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Heart of DatingS13 Ep234: Date The Boring Guy with Jess CheungToday we're diving in with Jess Chung as she gets real about dating the "mysterious guy" and discovering genuine connections through faith and self-awareness!Love Heart of Dating Podcast? Want to support us AND be a part of the fam? Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/heartofdatingSubscribe to our YouTube channel here! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ1PswEXEyeSddMmOSiRKGwCrushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest:https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest 2024-07-2457 min
Heart of DatingS13 Ep234: Date The Boring Guy with Jess ChungToday we're diving in with Jess Chung as she gets real about dating the "mysterious guy" and discovering genuine connections through faith and self-awareness! Love Heart of Dating Podcast? Want to support us AND be a part of the fam? Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/heartofdating Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ1PswEXEyeSddMmOSiRKGw Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest: https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest Want to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library! https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/ultimate-dating-library Kait wr...2024-07-2453 min
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Summer Lovin’: Love Languages + Dating with Cr...2023-08-281h 37
The Offside RuleEngland into World Cup final, Australian dreams over, plus Kerr, Bronze and more reactEngland reach the World Cup final breaking the dreams of hosts Australia and The Offside Rule is here to bring you all the reaction you need.Lucy Bronze, Sam Kerr, Rachel Daly, Jess Carter and Steph Catley give us their thoughts on the match.Listen to top analysis from Jodie Taylor, fresh off a season with Arsenal after two World Cups with England, and Natasha Dowie, ex-England player who just wrapped up a campaign with Liverpool. Jodie and Natasha, who’ve also played in Australia, are joined by Helen Hardy, Lynsey Hooper and Kait Bo...2023-08-1636 min
How's Your Heart?S4:E8 shame around 'flop eras', settling & eating disorder coded 'self care' : things I'm happy to miss out onsomeone who loves you went to the pits and brought your this episode! no but for real, this episode really brought me back to the good old days when I'd sit on my bedroom floor and record from my phone - chatting away about the silly little things that help my silly little mental health and much more nonsense.
hope your enjoy! here is what you are in for:
my self care routine after realising that I had been neglecting my skin and body for years since my eating disorder
reflections from Kait...2023-07-2033 min
The Conscious Practitioner: Inner Work & Success Strategies for Massage Therapists to Reignite Passion, Align with Purpose and Overcome Burnout#5 From Chronic Illness to Thriving Practitioner: Kait’s Journey to Healing Through AcupunctureWhat does it take to become a great practitioner? In this episode, Jess sits down with Kait Veilleux, a newly licensed acupuncturist and traditional Chinese medicine doctor, to explore her inspiring journey from chronic illness to thriving practitioner.Kait shares her personal story of struggling with chronic gut issues from a young age and how integrative medicine, particularly acupuncture and herbal remedies, transformed her health and life. This experience inspired her to pursue a career in traditional Chinese medicine. Jess and Kait discuss what it means to practice medicine, the importance of building trust with clients, and...2023-02-171h 15
Self(ish) Confidence[LIVE] It's time to let your light shineLet your light shine. You can change the world when you start to see your true potential 💕Do you struggle with body insecurities or confidence in photos? You’re not alone. That's why I made it my top priority to show women their light through Kait Elizabeth's photography lens. Book a session with Kait: @kaitelizabethphotographyUpcoming Events:Ugly Christmas Sweater party at Upshaws Roller Dome on December 1st 8PM-10PM. Tickets on sale tomorrow!Thank you for listening to Self(ish) Confidence! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a...2022-11-1415 min
Aw...Crap, a Hellboy PodcastThe Storm Part 2Episode 7 in the sixth season of the podcast dedicated to the half-demon hero, Hellboy. Kait is back! And she is now married. Congrats to her and Jess! In this week's episode, Kait and MDC discuss Chapters Two and Three of Hellboy's The Storm [August-September 2010] plus we got a segment of Oh Boy Email. It's great to have Kait back. Share your thoughts: awcrapahellboypodcast@gmail.com. Thank you for listening and please give us a Five Star Review starting with the word BOOM on Apple Podcasts for a shoutout on the show. Remember we love you!
