What We Said

What could possibly be more chic than listening to the What We Said Podcast? Nothing obv, but Jaci and Chelsey are breaking down a few things that might come close. From analog baskets and paperback books to customized jewelry and… being ugly? The girls explore what “chic” actually means right now. One thing’s for sure: no one’s getting torn down for their preferences. Just because something isn’t...

Jaci and Chelsey have returned from some very fun trips and have some insane stories to share, with some high highs and very low lows. After recapping their travels and touching on the awe inspiring Artemis II mission, they jump right into this month’s advice column, breaking down submissions from What We Said listeners. Valley Girls are struggling across the world with inconsiderate friends askin...

We’re a few months into 2026, which makes it the perfect time to check in on your health + wellness New Year’s resolutions… and whether you’ve been wasting your energy the whole time. Jaci and Chelsey are deciding which popular health trends are actually worth it — and which might be total scams. From red light therapy, beef tallow, mindfulness practice, and protein in EVERYTHING to more niche pic...

Forgive us, Mother Jaci and Mother Chelsey… it’s been way too long since our last confession. This week, you wrote in your nastiest, vilest, most shocking secrets — the ones you’ve never admitted out loud — and the What We Said Podcast is bringing them to light. We’re not talking about a harmless white lie or swiping a stick of gum here… these confessions go way deeper. From unintentional shoplift...

Continuing the spring reset from last week, our What We Said girls are back with all the recommendations you need to fully step into the season. They kick things off very Martha Stewart-coded with elevated bouquet tips and simple handwriting tricks to make your everyday life more classy, then pivot into the digital world with a game-changing app duo that makes graphic design (because it’s somehow...

Spring has officially sprung, and the Valley girls are ready to clean more than just their closets. This week, Jaci and Chelsey share their top spring cleaning tips — and it goes way beyond dusting and reorganizing your sock drawer. They focus on clearing out digital clutter like spam texts and emails, overflowing camera rolls, and the apps that quietly waste your time. Of course, there’s still a...

Clock in, because this week’s episode is all about coworker drama. The girls jump right into your submissions, with nurses getting on each other’s nerves, one man getting caught (again!?) drinking breast milk, and some tyrannical teacher’s assistant deciding they’re suddenly in charge of the entire classroom. We all know going into work can be rough, but after hearing these stories, you might just...

The What We Said girls are March-ing into another month’s advice column, and your submissions delivered! They kick things off with a rogue husband confiding in a Valley girl’s best friend, unpack an awkward situation involving an ex-relationship step cousin, and share some helpful tips for moms-to-be entering their nesting era. Whether you’re navigating messy relationships, family dynamics, or a b...

You’ve all been asking for Jaci and Chelsey’s thoughts on the latest season of The Traitors , and the moment has finally arrived. After kicking things off with reactions to Rob Rausch and Maura Higgins’ wild season finale, the girls shift into a very different kind of traitor — the kind who signs a lifelong contract to love someone forever and then completely throws it out the window. Listeners su...

February is over — love is out, and self-sabotage is in. This week, the girls are diving into the art of ruining your own life for absolutely no reason. And we’re not talking about basic bad time management — we mean ignoring the love of your life just because, ghosting a potential employer after landing your dream job, and suddenly deciding to “work on yourself” by not replying to friends for thr...

Welcome to the second installment of the What We Said Podcast’s monthly favorites. Jaci and Chelsey’s February roundup truly has something for every niche in your life. Chelsey, fresh off feeling sick, introduces her go-to sinus rinse (a superior upgrade to the classic neti pot), plus the Substack articles she’s been loving — and yes, she released her own. She also shares the ultra-hydrating face...

We’ve all been there — witnessing a painfully awkward moment that wasn’t technically yours, but somehow you still felt the full-body cringe. This week on the What We Said Podcast, you submitted your best secondhand embarrassment stories, and the girls are breaking them down. From a rogue husband inviting another couple to sit with them in an otherwise empty restaurant, to a bold “three finger comb...

Whether it’s dating, making friends, or stepping into a new workplace, spotting red flags early can save you a lot of future headache. What We Said listeners submitted their biggest warning signs that someone might deserve a little side-eye — from the universally annoying “never takes responsibility” type to more subtle debates like whether not having long-term friends is a reason to think twice b...

