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You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)141. Anxious yet open...It is with heavy hearts yet hopeful spirits that we let you know, this is our last podcast episode. ... at least for now. Who knows what the future holds or where our voices will take us. Of course you can always keep up with us on social media Follow Jessika on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/the.jessentials Follow Ciara on TikTok here: www.tiktok.com/@ciaravindel As for now, keep striving toward being a better human! Reach out on social anytime. And...2023-01-0519 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)132. How to Make the Most of this Season (part 3)- Ciara tells all in an overly anxious moment - New Podcast name revealed - No more doing too much - The adult love --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/support 2022-10-2725 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)127. Strengthen Your Body by Releasing Physical Stress (an ENCORE episode)ENCORE Episode.... While Jessika is out on maternity leave, we're bringing you some of our favorite episodes of IRL past! Your life is what you make of it! So make it a good one! Want to know how? Well, you can start by not being so darn hard on yourself when you “fail” and by not holding yourself to impossibly high standards! This week, we talk with Janis Isaman from www.mybodycouture.com. Her approach to physical health is unique and transformative, based on education, movement, and full body sustainability. We both learned a lot from...2022-09-1549 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)126. A Montessori Approach to Treating Humans Better (an ENCORE episode)ENCORE Episode.... While Jessika is out on maternity leave, we're bringing you some of our favorite episodes of IRL past! This episode has Ciara in tears! Why? Because in this ep, we interview one of Ciara’s favorite and most respected people in the world, Arrow’s Montessori teacher, Dana. Dana is the mother of a 32 year old, a 21 year old, adopted twin 15 year olds, and the teacher of 16 bright and amazing 2-5 year olds. She loves all children like the humans they are, and she wouldn’t settle for anything less! Whether you ar...2022-09-0852 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)125. Finding Strength to Take a Big Stand (an ENCORE episode)ENCORE Episode.... While Jessika is out on maternity leave, we're bringing you some of our favorite episodes of IRL past! Instead of starting this off with a strength clip from one of our listeners, we are starting this episode with part of an interview that didn't make it into our Quarantine episode last year, but hasn't left our hearts and minds since. Actually, it inspired this entire episode. Today's episode is all about Standing Up for yourself and Speaking Up when you know it's right! Thank you Niki for always being who you...2022-08-2645 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)124. Jealousy isn't Pretty on You (an ENCORE episode)ENCORE Episode.... While Jessika is out on maternity leave, we're bringing you some of our favorite episodes of IRL past! Oooh... jealousy! It feels awful. But did you know it's as common as anger, sadness, or fear? Yup. It's inevitable. But it's what you do with that jealousy that matters! And in this episode, we've got you covered! Push play for some real, raw conversations on the ugliest sides of jealousy we've seen in ourselves, and what the heck we do about it! -------------------------------- Shout out to our Strength c...2022-08-1848 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)123. The Enneagram Episode You've Been Waiting For! (an ENCORE episode)ENCORE Episode.... While Jessika is out on maternity leave, we're bringing you some of our favorite episodes of IRL past! If you have been wanting to know more about how the Enneagram can change your life, this one's for you. Oh man, we have been talking about doing an episode like this forever. Then when we knew it was happening, we couldn't wait. Now that it is actually here... were ECSTATIC!!! This episode is equal parts fun and slap you over the head with "oh snap" moments! And Jenn is the perfect balance of honest...2022-08-1257 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)122. Dream Casting (+ sending Jessika off to maternity leave)Today we are covering the delicate balance of dreaming for the future while being perfectly content in the now. It's a dance. But when done right, it leads to living the hell out of life! So go ahead, you know you want to... take a listen! -------------------------------- Request to join our exclusive Facebook Group Here --> Work/Life Balance for Empowered Unstoppable Women --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youaresonotalone/support 2022-08-0429 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)114. How to do it Scared, Anxious, or ____ (hbd Jessika!!)Yayyyyy! It's Jessika's Birthday Episode! And the way we celebrate every birthday episode is by letting the birthday girl pick the episode topic without telling the other one! Super exciting, right? Jess's secret topic is A GOOD ONE! It is one of the biggest, boldest things you can do... and it WILL, guaranteed, change your life if you do it! So go ahead... push play! -------------------------------- In the episode, we talk about a few things. Here they are: - The Scared is Scared: https://vimeo.com/58659769 - Ely...2022-06-0928 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)113. How to do Financial Self-Care (w/ covid brain + preggo brain ridiculousness!)We are doing a series all about self-care. Before you run away from, idk, actually taking care of YOU for once... hear us out. Self-care can be quick, easy, and it comes in many different forms. So honestly, you could sprinkle self-care like confetti all throughout your day. Today we are talking about something you may not ever think of when you think of self-care... BUT... it can make you feel FREAKING AMAZING your whole life long. It's none other