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Jessa Parsons
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Consciously Unconscious
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives & The Art of Seduction
It's a solo episodeeeeee! Jessa has been in Europe for 3 weeks galavanting her way through summer, so Amanda is taking the mic this week to discuss very important things in American pop culture — The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Before diving in, she updates on prepping to join Jessa in France, and some honest feelings about Ellis turning three, mom guilt, and a Halloween birthday party in June. Then it's time to dissect the drama: why we’re culturally obsessed with reality TV, how each woman on the show embodies an archetype from The Art of Seduction (yes...
2025-06-17
57 min
Better Sex
288: Soapbox - Exploring Eroticism
In this episode of The Better Sex Podcast, host and sex therapist Jessa Zimmerman delves into the fun and crucial topic of eroticism. Building on her previous discussion of nine competencies necessary for a great sex life, Jessa focuses specifically on the ninth competency: exploring what truly turns you and your partner on. She defines eroticism as more than just physical acts but the subtleties and energies that arouse us. Jessa provides strategies to identify and discuss erotic preferences with your partner, encouraging a shame-free and understanding conversation. She emphasizes the importance of finding overlap in erotic preferences to...
2025-05-15
11 min
Better Sex
286: [Soapbox] Sex is so much more than just a physical release
In this episode of the Better Sex Podcast, host sex therapist Jessa Zimmerman discusses the significance of sex in intimate relationships. Addressing the common concern from lower desire partners who often feel misunderstood or inadequate, Jessa delves into why sex is more than just a physical act—it is a profound emotional connection. She explains how openness and vulnerability during sex create a unique bond between partners. By exploring these dynamics, Jessa offers insights and strategies for both lower and higher desire partners to improve their intimate relationships. The episode encourages open communication and understanding, highlighting the multidimensional nature of...
2025-05-08
09 min
Consciously Unconscious
Seductive, Inspired & In: Our Summer 2025 Pinterest Manifesto
This week we’re serving up an audio mood board for your summer (and honestly, your whole 2025). We each made Pinterest boards packed with our personal ins and outs and then basically turned them into a bantery, chaotic, but inspiring manifesto. Expect opening rants about sociopaths, Jessa’s new emotional support Labubu plush toy, and Amanda’s passport drama that almost canceled our entire international France trip.It’s playful. It’s kind of profound. It’s a reminder that you get to curate your reality, one aesthetic decision at a time. Drop by to get creative about your own vibe thi...
2025-05-06
1h 22
The Caim Circle Podcast
From Victimhood to Self-Actualization: A New Way of Being
In this episode of The Caim Circle Podcast, Jessa invites you into a deep, honest conversation about what it means to step out of the role of victimhood and into the empowered path of self-awareness and self-actualization.Together, we explore: ✨ How victimhood shows up subtly in our lives ✨ Why honoring our pain is different from living inside it ✨ The key shifts that help us move into true liberationTo integrate this work more deeply, Jessa shares a few powerful journaling prompts: 🖋️ Where in my life am I still waiting to be "rescued" — by o...
2025-04-15
22 min
The Caim Circle Podcast
Healing the Rift: The Divine Feminine, the Divine Masculine, and the Call to Wholeness
In today’s episode, Jessa dives deep into the sacred dynamics of the Divine Feminine and Divine Masculine — exploring why, if we are to heal the rift in our society and culture, the Divine Feminine must come together, rise in her power, and support the healing of the Divine Masculine — all while maintaining firm boundaries and holding sacred spaces for transformation. This healing, Jessa explains, requires courage, vulnerability, and self-awareness from both men and women.Jessa also introduces The Path of the Divine Masculine — a transformative new program within The Caim Circle designed to guide the Divine Masculin...
2025-04-08
16 min
Consciously Unconscious
Numerology 101: Life Path Numbers, Sacred Symbols & Self-Discovery
We’re catching up on life, love, and Las Vegas before diving into the mystical world of numerology. Jessa spills on her love life, Amanda recaps her trip to Vegas, and then we get into the magic of Numerology - because, apparently, math can be sexy. Jessa reads Amanda’s life and year path numbers, breaking down the archetypes of 1-9 and how numbers show up in your life as a self-realization tool. We also get into the Fibonacci sequence, the hidden language of the universe, and Jessa’s reconciliation with Pythagoras after years of hating math. Whether you’re a num...
2025-03-25
1h 12
Better Sex
264: The HSDD diagnosis pisses me off - soapbox episode
In this episode of the BetterSex Podcast, host and sex therapist Jessa Zimmerman discusses the concept of hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD). Jessa delves into why she believes HSDD should not be classified as a disorder, arguing that a lack of sexual desire is influenced by various legitimate obstacles such as trauma, body image issues, relationship struggles, and larger life concerns. She explains the distinction between proactive and reactive desire, emphasizing that reactive desire is a common and normal experience. Jessa rejects the notion that low sexual desire is a pathological condition and offers resources for those navigating desire...
2025-02-19
08 min
Consciously Unconscious
Living Alone vs. Cohabiting: What Your Home Says About You
Is living alone the ultimate path to self-discovery, or is cohabiting the real test of growth? This week, we dive into the psychology of living solo versus sharing your space. Jessa reminisces on how living alone shaped her coming-of-age journey (and forced her to face her shadow self), while Amanda gives us a peek into the chaos and comfort of cohabiting with a husband and kids. We get into why your living space is an external reflection of who you are, why people in their 20s and 30s should embrace the magic of solitude, and how astrocartography...
2025-02-04
1h 09
The Caim Circle Podcast
Parenting with Presence
In this heartfelt episode of The Caim Circle, Jessa dives into the art of Parenting with Presence. Through personal stories and practical insights, she explores what it means to truly show up for your child—not just physically but emotionally and energetically.Discover how to create meaningful connections with your little ones, even amidst the chaos of daily life. Jessa shares simple, actionable practices to bring mindfulness and intention into your parenting journey. Plus, learn why parenting yourself first is the key to nurturing deeper relationships with your children.To help you integrate these ideas, Je...
