We Should Talk About That
277 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 189 ratingsJoin 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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Where Have All the Tomboys Gone? A Conversation on Gender Non-Conformity with Author and Researcher Lisa Selin Davis
August 10, 2020 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBWhere HAVE all the tomboys gone? And can we really use that word anymore? What does it actually mean? The Two Jess(es) have an incredibly thought provoking conversation with writer and researcher, Lisa Selin Davis, a modern day tomboy expert, and author of the newly released book, Tomboy: The Surprising History and Future of Girls Who Dare to be Different. This conversation addresses the issues and challenges around gender non-conformity as well as the labels that we use to define gender, be...
We Should Talk About How Doing Nothing is NOT Free: Early Childhood Education, Equity and Community Collaboration as a Grass Roots Movement with Educational Advocate Dayna Chung
August 03, 2020 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBJess and Jess sit down to talk with Dayna Chung, the co-founder of Community Equity Collaborative, a grass roots organization based in the Bay Area, that works to raise awareness on the profound effects supporting Early Childhood has on the future citizens of our country and the teachers who serve them. This is an interesting conversation that centers first and foremost on the incredible importance of allocating time and resources for our youngest learners, and how CEC works to get people o...
WeSTAT Mini #26- The Black and White Challenge and a Mini Break
July 31, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBOver this week, our social media feeds have been flooded with the beautiful black and white selfies of over 53 million women with the hashtag #challengeaccepted. The Two Jess(es) dive deep into why, JessK, who is a classic 6 on the Enneagram, felt hesitant about participating. Turns out her skepticism has led her down the rabbit hole of information on what this Black and White Challenge has really been all about. Hashtags, "slacktivism" and some good old WeSTAT introspection for the last min...
We Should Talk About Why We Can't Sleep with Ada Calhoun
July 27, 2020 09:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBCalling ALL Gen X women, and those who love them! The Two Jess(es) have the amazing opportunity to sit down for a really honest conversation with Ada Calhoun, New York Time's Bestselling author of Why We Can't Sleep: Women's New Midlife Crisis. These three Gen Xers get really honest really fast about all the stress of the mental load (pre AND post COVID) the physical exhaustion of middle age, and offer confessions about the weird things they worry about in those wee restless hours in the mid...
WeSTAT Mini #25- Reports on the Portland Protests from the Front Lines with Joey Klei
July 24, 2020 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBThe Two Jess(es) sit down with Portlander Joey Klei who has been participating in protests, in what is quickly becoming the epicenter for the Black Lives Matter movement in real time. For 50+ days straight, Portland has been fighting racial injustice, but now has moved into demanding their right to free speech, which is scarily being silenced by the government, and Joey is there to live stream it all. Continuing on in our intention to have conversations around the issues concerning racial j...
We Should Talk about the Social and Emotional Health of our Kids with American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Andrew Garner
July 20, 2020 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBYou asked, and we delivered! As we collected questions from YOU, our WeSTAT community about what you wanted to ask Dr. Rachel about regarding The Corona and your kids-the most popular query centered around the social and emotional health of our kiddos and back to school. In this episode, the Ohio chapter Pediatrician of the Year (2019) for the American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Andrew Garner, answers our plethora of questions on how all this COVID stress is impacting our kids. Whether it i...
WeSTAT Mini #24- The Weekly Roundup, TEDx Talks and Why it's SO Friggin' Hard to Promote Ourselves
July 17, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBThis has been a WEEK. JessB recounts her success, albeit uncomfortably, at achieving a huge goal with recording her TEDx talk (live streams 7/18!) and The Two Jess(es) discuss their final decisions regarding COVID school. Show Notes: If you are interested in viewing JessB giving her TEDx talk, you can purchase tickets here: https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/38018 Support the show Keep up with all things WeSTAT on any (or ALL) of the social feeds: Instagram Threads : westatpod Facebook Link...