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Friends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait PodcastFrom the proposal to the big day - we chat all things wedding planning w/bride to be Amanda KilburnThis week Kait and Jess chat with our friend and former (“overlapping”) roommate Amanda @amndashow about the ins and outs of planning a wedding. Small business shout out: Gracie’s Kitchen (Syracuse, NY). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2022-03-211h 03Friends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait PodcastWE ARE BACK! Quitting “like”, city life, and some thought-provoking gamesKait and Jess are back from an unexpected (so sorry!!) hiatus. In this episode we chat about quitting filler words such as “like”, our favorite teachers, oddities of the suburbs, our favorite place we’ve travelled to, and a few other topics. We ended on two different games (“kiss/marry/kill” and “desert island”) that ended up being more thought-provoking than we anticipated. Stay tuned for some fun future guests we have planned! Small business shout-out: Mamma Santina Pizza in Brightwaters, NY (@mamasantinapizza)--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2022-03-141h 17
Full Time Europe: A show about women's footballSpicy title showdown and Caitlin FoordOL Reign and Wales' Jess Fishlock and former Chelsea and Lionesses defender Claire Rafferty join Kait Borsay to take you through all the weekend’s WSL action featuring the Chelsea v Arsenal title decider. We talk tactics with The Athletic’s Michael Cox, laugh at Leah Williamson's guilty face after handball claims...Plus an exclusive interview with Arsenal and Australia's Caitlin Foord.And to top it all off we assess England's chances in the upcoming Arnold Clark Cup.RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Moments of the WSL with NOW! (4.30)PART...2022-02-1553 minFriends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait PodcastAlison Leigh, hairdresser/master stylist, vegan, and owner of “Hair by Eskandalo!” salon and spaKait and Jess chat this week with Alison Leigh, a hairdresser/master stylist/colorist with 20+ years in the business. Alison talks about owning her own salon, misconceptions about her job, her favorite haircuts, vegan eating, West Coast vs. East Coast, and other fun topics! Small business shout-outs: VegOut Bethlehem (Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurant; Bethlehem, PA @vegoutbethlehem) and Hair By Eskandalo! (Bethlehem, PA; eskandalohair) Thank you to our former guest Maggie for the nomination!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2022-02-141h 06Friends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait PodcastHealthcare Pt. 2: Discussing low health system performance scores (WHO) & paternal leaveKait and Jess discuss the qualities of a few countries that scored close to 0 on World Health Organization’s health system performance assessment (scale of 0 to 1). We also chat about the possibility of paternal leave in the USA and our issues with GPS systems. Small business shout-out: Mecha Noodle Bar (New Haven/Fairfield/Stamford/West Hartford, CT) @eatramen --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2022-02-071h 04Friends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait PodcastHealthcare Pt. 1: Discussing our own experiences with healthcare in the USA (insurance, cost, etc.)Kait and Jess discuss healthcare systems in other developed nations and how they compare to the USA (access, quality). We talk about our own stressful and confusing experiences navigating the healthcare system in the USA (especially as it relates to insurance coverage) and how the medical “sickness” model of profit over people has caused a great deal of harm. Stay tuned for Part 2! Small business shout-out: Party Lab MD (@party_lab_md); Unique decorations with balloons, flowers, and artificial material for any occasion - DC, MD, VA area --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a pod...2022-01-311h 18Friends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait Podcast2021 WrappedKait and Jess recap some favorites of the year and share a few yearly stats from the podcast (for example, 42 percent of you listen between the hours of 11am and 5pm). We conclude with our final rant of 2021: access to Covid-19 testing. Small business shout-out: Asia Star Cafe (Tinton Falls, NJ)--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2022-01-041h 03Friends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait PodcastElizabeth Holmes, Rogel Lazaro Aguilera-Mederos, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Dr. Ianessa HumbertKait and Jess discuss a few current court trials and highlight some disparities in the judicial system. Kait also elaborates on a false, discriminatory, and ill-informed ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing-Association) complaint against SLP Dr. Ianessa Humbert. Small business shout-out: Local Burger Co. (Bay Shore, NY; @localburgerco). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-12-2759 minFriends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait PodcastWhat your birth order says about you…This week Kait and Jess talk Adlerian psychology, specifically as it relates to Alfred Adler’s (mostly debunked) theories on birth order, personality, and behavior. We also chat a bit about the unfortunate epidemic of mass school shootings in the US (32 in 2021; 24 since August; Education Week’s 2021 School Shooting Tracker). Content warning: gun violence Small business shout out: Willy Nilly Trading Company (Bayshore, NY; @willynillytrading)--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-12-201h 07
