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Talking Smack 415

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Talking Smack 415 keeps evolving. Season 4 has a new co-host... Jamie the Great. Jamie has been my BFF since 6th grade. We’ve reconnected during Corona & we're taking you deep into Jersey and our roots where we can blame & praise our moms for everything.  Laugh with us as we keep it real & do it messy.  Sometimes we're shallow & talk about our favorite mascara & lipstick. And, other times we go deep & talk about our souls.  We're more than moms and know you are too.  Talking Smack 415 Season 4 is laughter & friendship to feed your soul! Let us know what you want us to talk smack about.

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Episodes

Randi Green's Mental Health Journey

March 23, 2024 03:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

In this episode of Talking Smack 415 Jamie the Great and I chat with her sister Randi Green.  Randi shares her journey with mental health and addication.  We chat about:  Perspective  Grit  Meds Friendship  Community  And of course family!  Hop in your car, press play, and share this with anyone who you think may be struggling with mental health issues and addiction.  

Catching up with Debbie Mink & Jamie the Great!

February 23, 2024 15:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

You know we love to talk and laugh! In the latest episode of Talking Smack 415, Debbie & Jamie the Great catch up.  It's just the two of us interrupting each other, sharing what we've been yacking about off mic.   We chat about:  Menopause  Hormones  Crystals  And most important Jamie the Great shares a cancer update.   Grab your coffee, grab your dog, grab your earbuds, and come hang with us! This episode is full of laughter and friendship to feed your soul.  Don't forget to share wit...

Going VIral with TikTok Sensation Brianna Apple

January 20, 2024 02:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MB

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the Great and I chat with viral TikTok sensation Brianna Apple.  We dive deep into her story and cover so many topics:  Being Jewish Stereotypes and misinterpretations of her work Struggles to keep content light and humorous for Jewish followers and not feed into the antisemitic backlash she has received Brand deals Content creation process Dating in New York and Hinge reviews Israel Camp Sleep habits And so much more!  Grab your earbuds...

Bird watching with JT Birds

December 15, 2023 05:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MB

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the Great and I chat with our friend from high school, JT Birds.  JT 's a bird watcher who goes birding every day.  He leads tours and is on a mission to share as much about birds as possible.   He'll inspire you to tune in and care about your habitat and the planet to change the way you move through the world.  We fly right in with lots of bird puns as JT shares his metamorphosis and perspective shift that emerged from the pandemic.    We talk ab...

Aging Gracefully with Dr. Erika Siegel

November 03, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MB

Hit the gym, jump in your car, or get in the kitchen and listen to this episode! Jamie the Great and I are interviewing Dr. Erika Siegel.   Dr. Siegel is a:  Naturopathic Physician  Acupuncturist Mom  Juggler of life's abundance  She has been practicing Functional Integrative Medicine for over 20 years  And, she just launched her first 2- volume book set, "Nourish Me Kitchen",  which offers essential health wisdom and wholesome everyday recipes.   As you can imagine with all the nat...

Interview with Jamie The Great's Therapist, Gregory Garber

September 17, 2023 21:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MB

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, we meet one of Jamie the Great's healers,  her therapist, Gregory Garber.  We chat about:  The emotional rollercoaster of cancer  Normalizing the feelings around it  Jamie as a  patient Cycles patients go through We try and make some jokes but cancer isn't that funny Listen in to hear where Jamie is in her process.  And, please share with anyone who wants to keep up with Jamie's progress and or who may be learning how to live with cancer.   PS: Sh...

Jamie the Great's oral cancer story continued - 5 weeks after her first surgery

June 30, 2023 17:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MB

Jamie the Great is back on Talking Smack 415 a mere five weeks post major cancer surgery.  To remind you, they removed part of Jamie the Great's jaw and rebuilt it with a bone in her leg.  Now she's back on the mic, recording her story to share with you.   In this episode, we chat about:  How phenomenal her husband Andy has been  How awesome her entire family has been All the love from you that is helping heal her Last day of work  Surgery & feeding tubes  TV Surrender, a total relax...

Jamie the Great Shares her Oral Cancer Story

May 17, 2023 03:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MB

On May 18Th Jamie the Great turns 50.  On May 19Th Jamie the Great goes in for major surgery to remove the top left side of her jaw to get rid of cancer in her mouth. The recovery time will be close to 6 months. As you listen to this episode send her love and healing vibes.   I  Love you Jamie the Great!  PS - We're pausing the podcast until Jamie is ready to record again! 