2025-01-28
18 min
Consciously Unconscious
Human Design As A Powerful Self-Discovery Tool: Reading Jessa’s Chart
New year, new…chart? This week, we’re diving headfirst into Human Design as Amanda breaks down Jessa’s chart and explains how this self-discovery tool can be your personal cheat code for living a more balanced, productive, and aligned life.We get into the nitty-gritty of energy types; Amanda’s a Projector, Jessa’s a Generator (aka the ultimate match for bouncing ideas and vibes off each other) and we explore how understanding your unique design can shift the way you make decisions, avoid burnout, and work with your natural flow instead of against it.Whether you’re all-in on th...
2025-01-07
1h 07
Projector And The Flail
Rails on a Sandbox
Yes, for the love of God, we've heard of the Telepathy Tapes. Mark has listened to 7 episodes, Jessa has listened to half of 3. We discuss and mostly rant about scientific materialism...again. Also Rave Children and Jessa's ADHD update.
2025-01-06
2h 08
Consciously Unconscious
Friendsgiving Gave, Black Friday Took, & Santa Is Definitely Real
This week, we’re barely easing into the holiday madness with a mix of pure chaos and a few hard truths. Amanda kicks things off by potentially being pregnant (will have to update next ep?), while Jessa recounts a solo edible-fueled zoo trip that went as tumultuously as you’d expect. Our Friendsgiving recap is one for the books with gratitude shouting matches, potluck throwdowns, and a noise complaint from a little someone that nearly ended in eviction (honestly worth it). Quick pivot to Black Friday, where Jessa’s questionable impulse purchase - a sauna for her .... kitchen...
2024-12-10
1h 08
The Caim Circle Podcast
People-Pleasing: From Self-Sacrifice to Empowerment
The Caim Circle Podcast – People-Pleasing: From Self-Sacrifice to EmpowermentIn this episode of The Caim Circle, we’re diving deep into the world of people-pleasing—where it comes from, how it impacts your well-being, and, most importantly, how to begin shifting toward a life of independence, authenticity, and empowerment.Together, we’ll explore the origins of people-pleasing, from childhood experiences and cultural conditioning to trauma responses like fawning. We’ll uncover how this pattern can lead to burnout, strained relationships, and a disconnect from your authentic self.But we won’t stop there. This episode...
2024-12-10
38 min
The Caim Circle Podcast
Metacognition: The Art of Thinking About Thinking
Welcome to The Caim Circle, a sanctuary for nurturing the mind, body, and spirit. Hosted by Jessa, a trauma-informed yoga teacher, holistic writing coach, and non-alcoholic beverage consultant, this podcast is your companion on the path of self-discovery and authentic living.Each episode invites you to explore transformative insights and practices that cultivate self-awareness, compassion, and resilience. From storytelling and mindfulness to deep dives into metacognition, holistic wellness, and feminine empowerment, The Caim Circle creates a space for meaningful conversation and connection.Episode Highlight: The Art of Thinking About Thinking—MetacognitionIn th...
2024-11-11
22 min
Chat Off The Mat - Holistic Healing, Feminine Energy and Tools for Vibrant Living
From Scotland to Self-Discovery: How Memoir Writing and Holistic Healing Transformed One Woman's Life | Jessa Francis
From Scotland to Self-Discovery: How Travel, Memoir Writing, and Yoga Transformed One Woman's Life. Jessa Frances opens up about her pivotal trip to Scotland—a true turning point that led her to embrace self-love, personal growth, and the power of community in healing. From memoir writing and nature connection to yoga, Jessa Frances candidly shares how these practices helped her navigate her path of self-discovery and now fuel her passion for guiding others towards empowerment and wholeness.This episode also shines a light on the transformative power of structured journaling and memoir writing as tools for uncovering sel...
2024-10-27
49 min
The Caim Circle Podcast
The Role of Self-Awareness in Fitness & Nutrition
Welcome to The Caim Circle Podcast with Jessa Frances! No matter what you are looking to accomplish when it comes to your fitness and nutrition journey, self-awareness is incredibly important and an essential first step we need to take in order to actualize our goals. Here are some journaling prompts to help you get started:What do I know about my body?What are my biggest pain points and where are they stemming from?What was I taught about health and wellness growing up?What is my parent's fitness and n...
2024-10-15
27 min
Better Sex
245: Reverse Your Menopause Symptoms with Dr. Irwin Goldstein
In this episode of Better Sex, host Jessa Zimmerman welcomes Dr. Irwin Goldstein (Dr, G(, a pioneer in sexual medicine, to discuss the intricacies of menopause and women's sexual health. The conversation delves into the hormonal changes during menopause, common misconceptions, and the benefits of seeking treatment even though menopause is a natural phase. Dr. G emphasizes the importance of understanding the Genital Urinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) and its symptoms, and discusses various reversible treatment options including bioidentical hormones. The episode highlights the significant impact of monitored hormone management on improving women's health and the importance of educating...
2024-10-14
38 min
The Caim Circle Podcast
Episode 19: The Truth About True Self-Love
Welcome back to The Caim Circle Podcast. This week, we are looking deeper into our Body Image Story and our limiting beliefs about ourselves physically. Early in the show, we talked about our limiting beliefs and dove into the stories we cling to when it comes to our bodies, money, and relationships. Today, I wanted to dive a little deeper into this topic and share with you some of my biggest tips for changing the way we show up for ourselves on that physical level. If you struggle to stick to diets and exercise programs, I can...
2024-09-09
24 min
The Caim Circle Podcast
Episode 18: Writing to Learn - Let Your Life Educate You
While getting my degree in English, with a minor in Creative Writing, I got put into a Creative Non-Fiction course that would forever change my life and shift me into a direction that I never thought I would go. Towards Memoir writing. Something happened when I began writing my stories ... thoughts and memories that I thought I already knew and understood began taking on a life of their own. They told me so much more than I had ever originally understood and helped me find clarity not only on my past, but on who I was and...
