Real Talk with Jessica Grizzaffi
Dive into The Grizz Hizz as I dish on marriage, motherhood, and all the awesome chaos in between. I’m Jessica—wife, mom, speaker, and author—keeping it real on life’s big stuff: family, faith, and showing up (even when the wheels are falling off). Come for the laughs, stay for the truth, and leave reminded that you’re not alone.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 7 minutes
- Episodes
- 34
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Lead on Good Shepherd
Change is uncomfortable. 🥴 Job hunting is intimidating. 🫣 And trusting God with your future? That can feel like a free fall. 🫠 But here’s the truth: your Good Shepherd never leads you astray! In thi…
When The Script Gets Flipped
Ever had a perfectly planned day (or life) go completely sideways? 🙋♀️ Same. We map out our agendas, and God’s up there laughing, “Cute plan, bless her heart.”
The truth is, life is full of detours t…
Back to School: Tears or Cheers?! Yes.
First day back to school usually means I’m doing cartwheels (modified, of course, so I don’t pull my groin). But today, I feel… sad? Maybe it’s because it’s also the four year anniversary of my doubl…
My Love for You is Ridiculous
My kids have been obsessed with all things movie/musical this summer—and honestly, I’m here for it. 🎶 Well, I’m here for most of it. (Zombies? I can't get behind that one.) 🧟 🤦🏻♀️ And here’s the thi…
You Only Need One
Ever look around and think, “Wait…do I have no friends or did we just all get tired?” Let’s talk about how friendships change, why one solid, godly gal is better than a dozen surface ones, and how to…
Move The Towel
You know what to do… so why don’t you do it? Like that towel on the porch that looks like an animal and scares you every time — but you still haven’t moved it. Why are we like this? 🤔
In this episode,…
Anything Above Zero Compounds
After the heartbreaking floods in Kerr County, words feel small – but prayer is never wasted. God multiplies what little we have to offer. A simple prayer, a quiet act of love, a moment of compassion…
Newlyweds: Bless Their Heart
Newlyweds… bless their heart. 🤣
Marriage is awesome—but life is hard. Loving early on is easy. Choosing love later? That takes work. But that’s what the vows are for. They’re not just cute—they’re rea…
Struck Down, Still Standing
Just found a Starbucks gift card and suddenly I'm wide awake in the drive-thru line and ready to talk about St. Paul (who knows a thing or two about suffering). Today’s reading? Pure gold: Hard-press…
Yes, Someone Cares (And It’s Not Just Me)
Feeling invisible? Like if you fell off the face of the earth, your only text would be from your dentist? 🤔 Let’s fix that. On today’s episode—fittingly on the feast of St. Barnabas, the OG Encourage…
Find Your Soap
Summer’s here, routines are out the window, your job might still be meh—but hey, at least the new hand soap in the office bathroom smells like a freaking dream! And sometimes? That’s enough to keep y…
Keep Rolling Rolling Rolling
What do rollerblades, bruised knees, and fearless kids have to teach us about life? A lot. On Memorial Day, we hit the roller rink and I watched kids fall over and over—and get right back up, grinnin…
Wait to Worry
There’s a lot we can’t control—just ask the ancient Roman emperors who literally ruled the world and still had to chill. If they could wait to worry, so can we. Jesus wasn’t throwing out a casual sug…
Not a Volunteer Queen? Not a problem.
Fresh off my first-ever PTA luncheon— moms mingling, wine flowing, and florals in full effect. In this episode, we're talking about how volunteering at school isn't every mom’s vibe (and that’s okay!…
Call Me, Maybe
Ever had one of those days where you're sending out an SOS—emotionally, spiritually, maybe even physically? This episode is about the power of someone showing up when you need them most—and the comfo…
Conjunction Junction: Holy Function
Ever feel like your heart’s doing cartwheels and crying at the same time? Same. Life is full of both/and moments—happy and sad, thankful and tired, full of faith and totally unsure.
This week, we’re t…
Holy Week: It’s Kind of a Big Deal
Holy Week is here—and between school, sports, and sibling squabbles, it’s easy to miss the quiet (and not-so-quiet) ways God is pouring out His grace. But friend, this week is sacred. It’s not just a…
In the Thick of It
We’re in the thick of it—the middle of Lent. And let’s be real, the middle is always the hardest. The excitement of the beginning has faded, and Easter feels far away. Whether your sacrifices feel he…
Staycation Time
No tropical vacay? No problem. You’re not the only one who didn’t jet off for spring break—but let’s be real, it’s not about where you go, it’s about how you spend your time. And time? It’s flying. K…
Fearless & Faithful: Training for the Victory of Easter
Lent isn’t just a season—it’s spiritual training for the biggest event of the year: Easter! 💪🏼 Just like an athlete preps for the big game, we’re called to strengthen our hearts, minds, and souls for…