Colonoscopies and More with Gastroenterologist, Dr. Kevin Skole

April 21, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 47 MB

If you're like Jamie the Great and myself, you're close to 50 give or take a few years.  And, a hot topic amongst your friend group is colonoscopies.   After my first one, I had so many questions and knew we had an opportunity to share our experiences, demystify the colonoscopy, explain the why behind them - spoiler alert - colon cancer prevention - and of course LAUGH about it all.   Enter our next guest, Gastroenterologist, Dr. Kevin Skole.  We go deep sharing our colonoscopy experiences ...

"One a Day" Documentary Photo Project with Photographer Brian Molyneaux

February 24, 2023 16:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MB

If you're looking for inspiration and love hearing about artists’ processes and purpose then this episode is for you.  Jamie the Great and I interview commercial photographer, actor, musician, and creator of the “One a Day” photo documentary project, Brian Molyneaux.    We dive deep into the, "One a Day” project and it’s evolution.  “One a Day” project started as a response to the political divide in our country and world in 2016, a handshake, a picture, and “maybe I’ll try this for a month...

Mic Drop Moments with Comedian Toni Nagy

January 12, 2023 02:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MB

If you're looking for some inspiration then this episode of Talking Smack 415 is for you!  Jamie the Great and I interview artist, comedian, influencer, content creator, and healer, Toni Nagy.   We laugh and absorb so many mic drop moments on these topics:  Perpetual dissatisfaction  Speaking your truth  Duality  Co-Dependent Personality Disorder Patriarchy Play  Time & creativity  Healing  You can find all things Toni on insta @toninagy And you can find her Somatic movement class...

Talking Whole Health with Wellness Coach Joanne Schell from Blueberry Nutrition

December 11, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MB

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the Great and I interview health and wellness coach, Joanne Schell, from Blueberry Nutrition.  If you are thinking about bringing a new mindset to your health and wellness in the new year, this episode is a great place to start.   We chat about alignment and how it affects your health and wellness goals.  And we debunk the: diet industry menopause marketing to women meditation myths.   Joanne teaches us about the 5-minute sit, which she's devel...

Debbie & Jamie the Great pain free Mid Summer 2022

September 16, 2022 01:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MB

Hi !  We're sharing a work in progress as you catch up with your two besties,  talking a whole lotta smack about nothing and  everything!  Listen up as we chat about Jamie the Great's:  Decaf Crystal Light Iced Tea addiction  ( it's a thing in NJ) Fibromyalgia  healing regime  Plus we reminisce and sing some 90s ballads while chatting about the upcoming intuitive retreat we are attending hosted by @carolynflyerintuitive.   Debbie shares : A major life milestone- condo ownership in SF ...

Dying and the Transition to the Other Side - An Interview with a Hospice Nurse

February 14, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MB

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the Great and I interview a hospice nurse.  We keep it funny and real as we chat about everything from constipation to end-of-life care.  We get advice on how to navigate if you're in the sandwich generation. Spoiler alert - talk to your parents now about a living will and what they want to happen when they get ill.  Which is a perfect segue for Jamie the Great to plug her husband's business.   Reach out to us if you need an attorney to help your p...

Exploring Plant Medicine with Puja Raman

January 03, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MB

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the Great & I chat with Puja Raman.  Puja shares her recent experiences with plant medicine and how it has helped her:  manage her anxiety  quit drinking become more secure around other women  become comfortable saying no  create more space for herself with her kids Her journey has been so powerful that she never thought she could be this happy. Her dream is to help people integrate this healing into their lives.   If you're interested in le...

Divorce, Knowing, & Loving Honesty with Jamie Greenwood

December 03, 2021 01:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, I speak with Jamie Greenwood.  Jamie is a coach, speaker, and facilitator, who loves a Nooworks jumpsuit, bold lip, and curly hair as much as I do.  Plus, she teaches and coaches high achieving, big-dreaming women to reconnect with themselves & place care at the center of their lives.    She is an eating-disordered survivor, lives with two little kids a 13-year-old bonus child and colitis, and has faced divorce. We talk smack about her divorce and go d...

Divorce, Knowing, & Loving Honesty with Jamie Greenwood

December 03, 2021 01:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, I speak with Jamie Greenwood.  Jamie is a coach, speaker, and facilitator, who loves a Nooworks jumpsuit, bold lip, and curly hair as much as I do.  Plus, she teaches and coaches high achieving, big-dreaming women to reconnect with themselves & place care at the center of their lives.    She is an eating-disordered survivor, lives with two little kids a 13-year-old bonus child and colitis, and has faced divorce. We talk smack about her divorce and go d...