2024-09-03
22 min
The Caim Circle Podcast
Honoring My Grandmother & Sharing Our Story
My grandmother is at the heart and soul of this business - even more so than I originally realized. It is her love that carries me and her love that is infused into everything I do. This episode is dedicated to her and the incredible person she is. Welcome to The Caim Circle, where we explore the journey of personal growth, transformation, and the power of self-awareness —A Caim is a Celtic symbol of sanctuary, protection, and unconditional love. That is what I hope you feel here. In this deeply personal episode titled "How...
2024-08-27
22 min
The Caim Circle Podcast
How Mentorship Changed My Life & More of My Story
Welcome to The Caim Circle, where we explore the journey of personal growth, transformation, and the power of self-awareness —A Caim is a Celtic symbol of sanctuary, protection, and unconditional love. That is what I hope you feel here. In this deeply personal episode titled "How Mentorship Changed My Life," I open up about my own story of growth and development. Join me as I share how mentorship played a pivotal role in accelerating my transformation, guiding me through challenges, and helping me uncover my true potential.Discover the impact of having a mentor who not...
2024-08-20
33 min
The Caim Circle Podcast
Untoxicated Education: Understanding Functional Drinks
Curious about the functional drinks on the market today? What the heck is ashwaganda anyway?? Find out in today's episode. A non-alcoholic beverage consultant, holistic writing coach, and trauma-informed yoga teacher, Jessa is here to share her story and her heart with you.Step inside The Caim Circle. Curious about what a Caim Circle is? Listen to Episode 10! Want a deeper overview of me, who I am and what I hope to do here? Start with Episode 1! Jessa runs a small non-alcoholic beverage consultancy called Untoxicated that helps consumers own their...
2024-08-13
24 min
The Caim Circle Podcast
How I Learned to Meditate
Meditation used to be this 'woo woo' thing that I believed there was no way I could actually do. Sit down and slow/stop my thought? Ha. Yeah, right! Not gonna happen. Until I finally took small steps and allowed myself the chance to learn. It ended up giving me more than I could have ever imagined. In this episode, you will learn how. A non-alcoholic beverage consultant, holistic writing coach, and trauma-informed yoga teacher, Jessa is here to share her story and her heart with you.Step insi...
2024-08-06
35 min
The Caim Circle Podcast
Finding Purpose
This episode goes into the heart of feeling good about yourself in this life. Finding purpose - a sense of meaning in your life is essential to your overall wellbeing. Let’s begin the conversation. A non-alcoholic beverage consultant, holistic writing coach, and trauma-informed yoga teacher, Jessa is here to share her story and her heart with you.Step inside The Caim Circle. Curious about what a Caim Circle is? This episode will tell you everything you need to better understand the name, where it comes from and her why behind the entire business.
2024-07-23
23 min
The Caim Circle Podcast
Self-Sacrifice & Motherhood
Within the role of motherhood, we can so easily get lost in the constant selfless giving of ourselves. We move from an individual person - to forever renamed and changed as a "mother". Our name changes, our position in life, our role - everything! This can be so hard to navigate and in this episode, I just want to take some time to speak on that and to share that mama, you are not alone, and if you are a father, brother, sister, auntie - anyone else who has a mother in your life - give them...
2024-07-16
28 min
The Caim Circle Podcast
Drink Less. Live More.
Alcohol-free socializing! How to get started and to take care of yourself when you step out as a mindful drinker/ sober person who still wants to party! A non-alcoholic beverage consultant, holistic writing coach, and trauma-informed yoga teacher, Jessa is here to share her story and her heart with you.Step inside The Caim Circle. Curious about what a Caim Circle is? This episode will tell you everything you need to better understand the name, where it comes from and her why behind the entire business.Jessa runs a small non-alcoholic beverage c...
2024-07-09
29 min
The Caim Circle Podcast
The Caim Circle - A Name Change
Some changes!! This episode is all about the why behind the name changeA non-alcoholic beverage consultant, holistic writing coach, and trauma-informed yoga teacher, Jessa is here to share her story and her heart with you. Step inside The Caim Circle. Curious about what a Caim Circle is? This episode will tell you everything you need to better understand the name, where it comes from and her why behind the entire business. Jessa runs a small non-alcoholic beverage consultancy called Untoxicated that helps consumers own their relationship with alcohol while also helping...
2024-07-02
17 min
The Caim Circle Podcast
Episode 8: Limiting Belief Series - The Love Story
We all have limiting beliefs that are holding us back. We have to slow down and pay attention to figure out what those limiting beliefs are and where they came from. Typically, the biggest areas we struggle with are MONEY, RELATIONSHIPS, AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE. In this three-week series, I am going to take us through each of these areas with concern to the limiting beliefs that we form, how, and why. I am going to dive in by sharing my personal stories within these areas. Today is all about LOVE and RELATIONSHIPS. Let...
2024-06-18
21 min
The Caim Circle Podcast
Episode 7: Limiting Belief Series - Our Body Story
We all have limiting beliefs that are holding us back. We have to slow down and pay attention to figure out what those limiting beliefs are and where they came from. Typically, the biggest areas we struggle with are MONEY, RELATIONSHIPS, AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE. In this three-week series, I am going to take us through each of these areas with concern to the limiting beliefs that we form, how, and why. I am going to dive in by sharing my personal stories within these areas, starting with the BODY. Let's dive into lim...
2024-06-11
20 min
The Caim Circle Podcast
Episode 6: Limiting Belief Series - The Money Story
We all have limiting beliefs that are holding us back. We have to slow down and pay attention to figure out what those limiting beliefs are and where they came from. Typically, the biggest areas we struggle with are MONEY, RELATIONSHIPS, AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE. In this three-week series, I am going to take us through each of these areas with concern to the limiting beliefs that we form, how, and why. I am going to dive in by sharing my personal stories within these areas, starting with MONEY. Let's dive into limiting bel...
