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We're All Jess Trying To Get ByE52 | That's a Wrap!That's a wrap on 2022! Thank you everyone for sticking with me and listening to my podcast. It has been a joy to spread the love and talk about all my random topics. I hope you spread love and positivity in 2023 and wish you all the best in your endeavors.
xoxo
Jess
2022-12-2922 minWe're All Jess Trying To Get ByE51 | Healthy Journey with Doug EmpeyThis week I finally sit down and talk to one of the most inspiring people in my life, my dad! It's always refreshing speaking with someone who shares similar interests and mindset with you, but this man goes beyond that. Over the last 15 years, he's had two big life scares and continues to get back up, start over, and come back stronger! Keep hammering daddio.
2022-12-221h 04We're All Jess Trying To Get ByE50 | Pregnancy Update, Third TrimesterWe are in the final stretch of pregnancy and I'm still feeling like a rockstar! Throughout this entire pregnancy I have made it a point to look at the positive and ignore the negative and I am proud to say that this trimester has been no exception. New symptoms are arising, we have a couple of updates to share, but at the end of the day I am beyond grateful for this experience and continue to enjoy every minute of it.
2022-12-1533 minWe're All Jess Trying To Get ByE49 | Holiday Guilt & StressThe holiday seasons can be a time of cheer and laughter, but for many of us we find ourselves either feeling guilty or stressed. Don't let the hustle and bustle of the holiday season bring you down, but instead be present and enjoy time with those you love. There's always a decision we can make for what we want - choose what you want and find happiness in it.
2022-12-0826 minWe're All Jess Trying To Get ByE48 | Trusting YourselfThis week's podcast is all about trusting yourself. Life throws us curve balls all the time, but having trust in yourself is what will set you apart from others. I believe in you, but it won't matter until you believe in yourself 🤍
2022-12-0134 minWe're All Jess Trying To Get ByE47 | Happy ThanksgivingHappy Thanksgiving y'all! I hope everyone has a great Turkey day and remembers to cherish those around us - just like I cherish my pups who love me so much when I dress them up 😉
2022-11-2426 minWe're All Jess Trying To Get ByE46 | Find Joy in the WinterWinter is here! For some of us, we have been dreading this moment, but we need to remember to find joy in everything we do and everything that is brought to us. That's why I thought it'd be fun to put together a few activities we can do this winter. I hope you are able to find joy in the cold and enjoy this time of year 🤍
2022-11-1738 minWe're All Jess Trying To Get ByE45 | Things I No Longer BuyToday's podcast is not about boobies, but, instead, things I no longer buy - including underwire bras (to bring this full circle 😉). The items I share in today's podcast are my personal choices and, by no means, should you feel to give them up too; it is simply for listening and "educational" purposes.
2022-11-1029 minWe're All Jess Trying To Get ByE44 | Things I've Been EnjoyingRelaxing, rejuvinating, and eating dates. The key ingredients to a day in the life with Jess. Enjoy these products, practices and self care tips I've been enjoying the last few months. Self care is not selfish.
2022-11-0331 minWe're All Jess Trying To Get ByE43 | Running a Half Marathon with Kim EmpeyMy mom is back and better than ever! Today we talk about her recent bucket list accopmlishment of running a half marathon! I am so proud of her and hope she inspires you as much as she inspires me. Age is just an excuse and it really shows after hearing her story and how happy she still is from completing 13.1 miles!
2022-10-271h 11We're All Jess Trying To Get ByE42 | What I’m Learning From PregnancyThis week I am talking about everything I’ve learned and are still learning during my pregnancy. This is such a surreal time for me and I’m so glad I get to share it with you all!
2022-10-2039 minWe're All Jess Trying To Get ByE41 | You Are...This week's episode is all about reminding ourselves what we are made of. Life can get busy and sometimes we forget that we are stronger than we think, making an impact on other's lives, and are WORTH it. I'm here to make sure you don't forget it.