Happy Halloween- Season 5 minisode

November 05, 2021 13:00 - 11 minutes - 7.63 MB

Debbie Mink and Jamie the Great are back for Season 5.  Did you miss us? Tune into our Halloween minisode where we chat about Halloween decor, bats, and the fall. Best time for you to listen is when you're done shlepping those kids around, when you're cooking dinner, or on that treadmill.  Remember we are serving you up #laughterandfriendshiptofeedyoursoul.

Season 4 Finale

August 24, 2021 03:00 - 7 minutes - 5.35 MB

Jamie the Great (@Jamieroseman) and I want to thank you for joining us for Season 4 and our epic podcasting journey.  This is the finale episode and we do a  short season in review.  We also share that we're taking a podcasting pause.  We'll start recording your stories in the fall once our kids are settled in school and we're settled in our new routines.  So, if you have a story that defines your life, we want to hear it and share it with our listeners.  You can email us talkingsmack415@gma...

Season 4 Finale

August 24, 2021 03:00 - 7 minutes - 5.35 MB

Jamie the Great (@Jamieroseman) and I want to thank you for joining us for Season 4 and our epic podcasting journey.  This is the finale episode and we do a  short season in review.  We also share that we're taking a podcasting pause.  We'll start recording your stories in the fall once our kids are settled in school and we're settled in our new routines.  So, if you have a story that defines your life, we want to hear it and share it with our listeners.  You can email us talkingsmack415@gma...

Retreat yourself with Shawn Forbes from Looking Glass Retreats

August 02, 2021 21:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, I interview Shawn Forbes from Looking Glass Retreats.  Looking Glass Retreats are retreats to help you truly see yourself.  A place where you can be seen, heard and held.   Shawn a former fashion industry corporate executive is now an entrepreneur.  We talk smack about her path to creating Looking Glass Retreats and what's it like working for yourself alongside one of your besties.  She walks us through a retreat experience: healthy meals, yoga,  art th...

Talking Careers with Coach, Elana Konstant

July 20, 2021 01:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the Great and I talk careers with career coach, Elana Konstant.  Elana is a former lawyer turned coach who helps people create engaging and challenging careers.  If you are craving a career change, this episode is for you! We chat about Elana's path to becoming a coach. We reframe how women think about their salary when returning to work after maternity leave.  ​​​​​​​We talk about how to balance it all, and how the pandemic is changing the culture...

Talking Careers with Coach, Elana Konstant

July 20, 2021 01:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the Great and I talk careers with career coach, Elana Konstant.  Elana is a former lawyer turned coach who helps people create engaging and challenging careers.  If you are craving a career change, this episode is for you! We chat about Elana's path to becoming a coach. We reframe how women think about their salary when returning to work after maternity leave.  ​​​​​​​We talk about how to balance it all, and how the pandemic is changing the culture...

All about the Power of Play with Rahla Kahn & Richard Rossner

July 05, 2021 19:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MB

In this episode of Talking Smack 415,  Jamie the Great, (@jamieroseman) and I chat with Rahla Kahn & Richard Rossner.  They are the husband and wife duo who turn improv on it's ass, coach grown-ups to play with a purpose so that they can laugh more, play hard & die less.   We chat about how they've helped heal cancer patients, couples, and comedians.  How laughter is healing and playing is preventative medicine.  They share: Why corporate clients don't like them until they get to know them....

Sam Mink's Coming Out Story

June 22, 2021 15:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MB

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, and in honor of Pride Month, Jamie the Great and I chat with my brother Sam Mink.  We talk about: his coming out story the struggles he had growing up what it's like to be an out business owner in Philly surrogacy his work supporting the Attic Youth Center how proud I am of him for living his life in truth Don't forget to rate and review. And, please share this story with people who like stories about families.   You can find all things Sam here:...

Sam Mink's Coming Out Story

June 22, 2021 15:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MB

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, and in honor of Pride Month, Jamie the Great and I chat with my brother Sam Mink.  We talk about: his coming out story the struggles he had growing up what it's like to be an out business owner in Philly surrogacy his work supporting the Attic Youth Center how proud I am of him for living his life in truth Don't forget to rate and review. And, please share this story with people who like stories about families.   You can find all things Sam here:...