What’s not clocking with these men? This week, Jaci and Chelsey are stepping in to help untangle your toughest relationship dilemmas. Should this listener drop the guy who refuses to leave his hometown with her? Need help with navigating a boyfriend’s suspiciously mysterious past (and wondering if honesty will actually help)? They’ll also get into the chaos of a friend group being shaken up by the...

Cover up — your desperation is showing! This week, the girls are exposing your thirstiest confessions after recapping their very polar-opposite vacations. Listeners wrote in with stories that range from unhinged to downright impressive: stalking a love interest, flying across the world just to “accidentally” run into someone, faking sleepwalking for a late-night peek, and even staging serious heal...

After a quick catch-up, Jaci and Chelsey dive into the theme, mantra, anthem — whatever you want to call it — for 2026: the Year of the Horse. Known for bold, fast-moving energy, this year is all about confidence and momentum. The girls go even deeper into the fire element of the Horse, a combo famous for turning up the heat and pushing big risks, career pivots, and undeniable main-character decis...

Introducing the What We Said Podcast’s newest episode theme: Monthly Favorites. Jaci and Chelsey are spilling all the tea on what they’ve been wearing, watching, consuming, and critiquing lately. Topics include the habit that’s had the biggest impact on their daily lives, a nighttime ritual that completely changed Chelsey’s sleep, a deep dive into Europe’s quick and elevated cooking tips, and a mo...

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and we’re dropping an episode that might make you want to cancel the holiday altogether. You wrote in your most horrifying dating app stories for Jaci and Chelsey to unpack, and the lineup does not disappoint; Henry on Hinge with questionable hygiene, Daniel from Duet delivering unsolicited dong pics, murder threats from Mike on Mutual, and Bumble Ben ro...

Another week, another piece of TikTok jargon for Chelsey to break down — this time, it’s “being in your essence.” The girls unpack what that even means, recap Jaci’s low-key 31st birthday, share their thoughts on the current season of The Traitors , and check in on how this year’s goals are going so far. Then things get messy as they dive into your family drama write-ins, featuring stolen breast p...

What do toxic mom groups, 2026 to-do lists, and being spiritually chopped have in common? Absolutely nothing — except they’re all on the What We Said Podcast’s agenda this week. The girls break down Ashley Tisdale’s recent mom-group drama and unpack who’s really at fault (and whether she’s as innocent as she claims), then shift into new-year reset mode as Jaci shares what’s actually helping her st...

The girls are starting the year real chatty, with a Christmas break recap of Chelsey’s bold — and very accidental — “bricking” from social media. Spoiler alert: it ended up being the perfect way to free up time and energy for baking, movies, and the things they actually want to lean into this year. If there’s one takeaway from this episode, it’s that life is too short to sit around over-planning y...

Welcome to 2026 — the happiest, healthiest, funniest, most Valley Girliest year yet. Jaci and Chelsey are kicking things off with a little personal rebranding, starting with a life audit of where they’re at and where they want to go. This year’s plans include getting outside more, finally conquering pull-ups, drafting journal prompts that actually make you think, and reassessing how much a girl ca...

The girls are closing out the year with their very own 2025 awards ceremony, celebrating the moments that brought the most laughs, tears, and confusion on the podcast. They hand out recognition for the year’s most spot-on predictions, the worst advice they accidentally gave a listener, their funniest fumbles as parents, and of course, their favorite episodes of the year. It’s a fun, nostalgic wrap...

The presents have been opened, the eggnog has been drunk, and the decorations are coming down — but things are only just heating up at the What We Said studio. In this bonus episode, Jaci and Chelsey crack open a fresh batch of your advice submissions, from a sister-in-law stealing your baby name to a boyfriend embarrassing you by splitting the bill. Whether your dilemma involves family drama, rel...

This week, the girls are wishing you a very merry Christmas Eve Eve and celebrating with a lineup of festive chaos. They’re diving into your biggest holiday pet peeves, the top dishes that should be on every seasonal table, and some piping-hot family scandals to sip on with your hot chocolate. There’s a lot of ground to cover — from potlucks with absolutely no rhyme or reason to hiding a family me...