2024-06-04
24 min
The Caim Circle Podcast
Episode 3: 150 Self-Help Books
Welcome to The Empowered Path Podcast with Jessa Frances. Thank you so much for being here and being a part of my journey. Episode 3 tells the story of my mother joining a book club that challenged her to quickly read 150 self-help books. It also shares the story of the impact that those books ultimately had on me. Today, as a memoir writer and writing coach, I am writing my own self-help book, and I know how important it is (with these kinds of books) to really let yourself process the lessons and begin implementing t...
2024-05-14
20 min
The Honest Pod 2.0
A Message From Jessa Marie | The Honest Pod | Solo 1
Introduction to Jessa | Solo 1 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehonestpod2/support
2024-04-30
14 min
The Culture We Deserve
A Fifth of Mahler, Part One
Over the next three episodes, we'll be exploring the state of classical music. Times are fraught! Attendance is down, institutions are broke (and in some cases broken), and scandals involving sexual harassment and racism have destabilized the music culture. On top of that, what do we want with the dusty old white guy music anyway? In this episode, host Jessa Crispin discusses how hard it is right now to get into difficult music as a listener. Using the figure of Gustav Mahler -- overlooked in his time while facing discrimination for being Jewish -- to think about...
2023-11-15
57 min
Not Alone Ministries
Sometimes Just Saying Yes Is What The Lord Is Looking For
Today we have a conversation with Kayla Muth about her recent trip to Eastern Europe. Her heart for revival in Europe, intercession in that part of the world, beautiful people she met, the potatoes and maybe the pretzel! Thank you for watching! Please share with others! Bless you, Jessa Not Alone Ministries With Jessa on you tube!
2023-09-03
28 min
The Truth In This Art: Stories That Matter
Art & Design: Jessa Dupuis' Creative Blend
Dive into Jessa's creative journey, discussing her early interests, the inspiration behind her current work, and her unique approach to merging art and design. They also delve into the themes she passionately pursues and reflect on the challenges, rewards, and moments of satisfaction in her artistic endeavors. Jessa graciously shares her insights on overcoming creative blocks, handling rejection and criticism, and the importance of embracing weirdness in art and creativity. Through experimentation and play, she continually evolves as an artist.Rob and Jessa discuss:Jessa's early creative interests and path into the art world.The vivid...
2023-06-25
46 min
Life After School
Midlife crisis
The man who invented the midlife crisis had a midlife crisis of his own. -- Life After School is a bi-monthly podcast created by Jessa. You can find more about Jessa by reading her daily blog at jessa.blog. Connect with her elsewhere at bio.link/jes. You can also support her work by buying her a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/heyitsjessa. To submit a question or feedback, go to jessa.blog/podcast. To see the show notes, please visit jessa.blog/show-notes.
2022-06-08
09 min
Life After School
Life out of order
If we acknowledge that we all differ in mileage, then instead of focusing on how people are getting ahead of us, we can now focus on doing the things that will make us better. -- Life After School is a bi-monthly podcast created by Jessa. You can find more about Jessa by reading her daily blog at jessa.blog. Connect with her elsewhere at bio.link/jes. You can also support her work by buying her a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/heyitsjessa. To submit a question or feedback, go to jessa.blog/podcast. To see the show notes, please v...
2022-04-27
10 min
Life After School
Living by the clock
How many times have you checked the clock today? -- Life After School is a bi-monthly podcast created by Jessa. You can find more about Jessa by reading her daily blog at jessa.blog. Connect with her elsewhere at bio.link/jes. You can also support her work by buying her a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/heyitsjessa. To submit a question or feedback, go to jessa.blog/podcast. To see the show notes, please visit jessa.blog/show-notes.
2022-04-13
06 min
Life After School
Time-based vs. task-based
Not everyone has the liberty to work from home. But if you do, the pandemic has opened up possibilities you never thought would happen in this lifetime. Like what, you ask? Saying goodbye to the office. And when you did, is the boss still buying your time or your productivity? --- Life After School is a bi-monthly podcast created by Jessa. You can find more about Jessa by reading her daily blog at jessa.blog. To submit a question or feedback, go to jessa.blog/podcast. To see the show notes, please visit jessa.blog/show-notes.
2022-03-22
07 min
Life After School
Our concept of work
Perhaps, you consider work as something you're paid to do. But in the absence of a transaction, what would you look like when left with your agency to produce? What are you going to do with your time? What are you going to create? --- Life After School is a bi-monthly podcast created by Jessa. You can find more about Jessa by reading her daily blog at jessa.blog. To submit a question or feedback, go to jessa.blog/podcast. To see the show notes, please visit jessa.blog/show-notes.
