. 09.01.2020 54:27

Send me a Text Message about the show! In this episode, Jess Buchanan shares a few details about her kidnapping experience by Somali land pirates while working in Africa in 2011 and her eventual rescue by SEAL TEAM VI. This conversation mainly focuses on the struggle to survive life, after you have done the work of surviving the trauma. How do you walk through your day when you are carrying the we...

Introduction and Answering the Question: WHY Should We Talk About That? 01.01.2020 33:53

Send me a Text Message about the show! In this first episode of WeSTAT, The Two Jess(es) share their story of a writer's blind date, how the concept of We Should Talk About That came to be as a result of that date, and why they believe in the crucial importance of living an open and honest life with ourselves, and each other. This is an introduction, an explanation and an invitation to the co...