Friends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait PodcastA holiday shopping guide (and a nudge to support some small businesses)Close to 37.5% of small businesses in the US have failed to reopen due to the pandemic (The Economic Tracker, Harvard University). Kait and Jess provide a holiday shopping guide, but also provide a list of listener-supported and listener-submitted small businesses to support during these uncertain times. We also got a little distracted and exchanged some of our interesting "fainting" stories... listen until the end to catch our "ranting about rants" segment! Happy holidays!We are not sponsored or endorsed by any of the products or gifts mentioned.Small businesses featured:Rae Cerulean (https...2021-12-061h 04Friends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait PodcastUsing memes as a medium to convey complex social phenomena: A conversation with Maggie RiegelThis week Kait and Jess chat with Maggie Riegel of @bethlehemmemequeen and @ahsfxmemes fame to discuss her extensive educational background, her love of memes, and her recent research exploring queer identity construction and visibility in the TV show American Horror Story. Maggie was referred to us by former guest Justin Torok of @ghostencountersPA. Small business shout-outs: Mythic Beasts & Brews (@mythicbnb) in Easton, PA and Social Still Distillery (@socialstilldistillery) in Bethlehem, PA. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-11-291h 09Friends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait PodcastInflation…and Taylor Swift?This week Kait and Jess contextualize the re-recording of Taylor Swift’s albums and the recent release of her extended 10-minute version of “All Too Well” from the album “Red”. We also chat about the current inflation rate and its impact on daily life. Small business shout-out: TRUFF Hot Sauce (@sauce). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-11-221h 10Friends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait PodcastNavigating life transitionsThis week Kait graciously allowed Jess to discuss some aspects of athlete transitions out of sport (athlete identity, etc.). Jess talked about some of her own sport experiences, and Kait drew some parallels to the transition of no longer being a student. With COVID-19 accelerating many athletes’ transitions out of sport, this is a timely topic of conversation. Small business shout-out: The Grill at Harryman House (@harrymanhouse; Reisterstown, MD). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-11-151h 16Friends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait PodcastAstrological signs: Science or confirmation bias?Happy November! This week Kait and Jess explore the history behind astrological signs and their supposed correlations to human behavior. Is your sign an accurate depiction of who you are? Why or why not? Small business shout-out: Bloodshed Farms Haunted Drive-Thru (bloodshedfarmsfearfest.com; Columbus, NJ) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-11-011h 13Friends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait PodcastA conversation with paranormal investigator Justin TorokIn the spirit of Halloween, Kait and Jess felt it was the perfect time to chat about ghost encounters with filmmaker and paranormal investigator Justin Torok (@justintorok). Justin was nominated to be on our podcast by former guest Tony Gilio (@tonygilio)! Justin gave us some insight into proper equipment and the process of hunting ghosts. We also chatted about our own spooky paranormal encounters. Check out Linktr.ee/GhostEncounters for links to Justin’s podcast, YouTube show, and more! Small business shout-out: PhoenixFire Media (Bethlehem, PA; Phoenixfiremedia.com) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a p...2021-10-2558 minFriends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait PodcastFun facts and things we love about the places we’ve livedThis week Kait and Jess talk about all the non-stereotypical things associated with each place we’ve lived. We conclude with a rant about motorcycle safety. Small business shout-out: Ithaca Beer Co. (@ithacabeer) in Ithaca, NY.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-10-241h 21Friends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait PodcastMental health awareness week and an exploration of “shower thoughts” (r/showerthoughts)This week Kait and Jess explore some of the deep, silly, and/or trivial thoughts we’ve had in the shower. We were deeply inspired by the “subreddit” page r/showerthoughts. We discuss future parenting decisions, eyebrows, and why airplanes rotating with the Earth. Please remember to take care of your mental health; you can’t pour from an empty cup! Small business shout-out: Jamesport Farm Brewery (@jamesportfarmbrewery) in Riverhead, NY. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-10-111h 10Friends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait PodcastThe Theranos fraud scandal, Part 2 (The Trial)This week Kait and Jess bring the Theranos fraud discussion to present day, where we outline some key takeaways from the ongoing Theranos trial. At the time of recording, week 3 of the trial was wrapping up. We also spend some time talking about “crocs” (are they cool now?), PowerPoint, and excessive silverware. Small business shout-out: Salt & Barrel authentic oyster bar (@saltandbarrel) in Bay Shore, NY featuring the works of local NY artist Juliet Schreckinger (julietschreckinger.com; @julietschreckinger) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-09-271h 20Friends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait PodcastThe Theranos fraud scandal, Part 1 (Background)This week Kait and Jess talk about Theranos, a now-defunct healthcare company founded by Elizabeth Holmes. Theranos (once valued at 9 billion dollars) claimed to have invented a blood testing system that uses only a finger prick sized amount of blood to run hundreds of tests. As we later learn, the product did not work! Millions of people were making healthcare decisions based on faulty machines. Kait and Jess discuss the background of the company, the toxic work culture created by Holmes, how Holmes conned so many investors, the ethics of intent, and why you can’t run a healthcare company li...2021-09-201h 13Friends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait PodcastPivoting to software engineering, life in France, “failing fast”, and Elon MuskThis week Kait and Jess speak with another one of Kait’s college friends, @davelo3. Dave/David (it’s a running joke) is a software engineer who talks about pivoting away from a career in physics, the higher education system in France, automation, GitHub, and why he loves Elon Musk so much. We are convinced the Dave/David will develop the next best tech invention! Our “ranting about rants” segment covers annoying TikTok voice narrations, landlords, and why the Theranos fraud scandal isn’t getting enough coverage. Small business shout-out: Softlock Games (gaming video creators; @softlockgames) - check out their newest gam...2021-09-131h 16Friends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait PodcastProduction managing, trial prep investigating, & delivery driving: Life skills these jobs all shareThis week Jess and Kait spoke with Kait’s college friend and the designer of our podcast logo, @tonygilio. We chatted about his early work in production for Viacom, and his new career as a trial prep investigator. Kait, Jess, and Tony also shared some collective experiences about each of us working as delivery drivers. Our rant segment took quite an interesting turn as we discuss a hilarious Dominoes incident!! Small business shout-out: Mixed Media Artist @rae.cerulean Check out their Etsy page: etsy.me/36osjRB--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anc...2021-09-071h 19Friends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait Podcast2000s nostalgiaThis week Kait and Jess reflect on TV, movies, music, technology, clothes, and current events from the 2000s (like 9/11, for example). In our “ranting about rants” segment, we rant about slanted parking lots at grocery stores and clothing tags. If you’d like to nominate a guest to be on our podcast, please do so via our Instagram page: @friendshelpingpod. Small business shout-out: Americano Pie Bar (@americanopiebar) in Islip, NY. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-08-301h 07Friends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait Podcast“I’m really growing as a person with every race I take on”: A conversation with an Ultra runnerThis week Kait and Jess catch up with Kait’s good friend from college, Lenny (@lennydibono). Lenny discusses his fitness journey and how he became interested in running Ultra races (hint: any racing distance above 26.2 miles is considered “Ultra”). He also talks about his current training plan for an upcoming 104 mile race, and other interesting insight into BEARS as well as the Ultra racing community. Kait and Jess catch up on the weekend we spent hanging out in person (finally!!), and Lenny joins in on some #rants. Small business shout-out: Nature Backs Clothing (@naturebacks) in Fayetteville, Arkansas. --- This episode is spo...2021-08-231h 09Friends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait Podcast90s nostalgiaThis week Jess and Kait reminisce about TV, movies, music, toys, and fashion from the first decade or so of our lives (aka “the nineties”). We trade stories back and forth about hilarious childhood memories and conclude with our traditional “ranting about rants segment”. Small business shout-out: American Ice Co. Cafe (@americanicecocafe) in Westminster, MD. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-08-161h 09Friends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait PodcastWorking as a digital content creator for the NBA: The importance of persistence and networkingThis week Kait and Jess spoke with Simrah Awan (@simrah.awan). Simrah currently works as a Digital Assistant, where she creates media content for the Golden State Warriors (@warriors). She previously interned with the Milwaukee Bucks (@bucks) in a similar role. We discuss the ever-changing landscape of social media, the importance of networking, a day in the life of a digital content creator, authenticity, and persisting despite setbacks. We conclude the episode with a rant about songs being unavailable on streaming platforms, not crediting artists on social media posts, and failures of the “talk to text” function. Small business shout-out: Mara...2021-08-091h 33Friends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait PodcastKettlebells, healthy routines, and why “go hard or go home” is ineffective for lifelong fitnessThis week Kait and Jess spoke with certified strength and conditioning coach (CSCS) and personal trainer (National Academy of Sports Medicine/NASM) Caity Rosell (@caity_rosellfitness) of Aspire Fitness (aspirefitnessnj.com). Caity and Jess played sports together in high school and shared some memories and funny stories from their past. Caity also chats about her journey into a fitness career, how to get started on your own fitness journey, why establishing a welcoming community is important, and some ways to stick to your health goals. We also had a blast ranting (#rantingaboutrants) about grocery stores, and other fun topics. Small...2021-07-261h 17Friends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait PodcastWeird rules and (mostly) true phrasesThis week, Kait and Jess chat about weird rules (for example, always assume a person in a car is going to open their door) and phrases that we have come across. We end up discussing drive-thrus, conspiracy theories that ended up being true, living in shared spaces, laundry, and other random topics. We are doing a bit of an experiment - if you are reading this bio, message us on our Instagram (@friendshelpingpod) the word "orange". Small business shout-out: Bay Shore Bean Coffee House (@bayshorebean) and Lava Java House (@lavajavahouse). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to...2021-07-191h 11Friends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait Podcast"Once you get something that sticks, people are going to pay attention": Discussing meteorology, media, and the moon with Joe Martucci of @ThePressofACThis week Jess and Kait spoke with Meteorologist Joe Martucci (find him here: linktr.ee/joemartwx). Joe has built a unique career by altering the rules of what a Meteorologist "typically" does as part of the work day. Since starting at The Press of Atlantic City, Joe has travelled throughout NJ building relationships in the community from the ground up. He has also capitalized on a creative social media presence, and continues to deliver the weather and local news in a positive and innovative way. This was definitely a fun conversation! We concluded the episode with the typical "ranting...2021-07-121h 18Friends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait PodcastReflecting on our 20s: Lessons learnedJess and Kait are both 30! We spent this episode reflecting on the last decade, discussing some lessons we learned along the way, and sharing what we would each tell our 20-something self. This episode ended up being quite cathartic! The episode ends with the typical “ranting about rants” segment… this time we both rant about beach etiquette. Small business shout out: locaLI Bred “Long Island in a Box”: Curated, locally sourced, gift boxes. Visit https://localibred.com or @localibred on Instagram (Long Island, NY).--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anc2021-07-051h 08Friends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait PodcastExtra clips from Derek’s episodeThis week Kait and Jess included some funny stories and tangents from Derek’s original episode (“‘What can I do today to help people?’ - Disability, advocacy, and scholarship”) that we originally cut out. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-06-2815 minFriends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait Podcast"What can I do today to help other people?" - Disability, advocacy, and scholarshipIn this week's episode, Kait and Jess chat with Derek Zike (@derekzike). Derek and Jess met at UWM when they were working towards their sport psychology related PhDs. At age 16, Derek experienced a spinal cord injury during a hockey game that left him paralyzed from the chest down. His own experiences living with and adjusting to an acquired disability led Derek to further study the psychosocial impact of spinal cord injury, as well as the lived experiences of leaving able-bodied sport (e.g., athlete identity, adapting to new life challenges). We talk more about his research, his media appearances...2021-06-211h 27Friends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait PodcastGratitude journaling with Marie Muratalla, the creator of @thanksmorris #SayThanksMoreIn this episode Kait and Jess chat all things gratitude with the creator of @thanksmorris, Marie Muratalla. Marie is a speech-language pathologist by trade, but she recently started a company (www.thanksmorris.com; #saythanksmore) whose mission is “to help you feel empowered and be your highest self through gratitude & mindset strategies”. In this episode Marie discusses her inspiration behind the creation and publication of her own gratitude journals. She also shares some research demonstrating why gratitude journaling works (and how you can get