We Should Talk About School and COVID with Fairfax County Public Schools Board Members Rachna Sizemore Heizer and Laura Jane Cohen
July 13, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBIt's all parents of school aged children can think about....their kids and school. Virtual, two days a week, homeschool? Will they stay in school, will they fall behind? Why are the schools making the decisions they are making and what do they have to say about them? Following the Secretary of Education's declaration that all schools should open in person, regardless of the current climbing pandemic, The Two Jess(es) sit down with two Fairfax County School Board members to get their take on ...
The Doctor Is BACK! Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Rachel Orscheln Answers Your COVID-19 Questions!
July 10, 2020 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBDr. Rachel was such a hit on Monday, so The Two Jess(es) asked her to come back and answer questions submitted by the WeSTAT Community. If you are on the fence about whether or not it is safe for your child to go back to school this fall, or you are wondering whether it is advisable to get on an airplane, Dr. Rachel has her opinions, and the infectious disease science to back them up! Support the show Keep up with all things WeSTAT on any (or ALL) of the social feeds: Instagram Threads : w...
The Doctor is In! A Conversation on Corona and Returning Back to School with Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Rachel Orscheln
July 06, 2020 09:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBIf you are a parent feeling any sort of apprehension around having to make a decision regarding sending your child back to school, or whether to keep them home for virtual learning, then Dr. Rachel Orscheln, director of ambulatory Pediatric Infectious Diseases and the International Adoption Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Washington University, is here for a VERY INTERESTING CONVERSATION. Dr. Rachel offers really well rounded thoughts and answers TTJ(es) many many questions. What...
The Doctor is In! A Conversation on Corona and Returning Back to School with Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Rachel Orscheln
July 06, 2020 09:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBIf you are a parent feeling any sort of apprehension around having to make a decision regarding sending your child back to school, or whether to keep them home for virtual learning, then Dr. Rachel Orscheln, director of ambulatory Pediatric Infectious Diseases and the International Adoption Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Washington University, is here for a VERY INTERESTING CONVERSATION. Dr. Rachel offers really well rounded thoughts and answers TTJ(es) many many questions. What...
WeSTAT Mini #22- Reba Riley on Couraging and Brave as a Verb
July 03, 2020 09:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBWho needs a feel good, uplifting and encouraging story to help redeem some of 2020 for them? Reba Riley will send you, on a weekly basis, words of kindness and courage that will do JUST THAT. She believes in kindness as being the hard, put on your work boots, work of true love, and so it is in that spirit that she began a texting initiative to encourage people who were feeling overwhelmed. And not only does she remind us that BRAVE is a VERB, she also has extended her initiative into the liv...
Shannon Watts, Moms Demand Action on Gun Sense and Leading an Army of Bad Ass Women.
June 29, 2020 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBThis is the kind of conversation that makes podcasting #worthit. The Two Jess(es) sit down with the ultimate bad ass and the 'NRA's #1 Enemy', Shannon Watts. Founder of the grassroots organization Moms Demand Action, described as a 'movement of Americans fighting for public safety measures that can protect people from gun violence.' They pass stronger gun laws and work to close the loopholes that jeopardize the safety of our families. Shannon is the author of Fight Like a Mother: How a Grass...
WeSTAT Mini #21- Happy Birthday to JessK and a Conversation on Collective Grief
June 26, 2020 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBIt's Friday! And it also happens to be JessK's birthday! TTJ(es) get a little silly and a lot deep in these 20 minutes as they discuss the article that came out in the Harvard Business Review entitled: 'That Discomfort You're Feeling Is Grief.' by Scott Berinato. As we sit in our 16th week of a global pandemic, we continue to call out on behalf of Black and Brown voices, and we face the reality of what the next school year will bring, JessB and JessK contemplate leaning in to the suck and s...
A Conversation on Unlearning
June 22, 2020 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBThe two Jesses (TTJ) thought they were going to do a book and podcast review and they ended up having a brutally honest and uncomfortable conversation about the intention vs the impact of our actions. As they discuss how they are approaching their "unlearning" within the context of white privilege, TTJ continue to be transparent about their difficult conversations in hopes that it will help others as they are having their own. Books and podcasts discussed in this episode: http://austinch...
WeSTAT Mini #20- More book and podcast recommendations!
