Standup comic Jen Fulwiler uses evolutionarily psychology + Catholic intellectual tradition to make moms feel better about life. Basically, this podcast is like if someone gave a TED Talk after three mimosas.
I lose my mind about people calling my comedy "momedy." Also, my gratitude journal has another casualty! I can no longer control our household thermostat by app.
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I watched Cuties with an open mind, all as a service to you guys. And here are my uncensored thoughts.
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If the school year is already killing you, this episode is for you! Jen also establishes a special bird call that producer Shady can sound when Jen gets too nerdy and boring. Don't miss the story abo…
I'm back! I spent my time off revamping the show so it feels more like you and I are hanging out at lunch instead of sounding like I'm talking to myself in a closet.
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I'm blowing your mind with yet another paradigm I came up with ten minutes before the show: being a Driver vs being a Nester. Knowing which you are can make you so much happier in so many areas of li…
I found an old schedule I made that included an hour of "Circle Time" and fifteen minutes for "Planning Healthful Meals!" and I cannot stop laughing. Needless to say, it didn't last a week. But that'…
I decided to address an elephant in the room: a lot of people are struggling with faith right now. In this episode I share my advice on how to deal with that, coming from my perspective as a former a…
If you've ever thought about writing a book, starting a podcast, growing a popular Instagram account, or putting yourself out there in any public way, this is the episode for you! I rarely go into th…
I have a phrase that will change your life when you face hard decisions. I say this phrase at least a few times every day, and it helps me let go of so much guilt.
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Just when you thought my superstitious behavior couldn't get weirder, I'm all freaked out about a stupid comet. But I have learned a lot about how each of us can let go of this anxiety that comes wit…
I ran into Joanna Gaines' husband, Chris, and made everything super weird. If you ever hear that the Gaines family has issued a restraining order against me, this is why.
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Habits can change your life, but only if you develop ones that work with your nature, not against it. I learned this through much trial and error, which is how I am now an expert at pretending like I…
When you reject "try harder" culture and accept that maybe you're just not good at this area of life, really cool things start to happen. You'll find that you start living in an "economy of love" (a …
If you don't have a best friend (or boyfriend / girlfriend) you can set goals in this area of life. Here's what I did when I was really lonely because I had no friends - and how Hallie Lord had the m…
It's okay to accept that your kids lost the mom lottery in certain areas of life. You don't have to be good at everything. The secret is know what your love language is (and is not).
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How great friendships bring out the best in us. Also, I apologize for the stories I share in this episode. Yes, I realize there are some mental visuals you can't unsee.
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So many stay-at-home moms (SAHMs) feel like they lost social significance when they left the workforce. Could it be because our current culture has no models of matriarchal power?
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If you think I'm wrong about fireworks, you're not alone. We'll talk about that, as well as how we can dialogue with people who have different viewpoints.
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I had a major insight about "mission-driven gratitude" that will CHANGE YOUR LIFE. But first, I confirm your superstitions and ruin the entire concept of gratitude journaling for you.
My fourth baby was super easy and I thought that was because of my amazing parenting. My fifth baby was a maniac baby and I thought that was because of my terrible parenting. Turns out, our kids' beh…