Only Human

In this episode, Jess and Karli tackle a topic that’s often considered taboo: money. They dive into why conversations about money can feel so uncomfortable, share their own personal feelings about money, and explore four different money archetypes and which ones they are after taking a quiz. From salary transparency to social spending expectations, they get real about the awkwardness of sharing sa...

This week on Only Human, Jess and Karli are mixing things up by blending two worlds: mental health and pop culture. They both brought a list of recent events and trends to the table, and together they dive into a casual, open conversation to dissect different scenarios and speculate as onlookers. From the US Open, to facelifts, to crashing out on TikTok, this one is a nice, light episode that take...

In this episode, Jess and Karli dive into the realities of work-life balance and mental health in the workplace. From Jess’s experience as a pediatric ER nurse to Karli's perspective as a corporate consultant, they explore what work-life balance really means to them, how they personally guard against burnout, and whether companies are truly supporting employee well-being or just merely checking a...

In this episode, Jess takes the hot seat. She shares what it’s been like to spend 11 years with her high school sweetheart — the highs, the challenges, and the misconceptions people often have about long-term relationships. Jess and Karli dive into what makes a partnership work: communication, loyalty, and the role of love languages (spoiler: Jess might have all of them). Jess also opens up about...

In this episode, Jess & Karli dive into the realities of being single in your 20s. Karli opens up about her six-plus years of singleness in a season where many of her closest friends are engaged or married and the mix of emotions that come with feeling “behind.” They unpack the reasons behind her singleness, the moments it feels hardest, and what she’s looking for in a partner. Jess asks the t...

This episode contains discussions about disordered eating, food and exercise habits, and personal experiences within the healthcare system. Please listen at your own discretion. The content shared reflects personal experiences and is not intended as medical advice. In this episode, Karli opens up about her healing journey after 8 years without a period. What began in college as an effort to contro...

In this episode, Jess and Karli dive into all things habits and routines. Karli's in a groove lately, while Jess is navigating the ever-changing nature of her nursing schedule, and the two compare how different lifestyles call for different approaches. They also unpack the pressure to follow routines we see online (hi, 10-step morning rituals) and why one-size-fits-all doesn’t actually benefit any...

In this episode, Jess and Karli dive deep into the topic of therapy. They reflect on their own experiences, sharing how traditional talk therapy served them for a time, but eventually led them to explore other modalities like EMDR and NET. They break down what those therapies are, what the process actually looks like, and how they’ve helped reprocess negative memories and shift long-held emotional...

In this episode, Jess and Karli dive into the deeply personal journey of doing the inner work and becoming the person you aspire to be. They share vulnerable moments—reading real journal entries from times they felt stuck or lost and open up about the identity shifts that shaped them. Jess talks about finding her sense of self outside of her relationship, while Karli reflects on life after being a...

In this episode, Jess and Karli dive into the complexities of friendship—exploring how different personality types, upbringings, and social styles shape the way we connect with others. They reflect on how some people thrive in big groups while others feel more at ease one-on-one, and how those dynamics can impact our sense of belonging. They also open up about moments of comparison and insecurity...

In this episode, Jess and Karli get honest about the pressure pictures can hold—especially around moments like weddings, bachelorettes, and even just casual nights out with your best friends. They explore how social media has shifted the way we take and share photos, often uploading them to spark intrigue—whether through our appearance or the curated highlight reel we present as everyday life. Fro...

In this episode, Jess and Karli keep it light with an honest conversation about sober curiosity. It’s no secret—summer is often filled with social events, beach days, and plenty of drinks. While that can be fun, it can also bring up feelings of uncertainty, peer pressure, or simply the urge to pause and reflect. Right now, both Jess and Karli are reevaluating their relationship with alcohol. In th...

In this episode, Jess and Karli open up about a topic that hits close to home for both of them: anxiety. They dive into their earliest memories of anxiety, the triggers they face today, and how it physically shows up in their bodies. Sharing candid reflections and personal stories, they also reveal the small, practical habits that help them manage these feelings day-to-day. This episode isn’t just...

In this episode, Jess and Karli dive into the pressure of life timelines and the quiet (or not-so-quiet) comparisons that come with them. At 26, Jess is a married homeowner. At 28, Karli is single and living with her parents. Their lives couldn’t look more different on paper—and yet, they’re both asking the same thing: Am I doing life all wrong? In this honest conversation, they unpack how easy it...

In this episode, Jess and Karli dive into all things body image—sparked by their own recent struggles as summer begins. It’s not a topic Jess typically opens up about, while Karli has long felt drawn to these conversations, even back in her blog days. Together, they reflect on how childhood experiences and societal messages shaped their perception of their bodies, and open up about the internal pr...

In this episode, Jess and Karli open up about what it really feels like to start making changes—big or small—and the deep discomfort that often comes with it. They reflect on what it means to try something new when you're completely out of practice, and why climbing "cringe mountain" is often a necessary part of becoming more of yourself. They share how their routines started to feel empty, what l...

In the very first episode of The Only Human Podcast , co-hosts Jess and Karli share the story behind The Only Human Project — a mission-driven space created to humanize the way we talk about mental health, identity, and the reality of being human. They open up about how they met, the unexpected paths that led them to each other, and the shared desire to create something that goes beyond surface-le...