Tiki'ing around with Baby Doe!

June 08, 2021 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, I interview a San Francisco icon, Baby Doe.   Baby Doe is: Founder & creator of the Devil-Ettes, a synchronized gogo dance troupe Co-creator & producer of Tiki Oasis, a mid century music festival Founder& creator of Tease-o-Rama, the first-ever burlesque convention Fundraiser extraordinaire for the Bay Area Girls Rock Camp Plus she has a Tiki mug made in her image... How cool is that!  We talk smack about the Devil-Ettes, Tiki, diversity & Inclusio...

Tiki'ing around with Baby Doe!

June 08, 2021 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, I interview a San Francisco icon, Baby Doe.   Baby Doe is: Founder & creator of the Devil-Ettes, a synchronized gogo dance troupe Co-creator & producer of Tiki Oasis, a mid century music festival Founder& creator of Tease-o-Rama, the first-ever burlesque convention Fundraiser extraordinaire for the Bay Area Girls Rock Camp Plus she has a Tiki mug made in her image... How cool is that!  We talk smack about the Devil-Ettes, Tiki, diversity & Inclusio...

Being Seen in Midlife with Kristen Philipkoski, Founder of Mean Mag

May 25, 2021 03:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MB

In this episode of Talking Smack 415,  Jamie the Great and I Interview Kirsten Philipkoski.  Kristen is the founder of Mean Mag and the Mean Show where she shares women's experiences and creates space for you to be seen as you age.  We talk smack about the best jewelry store in SF (shoutout to Fiat Lux), aging,  fashion as we leave quarantine,  Justine Bateman and Face ( the book), and how her process for approaching Mean Mag has evolved. Plus, as usual, all roads lead back to Jersey, and we...

Being Seen in Midlife with Kristen Philipkoski, Founder of Mean Mag

May 25, 2021 03:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MB

In this episode of Talking Smack 415,  Jamie the Great and I Interview Kirsten Philipkoski.  Kristen is the founder of Mean Mag and the Mean Show where she shares women's experiences and creates space for you to be seen as you age.  We talk smack about the best jewelry store in SF (shoutout to Fiat Lux), aging,  fashion as we leave quarantine,  Justine Bateman and Face ( the book), and how her process for approaching Mean Mag has evolved. Plus, as usual, all roads lead back to Jersey, and we...

Episode B, The Most Joyful Clinically Depressed Life Coach featuring Marni Sclaroff!

May 18, 2021 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MB

In this episode of Talking Smack 415,  Jamie the Great and I continue our conversation with Marni Sclaroff.  We go deeper into the topic of self-harm, your soul, and self-care.  If you can, listen to the first episode before this one.  If not, no big deal, dive right in and enjoy this open, honest, and funny conversation about self-harm.   Also, please share with a friend or loved one who may need to hear this.  And, subscribe, rate & review our show on apple podcasts so more peeps can find...

Episode B, The Most Joyful Clinically Depressed Life Coach featuring Marni Sclaroff!

May 18, 2021 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MB

In this episode of Talking Smack 415,  Jamie the Great and I continue our conversation with Marni Sclaroff.  We go deeper into the topic of self-harm, your soul, and self-care.  If you can, listen to the first episode before this one.  If not, no big deal, dive right in and enjoy this open, honest, and funny conversation about self-harm.   Also, please share with a friend or loved one who may need to hear this.  And, subscribe, rate & review our show on apple podcasts so more peeps can find...

The Most Joyful Clinically Depressed Life Coach featuring Marni Sclaroff!

May 11, 2021 03:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MB

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the great and I interview, Marni Sclaroff, a friend from childhood.  Marni is a life coach and yoga teacher who offers yoga classes, personal growth workshops, and coaching courses. She calls herself the most joyful, clinically depressed life coach there ever was. And, we talk smack about depression, anxiety, joy, self-harm, Ayurveda, and being healthy.   We answer q’s from our audience:  @calleybliss asks, "When did you start to really define wh...

The Most Joyful Clinically Depressed Life Coach featuring Marni Sclaroff!

May 11, 2021 03:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MB

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the great and I interview, Marni Sclaroff, a friend from childhood.  Marni is a life coach and yoga teacher who offers yoga classes, personal growth workshops, and coaching courses. She calls herself the most joyful, clinically depressed life coach there ever was. And, we talk smack about depression, anxiety, joy, self-harm, Ayurveda, and being healthy.   We answer q’s from our audience:  @calleybliss asks, "When did you start to really define wh...

