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Just Women Talking Shit: Real Conversations About Life, Mental Health, & WomanhoodErotic Wholeness & Somatic Healing with Darshana AvilaSend us a textWhat if eroticism is simply your life force—your aliveness—and not just a sexual act? In this episode, Jacquelynn Cotten talks with trauma-informed somatic educator Darshana Avila about reconnecting with your body, rewriting internalized shame, and building safety for authentic intimacy.We discuss:• What “erotic wholeness” really means • How trauma, religion, and patriarchy disconnect us from pleasure • Why talk therapy often is not enough without somatics • How freeze respons...
2025-12-0854 minJust Women Talking Shit: Real Conversations About Life, Mental Health, & WomanhoodBeing the Bigger Person Without Losing YourselfSend us a textThis episode dives into the emotional tug-of-war women face when we’re told to rise above, take the high road, and keep the peace — even when it costs us our truth. In this episode, Jacquelynn breaks down the difference between emotional maturity and emotional self-abandonment, how to set boundaries with integrity, and what it looks like to choose self-respect over silence.This is your reminder that being the bigger person doesn’t mean shrinking who you are.In this episode, we explore:Why “being the bigger person” is so often w...
2025-12-0723 minJust Women Talking Shit: Real Conversations About Life, Mental Health, & WomanhoodHow to Communicate Sexual Needs & Ignite IntimacySend us a textWhy does desire fade—and how do we get it back? In this episode, we sit down with Athena Gayle, Sex Expert at Arya, to explore how long-term couples can revive intimacy, increase desire, and communicate needs without awkwardness or pressure. We unpack how to escape “roommate mode,” redefine sex as connection instead of performance, and try simple, low-pressure practices that build real desire over time.In this episode, we discuss: • why routine kills desire in long-term relationships • rebuilding intimacy with touch, play & presence • usi...
2025-12-0247 minJust Women Talking Shit: Real Conversations About Life, Mental Health, & WomanhoodGratitude Isn’t Denial: Feeling Thankful & Honest at the Same TimeSend us a textIn today’s episode, Jacquelynn dives into the messy middle where gratitude and honesty coexist. As women, we’re often taught to be endlessly grateful — even when we’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or hurting. But real emotional wellness requires both truth and thankfulness.In this episode, we talk about:The myth that gratitude “fixes” everythingWhy women are conditioned to downplay our feelingsHow toxic positivity shows up in everyday lifeThe difference between real gratitude and emotional denialHow to practice gratitude without ignoring your realityWhy holding dual emotions leads to better mental healthTools for emotiona...
2025-11-2415 minJust Women Talking Shit: Real Conversations About Life, Mental Health, & WomanhoodTiffany McQuaid on Growth, Mindset & LeadershipSend us a textEver feel like business growth is a test you didn’t study for? In this episode, Tiffany McQuaid—marketer-turned-real-estate-leader—breaks down what it really takes to grow, lead, and scale without losing yourself in the process.Tiffany shares her full journey: building an independent brokerage from scratch, navigating market challenges, and ultimately merging with Ryan Serhant’s organization to expand her mission. She opens up about what most founders don’t talk about—the fear of letting go, the pressure of leading a team, and the internal “test” that always shows up...
2025-11-1843 minJust Women Talking Shit: Real Conversations About Life, Mental Health, & WomanhoodDIY Mom Secrets: Rebekah Higgs’ Creative JourneySend us a textEver wonder how to pivot careers, tackle home DIY, and thrive as a single mom? Rebekah Higgs shares her journey from indie musician to Halifax’s iconic DIY Mom. Discover how she transformed her life, renovated her pink house on a budget, and built a brand that inspires creative women everywhere.In this episode:Career reinvention and creative pivotsDIY home renovation tips on a budgetBalancing single motherhood with entrepreneurshipEmbracing creativity, ADHD, and imperfectionHow to take bold risks and grow an audienceFollow Re...
