The Jen Z Podcast
The Jen Z Podcast: It’s all about people! My podcast features great conversations with fascinating people sharing experiences, illuminating the life events that shaped their growth, the challenges that built their character, and the goals that have inspired their successes.
You’ll get to meet people from all walks of life and all areas of expertise, from favorite neighborhood business owners who helped create communities, to internationally accomplished athletes and entertainers who understand determination and motivation, to health and wellness experts committed to improving how we take care of ourselves and each other.
There’s something for everyone and anyone — and it’s always free-flowing, fascinating, and fun!
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 53 minutes
- Episodes
- 100
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Food, Family & Tradition
Patricia Galli, and daughter Tatiana Galli, join me for a lovely conversation discussing the foundation of their 43 year old family run business, Pastificio. “Family is everything - my life, the air …
Men’s Health Baby
This one is for all the gents out there, but an important and informative episode for men and women to listen to! We all have men in our lives that we love! Dr. Andrew Winge, Emergency Medicine and P…
A Glimpse into the World of Parenting from the Hosts of Uh-parent-ly
Anne Johnsos and Tracy Weiner are a fabulous dynamic duo! Not only are they podcast co-hosts, but they met working in radio, became best friends and experienced motherhood pretty much at the same ti…
The Power of Touch, Movement & Breath
Discussing the benefits of massage, yoga and meditation with the fabulous Tania Hughes. Learn about the significant impact this trio can have on your life, not only physically, but mentally! Tania g…
Getting Zen through Stress Free Travel
Everyone has a different idea of “zen” and what a stress free vacation looks like. Travel expert, Jeannene Tornatore, joins me to discuss all your different options and how to decide what is best for…
Gut health baby!
Gastroenterologist, Dr. Daksesh Patel, joins me to discuss all things in the gut! The gut is known as the “second brain” of our body, so I feel it’s important we dive in to learn everything about it…
The Story of an Olympian; The Road There & Life After
2016 Silver Medal Judo Olympian & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black belt, Travis Stevens, joins me to discuss his three time journey to the Olympics, his training, mindset, perseverance, how it all started a…
Intermittent Fasting, Healthy Eating & Figuring Out what’s Best for YOU!
Marisa Moon, one of the hosts of the “Foundation of Wellness” Podcast, joins me to discuss all things nutrition, food trends, sensitivities, choosing the best way of eating for you, intermittent fast…
The Terrifying & Exhilarating World of Climbing
Amazon superwoman, Chinese Medicine Queen, Nutrition & Fitness Guru, Jiu-Jitsu Lover, Nature girl and Rock & Ice climber, Almine Barton, gives us a glimpse into the world of climbing. Almine is defi…
The Truth About Postpartum Blues & Depression
Our fabulous regular guest, Gynecologist Dr. Nicky Alliowe, joins me today to talk about the very real feelings that parents, new moms especially, can experience postpartum. We discuss the mental a…
It’s More than Just a Tattoo...
Chicago based tattoo & traditional artist, Louis Barak, joins the conversation to talk about how the world of tattooing has evolved and how more people of all walks of life are getting tattoos as a f…
A Powerful Story of Healing from Sexual Assault
Brown belt jiu-jitsu athlete, Lindsey “Tiny” Boston, joins me to share her personal story of sexual assault when she was 15 years old. Lindsey kept her assault to herself for almost 20 years. It was…
The Benefits & Powers of Kombucha
Matt Lancor, founder of the Chicago based kombucha company, Komuchade, joins me to explain what exactly kombucha is, its benefits and the process. Their mission is to create the cleanest, organic and…
Therapy through Dance & Movement
Erica Hornthal, founder and CEO of Chicago Dance Therapy in Northfield, joins the conversation to share how dance & movement can be utilized as a great tool in therapy and using movement to understan…
Submitting the Stigma about Mental Illness
Erin Herle is not only an amazing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Blackbelt athlete and teacher, but she created the NPO “Submit the Stigma” to be an advocate and spread awareness about mental health issues. Eri…
The Importance of Strength Training for Women
Who better than a Pro Body-Builder, Jiu-Jitsu athlete and all-around empowering female bad-ass to talk about lifting? Exactly! Stephanie Trevino joins the conversation from Houston, Texas, to share s…
Rainbows for all Children; Helping Kids through the Process of Grief & Loss
Stephanie Garrity, Executive Director of the international NPO “Rainbows for all Children”, joins the conversation to talk about how this wonderful organization started, the services it offers and ho…
The Answer to all of Life’s Problems…Chocolate!!!
Who doesn’t love chocolate? I know that dark chocolate is part of my self-care and zen! Shannon Sudduth, executive chef and owner of Noir d’Ebene Chocolat et Patisserie, gives us a glimpse into the w…
Animals Need Chiropractors Too?!?
Kinal Patel, owner of Highland Park Physical Medicine & Chiropractic, shares her unique chiropractic career of treating not only humans, but animals as well! Kinal specializes in the care for dogs an…
Comedy, Law & The Single Life
Comedian, lawyer, podcaster and living singles expert, Paul Faravhar, joins me to discuss his unique career and how he’s achieved the balance of a happy lifestyle while pursuing his passion! We also …