How to Create a Clean, Green, Low Stress Home with Kait from A Clean Bee Blog

April 26, 2021 18:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MB

Feeling a little dirty? Are you ready for a spring cleaning? Do you want to live in a cleaner, more organized, sustainable home?  Well, then this episode of Talking Smack 415  is for you.  We chat with Kait from A Clean Bee Blog.  Kait teaches others how to create and maintain a clean home using sustainable tools and natural ingredients that are both better for the environment and your health.  Kait is a rockstar mom of a toddler and a baby.  The home maintenance systems she has created a...

How to Create a Clean, Green, Low Stress Home with Kait from A Clean Bee Blog

April 26, 2021 18:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MB

Feeling a little dirty? Are you ready for a spring cleaning? Do you want to live in a cleaner, more organized, sustainable home?  Well, then this episode of Talking Smack 415  is for you.  We chat with Kait from A Clean Bee Blog.  Kait teaches others how to create and maintain a clean home using sustainable tools and natural ingredients that are both better for the environment and your health.  Kait is a rockstar mom of a toddler and a baby.  The home maintenance systems she has created a...

Be Well Y'all! Breathwork and More with Stephanie McCullor

April 13, 2021 19:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB

Today on Talking Smack 415 we have special guest Stephanie McCullor.  Stephanie teaches online guided wellness: NeuroVascular Release (Artery/Nerve tension to muscle), Manual Lymph Drainage Care, Breath Work, Yoga, and she's a licensed massage therapist. We talk smack about waitressing, meditation, neuroscience, aliens, and everything in between.  Inspired by q’s from our audience, we do breathing exercises together for stress reduction so make sure you pull over or jump off the peloton wh...

Be Well Y'all! Breathwork and More with Stephanie McCullor

April 13, 2021 19:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB

Today on Talking Smack 415 we have special guest Stephanie McCullor.  Stephanie teaches online guided wellness: NeuroVascular Release (Artery/Nerve tension to muscle), Manual Lymph Drainage Care, Breath Work, Yoga, and she's a licensed massage therapist. We talk smack about waitressing, meditation, neuroscience, aliens, and everything in between.  Inspired by q’s from our audience, we do breathing exercises together for stress reduction so make sure you pull over or jump off the peloton wh...

How your Home can be Healing with Interior Designer & Life Coach Carrie Leskowitz

March 29, 2021 19:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MB

In this episode of Talking Smack 415,  Jamie the Great & I interview guest,  Carrie Leskowitz.  Carrie is an interior designer & life coach who takes a holistic approach to interior design.  We talk smack about her path & how her autoimmune disease diagnosis led to writing her book, "OM for the Home."   This episode is full of tips & tricks on how: your home can be healing your rooms can multi-task  you can think creatively when you're on a shoestring budget Also, how your inner & outer...

How your Home can be Healing with Interior Designer & Life Coach Carrie Leskowitz

March 29, 2021 19:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MB

In this episode of Talking Smack 415,  Jamie the Great & I interview guest,  Carrie Leskowitz.  Carrie is an interior designer & life coach who takes a holistic approach to interior design.  We talk smack about her path & how her autoimmune disease diagnosis led to writing her book, "OM for the Home."   This episode is full of tips & tricks on how: your home can be healing your rooms can multi-task  you can think creatively when you're on a shoestring budget Also, how your inner & outer...

Friends, Frenemies, and "Of Butterflies & Bullies" with Jenny Dalton.

March 15, 2021 23:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MB

In this episode of Talking  Smack 415, Jamie the Great and I interview Jenny Dalton, author Of Butterflies & Bullies.  Jenny is an author, speaker, coach, facilitator, leader & healer. Igniting the good vibes & joy. We talk smack about her book, friendships, frenemies, bullies, and how being alcohol-free for the past 11 months inspired her to self-publish her book.  We answer an anonymous q from one of our listeners about friendships turning toxic.  Make sure you listen through to the end b...

Friends, Frenemies, and "Of Butterflies & Bullies" with Jenny Dalton.

March 15, 2021 23:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MB

In this episode of Talking  Smack 415, Jamie the Great and I interview Jenny Dalton, author Of Butterflies & Bullies.  Jenny is an author, speaker, coach, facilitator, leader & healer. Igniting the good vibes & joy. We talk smack about her book, friendships, frenemies, bullies, and how being alcohol-free for the past 11 months inspired her to self-publish her book.  We answer an anonymous q from one of our listeners about friendships turning toxic.  Make sure you listen through to the end b...