2022-03-08
06 min
My Girlfriend Dolly
Dolly Magazine July 1996
Heidi & Jessa say goodbye to Season 3 this week by reading Dolly magazine from July 1996 although we wrongly think it's from 1995 the entire time! We discuss being small children & listening to Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette and why boys expect girls to supply condoms. We take the quiz Do You Scare Boys Away? & read the articles I Wish I Never: 6 True Stories of Shame & 25 Devon Details. Enjoy & remember to follow our instagram page @mygirlfrienddolly for visuals & check out our linktree. Lotsa luv, Heidi & Jessa xoxoxoxox
2021-10-13
1h 23
My Girlfriend Dolly
Dolly Magazine September 2002's How Embarrassment
In this weeks bonus episode Heidi & Jessa read the entire How Embarrassing page from Dolly Magazine September 2002 & the Short Pieces poetry submissions! If you want to submit an embarrassing story from your youth email us via mygirlfrienddolly@gmail.com Lotsa Luv, Heidi & Jessa xoxox
2021-09-29
19 min
Public Intellectual
No Modernism without Lesbians, with Dianna Souhami
Dianna Souhami has worked for decades as a chronicler of sexual subcultures in early 20th century Europe, and finally, she is allowed to deliver her thesis: without this network of lesbians, the parties they through and the lovers they supported, modernism would not have been possible. She speaks with Jessa about our limited ideas of creativity and genius, why rewriting history is still important, and the lifelong project of lineage. (This will be the final episode with Jessa Crispin as host.) http://patreon.com/publicintellectual
2021-09-27
33 min
My Girlfriend Dolly
Dolly Magazine September 2002
After yet another hiatus Heidi & Jessa return to read Dolly magazine from September 2002. We discuss how absolutely horrible making Season 3 has been for us & a documentary Jessa watched about Woodstock 99. We take the quiz Home Alone Would You Survive? & read the article Save Your Skin How to Deal With Awkward Situations. Enjoy & remember to follow our instagram page @mygirlfrienddolly for visuals & check out our linktree. Lotsa luv, Heidi & Jessa xoxoxoxox
2021-09-26
58 min
My Girlfriend Dolly
Dolly Magazine December 1999's How Embarrassment
In this weeks bonus episode Heidi & Jessa read the entire How Embarrassing page from Dolly Magazine December 1999 & the Short Pieces poetry submissions! If you want to submit an embarrassing story from your youth email us via mygirlfrienddolly@gmail.com Lotsa Luv, Heidi & Jessa xoxox
2021-08-11
15 min
Life After School
It all began with a dream
Now that life seems to be at a pause, with the pandemic affecting almost all of us in the entire world, it seems fitting to ask you this question: What do you dream of becoming? --- Life After School is a bi-monthly podcast created by Jessa. You can find more about Jessa by reading her daily blog at jessa.blog. To submit a question or feedback, go to jessa.blog/podcast. To see the show notes, please visit jessa.blog/show-notes.
2021-08-11
05 min
My Girlfriend Dolly
Dolly Magazine December 1999
Join us this week as Heidi & Jessa read Dolly magazine from December 1999. We discuss Jessa's amazing memory, Heidi's zit problems & reverse cowgirl. We take the quiz Are You a Buttinsky? & read the 1999 celebrity gossip from Planet Dollywood. Enjoy & remember to follow our instagram page @mygirlfrienddolly for visuals & check out our linktree. Jess is sorry about all the singing. Lotsa luv, Heidi & Jessa xoxoxoxox
2021-08-04
44 min
My Girlfriend Dolly
Girlfriend Magazine August 2003's How Embarrassment
In this weeks bonus episode Heidi & Jessa read the entire How Embarrassing page from Girlfriend Magazine August 2003 & the More Than Words poetry submissions! If you want to submit an embarrassing story from your youth email us via mygirlfrienddolly@gmail.com Lotsa Luv, Heidi & Jessa xoxo
2021-07-27
14 min
My Girlfriend Dolly
Girlfriend Magazine August 2003
Join us this week as Heidi & Jessa read Girlfriend magazine from August 2003. We discuss some of 2003's hottest celebrities: Taryn Manning, Eminem & Avril Lavigne, take the quiz Which TV Show is Your Life? & read the true life article My Boyfriend Shot Me. Enjoy & remember to follow our instagram page @mygirlfrienddolly for visuals & check out our linktree. Lotsa luv, Heidi & Jessa xoxoxoxox
2021-07-21
1h 04
My Girlfriend Dolly
Dolly Magazine October 2002's How Embarrassment
In this weeks bonus episode Heidi & Jessa read the entire Spill A Secret page from Dolly Magazine October 2002! If you want to submit an embarrassing story from your youth email us on mygirlfrienddolly@gmail.com Lotsa Luv, Heidi & Jessa xoxo
2021-07-14
15 min
MD, JD
Deep Dive: Maternal Mortality
This episode, Jessa and Kelly share their thoughts on America's unusually high maternal mortality rate, with Jessa offering a medical perspective and Kelly offering some legal and policy aspects to the discussion. We talked about how maternal mortality disproportionately impacts Black and Indigenous women, the gaps in American healthcare, and even how hospitals are designed to make childbirth more high-stress. Please contact us if you have an experience to share! Also, we are currently adapting to a new, bi-weekly schedule, so bear with us! Thank you so much for your support! For additional information on how the state of California h...
2021-07-09
32 min
My Girlfriend Dolly
Dolly Magazine October 2002
Join us this week as Heidi & Jessa read Dolly magazine from November 2008. We discuss Jessica Alba, the short-lived 2001 Channel 10 tv show Scream Test. We read the article Fear Factor: Scared? You Will Be & take the quiz Who is Your Perfect Guy? Enjoy & remember to follow our instagram page @mygirlfrienddolly for visuals & check out our linktree. Lotsa luv, Heidi & Jessa xoxoxoxox
2021-07-07
1h 02
Life After School
Where to go from here
Now that we have the idea of how we got here, our life after school, it's time to figure out where to go from here. --- Life After School is a bi-monthly podcast created by Jessa. You can find more about Jessa by reading her daily blog at jessa.blog. To submit a question or feedback, go to jessa.blog/podcast. To see the show notes, please visit jessa.blog/show-notes.
2021-06-23
06 min
MD, JD
Go and Listen to Our Latest Collab...Plus a Thank-You!
Jessa and Kelly are in the thick of it right now, between bar prep and a new rotation that requires Jessa to be in the OR at all hours. Please keep us in your thoughts and listen to Kelly's chat with Sanjana and Elizabeth at the Slice of Life pod! It will debut on Monday, June 14th. See you soon! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kelly-garrison/support
2021-06-09
02 min
Life After School
Collecting dots vs. connecting the dots
If you just want to acquire knowledge without the intention of making something out of it, then you might be doing it wrong. --- Life After School is a bi-monthly podcast created by Jessa. You can find more about Jessa by reading her daily blog at jessa.blog. To submit a question, go to jessa.blog/podcast. To see the show notes, please visit jessa.blog/show-notes.