than... financial self-care! We know your curiosity is killing you, so... Go ahead, t...2022-06-0221 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)112. How to do Mental Self-Care (fight what your brain is telling you!)We are doing a series all about self-care. Before you run away from, idk, actually taking care of YOU for once... hear us out. Self-care can be quick, easy, and it comes in many different forms. So honestly, you could sprinkle self-care like confetti all throughout your day. Today we are talking about how to take care of our mental health! There are actually loving ways we can care for ourselves that helps our mental health, and we are covering them today. So go ahead, take a listen! -------------------------------- ...2022-05-2621 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)111. How to do Emotional Self-Care (walk it off!)We are doing a series all about self-care. Before you run away from, idk, actually taking care of YOU for once... hear us out. Self-care can be quick, easy, and it comes in many different forms. So honestly, you could sprinkle self-care like confetti all throughout your day. Today we are talking about the things we can do, big and small, to help regulate our emotions... so we can show up better for the emotions and well-being of the ones we love! So go ahead, take a listen! -------------------------------- ...2022-05-1922 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)110. How to do Practical Self-Care (get you $#*% together girl!)We are doing a series all about self-care. Before you run away from, idk, actually taking care of YOU for once... hear us out. Self-care can be quick, easy, and it comes in many different forms. So honestly, you could sprinkle self-care like confetti all throughout your day. Today, we are talking about some of the easiest little things we can do every day to improve our environment and improve the heck out of our lives. So go ahead, take a listen! -------------------------------- Request to join our exclusive Facebook G...2022-05-1219 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)109. How to do Professional Self-Care (tell Jeremy it's too late!!)We are doing a series all about self-care. Before you run away from, idk, actually taking care of YOU for once... hear us out. Self-care can be quick, easy, and it comes in many different forms. So honestly, you could sprinkle self-care like confetti all throughout your day. Today, we are talking about the simple, easy little ways to implement self-care in the work day. They are simple, but they make a big impact! So go ahead, take a listen! -------------------------------- Request to join our exclusive Facebook Group Here...2022-05-0526 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)108. Why Time Blocking is Sabotaging Your Day (an exclusive training, unlocked!)This month we are doing what we do best... saving time! So here's an exclusive training that we recorded back in November that you could only get inside of our Facebook group... until now! We are only releasing 4 trainings... but there are tons inside the group... and each pack a punch. Request to join our exclusive Facebook Group Here --> Work/Life Balance for Empowered Unstoppable Women -------------------------------- To connect on a personal free coaching call to help you implement what you learned today, send Ciara a message here --> https://m.me...2022-04-2813 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)107. How to Stop Wasting Time (an exclusive training, unlocked!)This month we are doing what we do best... saving time! So here's an exclusive training that we recorded back in November that you could only get inside of our Facebook group... until now! We are only releasing 4 trainings... but there are tons inside the group... and each pack a punch. Request to join our exclusive Facebook Group Here --> Work/Life Balance for Empowered Unstoppable Women -------------------------------- To connect on a personal free coaching call to help you implement what you learned today, send Ciara a message here --> https://m.me...2022-04-2109 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)106. How to be Superwoman! (an exclusive training, unlocked!)This month we are doing what we do best... saving time! So here's an exclusive training that we recorded back in November that you could only get inside of our Facebook group... until now! We are only releasing 4 trainings... but there are tons inside the group... and each pack a punch. Request to join our exclusive Facebook Group Here --> Work/Life Balance for Empowered Unstoppable Women -------------------------------- To connect on a personal free coaching call to help you implement what you learned today, send Ciara a message here --> https://m.me...2022-04-1411 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)105. What to do when $#*% hits the fan! (an exclusive training, unlocked!)This month we are doing what we do best... saving time! So here's an exclusive training that we recorded back in November that you could only get inside of our Facebook group... until now! We are only releasing 4 trainings... but there are tons inside the group... and each pack a punch. Request to join our exclusive Facebook Group Here --> Work/Life Balance for Empowered Unstoppable Women P.S. the podcast episode we reference is Episode 85... click here to listen! -------------------------------- To connect on a personal free coaching call to help yo...2022-04-0716 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)103. An Entrepreneur Against the Grain (w/ Ariel Brigandi)Today, we are interviewing Ciara's cousin Ariel, from Brigandi's Barbering Company Ariel took a toxic situation and turned it into... a business! Ariel is celebrating 4 years of of owning her own barbershop (which she opened in her mid 20s!) and her entrepreneurial journey is as inspiring as it is triumphant. Don't wait another second. Push play! -------------------------------- To connect on a personal free coaching call to help you stay accountable to your goals, send Jess a message @ - https://m.me/jesuisjessika -------------------------------- Today's "Balance" con...2022-03-2441 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)100. How do you spell Entrepreneur?It's our 100th Episode!!!! And what better way to celebrate than interview... ourselves? This month we are interviewing a variety of badass female entrepreneurs who have completely inspired us, and who we hope will inspire you as well! And to start out... Jess and Ciara are getting vulnerable! Talking about the good, the bad, and the down and dirty about entrepreneurship. No holding back this ep! So what are you waiting for?! Push play! -------------------------------- To connect on a personal free coaching call to help you stay accountable to y...2022-03-0331 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)99. Become the Best Version of You (bday ep w/ class!!)It's birthday episode time! It's almost Ciara's birthday, and in honor, Ciara is picking the theme of today's episode with no warning to Jessika! Go ahead and push play to find out today's secret theme, and get ready for some deep diving into who you are! -------------------------------- To connect on a personal free coaching call to help you stay accountable to your goals, send Jess a message @ - https://m.me/jesuisjessika -------------------------------- A special thanks to our Balance contributor, Ciara's 5 year old... Arrow!! Email us what balance means t...2022-02-2437 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)92. What is Work/Life Balance? (+ how to swiffer away the junk so you can actually achieve it)It's a new year! Time for a little healthy change! For starters, we are changing up our episodes a little to make them shorter and sweeter for you! And then of course... it's time for a new word of the year! So apropos to the new theme we are taking on this year, our word of the year is... Balance! In today's episode, we talk about what work/life balance actually is, and how to achieve it in a way that lifts you up and pushes you to newer and greater heights! ...2022-01-0633 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)91. BOOST: Signs You Are Overwhelmed (+ what to do about it)In today's boost, Ciara explains the unfortunate ways overwhelm can show up. While it isn't pretty, at least once you recognize it, you know you can do something about it. So, she also gives the top 3 best ways to overcome overwhelm, so you can show up better for yourself and others. We keep our boost episodes short to give you quick action steps & encouragement to freaking get stuff DONE! We know you'll get some quick motivation from this + the steps to build the supportive community you desire and deserve 2021-12-3011 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)90. ENCORE: Better Not Pout! (our Christmas gift to you!🎄🎁)This week, we are doing an Encore of one of our FAVORITE episodes ever.... our CHRISTMAS SPECIAL from 2020!!!! Here's a peek at what's inside: DO YOU THINK WE'RE EXCITED?!?! Ok, so our excitement is bubbling over in this episode!! Because... we are bringing you a Christmas story, written JUST for you, by Ciara herself! Jessika and Ciara have such a fun time reading this story to you, and we think you are going TO LOVE IT!!! Put your on excited Santa pants, grab a bowl of popcorn, and enjoy it...2021-12-2325 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)89. BOOST: 11 Good & Easy Habits You're Probably Forgetting (+ free stuff!)On today's boost, Jess is unveiling her top 3 favorite habits of our 11 Good & Easy Habits (that you are probably forgetting) Checklist. Plus, she explains the easiest way to make them happen so you can check more off your list. That is the goal, right? In case you're wondering, a boost is a short episode to give you quick action steps & encouragement so you can freaking get stuff DONE! After you listen to the episode, grab our 11 Habits Checklist here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/618edbb5839edddd7aa02302 But for now... go ahead. Push...2021-12-1614 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)88. BOOST: How to Find a Supportive Community (+ how it helps you reach your goals SO MUCH FASTER!)In today's boost, Ciara explains why a good community is ESSENTIAL to hitting your goals, and the best way to find one that is actually supportive of you. We keep our boost episodes short to give you quick action steps & encouragement to freaking get stuff DONE! We know you'll get some quick motivation from this + the steps to build the supportive community you desire and deserve 2021-12-0923 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)87. BOOST: 5 of Our Top 77 Life Hacks to Save Time (p.s. grab the freebie in the show notes)We're back with a boost (aka, a short episode to give you quick action steps & encouragement so you can freaking get stuff DONE!) And today's boost is ultra helpful for getting it all done because Jess is unveiling her top 5 time saving tricks & EXACTLY how to implement them into your day. After you listen to the episode, grab our list of all 77 Time Hacks here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6070add5d4884b9d70d0daa6 But for now... go ahead. Push play! -------------------------------- If you'd like to connect w...2021-12-0216 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)86. Hope Through OCD & PTSD (Nicole Nadine's real, raw story)Some things we go through suck. It's just hard. And it can feel so isolating! Even though we feel like the only person on the planet who has experienced what we are going through, chances are, there is someone else in our shoes. This month, our goal is to share stories of the really hard stuff that we all go through in our own ways, with the hope that you won't feel so alone in yours. We are letting inspiration women tell their stories themselves this month. No interview interruptions. Just real, raw stories. 