2022-10-1331 minWe're All Jess Trying To Get ByE40 | Find Happiness in Your CareerA three time returning guest is back! My brother, Ty, is back to talk about his career experience and finding happiness in the work he does everyday. As Ty mentioned in this episode, we want to challenge you to find one thing that makes you happy, write it down, and repeat it to yourself daily. Life is short so find what makes you happy.
2022-10-0648 minWe're All Jess Trying To Get ByE39 | We're Pregnant!The Plinck's are growing! Our little bundle of joy is due February 2023 and we couldn't be happier ☺
This week's episode is an update on when we got pregnant, how it's been going and aaaall the feelings 🥰
2022-09-2945 minWe're All Jess Trying To Get ByE38 | MiscarriageA year and a half ago, we lived through an experience we never thought we'd have to. Talking about it today, I hope to help those struggling through hard times as well. These are not always the easiest topics to talk about, but some could debate the most important.
If you are struggling through hard times, know that you are not alone and your feelings are valid. Find a support group and those who lift you up - I promise things will get better. Find the light when darkness arises.
2022-09-2239 minWe're All Jess Trying To Get ByE37 | EmpowermentThis week's podcast is a bit of a rant (what's new), but all about empowerment. Think back 10 years from now and how much you've accomplished since then - that's empowering. What are you going to do the next 10 years?
2022-09-1530 minWe're All Jess Trying To Get ByE36 | My RoutineIt takes a village!
Today's episode is all about my routine and why I believe it's important to have a daily routine. Of course there are some Jess rants, but I hope you enjoy this episode and find your daily routine and that it brings you joy.
2022-09-0829 minWe're All Jess Trying To Get ByE35 | What's Your WhyThis week's episode was inspired by my peloton run last night; what's your why? And sometimes we forget what our why is and that's when we stand still. Remember your why and stick to it becasue that is when we reach the next level. Hang in there, we're all jess trying to get by.
2022-09-0130 minWe're All Jess Trying To Get ByE34 | Thank YouThis week's podcast is a gratitude for those in my life that I am extra appreciative and thankful for. Thank you to my entire family + husband and for all of YOU! Without the love and support from all those listening, I really don't know if I would have made it this far. We are in the last quarter of the year and you bet your buttons it's going to be great!
2022-08-2535 minWe're All Jess Trying To Get ByE33 | Believing in YourselfAfter many discussions with myself, I have learned over the years that growing in life and finding happiness all starts with believing in myself. So many of us have a hard time believing what we are actually capable in life and my question to you is why? Why do we believe this? Why don't we believe in ourselves? I'm here to tell you that I beleive in you and you should too. Confidence is hot, wear it proudly.
2022-08-1825 minWe're All Jess Trying To Get ByE32 | RunningThis week's podcast I talk about my running experience and routine! I am a very routined person, but there are some things in my life that I like to keep open and airy 😉 Although there are a couple of things I do for every race, the majority of my "routine" is simply enjoying the process and just running.
2022-08-1143 minWe're All Jess Trying To Get ByE31 | 26 Lessons I've LearnedCome, take a seat. Let me share the things I've learned over my lifetime, young grasshopper...
2022-08-0438 minWe're All Jess Trying To Get ByE30 | LIVE from Colorado!We are LIVE from Colorado this week! It is our annual family trip and this year the whole gang is here! We talk about what we are grateful for, our favorite things we’ve done thus far this week, advise for those visiting Colorado, and our must see places in Colorado. Enjoy!
Thank you Cory, Tyler, Katie, my father, and my mother for recording this episode with me!