2021-06-09
06 min
MD, JD
Accepting Failure
This week, a caffeine-deprived Jessa and Kelly discuss personal and professional failures. Tangents include Kelly's graduation and big move, and Jessa's new rotation! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kelly-garrison/support
2021-06-03
26 min
Life After School
Beyond resumés
Doing work beyond what is on paper. --- Life After School is a bi-monthly podcast created by Jessa. You can find more about Jessa by reading her daily blog at jessa.blog. To submit a question, go to jessa.blog/podcast. To see the show notes, please visit jessa.blog/show-notes.
2021-05-26
05 min
MD, JD
Talking DO School with Roshny Vijayakar
In this interview with one of Jessa’s close friends from her year of service post-college, Kelly and Jessa learn about that he differences between a DO and an MD, and what med school is like from a DO perspective! Shows mentioned in this interview include the Curbsiders podcast and the Sawbones podcast, both of which Roshny and Jessa recommend. Roshny also mentioned two other favorite podcasts of hers called This Osteopathic Life and Rollin’ Bones. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kelly...
2021-05-20
38 min
Life After School
Don't I deserve more?
It’s one thing to wait patiently to be hired. Another when after being hired, you realize that you are underpaid. But sometimes, we think we deserve more just because of our diploma. And that’s another story. --- Life After School is a bi-monthly podcast created by Jessa. You can find more about Jessa by reading her daily blog at jessa.blog. To submit a question, go to jessa.blog/podcast. To see the show notes, please visit jessa.blog/show-notes.
2021-05-12
11 min
Life After School
Professional for hire
What does it mean to work just for the money? --- Life After School is a bi-monthly podcast created by Jessa. You can find more about Jessa by reading her daily blog at jessa.blog. To submit a question, go to jessa.blog/podcast. To see the show notes, please visit jessa.blog/show-notes.
2021-04-28
08 min
Life After School
Expectations and labeling
Because of the labels we associate with people, we also set out expectations about them. But most of the time, our expectations about people are limited. --- Life After School is a bi-monthly podcast created by Jessa. You can find more about Jessa by reading her daily blog at jessa.blog. To submit a question, go to jessa.blog/podcast. To see the show notes, please visit jessa.blog/show-notes.
2021-04-14
09 min
MD, JD
An Intro to Law School
In this episode, Jessa interviews Kelly about law school basics. Tangents include tween Jessa's pocket Constitution, getting over math anxiety, and Kelly's reservoir of lame jokes. Law School Testing Info: LSAT (Admissions Test): Before Law School -Length: 3 hours, 30 minutes -Scale: 120-180 (average is 150) MPRE (Professional Responsibility Exam): Second or Third Year of Law School -Length: Two Hours -Scale: 50-150 (average is 100) Bar Exam (Licensing Exam): taken after law school -Length and scoring depends on jurisdiction ...
2021-04-06
27 min
MD, JD
Med School 101!
Jessa tells Kelly about med school basics, the application process, and the exams one takes before, during, and after medical school. Tangents include Jessa's math chops, Kelly's childhood broken arm story, and not letting one bad grade (or even one bad semester) get you down. Notes on Medical School Testing: The MCAT (Admissions Test): Taken Before Medical School -Length: 7 hours, 30 minutes -Score scale: 118-132 per section, 472-528 overall USMLE Step 1: Taken During Medical School, Usually Second Year -Length: 7 hours (8 hours of testing...
2021-04-06
31 min
Life After School
Failure-fearing culture
Most of the time, our fear of failure is what exactly keeps us from succeeding in life. --- Life After School is a bi-monthly podcast created by Jessa. You can find more about Jessa by reading her daily blog at jessa.blog. To submit a question, go to jessa.blog/podcast. To see the show notes, please visit jessa.blog/show-notes.
2021-03-23
06 min
My Girlfriend Dolly
Girlfriend Magazine April 1999's How Embarrasment
In this weeks bonus episode Heidi & Jessa read the entire How Embarrasment & Fess Up page from Girlfriend Magazine April 1999 as well as a listener submission! If you want to submit an embarrassing story from your youthemail us on mygirlfrienddolly@gmail.com Lotsa Luv, Heidi & Jessa xoxo
2021-03-16
18 min
Life After School
Our fear of asking questions
When was the time you started to fear asking questions? --- Life After School is a bi-monthly podcast created by Jessa. You can find more about Jessa by reading her daily blog at jessa.blog. To submit a question, go to jessa.blog/podcast. To see the show notes, please visit jessa.blog/show-notes.
2021-03-09
05 min
My Girlfriend Dolly
Girlfriend Magazine April 1999
Join us this week as Heidi & Jessa read Girlfriend magazine from April 1999. We discuss diamonté tattoos & growing out bangs, take the quiz Are You A Crawler? & read the true life article I Was Abducted By Aliens. Enjoy & remember to follow our instagram page @mygirlfrienddolly for visuals & check out our linktree. Lotsa luv, Heidi & Jessa xoxoxoxox
2021-03-09
1h 05
My Girlfriend Dolly
Dolly Magazine March 2004's How Embarrassment
In this weeks bonus episodes Heidi & Jessa read the entire Spill A Secret page from Dolly magazine March 2004 & tell some embarrassing stories of their own. Thanks for listening & don't forget to check out our instagram @mygirlfrienddolly for daily nostalgia. Lotsa luv, Heidi & Jessa xoxoxox
2021-03-02
20 min
Life After School
What is school for?
Is it something you expect it should be? --- Life After School is a bi-monthly podcast created by Jessa. You can find more about Jessa by reading her daily blog at jessa.blog. To submit a question, go to jessa.blog/podcast. To see the show notes, please visit jessa.blog/show-notes.
2021-02-23
07 min
Life After School
How we got here
When we were in school, it used to decide for us. Now, we have the freedom to do something different. The question that remains is, "What are you going to do about it?" --- Life After School is a bi-monthly podcast created by Jessa. You can find more about Jessa by reading her daily blog at jessa.blog. To submit a question, go to jessa.blog/podcast. To see the show notes, please visit jessa.blog/show-notes.