2021-11-2518 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)85. Hope When Life Throws a LOT of $#*% Your Way (Maria Rivero's real, raw story)Some things we go through suck. It's just hard. And it can feel so isolating! Even though we feel like the only person on the planet who has experienced what we are going through, chances are, there is someone else in our shoes. This month, our goal is to share stories of the really hard stuff that we all go through in our own ways, with the hope that you won't feel so alone in yours. We are letting inspiration women tell their stories themselves this month. No interview interruptions. Just real, raw stories. 2021-11-1850 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)84. Hope When Manifestation Isn't Working (Cydney Webster's real, raw story)Some things we go through suck. It's just hard. And it can feel so isolating! Even though we feel like the only person on the planet who has experienced what we are going through, chances are, there is someone else in our shoes. This month, our goal is to share stories of the really hard stuff that we all go through in our own ways, with the hope that you won't feel so alone in yours. We are letting inspiration women tell their stories themselves this month. No interview interruptions. Just real, raw stories. 2021-11-1116 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)83. Hope Through Cardiomyopathy (Amanda DiMonda's real, raw story)Some things we go through suck. It's just hard. And it can feel so isolating! Even though we feel like the only person on the planet who has experienced what we are going through, chances are, there is someone else in our shoes. This month, our goal is to share stories of the really hard stuff that we all go through in our own ways, with the hope that you won't feel so alone in yours. We are letting inspiration women tell their stories themselves this month. No interview interruptions. Just real, raw stories. ...2021-11-0445 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)82. How Really Awesome Women Fuel Their Minds (& really piss off their spouses 😉)We are wrapping up our Really Awesome October Challenge! Get the inside look at what we gained and lost (and it wasn't just weight) from this 30 day challenge! We love October challenges and would LOVE your feedback. Tell us what you think & let us know if you want to join the next challenge! -------------------------------- Are you empowered to fuel your life better, but not sure where to start? DM us the word PODCAST on Instagram @inrawlife.co and we'll help give you the direction to make it happen! -------------------------------- We...2021-10-2816 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)81. How Really Awesome Women Get Enough Sleep (the best news for your unfolded socks)What a beautiful soul we got to speak with this week! Funke Afolabi-Brown is passionate, knowledgeable, and just downright gracious when it comes to the conversation of sleep! If you are someone who puts sleep at the bottom of your to-do list, don't worry... you are not alone. Jess, Ciara, and even Funke have all been there! And... this lovable light hearted episode will give you some practical tips to up your sleep game! We know you'll love it, because we freaking did! What are you waiting for? Hit that play button! 2021-10-2154 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)79. How Really Awesome Women Get it All Done! (swimming w/ burpees?!)The October challenge is back and better than ever. Last year we challenged each other in October and it lead to some awesome podcast episodes, as well as our amazing signature program, Life in Balance! This year, we upped the awesome of our challenge! GAME changing morning routine, unplugging, strong workouts, reading fiction before bed! These are just half of the elements of this year's Really Awesome challenge! In this episode, we lay the foundation of what's to come for our 30 day challenge, as well as give you the 8 day check in o...2021-10-0744 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)77. What it looks like to be a Badass Black Woman in America (part 2)For this series, we are taking a very serious look at journeys that are different than our own. For each of these stories, we challenge you to be open minded and willing to learn. You don't have to understand someone else's story. But it doesn't make it any less of a powerful story for them. This week we talk with with one of Jessika's best friends, Rachel. Rachel is an inspiring, beautiful soul. And that's all that should matter. Yet Rachel has discovered that sometimes that's not all that people take into consideration...2021-09-2334 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)76. What it looks like to be a Badass Black Woman in America (part 1)For this series, we are taking a very serious look at journeys that are different than our own. For each of these stories, we challenge you to be open minded and willing to learn. You don't have to understand someone else's story. But it doesn't make it any less of a powerful story for them. This week we talk with with one of Jessika's best friends, Rachel. Rachel is an inspiring, beautiful soul. And that's all that should matter. Yet Rachel has discovered that sometimes that's not all that people take into consideration...2021-09-1634 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)75. What was it like growing up gay in the 90s? (part 2)For this series, we are taking a very serious look at journeys that are different than our own. For each of these stories, we challenge you to be open minded and willing to learn. You don't have to understand someone else's story. But it doesn't make it any less of a powerful story for them. This conversation is with one of Ciara's best friends, Heather. Heather knew she was different from a very young age, but didn't know why. And she very clearly remembers the moment it all made sense. Even though she...2021-09-0943 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)74. What was it like growing up gay in the 90s? (part 1)For this series, we are taking a very serious look at journeys that are different than our own. For each of these stories, we challenge you to be open minded