2022-07-2829 minWe're All Jess Trying To Get ByE29 | Healthy Foods for BeginnersAs asked from many of you, I have decided to share my "secrets" on healthy foods. Just kidding, there are no secretes, but instead things I am learning on my journy to healthy living. And when I say healthy living, I'm not talking about bikini season, I'm talking about longevity and feeling good in my own skin! Enjoy today's podcast all about what I am doing to feed my gut/body and take what you want, leave what you don't ☺
2022-07-2145 minWe're All Jess Trying To Get ByE28 | Saving MoneyHappy Thursday! Today's episode talks about my experience with saving money. I am not a frinance guru and do not have the credibility to give financial advice, but I hope my personal experince can shed some light on showing that it's possible to afford what you want and being finanically stable. I am not the breadwinner of our family, but I paid for the majority of our wedding from my own pocket. Find what works for you and know that you don't have to live well below your means. Yet, understand tracking and be aware of your funds is...
2022-07-1438 minWe're All Jess Trying To Get ByE27 | Half Way Check-inWould you believe me if I told you we are half way through the year! 😳 Well buckle up, becasue we are!
Today's episode I check in on our yearly, monthly, weekly, or even daily goals. How is everyone doing? Are there things we can do better? Should we give something up? Let's analyze how we can make the second half of this year even better than the first.
The trick here is to not listen to that voice inside your head telling you, you can't. YOU CAN! We tell ourselve lies all the time and choos...
2022-07-0730 min
We're All Jess Trying To Get ByE26 | Living with Anxiety, with Rachel KunzeAnother great podcast, another great guest.
Thank you, Rachel, for sharing your journey of anxiety. Anxiety is a mental illness that so many of us face, yet very few talk about. If you are struggling with anxiety, know that you are not alone and find someone to talk to, sometimes all we need is a little support. I hope everyone can learn a little something for this episode and find it as inspiring as I did.
2022-06-3053 minWe're All Jess Trying To Get ByE25 | 8 Things I'm Doing to Better MyselfThis week's podcast I wanted to share about a few things I've been doing to better myself. There is always room for improvement and things we can do to help us grow. Let me know what you guys are doing or maybe some cool, or even weird 😉, things you'd like me to try and report back on (podcast idea??)!
2022-06-2334 minWe're All Jess Trying To Get ByE24 | My IBS JourneyBare with me as I take you on my journey of stomach pains, constipation, and IBS. I promise, most of it is PG 😉
So many of us go through life with various, different or even the same health problems, yet no one is talking about them. I have found, throughout my journey, that it helps talking to others about what I am going through becasue chances are, they have gone through something similar or actually have really good insight/advice. And if not, you can always have a good laugh at a random poo story.
2022-06-1637 minWe're All Jess Trying To Get ByE23 | Dealing with Tragic EventsUnfortanutely, we will all go through some sort of loss or tradegy in our lives. But those hard times do not have to define us, there's always a helping hand, support systems, and various mental health resources everywhere!
Thank you Emily Peissig, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist, for bringing this topic to me and allowing me to take time away from your meal prepping (😉) to talk about something that doesn't get shared a lot, but needs to start! Emily is a Licensed Psychologist and dear friend for 20+ years. She has great insight and this podcast is DEFINITELY worth the...
2022-06-091h 12We're All Jess Trying To Get ByE22 | Let's Workout!You better work (cover girl!) Work it, girl (give a twirl!) Do your thing on the runway...
This week's podcast is for all of you wanting to start workouting or maybe those needing a little push to keep going. Working out is a passion of mine, not to look like a covergirl, but for my overall health. We should all be moving in some manner, but sometimes need a friend to help us get there. I hope I can be that friend ☺
2022-06-0234 minWe're All Jess Trying To Get ByE21 | Do What Makes You HappyToday's podcast is about finding and doing what makes you happy. Don't waste away life in a job that doesn't bring you joy and makes you miss the important things in life. We have one life and one shot to give it our all. Give it your all to find true happiness.
Special birthday shoutout to my brother, Tyler!
2022-05-2630 minWe're All Jess Trying To Get ByE20 | Fear of FailureWe all have a 50/50 shot at failing or succeeding, so instead of fearing the failure, let's embrace the success! A great speech from Jim Carrey ended with the life lesson of stating they you can still fail at something you hate, so why not do something you love? Enjoy today's episode all about saying "fuck it" and having the confidence to take that first step.