June 19, 2020 11:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBHow is your work going, WeSTAT Community? TTJ(es) set out to have a conversation about the books and podcasts they have been digging into, but of course, that led them down the road of hard questions and contemplation that will be aired on Monday (6/22). So, this is a prelude to Monday's episode, but also an honest review and a reminder to participate in the 'Black Out Bestseller Lists with Black Voices' initiative, which encourages people to purchase books authored by Black authors between ...
A Hero's Story All Around
June 15, 2020 09:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBThe Two Jess(es) get a chance to chat with their friend and WeSTAT community member, Deirdre Taylor, about working on the front lines of COVID in New York City as a travel nurse for the last two months. Deirdre details her experience working with some of the hardest hit populations in NYC, her reasons for going, and how her family managed in her absence. This is a hero's story within another hero's story. Deirdre shares her life long search for a fire fighter that had pulled her from a burn...
WeSTAT Mini #19- The Great Relearning
June 12, 2020 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBThis is the first mini in a new series called 'The Great Relearning.' The Two Jess(es) continue in the discomfort as they discuss the work they are doing around listening, learning, and re-learning. Think of this as a season dedicated to reviews of podcasts, books and other resources produced by BIPOC. Jess K discusses the podcast 'While Black' and shares her reflections on a conversation held by five black men recorded on the podcast, and Jess B shares her reaction to Lisa Sharon Harper's a...
A Lesson on Racism and White Privilege for Parents with Adelaide Lancaster of We Stories.
June 08, 2020 09:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBWe are barely even scratching the surface here, with this conversation with Adelaide Lancaster, co-founder and director of strategy for the non-profit organization, We Stories. Based in St. Louis, We Stories aims to hold critical conversations with white families about race, racism, racial justice and health equity. The Two Jess(es) sit in the discomfort of their own realizations about their own racism, as Adelaide sheds light on what being racist actually means. Adelaide boldly brings sto...
WeSTAT Mini #18- What Does Graduation Look Like Now?
June 05, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBThe Two Jess(es) talk to three graduating high school seniors about their graduation experience in the middle of historical 2020. They candidly share some of their sadness, and their gratitude, as they talk about the things they have missed during this life milestone. Along with the sadness, there are many silver linings, and the graduates share those as well. Show Notes: Meet Kelly Ntambwe! Hi, I'm Kelly Ntambwe. I'm currently a senior at West Potomac High School but by the time you're r...
Congrats to the Grads of 2020! And the University of Corona.
June 01, 2020 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBTTJ(es) are joined by owner of Blue Book Essays, Kim Gallagher, to honor the hard work of the graduates of 2020, as well as discuss what college entrance looks like, pre-COVID and now. Kim's specialty lies in helping prospective college students identify the little details of their lives, that can weave together a memorable, and impactful story, that they can use to set their college applications apart. Kim offers interesting and often surprising information about the college acceptance pro...
Congrats to the Grads of 2020! And the University of Corona.
June 01, 2020 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBTTJ(es) are joined by owner of Blue Book Essays, Kim Gallagher, to honor the hard work of the graduates of 2020, as well as discuss what college entrance looks like, pre-COVID and now. Kim's specialty lies in helping prospective college students identify the little details of their lives, that can weave together a memorable, and impactful story, that they can use to set their college applications apart. Kim offers interesting and often surprising information about the college acceptance pro...
WeSTAT Mini #17- Are your kids Screened OUT?
May 29, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBJessK gets REAL about her REALization this week. TOO MANY SCREENS. Deciding enough is enough, she shares her fears and findings as she dives into the rabbit hole of wondering if all this screen time from quarantine is going to have negative effects on her kids, and herself. TTJ(es) discuss a newly released documentary, Screened Out (Jon Hyatt) and the cautionary, data driven, tale, Glow Kids (Nicholas Kardaras, PhD). This is an extremely uncomfortable conversation on something we are ALL th...