My Sister is a Recovering Addict and I Love Her!

March 02, 2021 01:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

This episode of Talking Smack 415 is Jamie the Great and me.  We have a heart-to-heart about what it's like to have a sister who's an addict.  And, if you've ever wanted to know what Jamie means in the intro when she says, " I have three slash four boys,  I'll tell you about it someday. " Then today's your lucky day.  Jamie talks about what it's like to raise her nephew with her boys.   Of course, we have  LOLs. We talk smack about a trip to the ER at the Jersey Shore , how Jamie taught me ...

My Sister is a Recovering Addict and I Love Her!

March 02, 2021 01:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

This episode of Talking Smack 415 is Jamie the Great and me.  We have a heart-to-heart about what it's like to have a sister who's an addict.  And, if you've ever wanted to know what Jamie means in the intro when she says, " I have three slash four boys,  I'll tell you about it someday. " Then today's your lucky day.  Jamie talks about what it's like to raise her nephew with her boys.   Of course, we have  LOLs. We talk smack about a trip to the ER at the Jersey Shore , how Jamie taught me ...

My Sister is a Recovering Addict and my She-ro

March 02, 2021 01:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

This episode of Talking Smack 415 is Jamie the Great and me.  We have a heart-to-heart about what it's like to have a sister who's an addict.  And, if you've ever wanted to know what Jamie means in the intro when she says, " I have three slash four boys,  I'll tell you about it someday. " Then today's your lucky day.  Jamie talks about what it's like to raise her nephew with her boys.   Of course, we have  LOLs. We talk smack about a trip to the ER at the Jersey Shore , how Jamie taught me ...

Living off the Grid with Johanna DeBiase

February 16, 2021 18:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

In, Living off the Grid, Jamie the Great and I talk smack with Johanna DeBiase, an eco-feminist artist and writer blogging about life off-grid in the high desert of Taos, New Mexico. We talk smack about what it means to be a Jew-Witch-Yogi, a term that Johanna created.  Plus we discuss magic, animal totems, and the jaw-dropping real estate prices on the nutty Taos Mesa.  Johanna shares what it’s like to live off the grid which naturally includes some potty talk.  And, she schools us on eco-f...

Living off the Grid with Johanna Debiase

February 16, 2021 18:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

In, Living off the Grid, Jamie the Great and I talk smack with Johanna Debiase, an eco-feminist artist and writer blogging about life off-grid in the high desert of Taos, New Mexico. We talk smack about what it means to be a Jew-With-Yogi, a term that Johanna created.  Plus we discuss magic, animal totems, and the jaw-dropping real estate prices on the nutty Taos Mesa.  Johanna shares what it’s like to live off the grid which naturally includes some potty talk.  And, she schools us on eco-fe...

Living off the Grid with Johanna DeBiase

February 16, 2021 18:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

In, Living off the Grid, Jamie the Great and I talk smack with Johanna DeBiase, an eco-feminist artist and writer blogging about life off-grid in the high desert of Taos, New Mexico. We talk smack about what it means to be a Jew-Witch-Yogi, a term that Johanna created.  Plus we discuss magic, animal totems, and the jaw-dropping real estate prices on the nutty Taos Mesa.  Johanna shares what it’s like to live off the grid which naturally includes some potty talk.  And, she schools us on eco-f...

There's no Place Like Home

February 02, 2021 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MB

In this episode, Jamie the Great and I interview our first doctor, Dr. Stefanie Bloom.  Dr. Stefanie Bloom focuses on holistic wellness of the mind, body, and soul.   We discuss the notion of home, Dr. Stefanie's coming out story, and the homeless youth she works with.  We have lots of LOLs, weave around to lots of topics and end up back at the notion of home.  Listen up because Jamie's neck crack makes a guest appearance.  Here is a link to make a donation to Her Resiliency Center, the ho...

Do you Believe you're Psychic? with Carolyn Flyer

January 18, 2021 17:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MB

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Do you believe you're Psychic, we chat with Carolyn Flyer.  Carolyn is an intuitive, psychic counselor, coach, and medium specializing in life purpose, career, relationship and family.  She's been friends with Jamie the Great since they were little.   We talk smack about, how Carolyn became a psychic,  and how she feels everyone is psychic.  We talk about spirit and ask Carolyn if one of our smack talkers @olliebearsf is on the right track.  She does a ...