and willing to learn. You don't have to understand someone else's story. But it doesn't make it any less of a powerful story for them. This conversation is with one of Ciara's best friends, Heather. Heather knew she was different from a very young age, but didn't know why. And she very clearly remembers the moment it all made sense. Even though she...2021-09-0235 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)68. What a Community of Strong Women Looks Like (or sounds like if you want to be literal)This is a pretty awesome episode... because it has nothing to do with Jess & Ciara, and everything to do with the community who makes us Jess & Ciara. Today we interview amazing women from our community on what strength has looked like in their lives... and they are women from all different walks of life! It's beautiful to see how we all have moments of strength no matter what we've walked through! Our hope is that you are inspired by their stories! Thank you Rosa, Morgan, Amber, and Micah for braving the mic and s...2021-07-2246 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)66. How to be a Strong Independent Woman! (+ a drinking game)It’s a FIRST for the In Raw Life Podcast! Ciara and Jessika are recording TOGETHER! In real life! No distance, no pandemic, no nonsense. Actually, there’s a lot of nonsense… and it's fantastic. And what a great episode for it! In this episode, we talk about what it means to be a strong independent woman, and why it’s important to embrace every aspect of that! We get serious and we laugh… a LOT. Because we are finally in person together! So this is an episode you won’t want to miss! 2021-07-0842 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)65. BOOST: Why should I meditate?If you think meditation is weird, woo woo, or not possible for you... then you definitely want to check this episode out! In this short, sweet boost episode, Ciara gives the science behind how meditation lowers stress and lengthens life! AND she even gives away one of her beginners guided meditations ABSOLUTELY FREE! You are going to get a TON out of this episode. So go ahead, check it out! -------------------------------- Want to develop a meditation habit but don't know where to start? DM us the word PODCAST on Instagram @inrawlife.co...2021-07-0116 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)61. Feminism - Is It a 4-Letter Word?! (Jessika's B-day Special!)Ooh we are getting in deep for this episode! And Jessika wouldn't have it any other way for her special BIRTHDAY EP! Every year for our b-days, we let the b-day girl choose the topic without telling the other until day of! And Jessika chose the deep, hard hitting topic of Feminism! Find out the variety of answers she got when she asked people to describe feminism in one word, and stick around to find out all of the ins and outs of this heated topic! The girls don't fully agree on all sides of this...2021-06-031h 01

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)60. The Enneagram Episode You've Been Waiting For! (w/ Jenn Whitmer... you'll love her!)If you have been wanting to know more about how the Enneagram can change your life, this one's for you. Oh man, we have been talking about doing an episode like this forever. Then when we knew it was happening, we couldn't wait. Now that it is actually here... were ECSTATIC!!! This episode is equal parts fun and slap you over the head with "oh snap" moments! And Jenn is the perfect balance of honest and compassionate to walk us through the whole thing. Seriously... the title doesn't lie. You will love her! ...2021-05-2757 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)56. BOOST: How can I add time to my day?It's not actually possible, right? Or is it?! We are here to tell you it is! So, yes you need a magic want to add a 25th hour to your day. But that's not what we're talking about. We are talking good, genuine, extra feel good time in the 24 hours you already have! In this short, sweet boost episode, Jessika reveals her 5 biggest secrets to add more time to your day. Best thing is, it's such a quick episode, it won't take up too much of that time! If you are looking to get more o...2021-04-2917 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)53. No Strong Imagination Needed (just a willingness to imagine! ✨)Imagination at it's finest! We have a ton of fun, get a little goofy, and even throw some accents in this episode. (It's not as accent heavy as last week, so if you are looking for more after this ep, go check out episode 52!) In this episode, we uncover why tapping into your imagination will improve your work and your life. Plus, we unravel our biggest secrets to letting out that imagination we buried in our childhood. AND.... you'll get to hear exclusive footage of the 1st time Jessika and Ciara ever talked on...2021-04-0845 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)52. We Have a Royal Situation Here! (disney princess galore. p.s. watch out for this one!)One of our best episodes yet! That's no joke! This episode had Ciara rolling on the floor... like literally... and Jessika holding it together with some epic strength for the both of us! Why!? Because life is meant to be fun! Yes there are serious things that happen in life. That's why FUN IS NECESSARY! And that's exactly what we bring to this episode! So buckle up, and get your floor ready for rofling. This episode is nothing if not a blast! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If you listened til the end and want t...2021-04-0128 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)51. The Strongest Investment You Can Make (hint: it's not in bush's baked beans)This month was all about investment! We covered the next generation, the earth, and this week... we cover the best investment you can make! Plus, this episode explores ALLL the ways you can invest yourself into something. We cover time, diet, finances, energy, support, mental strength, and more. Yes, we even cover Bush's Baked Beans. Come on, we know you want to know what they heck we are talking about. So what are you waiting for? Push play already! If you need help structuring the way you invest your time an...2021-03-2548 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)50. BOOST: How can I invest in mother earth?The earth we live on literally gives us life. It gives us air to breath, water to drink, and so much beauty to nourish our souls!! So let's do our best to invest in it... by being a little kinder to the only earth we've got! In this special Boost episode, Jessika gives her Top 10 ways to be kinder to Mother Earth (plus an extra bonus tip!) This month, we are uncovering all of the different things that are worth our time to invest in. Last week was the Next Generation, this week is the ea...2021-03-1819 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)49. Strengthening the Next Generation (a Montessori approach to treating humans better)This episode has Ciara in tears! Why? Because in this ep, we interview one of Ciara’s favorite and most respected people in the world, Arrow’s Montessori teacher, Dana. Dana is the mother of a 32 year old, a 21 year old, adopted twin 15 year olds, and the teacher of 16 bright and amazing 2-5 year olds. She loves all children like the humans they are, and she wouldn’t settle for anything less! Whether you are a parent or not, we HIGHLY recommend listening to this episode. It will teach you how to treat kids, and remind...2021-03-1152 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)48. One Year Strong (we made it! ...despite the dogs' and cats' wishes)We did it!! We made it one year strong!! And we couldn’t have done it without you! Thank you to our listeners who have been there from the beginning and to all of our new listeners that keep pouring in! We are in awe of how much our podcast has grown and the wonderful ways you guys encourage us to keep going... which we will! Here is our 1 Year Anniversary episode that gives you insight into what we have in store for the year ahead! It’s gonna be awesome! Speaking of wh...2021-03-0456 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)47. What is Your Strongest Love Language? (ciara creates a 6th love language cause it's her birthday so she can!)In today's episode, we celebrate... Ciara! It's her birthday this week, so we let her pick out the topic... and she left it a complete surprise to Jessika! But... since you took the time to read this, we'll let you know all about it. In this episode, Ciara create's a 6th Love Language! And we think she's on to something! We dive into the best forms of love the girls have ever received, plus there are some raw secrets that include life before their man friends! Come on... we know you wanna know! S...2021-02-2558 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)46. Is Our Relationship Strong Enough for This?! (newlywed game edition... w/our men!!)-- Jessika&Jed vs. Ciara&Jay -- Who will win?! Wow this episode is unlike any other! Today on the podcast, we interview... OUR MEN! 😳😬😜 For a trailer of what to expect in this episode, fast forward to the bloopers at the end! You may love it ...you may hate it. Eh, either way, we'll be back to our regular scheduled program next week. Of course, we couldn't miss this opportunity to feature the men who cheer us on and rattle our cages all in one breath! This episode gets real. It gets me...2021-02-1837 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)45. Strength to Overcome the Fear of Being Unloved (+an enneagram geek out!)This week we are exploring the Enneagram 2's biggest fear: the fear of being unloved. (A perfect topic for Valentine's day, right?) Of course this isn't just an Enneagram episode. It can help anyone in those life moments where love seems far or impossible. Keep your chin up and take a listen! Enjoy! Enneagram Instagram accounts we love: https://www.instagram.com/enneagramandcoffee/ https://www.instagram.com/justmyenneatype/ Where to take an Enneagram Test: https://enneagramtest.net ...2021-02-111h 00

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)44. How Strong is Your Desire? (seeya haters! hello full potential!!)Where does your desire come from? Lack? Temporary satisfaction? Or deep down in your heart? Today on the podcast, we uncover our deepest desires. (Not just Jessika and Ciara's, but yours as well!) We talk about the ways to unleash your most authentic self by being true to you desires no matter what anyone says!! And we may give you some insight into the fun and adorable desires we had as little ones! Take a listen! We know you'll love it! -------------------------------- Want to fulfill your desires, but not sure how?...2021-02-0452 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)43. Less Work. More Strength. Finding FLOW.One of our favorite topics!! Flow! It's that state where time disappears, work feels effortless, and life is enjoyable!! And we want to help you achieve it! This episode we give you insight into how to set your time, tasks, and energy up to achieve flow! Also! Our product is LIVE! Life in Balance is a 30 day journey that balances your schedule in a way where your morning is FUELED for success!! Life in Balance helps you have more time, more energy, and more PEACE! ANND! Life in Balance helps you get that...2021-01-2844 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)42. Strengthen Your Body by Releasing Physical Stress (#crushgoals ...literally. crush them til they aren't a burden!)Your life is what you make of it! So make it a good one! Want to know how? Well, you can start by not being so darn hard on yourself when you “fail” and by not holding yourself to impossibly high standards! This week, we talk with Janis Isaman from www.mybodycouture.com. Her approach to physical health is unique and transformative, based on education, movement, and full body sustainability. We both learned a lot from Janis, and are so excited for what you'll get to learn too! Spoiler alert, all of those intense work outs...2021-01-2149 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)41. Building Strength in Community (& a