2025-11-111h 03Just Women Talking Shit: Real Conversations About Life, Mental Health, & WomanhoodHow to Remember Who the F*ck You Are (When Life Gets Loud)Send us a textWhat happens when the labels get louder than your own voice? In this episode of Just Women Talking Shit, Jacquelynn gets real about identity loss, burnout, and mental health—the moments when “mom,” “partner,” or “coach” start to drown out you. Through honest storytelling and practical mindset tools, you’ll learn how to separate who you are from what you do, rebuild self-trust, and find clarity again.She shares three actionable steps to help you reconnect with yourself: remember who you were before the noise with a quick journal prompt, audit your mental inpu...
2025-11-0531 minJust Women Talking Shit: Real Conversations About Life, Mental Health, & WomanhoodFinding Peace in the Chaos with Giovanna SilvestreSend us a textWhat if the plan that looks perfect on paper leaves you empty when the noise dies down? We sit with Giovanna Silvestre—creator of Confused Girl and author of Confused Girl: Find Your Peace in the Chaos—to explore how chasing boxes, status, or a picture-perfect family can’t touch the deeper ache for self-worth. Giovanna walks us through leaving Hollywood, almost taking over her family’s restaurant, and choosing uncertainty over a life that didn’t fit. That choice cracked open depression, then clarity, and eventually the practices that helpe...
2025-10-201h 02Just Women Talking Shit: Real Conversations About Life, Mental Health, & WomanhoodPelvic Health & Empowerment with Heather FlorioSend us a textYour pelvic floor is not a mystery—it’s a masterpiece of support, sensation, and stability that quietly shapes how you move, pee, and experience pleasure. We sit down with Heather Florio, CEO of Desert Harvest, to demystify the “hammock” of muscles that holds your organs, why tension often masquerades as strength, and how to fix pain without making it worse. From birth recovery to everyday stress, we map the signals of dysfunction—leaking, painful sex, low back aches—and share practical ways to release first, then rebuild.Heather brings two decades of g...
2025-10-1456 minJust Women Talking Shit: Real Conversations About Life, Mental Health, & WomanhoodFrom Blackouts to Breakthroughs: One Woman's Journey to Sobriety with Leanna DaCunhaSend us a textWhat does it mean to be "sober curious" in a culture where drinking is the default social activity? In this raw and revealing conversation, Jacquelynn starts with a deeply personal confession about her own struggles with alcohol, sharing recent setbacks despite her previous confidence in having overcome her unhealthy relationship with drinking.Leanna, a self-described "retired party girl turned event planner and blogger," joins the conversation and unpacks the nuanced territory between traditional alcoholism and casual drinking. Having spent years binge drinking three to five nights a week to the point...
2025-07-2152 minJust Women Talking Shit: Real Conversations About Life, Mental Health, & WomanhoodHealing Your Inner Child with Shubhangi ShuklaSend us a textHave you ever felt that persistent emptiness inside—the void that no amount of success, money, or relationships seems to fill? You're not alone, and the answer might lie in reconnecting with your inner child.In this profound conversation with Shubhangi Shukla, a women's empowerment coach from India, we explore how emotional disconnection can happen in any childhood, even materially comfortable ones. She shares her personal journey from trying to fill her void through external achievements to discovering that true healing comes from within.Discover the three un...
2025-05-3052 minJust Women Talking Shit: Real Conversations About Life, Mental Health, & WomanhoodUnfuckwithable at 35: A Candid Conversation on Marriage, Motherhood and Moving Forward with Allie CasazzaSend us a textWhat if divorce could be positive? What if unconventional choices could save your family? Allie Casazza shatters expectations in this raw, emotional conversation that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about relationships.Allie opens up about how she went from a religious upbringing and young marriage at 20 to building a thriving online empire that began with simple decluttering tips on a mommy blog. Her viral success in 2016 launched her into the spotlight, but it's her approach to personal evolution that truly captivates. Now certified in neurolinguistic programming, emotional...
2025-05-0556 minJust Women Talking Shit: Real Conversations About Life, Mental Health, & WomanhoodNavigating the Taboo: Conversations on Women’s Sexual Health with Winx Health Founders Jamie Norwood and Cynthia PlotchSend us a textAre you ready to take control of your women’s health and break the silence around sexual wellness?In this powerful episode, Jacquelynn Cotten dives deep into the real conversations we should be having about reproductive health, sexual wellness, and the myths that keep women in the dark.Joining us are Jamie Norwood and Cynthia Plotch from Winx Health, a company dedicated to making women’s health products and information more accessible, accurate, and stig...