2021-02-10
06 min
My Girlfriend Dolly
Girlfriend Magazine February 2004
After a very long week without internet in the studio, My Girlfriend Dolly is here to continue Season 3! Heidi joins Jessa over the phone to read Girlfriend Magazine, February 2004. We discuss Ru Paul's Drag Race, some strange ex boyfriends, 1800-REVERSE & the 2004 film Super Size Me. We take a lesson from the Flirt School & find out Who is Your Gorgeous Celeb Valentine? Happy Valentine's Day & remember to follow our instagram page @mygirlfrienddolly for visuals & check out our linktree. Lotsa luv, Heidi & Jessa xoxoxoxox
2021-02-09
1h 08
Life After School
Will this be on the exam? - an intro
So why should you listen to this podcast?---Life After School is a bi-monthly podcast created by Jessa. You can find more about Jessa by reading her daily blog at jessa.blog.To submit a question, go to jessa.blog/podcast. To see the show notes, please visit jessa.blog/show-notes.
2021-01-26
04 min
My Girlfriend Dolly
Girlfriend Magazine June 2001
My Girlfriend Dolly is back for Season 3 & we're kicking it off with Girlfriend Magazine, June 2001. We discuss Madonna's "Urban Cowgirl" look, the 2001 film Get Over It & an ear worm Jessa can't escape. We read the article 5 Days To Snog Success & take the quiz Are You Too Shy? We missed you guys so, so much & are so, so excited for this season. Remember to follow our instagram page @mygirlfrienddolly for visuals & check out our linktree. Lotsa luv, Heidi & Jessa xoxoxoxox
2021-01-20
59 min
My Girlfriend Dolly
Dolly Magazine December 2000
In our final episode of the year 2020 Heidi and Jessa read Dolly magazine from December 2000, a Christmas issue! We discuss 2000 ballet film Center Stage, Caboodles cosmetics AGAIN and how much we love Doctor Melissa aka Dolly Doctor. We read the articles Boys With Boards: Why We Love Surf Hoties, Your Christmas Survival Guide & take the quiz Are You A Scrooge or An Angel? Thanks for listening & please follow us on Instagram @mygirlfrienddolly Lotsa luv, Heidi & Jessa xoxoxoxo
2020-12-08
1h 13
My Girlfriend Dolly
Dolly Magazine July 2002
In this week's episode Jessa & Heidi read to you from Dolly magazine from July 2002. We discuss joining Lipp Media (OMG!!), 00's it girl Kate Bosworth & Miki cosmetics. We read articles I'm Not Afraid To Be A Freak & take the quiz Are You A Grot? Follow us Instagram @mygirlfrienddolly for visuals. Lotsa luv, Jessa & Heidi xoxoxox
2020-11-24
50 min
My Girlfriend Dolly
Girlfriend Magazine April 2005
In this episode Heidi & Jessa read from Girlfriend Magazine April 2005. We discuss phone socks, Bec Hewitt when she was Bec Cartwright & Home & Away. We test Jessa's knowledge on 00's Party Girls & rave about our new favourite podcast Never Seen The OC. Enjoy & please follow us on instagram, lotsa luv Heidi & Jessa xoxoxox
2020-11-10
1h 09
My Girlfriend Dolly
Dolly Magazine August 2000
In our first ever 🦇🎃👻 SPECIAL SPOOKY SEASON 👻🎃🦇 episode Heidi & Jessa read from Dolly Magazine August 2000 & discuss Scary Movies released in 2000, poltergeists & whether or not Zac Bagans is hot (can't your vote on our instagram). Enjoy & please follow us on instagram lotsa luv Heidi & Jessa xoxoxox
2020-10-27
45 min
My Girlfriend Dolly
Dolly Magazine July 2000
In this episode Heidi & Jessa read Dolly Magazine from July 2000 & discuss The Millennium Bug & Jessa reveals the most embarrassing story of her childhood. We read to you from the articles What I Did When He Broke My Heart & take the quiz Are You A Scab? Enjoy & please follow our Instagram @mygirlfrienddolly, lotsa luv My Girlfriend Dolly xoxox
2020-07-29
1h 04
My Girlfriend Dolly
Girlfriend Magazine August 1998
In this episode Heidi & Jessa read Girlfriend Magazine from August 1998 & discuss all the incorrect things Jessa said last week regarding Exposed: The Case of Kelli Lane & the very early 00's activity of jazzing up your mobile phone with nail polish. We read to you from Best & Worst Kisses Exposed, 10 Cool Reasons You Haven't Done Your Homework as well as the usual How Embarrassment, Dolly Doctor and You Talk & take the quiz Which Boy is Your Royal Flush: Is He A Jack or A Joker? Enjoy & please follow...
2020-05-03
1h 04
Public Intellectual
Heterosexuality is a F**king Nightmare (with Indiana Seresin)
Jessa made a joke on twitter saying that she wanted to write a book called “Heterosexuality is a Fucking Nightmare.” She received an e-mail from another user intrigued by the idea, Indiana Seresin, encouraging her to write the book. They began corresponding on the topic, discussing things like desire, love, sociology, consent, personal stories of heartbreak and sexual regret. Their paths crossed in Berlin earlier this summer and Jessa invited Indiana onto Public Intellectual to make some of their private conversations public. Together, Jessa and Indiana discuss their thoughts on why heterosexuality is a fucking nightmare and talk about the expe...
2019-09-26
53 min
Public Intellectual
Writing for Our Strange Times (with Mia Gallagher)
Jessa invites Irish author Mia Gallagher (Beautiful Pictures of the Lost Homeland) onto Public Intellectual for a thoughtful discussion on what it means to be a fiction writer in these strange times. Together, they talk about Mia's work, identity and consequences in writing, gender, historical responsibility, and the brilliance of post-war German writers. Jessa even talks about drinking from a contaminated well in Ireland!