#MeWe International on Story Telling, Showing Up, and the Alchemy of Heroes
May 25, 2020 09:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBThis is THE INSPIRING HOUR of your week. The Two Jess(es) have the great honor of speaking with #MeWe International founder, Mohsin Mohi Ud Din, who at many points, leaves them both speechless, as he shares his tireless efforts to help refugees discover the crucial importance of changing their narrative through the art of story telling and communication. Mohsin believes that the ability to communicate is a human right that belongs to EVERYBODY, and that the stories we tell ourselves are what...
WeSTAT Mini #16- Furry Family Members and Dog Babies
May 22, 2020 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBThis week's mini centers around the fact that everywhere TTJ(es) turn, it seems like people are treating their pandemic blues by adding a furry friend into their lives. JessB shares the sadness of having to say good-bye to her beloved dog baby this week, and they discuss the logistics of how COVID could be affecting our lovable furry friends and their future. Show Notes: If you are interested in finding out more about pet adoption, or are in need of surrendering a pet, please check out the ...
Self Discovery through the Enneagram with Lynn Turner
May 18, 2020 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBJessB is OBSESSED with the Enneagram, and has been for over a decade, so when an opportunity to invite Lynn Turner, PhD, from the Center for Relationships came up, The Two Jess(es) couldn't wait! For those who are unfamiliar with the Enneagram, it is a way of summarizing individual temperaments and aims to lend clarity to the question: Are we nature or are we nurture? In this episode, we hear from Ms. Turner about her 25+ years working with the Enneagram, and how understanding ourselves and...
WeSTAT Mini #15- Jane Andraka and Tips on Raising a Wonder Kid
May 15, 2020 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBThe Two Jess(es) sit down for a very enjoyable 30 minutes to talk with Jane Andraka, the energetic mother to two Wonder Kids. Jane's youngest son, Jack, discovered an early detection test for pancreatic cancer, and is currently using his talents and skills to help in the war against COVID-19. He is an author and professional speaker, as well as the winner of many prestigious awards. In this conversation, Jane offers a perspective shift in the midst of an educational crisis, promoting the i...
Jessica Honegger on Vulnerability, Imperfect Courage and Going Scared
May 11, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBIn this episode, TTJ(es) are joined by a third Jess! Jessica Honegger, founder and creator of the popular fair trade accessory line, Noonday Collections. The THREE Jess(es) sit down for a very candid conversation about courage, and going scared anyway. Jessica shares about the difficult road of adoption, and how funding her adoption led her not only to their son, Jack, but also to her life's purpose, which now supports over 4,000 women economically, around the globe. Jessica exudes creati...
WeSTAT Mini #15- We Should Talk About Mother's Day....
May 08, 2020 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBThe WeSTAT Community had a LOT to say about Mother's Day! As one contributor put it, the day is just a mixed bag. A mixed bag of emotions and feelings that run the gamut from grief that is birthed from the loss of our own mothers to the disappointments of motherhood that are only highlighted when we don't feel 'seen' or acknowledged, on this one particular day. JessB is ever opinionated in her 'take matters into her own hands' kind of way- as she describes the orders she gives her family to...
The Hilarious World of Depression with John Moe
May 04, 2020 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBThe 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 shares the methods that work for HIM. He talks with JessK and JessB about the many misconceptions around depression and those who fight dai...
WeSTAT Mini #14- Matt Fuller Talks about Corona...A Little.
May 01, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBHouse 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 walks us through the entire process of attempting to get tested. Show Notes: Matt Fuller covers the House of Representatives at H...
Therapy Session with Trauma Specialist: Maryalyce Torpy
April 27, 2020 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBJessK 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 history with trauma and recovery, both as a person and a professional, Maryalyce gives validation to the anxiety we are all feeling, a...
WeSTAT Mini #13- Jenn Folsom is BACK and she is Linking Us In.
April 24, 2020 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBThe 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 conversation, as well as some really useful tips for those looking to join the 'Land of W-2s.' Show Notes: Jennifer Folsom is a dynam...
How to Be the Ringmaster of Your Own Circus with Jenn Folsom
April 20, 2020 11:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBOffering 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' at work, getting back into the work force after taking time off, and having the fortitude to ask for what you are worth, Jenn offers invaluabl...