2025-03-1843 minJust Women Talking Shit: Real Conversations About Life, Mental Health, & WomanhoodUnpacking Relationship Challenges with Dr. Frankie BashanSend us a textRelationships are complex, and understanding them can often feel overwhelming. In this episode, we dive deep into the intricacies of love, connection, and sexual fluidity with Dr. Frankie Bashan, a clinical psychologist, board-certified sex therapist, and relationship expert with over two decades of experience.Dr. Frankie shares her expert insights into the challenges people face in their partnerships, shedding light on the critical question: when do we fight for love, and when is it time to seek assistance? As the CEO & Founder of LittleGayBook.com and LittleBlackBookMatchmaking.c...
2025-03-0445 minJust Women Talking Shit: Real Conversations About Life, Mental Health, & WomanhoodCelebrating Friendship, Resilience, & Business Growth: The 100th Episode with Lauren NajarSend us a textWhat if a single, authentic connection could transform your life and business? Join me as I celebrate a major milestone—the 100th episode of Just Women Talking Shit—with my incredible business coach and friend, Lauren Najar. Lauren's journey as a two-time cancer survivor and her indomitable spirit will leave you inspired. From our first online meeting in April 2021 to our heartfelt in-person encounter in Chicago, this episode captures the essence of friendship that transcends screens and distances. Expect raw emotion, laughter, and a few candid moments about mispronouncing Lauren's last name, all of w...
2025-02-0647 minJust Women Talking Shit: Real Conversations About Life, Mental Health, & WomanhoodThe Journey to Overcoming Childhood Abuse, Challenges, Neglect, & Trauma with Tammy VincentSend us a textExperiencing the effects of a challenging childhood can often feel like an insurmountable obstacle. Join us as I recount my journey from navigating the complexities of growing up with an alcoholic parent to becoming an Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) coach, dedicated to helping others uncover their paths to healing and self-discovery. Together, we'll explore the powerful role of lived experiences in overcoming trauma, and how techniques like NLP and energy work can offer breakthroughs for those feeling trapped in their past.Ever wondered how dissociation and inner child work can...
2025-01-201h 03Just Women Talking Shit: Real Conversations About Life, Mental Health, & WomanhoodThe Courage to Find Your Way & Redefine Personal Success with Dina-Marie WeineckSend us a textHave you ever felt like your life was on autopilot, following a path that wasn’t truly yours?In this episode, I sit down with Dina-Marie, creator of Way of the Founder and a coach for expats, nomads, and transplants, as we explore her courageous leap from a successful career in the U.S. to starting anew in Vietnam. Dina-Marie’s story challenges the boundaries between external success and internal fulfillment, offering profound insights into the transformative power of bold decisions.A nomad and expat of 10 years, Dina...
2024-12-161h 08Just Women Talking Shit: Real Conversations About Life, Mental Health, & Womanhood3 Shifts I Made to Make $11k Cash in 11 Days & How You Can Do the Same in Your Coaching, Creator, or Online Service Provider BusinessSend us a textWhat if you could align your energy with your income goals and create a thriving business that truly reflects who you are? Join me, Jacquelynn, as I share my transformative journey of radical acceptance and authenticity in business and personal growth. Discover how pivoting my business with both energetic and strategic adjustments has led to embracing my true self and setting ambitious financial goals, like achieving a $10,000 cash month baseline. [FREE COURSE]The 3 Steps That Helped Me Make $7,650 in 72 HoursThis episode is a...
2024-12-0948 minJust Women Talking Shit: Real Conversations About Life, Mental Health, & WomanhoodGoodbye Cramps, Bloating & Mood Swings: How Cycle Syncing Can Transform Your Health with Womb Wellness Mentor Samantha MartinezSend us a textJoin me and womb wellness expert Samantha Martinez as we unpack practical ways to support women’s health through cycle syncing and holistic self-care. Samantha, a seasoned doula and advocate for women’s wellness, offers transformative insights for managing painful periods, bloating, cramps, and mood swings naturally—starting with the power of aligning your life with your menstrual cycle.Follow Samantha on Instagram here.We discuss how to sync daily routines with the body’s natural rhythms to not only reduce symptoms like PMS, fatigue, and hormonal imbalanc...