2019-09-26
55 min
Public Intellectual
Welcome to the #Resistance (with Neal Pollack)
Jessa invites writer Neal Pollack onto the show to discuss the opportunism and profiteering of #Resistance writers in the age of Trump. They talk about the state of literature and journalism since the 2016 election, the abrupt shift of “literary power” from the Obama administration to the Trump administration, the role of the novel in our culture, the modern publishing industry, and whether or not we’re, in fact, living under tyranny. Plus, Jessa and Neal dish on some of their favorite and least favorite works published since Trump’s inauguration.
2019-09-26
50 min
Public Intellectual
The Forgotten Occult History of Art (with Padraic E Moore)
Recently, Jessa attended a fascinating exhibition of mysticism and art at the IMMA in Dublin called “As Above, So Below: Portals, Visions, Spirits & Mystics.” Pádraic E Moore, writer/curator/art historian from Ireland based in Brussels, was a curatorial advisor for the exhibition. He joins Jessa via Skype to discuss the secret history of the occult and modernism and the role it played in art, writing, and revolution. Pádraic E. Moore (b. 1982) is a writer, curator, and art historian. He holds a BA in History of Art and English Literature from University College Dublin (2004), an MA in Visual Art Pr...
2019-09-26
48 min
Better Sex
78: [Soapbox] Sexual Satisfaction Scale with Jessa Zimmerman
Sexual Satisfaction Scale Because there have been so many great guests and conversations on the show, it has been a while since we’ve done a soapbox episode. In this soapbox, Jessa talks about measuring sexual satisfaction in a way that is meaningful to you. While host Jessa was doing her continued education (as sex therapists are required to do), she discovered a tool called a self-anchored ladder. This ladder can be used to create a sexual satisfaction ranking from 1-10, but it’s unique to each individual and anchored in the things that are important to y...
2019-06-24
24 min
Mormon and the Meth-Head
Episode 67: Take Your Kids To Work Day
Recorded in Cedar City, where the kids made their on stage debut, Aaron and Jessa give updates on Ethan and the Shitbirds and Jessa somehow makes the episode about dimension jumping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-05-07
1h 02
Mormon and the Meth-Head
Episode 65: The OA and Other Drugs
High off an amazing crowd in Atlanta, Aaron and Jessa are pulling an all-nighter and talking about new, different highs taking us to new, different dimensions. Jessa's been reading up on Reality Transurfing and watching too much OA. And Aaron's definitely a little drunk because he's speaking Italian again. Jessa wonders where we go when we sleep and Aaron issues a correction on the Brother of Jared. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-04-23
1h 08
Mormon and the Meth-Head
Episode 49: Ep 49: Patreon Preview - Keith Carey
To wrap up our holiday hiatus, we bring you one more Patreon preview! This time Keith Carey from the Mean Boys Podcast bonds with Jessa over stories of being raised by addict moms, and Jessa rewards his candid vulnerability by spilling water over all of his shit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-01-07
1h 07
Mormon and the Meth-Head
Episode 43: Ep 43: Bombs Away
Aaron had one of his worst stand-up experiences right before NYCF and it really messed with his head. He and Jessa discuss the profound psychological effects of the comical phenomenon known as "bombing." Jessa shares her worst bomb and once Aaron is feeling better, they rant against the dangers of "clean comedy." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-11-26
1h 13
Better Sex
#40: Jessa Zimmerman [Soapbox] - Sexual Avoidance Cycle
The Sexual Avoidance Cycle is far more common than many would believe, and I talk about this situation, what causes it and perpetuates its continuance. I also answer the first of my listener questions during this “Soapbox” episode where I get to help you understand this important topic. The Sexual Avoidance Cycle is pretty much the basis for my new book, Sex Without Stress, and today I try to answer some important questions people commonly have about it. Firstly, what is the cycle? And what are all the...
2018-10-01
25 min
Mormon and the Meth-Head
Episode 32: Baptize The Dead!
After a (very) brief stop at their respective homes, Aaron and Jessa are back on the road! Now on tour in rth PNW, our duo follows up on anxiety and how it destorts our perception of reality. Aaron wonders if he is upsetting fans in recovery and Jessa cackles a LOT in this week's episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-09-10
55 min
Mormon and the Meth-Head
Episode 29: Episode 29: Transformed Wife
Jessa abandons her signature empathy for a good old-fashioned rant about her favorite Facebook troll, "The Transformed Wife." Also included are discussions on speaking in tongues, speaking in Italian, and how to walk Jessa straight off a cliff! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-08-20
1h 06
Public Intellectual with Jessa Crispin
RE-RELEASE: "Heterosexuality is a F**king Nightmare" (w/ Indiana Seresin)
Today's episode is a re-release of one of our favorite episodes: "Heterosexuality is a F**king Nightmare" (w/ Indiana Seresin) from August 10, 2017. --- Jessa made a joke on twitter saying that she wanted to write a book called Heterosexuality is a Fucking Nightmare. She received an e-mail from another user intrigued by the idea, Indiana Seresin, encouraging her to write the book. They began corresponding on the topic, discussing things like desire, love, sociology, consent, personal stories of heartbreak and sexual regret. Their paths crossed in Berlin earlier this summer and Jessa invited Indiana onto Public Intellectual to make some...
2018-08-16
53 min
Public Intellectual with Jessa Crispin
"Women's Work" (w/ BD McClay)
This episode is one of our bonus eps that was recently released on our Patreon feed -- but today, we're migrating it over to the main feed for all Public Intellectual listeners. If you like this and want more bonus episodes from Jessa, consider subscribing on the Public Intellectual Patreon page - www.Patreon.com/PublicIntellectual The world is really complicated, but the stories we're telling aren't. Jessa sits down with BD McClay to discuss the depiction of women in modern fiction and the stories women choose to write. --- SUBSCRIBE to the #PublicIntellectual #Patreon page to access BONUS CONTENT, EARLY...
2018-08-02
1h 03
Mormon and the Meth-Head
Episode 12: Episode 12: Jessa Died
Jessa died but it's fine she came back a lot cooler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-04-29
1h 07