WeSTAT Mini #12- Pockets are Women's Rights
April 17, 2020 14:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBJoin 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 challenge this design with their wit and shared frustration. Show Notes: https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/01/15/why-girls-need-pockets/ https:/...
Rebekah Gregory on Helplessness, The Fierceness of a Mother's Love, and Surviving the Boston Marathon Bombings
April 13, 2020 11:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBIn 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 Marathon as a spectator, with her five year old son, Noah, when a terrorist attack changed her life, her body, and the way she saw the w...
WeSTAT Mini #11- Yoga for Anxiety with Winnie Lee
April 09, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBJessB 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 confusing time. Show Notes: Winnie Lee can be contacted at http://www.winnieleeyoga.com and can be found teaching at https://radiance-yog...
Time for a Simple Switch: Using our Purchasing Power for Good.
April 05, 2020 16:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBContinuing 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 making positive impact shopping effortless for all of us out there who don't have time to do the research around ethical purchasing, and shares ins...
WeSTAT Mini # 10- Payne In the Pod!
April 03, 2020 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBThe 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 All.The.Things. A lighter mini that offers some ever 'helpful' information in these days of quarantine, you will leave this conversation with your interest piqued and a long list...
Alcohol, Sobriety, and the Journey In Between.
March 30, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBIn 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=sobrietease&qid=1585406822&sr=8-1) and her upcoming sequel, Sobrietease II: Make it a Double to talk about...ALCOHOL. This episode goes deep into...
WeSTAT Mini #9- Herbs to Alleviate our Mounting Corona Anxiety
March 27, 2020 09:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBSpend 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/rosemarys-remedies/ Aviva Romm: https://avivaromm.com Tincture Recommendations: Motherwort Tincture: https://www.amazon.com/Herb-Ph...
We Don't Know What's Going On.
March 23, 2020 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBAnd 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 technique JessB has relied on in some of the more scarier circumstances of her life. The bottom line is that no-one knows what is going on, or ...
We Don't Know What's Going On.
March 23, 2020 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBAnd 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 technique JessB has relied on in some of the more scarier circumstances of her life. The bottom line is that no-one knows what is going on, or ...
WeSTAT Mini #8- Body Image Continued: Naked Spas, Weight Loss and Embracing Our Old Ladies
March 20, 2020 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBPicking 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?" This is a lighter look at our aging bodies and why it's so hard to be naked with ourselves and each other. Support the show Keep up with al...
Body Image: Four Middle Aged Women Get Uncomfortable About Their Bodies
March 16, 2020 09:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBIn 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, this group of 40-something women share the origins of their "body stories" and their experiences of aging while trying to navigate how their child...
WeSTAT Mini #7- The Corona Virus: Is There ANYTHING ELSE to Talk About?
March 13, 2020 09:00 - 13 minutes - 9.32 MBThe 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 a statistic that reports 38% of Americans polled think Corona beer is somehow related to the corona virus. https://www.google.com/amp/s...
On Pain Bringing Us to our Life's Purpose with Sara Raak
March 09, 2020 09:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MB***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 allow others into the extraordinary journey of her son's legacy. Despite the heaviness of this topic, Sara is able to weave laughter and...
WeSTAT Mini #6- The Happiness Curve
March 06, 2020 10:00 - 11 minutes - 8.15 MBIn 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 Notes: https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/scientists-just-discovered-mid-life-crisis-peaks-at-age-47-heres-how-to-minimize-effect-of-happiness-curve...
The WeSTAT Mission and 7 C's. We Should Talk About THAT!
March 02, 2020 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBIn 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 exploration of authentic conversation and the fostering of safe connections in order to build a culture of belonging. WeSTAT 7 C's: 1. Curiosity 2. ...
WeSTAT Mini #5- Unboxing! JessK and JessB Discuss What Listener's Want to Talk About!
February 28, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBThis 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 the conversation! Support the show Keep up with all things WeSTAT on any (or ALL) of the social feeds: Instagram Threads : westatpod Face...