started on your own gratitude journey). At the end of the episode, Kait and Jess highlight their own...2021-06-1455 minFriends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait Podcast“The Office” TV show and the changing landscape of the workplaceThis week we discuss one of our favorite TV shows: “The Office”. If you are not familiar with the show, don’t worry! There is plenty of nuanced discussion about the changing landscape of the workplace today (the use of the “bullpen”, the “9-5” working hours, long commutes, working from home, etc.). However, feel free to skip to about 30 minutes in (32:30) if you want to avoid any referencing to the show itself (characters, plot lines, story arcs). The episode concludes with a rant about email accounts and strangers asking unsolicited personal questions. ****In the episode we refer to the characters of...2021-06-071h 13Friends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait PodcastThe “Magic Wand” questionThis week Jess and Kait focus the discussion on a behavior change technique used in Motivational Interviewing called “The Magic Wand Question” (tune in to find out exactly what the question is!). We discuss our own “magic wand worlds” and identify a few strategies for tackling behavior change. We conclude with a rant about colors and cicada bugs. Small business shout-out: Pub Dog Craft Pizza and Beer @pubdog (Columbia, Baltimore, and Westminster, MD)--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-05-3157 minFriends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait PodcastThe healing power of music & celebrating the return of live showsJess and Kait (#amateurmusicians) are very excited for the return of live music this summer! In this episode we discuss our favorite concerts, favorite festivals, the types of music we enjoy, and the “last concerts” we attended before the shut down (would we have treated it differently knowing it was our last live show for over a year?). We polled our listeners and got a wide range of responses regarding concerts, songs to listen to in the car, and songs to dance to. In line with May being mental health awareness month, we also discuss the healing power of music and...2021-05-241h 20Friends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait PodcastTeaching elementary education in the midst of a pandemic: Tales of resiliencyIn honor of the recent Teacher Appreciation Week (May 2nd to May 8th), this episode features our friend and 1st or 2nd grade (“looped” classroom) teacher - Abby Grey! “Mrs. Grey” chats with Kait and Jess about overcoming many unexpected curveballs while adapting to teaching 6-8 year olds in a worldwide pandemic #COVID19. We also discuss work/life balance (pro tip: take your work email off your personal cell phone), what society gets wrong about teaching, how this pandemic has taught children unique life skills beyond the curriculum, and why we should CELEBRATE PARENTS who were tasked with hundreds of new chal...2021-05-101h 36Friends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait PodcastCareer snapshot PART 2 (Kait): Speech-language pathologyIn continuation of our career theme, and because May is BETTER HEARING & SPEECH MONTH (BHSM), Kait took some time to discuss her many responsibilities as a speech-language pathologist. Kait described the field of speech-language pathology in detail and gave some advice to parents seeking early intervention services for their young children. Jess and Kait also talked about some of the differences between what is learned in the classroom vs. on the job. We close the episode with a rant about robo calls and long receipts. Small business shout-out: @the.type.b.slp “The Type B SLP”; printable resources for speech-language path...2021-05-031h 31Friends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait PodcastCareer snapshot PART 1 (Jess): Sport, exercise, and performance psychologyJess and Kait wanted to take some time on the podcast to explore the nuances of their careers. For this week’s episode, Jess discussed some of the roles and responsibilities of an Assistant Professor of Kinesiology at a small, liberal arts college (#DrFord). Jess also discussed her research interests, performance consulting, common misconceptions about sport, exercise, and performance psychology, and advice that she’d give college students, such as how to get involved in research. We close with a heated debate about Buttered Popcorn flavored Jelly Bellies (delicious or gross?) and rant about the process of getting an oil chan...2021-04-261h 18Friends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait Podcast“It’s a humbling experience” ... insight from a clinical mental health counseling internThis week we spoke with Jess’ “Zillennial” (look it up) cousin, @beccabelle20! Becca is just a few months shy of finishing her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling at #SyracuseU. We discuss empathy, rapport, the most challenging aspects of graduate school, her dream job, and what society gets wrong about mental health. We concluded the episode with a rant about being called “honey”, zippers on pants, and passive-aggressive notes. It turns out all three of us are also obsessed with @theoffice, so there are many references to that wonderful tv show! Small business shout-out: Freedom of Espresso coffee shop (@freed...2021-04-191h 14Friends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait PodcastHow well do you know us, really?Kait and Jess used this week to practice using new podcast equipment and recording modalities. In this episode we asked each other (and some of our listeners) some unique and thought-provoking “ice breaker” questions such as “what popular trends do you not understand?” and “does your family have any unique traditions?”