strong appreciation for the moments we don't have our $#*% together)What a special treat! We interview Calum, creator of Shape and Foster, a new app that builds community around strengthening your mental and physical health! Calum is an awesome entreprenuer with a killer accent! But our favorite part about Calum is, he isn't afraid to admit he's not perfect! In fact, out of his awareness of his imperfections, he created Shape and Foster! Check out the episode! Then check out www.shapeandfoster.com for a free 7 day trial, where you can connect with experts in mental health, nutrition, financial health, physical health, life-coaching, and yoga! All while b...2021-01-1453 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)40. The Strength of Saying No (say priorities one more time & we're breaking up!)Ciara has some strong opinions on the word priority! Like strong. But don't worry, Jessika reigns her in! In this episode, we want to help you take things out of your life so you can add so much more back in! You will: ✅ Learn how to make saying "no" easy. ✅ Learn what you personally should say "yes" to. ✅ Laugh a lot along the way. Ooh, we know you'll love it! So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and push play! -------------------------------- Shout out to our Strength contributo...2021-01-0742 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)39. Cheers to a Strong 2021 (cause you slayed 2020! that's right. 🎉)We won't say "Better 2021" or even "Stronger 2021" because we believe 2020 was a year that made you someone you didn't even know you needed to become. And we love exactly who that is!! Check out this episode to find out our new Word of the Year! Plus, we pack in the encouragement about who you are because of what you have overcome in 2020. Honestly, if you look at yourself, it's pretty dang impressive! Happy New Year & cheers to you, our faithful listeners! Thank you for always coming back! 2020 has actually been a pretty wonderful yea...2020-12-3143 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)38. Better Not Pout! (our Christmas gift to you!🎄🎁)CHRISTMAS SPECIAL TIME!!!! DO YOU THINK WE'RE EXCITED?!?! Ok, so our excitement is bubbling over in this episode!! Because... we are bringing you a Christmas story, written JUST for you, by Ciara herself! Jessika and Ciara have such a fun time reading this story to you, and we think you are going TO LOVE IT!!! Put your on excited Santa pants, grab a bowl of popcorn, and enjoy it with us!! MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄🌟🎁❄️🎅🥛🍿 -------------------------------- Shout out to our Be a Better Human contributor... EMMY! Follow along for more encourag...2020-12-2424 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)37. BOOST: How much self-care do I really need?Who has a huge list to do before Christmas? 🙋🏻‍♀️ Who has actually scheduled self-care into that list? 🦗🦗? Do yourself (and the rest of us) a favor and schedule 5 minutes into your day for you. If you are really brave, make it 15! Otherwise, you'll be frantically digging around for your oxygen mask as the plane is GOING DOWN! Don't wait for a crash landing to take care of yourself! Take a moment of self care right now! And every day! It's a selfless act to take self care! So do it! Need more reason... check out this shor...2020-12-1718 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)36. Become Your Best Self with Better Self-Care (like laughing in a garbage can. don't knock it til you try it.)YES! We could all use a little more self-care this season! Or this year! Man! Now don't mistake this for drowning yourself in excessive escapes like wine or shopping. But there are some amazing benefits to self-care, and we have the ways to help you implement self-care into your week (and if you are really good, into your every day!) We talk about the power of No!, scheduling tips for self-care, and we unleash what Jessika and Ciara's favorite weird thing to do was as a 10 year old. Watch out... this get's redneck AF! 2020-12-101h 01

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)35. It's Better When You Give. (none of that "better to give THAN" crap)Ooh, we love this topic! Giving makes your heart do a happy dance! And sometimes your whole body! It's scientific, as you'll find out in this episode! We talk a lot about philanthropic giving, plus give our fun tips on gift giving this year! Take a listen! -------------------------------- Here is the blog post we customized full of all of our gift giving ideas! https://inrawlife.com/its-better-when-you-give/ -------------------------------- Schedule Smart is here! This sincerely started out as a fun podcast idea, but Ciara was so transformed by Je...2020-12-0355 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)34. BOOST: Is my time on the phone affecting my life?In a special Thanksgiving Day Boost, we are giving you a quick pick me UP on how to put your phone DOWN. Ciara goes over encouragement to get you through a day unplugged, and Jessika gives her tips on how to brain dump instead of turning to your phone. We hope you enjoy this Thanksgiving special, almost as much as you enjoy your turkey! Happy Thanksgiving! -------------------------------- Take the Journey to Presence! It's amazing! Use the promo code TAKEMETHERE to get the special Podcast fan discount....2020-11-2621 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)33. Gratitude: Giving You More Energy & Better Quality of Life (plus a PSA everyone needs to hear!)Did you know gratitude could literally give you more energy!?! Neither did we, until Jennifer from gratitudemission.org filled us in! Man, what an incredible episode! There is so much richness in such a short amount of time! Jennifer was kind enough to be completely vulnerable with us. This is a raw moment that most people would be petrified to share, but Jennifer did! We are passionate about share stories like this because it can save people's lives! Plus, we talk about how incredibly amazing gratitude is, and all of the ways it WILL LITERALLY...2020-11-1948 