2022-05-1934 minWe're All Jess Trying To Get ByE19 | Jess Checking InNot only do I have the style of an 80 year old (100% a compliment), but I am also the only person to go to Goodwill on my honeymoon. This week I check in with what's new - primarily our honeymoon, but some fun trinkets at the end too!
2022-05-1239 minWe're All Jess Trying To Get ByE18 | Mr. & Mrs. PlinckWe are flying by the seat of our pants! This episode is coming to you from the couch at our Airbnb in Hood River, OR. I am still in disbelief that we just got married and I now have a HUSBAND! It’s been a busy two weeks but I hope everyone enjoys this recap of our wedding day.
2022-05-0533 minWe're All Jess Trying To Get ByE17 | Leading Up To The WeddingWow! It has been a roller coaster of emotions these last two weeks, but with a very happy ending! Find out what we've been up to, leading up to the BIG DAY!
2022-04-2831 minWe're All Jess Trying To Get ByE16 | Where We Are NowIt's wedding month and that means another episode about mine and Cory's love story (oo la la)! This week we talk about the present day and how far we have come to get to today - just NINE days away from saying "I do." I talk about moving in together, getting a couple of fur babies and our engagement story. Enjoy another Wedding Month podcast!
2022-04-2142 minWe're All Jess Trying To Get ByE15 | Our StoryIt's wedding month! Although Tyler has been part of wedding month, I wanted to indulge in all things wedding, all things loooove, and all things me and Cory for the month of April. This week kicks us off with mine and Cory's story. We go all in from the first sighting of each other, to where we are now. It's been one hell of ride Mr. Plinck.
2022-04-1432 min
We're All Jess Trying To Get ByE14 | Q&A with Tyler Empey, Part 2We are back with more questions and answers! Last week we answered fun, quirky questions, but this week we are going into depth. What is love? How has family had an effect on your life? How do you deal with emotions? We hope you can learn something from our experience and personal thoughts, but if not - we hope you at least enjoy listening!
2022-04-0742 min
We're All Jess Trying To Get ByE13 | Q&A with Tyler Empey, Part 1Part 1 of 2! This week I have a returning guest, and one of my favorite people, my brother, Tyler! We asked all of you to submit questions and y'all did not disappoint. Does pineapple belong on a pizza? What's the correct way to make a pb&j? What's a habit you'd like to achieve? Why are you a dink? And many more!
2022-03-3134 minWe're All Jess Trying To Get ByE12 | Caring What Others ThinkWe all do it and we all need to stop. This week's podcast is all about caring what other people think, my personal experiences and what we can do moving forward to stop giving a fuck. Fall in love with yourself like I fell in love with my nose ring.
2022-03-2426 min
We're All Jess Trying To Get ByE11 | In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)*I choose to use my platform and my feed to help others.*
This week's podcast is more of a serious note, but somthing that needs to be talked about more. womenshealth.gov sites that about 10 percent of women (6.1 million) in the United States ages 15-44 have difficulty getting pregnant or staying pregnant, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We are all going through something behind the scenes and it's not only importnat to be aware, but more improtant to talk about these issues, helping to spread the awareness. Thank you Kristen for sharing...
2022-03-171h 01We're All Jess Trying To Get ByE10 | What I've Been Up ToThis week's podcast is a fun, silly and random talk all about what Jess has been up to. A peloton has joined the family, inviting a little review to be given. A glow up is in the works. Who knew whale watching could be so entertaining? And a little surprise at the end. Enjoy!
2022-03-1035 minWe're All Jess Trying To Get ByE9 | Healthy Tips & IdeasJoin me in another episode as we talk about health tips and ideas! I share about my opinions and experiences, along with some fun and easy recipes to try at home. Set your oven to 400 degrees, sit back for 20 minutes, and enjoy!