. We ended up taking an accidental deep dive into the last meals of famous death row inmates and we explored how each state in the US has its own rules and regulations for last meal rights. All in all, we learned some new information about each other and some of our liste...2021-04-121h 15Friends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait PodcastAn introduction to organic gardening and tips for leading a healthier lifeIn the episode we chat with our friend Jeniz (@__gardengirl) about how she became interested in organic gardening, some gardening tips for beginners (and rookie mistakes to avoid), and how she maintains her healthy lifestyle. We close with a rant about gum, straws, and the phrase “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks”. As always, we appreciate your continued patience as we navigate concerns associated with the audio/technology glitches. Small business shout-out: Sustainable Seed Company (sustainableseedco.com; Salt Lake City, Utah)--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-04-0554 minFriends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait Podcast“May I take your order?”... What working in the food service industry taught us about life - PART 2This is PART TWO of last week’s discussion about the food service industry. We continue our conversation about empathy for servers and also discuss the pros and cons of the USA becoming a “no tipping” country (our Instagram followers were split on this one!). We end the episode with some hilarious stories of things that happened to us while we were at work (and the famous people we’ve served). Tune in to see how Kait got the nickname “Kaitlyn the Castle Crasher” and why an entire wedding started chanting “MOP GIRL! MOP GIRL!” at Jess. Small business shout-out: Claudie’s Chicke...2021-03-291h 04Friends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait Podcast“May I take your order?” ... What working in the food service industry taught us about life - PART 1In this two part episode (we had a lot of things to say!), Kait and Jess discuss the results of our Instagram poll regarding the food service industry (e.g., should it be a work requirement for high school students?) as well as some of the skills and life lessons we both learned while working as waitresses and banquet servers. With a combined 20 years of experience in the industry, Kait and Jess were excited to relive some on-the-job experiences. Stay tuned for part 2 of this topic launching next week! Small business shout-out: Restoration Kitchen & Cocktails (Lindenhurst, NY)... “restoring faith in hu...2021-03-2247 minFriends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait Podcast“Be a fountain, not a drain”: Discussing collegiate coaching experiences and adviceIn this episode we spoke with one of our absolute FAVORITE people - Kelsey Letourneau. Kelsey discusses her journey to becoming the Assistant Women’s Basketball coach at her alma mater, Gustavus Adolphus College. Kelsey provides advice for prospective coaches and shares her experiences adjusting to coaching during a pandemic. We conclude the episode with two new segments. In the first new “small business spotlight” segment, Kelsey highlights her favorite coffee shop (Mean Cup in Lancaster, PA). In the second new “ranting about rants” segment, Jess, Kait, and Kelsey rant about left turn lanes, engine revving, and improper merging. It is always...2021-03-1547 minFriends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait PodcastWhat advice would we give our teenage selves?In this episode we each answer the question, “what advice would you give your teenage self?” We also talk about how much social media has changed since our teenage years as well as our plans for future @friendshelpingpod segments! Thank you for listening :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-03-0847 min
Friends Helping Friends Helping Friends: The Jess and Kait PodcastIntroducing...us!Tune in to learn more about who we are and what this podcast is about! Please be patient as we navigate learning this new podcast technology.2021-03-0132 min
The Sensitive Souls Podcast015: Success From Meeting Yourself Where You Are AtJoin Kait Visser (@iamkaitvisser) and I as we dive deep into this hilariously authentic episode where we discuss: painting a new picture of leadership, sharing your story as part of your brand, business as a biggest mirror of personal development, honoring your own unique needs and approach to business, MLM's (multi-level marketing) in regards to their unethical business practices, pros/cons, + Kait's experience as a Beachbody Coach, journaling as self-care self-auditing, authentic goal setting, and cultivating sustainability in business. This truly was one of my favorite episodes to record and hope that it lands for you.
