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.
Jen, Joe, and Shady choose their words for the new year, and tell you how to do the same! Joe doesn't understand the concept at all and his word is a disaster. Shady also shares some bittersweet news…
Jen shares her secret for overcoming social awkwardness. She points out that being socially awkward and being iconic are two sides of the same coin. Jen also gives details about the small practice th…
You'll be happier when you throw away your bucket list, and Jen explains why. She also rails against the idea that you shouldn't bring kids to events / places that aren't perfectly G-rated, and expla…
If you’ve been feeling unattractive, this episode is for you! Jen explains how you can feel pretty without losing weight or changing anything about your appearance. She also rails against Balenciaga …
Jen makes your Christmas shopping easier by listing her favorite things! She also has a LOT of questions about Christmas caroling.
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Want to have an unforgettable holiday season? Invite a few people to your home. It’s easier than it sounds, even for introverts. Jen also talks about how to balance community building with avoiding a…
If you want your friends and family to cheer you on, start by bringing them in to what you’re doing. Share the details of your struggles, even the hard parts. Jen also reveals how sick she was during…
Are you pretending to be someone you're not? You’ll find out with The Chug Test. Jen shares the advice from an Irishman to “only be friends with folks you’d chug a beer with.” She explains how this m…
The "good ol' days" of your life are right now. So how can you actually feel that? Jen has new answers to that question. She also talks about her latest Botox disaster, and her experience with a colo…
If you are scattered and inconsistent, or are trying to balance busy family life with personal goals, most habit advice won’t work for you. Jen rejects the popular Atomic Habits theory and advocates …
If you feel too old or too young, this episode is for you. Jen has a fresh new perspective on age, and she shares why she will never use the term “middle age.” She also talks about how happy she is t…
Following your dreams is messy. Sometimes you’ll get in over your head. That is totally normal and nothing to feel guilty about. Jen talks about this, as well as her anniversary (and weird wedding), …
Everyone is talking about living a “soft life” as a rejection of hustle culture. Jen shares her own experiences living a soft life. She also discusses the powerful speech by Italy’s new Prime Ministe…
If you have a busy life, don’t waste energy on routines that might be helpful for other people but not for you. Jen reflects on this principle, as well as on her top parenting lessons now that her ol…
We need to get rid of the “stay-at-home” and “working” mom labels once and for all. Jen talks about this, as well as how to respond when you’re stressed by a kid's behavior.
Come see Jen on her stand…
Some men say women are less valuable because of their weight, dating history, age, appearance, or other factors. Jen shares her insights into what's wrong with these guys.
She also reveals her secret…
The big secret to getting un-stuck in any area of life is surprisingly simple, and Jen shares it in this episode. She also passionately makes the case that stay-at-home moms need household help.
Come…
If life has thrown you a curve ball, this episode is for you. Jen talks about ways to feel hopeful again after you’ve lost something or someone you cared about, as well as an update on Shady after he…
Producer Shady has a panic attack on this episode! It gets so bad that she has to leave the studio (it starts around 50:00). Before that, Jen talks about the new "life dashboard" app she’s obsessed w…
Influencers will tell you to hustle harder or slow down, but you need to find the tempo of life that works for *you*. Jen talks about how this concept changed her life. She also shares which celebrit…