Resources: Dr. Gundry & Dr. Hyman
2022-03-0346 minWe're All Jess Trying To Get ByE8 | Wedding PlanningI can hear the bells...
This week's podcast talks about what I've been up to - wedding planning! I go through my personal experiences of dos and don'ts, along with the three things stressing me out #ittybittytittycommittee. Whether you're planning your own wedding or just want a good chuckle, this podcast will leave you smiling. Enjoy!
2022-02-2437 min
We're All Jess Trying To Get ByE7 | Traveling with Paige LawrenceThis week I am talking to one of my favorite people, my cousin, Paige Lawrence. Paige is a traveling sterile processesing technician, beginning her love for traveling when studying abroad in Ireland. Since then, she's been to 20 different national state parks, numerous U.S. states, and a few countries outside the U.S. Take a journey with us and learn a little bit about different cultures, awesome hikes, and even a unique experience that happened on top of Mailbox Peek - one you won't want to miss or even believe.
2022-02-171h 02We're All Jess Trying To Get ByE6 | Moving to MinnesotaToday's episode talks about yo girl, Wisconsin Queen, and her move to Minnesota! (I may have had a tad bit too much coffee today). I'm talking about my personal experience, moving from the dairy state to the north state. Not only do I share my own experiences, but I throw in some light banter between the two places (i.e. what the fuck is grey duck??). Take a listen and enjoy!
2022-02-1029 min
We're All Jess Trying To Get ByE5 | Crypto for Beginners with Tyler EmpeyThis week beings a very special guest - my brother, Tyler! The world is changing with technology, including electronic currency. Crypto is nothing new but definitely something that is being talked about more and more. If you are new to crypto, think it's a fad, or have no idea what crypto even is, this is a podcast you won't want to miss. Take a listen as we touch the surface of crypto in a light hearted, understanding way. Not interested in crypto? That's okay! Stick around for a few sibling burning questions to brighten your day.
2022-02-031h 17We're All Jess Trying To Get ByE4 | Running a MarathonAnother week, another episode! This week I go into depth (and a few rants) about committing, training and running a marathon. If you have ever thought about running a marathon or any race this is a great podcast for you!
I never thought in my life that I would run a marathon, it just didn't seem possible. But throughout my life I have learned that we all have more in us that we think. I'm your average Joe, was last on my cross-country team in high school, and just wanted a new challenge in life - the...
2022-01-2740 min
We're All Jess Trying To Get ByE3 | Running Journey with Kim EmpeyToday we are talking to one of my favorite people, my mom! Mother and I discuss her running journey - how she started running, how far she's come, and her current thoughts and goals on running today. If you are wanting to get into running or just starting out, this is the podcast for you. Everyone has the capability to run and mom is the living proof of it.
2022-01-2031 minWe're All Jess Trying To Get ByE2 | Setting a GoalIn today's episode we talk all about goals (and a little bit about matcha). Why do we need goals, how do we set a goal, what are the steps for completing a goal - we talk about it all! Follow along as we create a better version of ourselves and commit to a goal that our future selves will thank us for.
Honorable Mentions: Rachel Hollis, CEO of The Hollis Co.
2022-01-1321 minWe're All Jess Trying To Get ByE1 | Get to Know JessIn today's podcast, I share a little bit about me - the woman behind the mic. I go into my personality traits, strengths and weaknesses, career/workplace, and some fun facts that some may not know about me. Grab a cup of coffee, preferred black, sit back and enjoy an episode all about Jess.
2022-01-0629 min
We're All Jess Trying To Get ByTrailerA podcast from me, Jess, sharing a little bit about life endeavors, hopes and dreams, and past experiences. In a world of unknown, I want to share just a little bit about myself and my experiences, to help others feel a little more “normal.” We are all a little lost, but hey! we don’t have to be perfect, we’re all Jess trying to get by.
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