...2021-01-291h 01Full Time Europe: A show about women's footballCity's slickers win the FA Cup, Rising Star Jess Park joins us and we play Pointless!Kait Borsay, Lynsey Hooper and the BBC's Jo Currie review the Women's FA Cup Final which was won by Manchester City, beating Everton 3-1 after extra time. We hear from City's rising star Jess Park about that win, Lynsey makes a bold prediction about the League and we play Pointless!RUNNING ORDERPART 1 - covering the Wembley showpiece with no fans and Jo's new Cup Final coat! (01.00)PART 2a - FA Cup Final review Manchester City 3 - Everton 1 (06.43)PART 2b - Manchester City forward Jess Park speaks to Kait (22.20)...2020-11-0351 min
Why Do You Know That?100 Ways to Cook an Egg with Jess Ross and Kait ThompsonThis week, Steve and Nadia keep February Duos going with real-life couple Jess Ross (@CollegeHumor) and actress Kait Thompson (@kaitdrawingstuff) about the specific topic of all the many hundreds of ways to cook eggs. How do people eat eggs around the world? Should you add milk to your scrambler? What the hell is scrapple? Why was Beauty & The Beast so horned up for eggs? Let's do this again some time!2020-02-121h 14
Aw...Crap, a Hellboy PodcastTasting Episode: Trevor Bruttenholm BeerHappy Holidays listeners and our gift to you all is a surprise Holiday Tasting Episode! Kait and MDC are joined by Alexis Rhiannon (UCB Harold Team Cheeks) and Tao Yang (UCB Harold Team Jetset ) and Jessica Ross (College Humor) and Beth Appel (UCB's Cardinal Redbird, Everyting is Rent Podcast) to drink and discuss the Sixth and final beer in the Hellboy Beer Series from Gigantic Brewing - Trevor Bruttenholm - British Barleywine. In addition to everyone rating the beer in a ranking system of Daddy to Zaddy, Kait and Jess bring Hellboy themed chocolate bars for us all to...2019-12-251h 33Heart of DatingS4 Ep68: 068: PART 2: Divorce, Purity, and Maintaining Joy Within it All with Jessica and Vincent ShakirPart 2-Jess and Vincent discuss divorce, finding your spouse later in life, how to not lose hope and overall how God remained faithful in their relationship.
It’s always special when our host, Kait Warman, gets to have really amazing friends on the podcast. So today Kait had the absolute joy and pleasure to invite two of her very best friends on the show…. Jessica and Vincent Shakir. You guys are going to just fall in love with them for PART 2 of this conversation!
Jessica has been working as a hair + makeup artist for 22 years with...2019-11-1346 minHeart of DatingS4 Ep67: Divorce, Purity, and Maintaining Joy Within it All with Jessica and Vincent ShakirPart 1-Jess and Vincent discuss divorce, finding your spouse later in life, how to not lose hope and overall how God remained faithful in their relationship.
This couple has ONE of the most beautiful, powerful, encouraging, and extensive stories. Their testimony covers topics such as dating after divorce, staying pure, dating later in life, getting married in your 30’s, and even not kissing until engagement (yes, you heard that right!)This episode is going to encourage you in so many different ways.
Jessica has been working as a hair + makeup artist for 22 years with a ce...2019-11-0658 min
Veteran State Of Mind NetworkVeteran State of Mind, Episode 026: A female perspective, with Kait and Jess of the Sierra Hotel Echo PodcastSend us a textWARNING: Explicit language. Content (and people) that may disturb. This episode comes to you from Denver, Colorado, where Geraint sits down with the show’s first female guests, Air Force veteran Kait, and US Army veteran Jess. Together they host the Sierra Hotel Echo Podcast, an insightful and topical show which looks at military life from the female perspective. Among the topics of discussion; is military humour just an excuse for bad behaviour?; gun control in the United States; and how women treat each other in the service. Y...2019-08-311h 11Aw...Crap, a Hellboy PodcastTasting Episode: Abe Sapien BeerArik Cohen, Jess Lane and Jessica Ross (College Humor) join Kait and MDC in popping open not two but three bottles and drinking the fourth in the Hellboy Beer Series from Gigantic Brewing, Abe Sapien - Indigo Blue Beer. While enjoying the delicious color changing beverage, they discuss a variety of things incluidng; similarties of Hellboy and H.P. Lovecraft stories, meeting through comedy, Moby's memiors and Natalie Portman controversy, skipping a High School dance to buy turntables, the world of Karaoke and a little bit of Once Upon A Time in Hollywood and foot fetishes before all five...2019-08-281h 16
Erotic Book ClubSuperman Stole My PantiesKait Thompson, Alex Newman, and Ryan Martin join Jess for a superhero fanfic with extra sauce.2019-05-1158 min