2024-11-111h 30Just Women Talking Shit: Real Conversations About Life, Mental Health, & WomanhoodRevolutionizing Matchmaking: Personal Growth, Modern Dating Challenges, and Building a Community with Matchmakers Christelle Prater and Keyoka "Koko" RussoSend us a textChristelle Prater and Keyoka "Koko" Russo share their transformative journey in the matchmaking industry, combining Christelle's expertise in mental health and communication with Koko's passion for relationship science. Their innovative service, It's a Match, is redefining how people approach finding love by offering more than traditional matchmaking—it's about personal growth and self-discovery. Discover how their serendipitous meeting led to the rebranding and expansion of their company, opening doors for a wider audience and revolutionizing matchmaking beyond its usual boundaries.Visit them online here.Explore th...
2024-10-301h 07Just Women Talking Shit: Real Conversations About Life, Mental Health, & WomanhoodUnlocking Personal Transformation: Act 'As If' to Achieve Your DreamsSend us a textWhat if the key to transforming your life lay in acting as if you've already achieved your dreams?This week, I invite you to join me on a deeply personal journey from a turbulent childhood to a life of empowerment and authenticity. Growing up in a household plagued by domestic violence and instability, I learned to reshape my identity by adopting the mindset of someone who is confident and unburdened by past constraints. Through energetics, identity work, and inspired action, I discovered how to break free from negative influences and societal...
2024-10-1743 minJust Women Talking Shit: Real Conversations About Life, Mental Health, & Womanhood(BONUS) Unlocking Financial Freedom: A Guided Meditation for Abundance & ProsperitySend us a textReady to unlock the secrets to financial freedom and abundance?Imagine if price tags and bank balances were irrelevant and you could experience the ultimate shopping spree at your favorite store, stress-free. In today's episode, I promise to guide you through a transformative embodiment exercise designed to align you with high cash energetics. Get on the 2025 Spiritual Portal Retreat HERE.Close your eyes and embrace a journey of unchecked limitlessness as you fill your cart with everything your heart desires, not...
2024-09-2606 minJust Women Talking Shit: Real Conversations About Life, Mental Health, & WomanhoodTransforming Trauma: Holistic Healing & Subconscious Reprogramming with Jacquelynn Rene CottenSend us a textHave you ever wondered how your past traumas could be affecting your physical body and overall well-being? Join me, Jacquelynn Rene Cotten, as I share my deeply personal story of overcoming childhood neglect, homelessness, addiction, and mental health struggles. Learn about the profound connection between trauma and the nervous system, and how holistic healing approaches such as neuroscience, wellness practices, and mindset work can help you transform your pain into power.Get on the 2025 Spiritual Portal Retreat HERE.In this episode of "Just Women Talking Shit," we...
2024-09-261h 03Just Women Talking Shit: Real Conversations About Life, Mental Health, & WomanhoodEmbracing Pain: Nicole's Journey of Resilience and AuthenticitySend us a textWhat does it mean to truly embrace pain and turn it into a source of strength?Join us for an unforgettable conversation with Nicole, a woman whose life was irrevocably changed at the tender age of 14 due to a traumatic incident that left her paralyzed.Her candid and inspiring tale of resilience, love for deep connections, and passion for helping others is a testament to the human spirit's incredible capacity for growth and transformation.Nicole opens up about the profound impact of authentically experiencing and processing emotions...
2024-09-171h 05Just Women Talking Shit: Real Conversations About Life, Mental Health, & WomanhoodIdentity Work: Shifting From Wanting to Being (Becoming)Send us a textCan becoming the person you aspire to be hold the key to unlocking your dreams? Learn how to shift from merely wanting change to truly embodying it in this transformative episode of Just Women Talking Shit. I, Jacqueline Cotten, will guide you through the intricate process of identity work and how it can either propel you forward or hold you back. Drawing from personal experiences and my latest reads, including Janelle Brown's "Watch Me Disappear," we'll delve into the core of personal growth and spiritual awakening.Get on...
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