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)32. Better Not Take Anything for Granted (plus, MAJOR life announcement dropped this episode!)That's right! One of our hosts drops a major life announcement smack in the middle of this episode, and we're not telling who! You'll just have to listen to find out. But you'll want to listen anyway, because this episode is a ton of fun! We recall some of our firsts, talk about the people we adoringly take advantage of, and get our minds blown when we realize one of the biggest people we both take for granted! (...oops!!) Go ahead! Give it a listen! -------------------------------- Schedule Smart is here! This...2020-11-1259 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)31. Become Better Equiped with Abundance (& a surprisingly useful secret to direct sales)This week we hang out with Tasha Skillin, who loves breaking the rules to become your authentic self! We talk about how you can reach real abundance quite simply, it's fantastic! We talk gratitude, direct sales, and we even geek out over theater! Check it out! Check out more about Tasha here! -------------------------------- Schedule Smart is here! This sincerely started out as a fun podcast idea, but Ciara was so transformed by Jessika's scheduling wizardry that she insisted Jessika help others with the same magic! ...2020-11-0555 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)30. You Better Make Your Voice Heard (horton hears a who's with us?!)If you are in America, it's time to vote! We hope this Horton Hears a Who themed episode inspires you! Of course sometimes it can feel like you are just one vote. Will your voice even matter? Can your ONE vote make a difference? It can! Wanna know how? Push play to find out! ---------------------------- RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE: Your ballot explained: https://www.ballotready.org Mail in ballot options by state: https://www.propublica.org/article/what-to-do-if-you-change-your-mind-about-voting-by-mail ....................................................... Take the Journey to Presence! I...2020-10-2940 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)29. Finding the Meaning of Presence through a Better Start to Your DayThis week we are tackling Jessika's challenge in our month of habit building! And Jessika wanted to build the habit of becoming more present! Ciara built Jessika a full care package for each day of her 30 day challenge that not only gave Jessika the change she was looking for, but helped Ciara to grow as well! Check it out! Push play! ................... Aaand... if you want the the same journey Jessika took, you can have it! Take the Journey to Presence! It's amazing! Use the promo code TAKEMETHERE to get the special Po...2020-10-2248 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)28. Creating Healthy Habits with a Better Approach (& loving even your bad bits)We've got a doctor in the house, and she's flipping' fantastic! Britian born, Spain living, Dr. Orlena helps us understand the science behind habit making! We talk about all the ways we ruin our kids and still turn out to be fantastic parents. Plus, we unlock the biggest secret to taking the best care of our families... yep. It's all in here! So, go ahead. Push play! -------------------------------- Schedule Smart is here! This sincerely started out as a fun podcast idea, but Ciara was so tra...2020-10-1550 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)27. Creating Healthy Habits with a Better Mindset (& embracing your "weird" along the way)This week, we had the pleasure of interviewing Diana Swillinger, life coach and host of The Renew Your Mind Podcast. Diana is amazing at looking at situations, not as they seem, but as they really are! Diana uncovers some things that are preventing Jessika and Ciara from sticking to their habits and goals. She gives juicy good thoughts about how the mind works and how it can try to convince us to veer away from our goals. And, she gives us simple ways to redirect our minds so that we can actually stick to our habits! ...2020-10-0859 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)26. Adding Time to Your Day w/ a Better Schedule (a little Jessika saves the day again!)One day, Ciara thought it would be fun to do a before and after on the podcast. Next thing she knew, Jessika transformed her schedule, and now she has found time she didn't even know existed! Find out how Jessika changed Ciara's life in this episode! Go ahead, you know you want to... push play. -------------------------------- Schedule Smart is here! This sincerely started out as a fun podcast idea, but Ciara was so transformed by Jessika's scheduling wizardry that she insisted Jessika help others with the same magic! So now...2020-10-0751 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)25. Change is Hard, but it's Better than Being Stuck (change. autumn. all amazing things!)Confession: Ciara gets a little overly perfectionistic when it comes to the audio quality of the show. Also... this might be one of her favorite episodes ever! So, when the audio quality of this episode was less than perfect, it made her perfectionism short circuit. That being said... this episode is AMAZING! It is inspirational, a ton of fun, and Jessika's wisdom even made Ciara cry when she re-listened! Soooo... Click play. Enjoy the show! -------------------------------------------------------- Shout out to our Be a Better Human Contributor -- Diana from www.dia...2020-09-2439 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)24. Life is Better When You Travel (& when you join the mile under club...?)It hasn't been easy to travel this year. But it hasn't been impossible. This week Jessika and Ciara share travel stories from their past and their quarantine. (Yes, they prioritized travel in this crazy weird year, and made it totally possible!) We cover sexy Greek men, the strange pronunciation of gyro, and what travel episode would be complete without... the mile high club!? Click play. Enjoy the show! -------------------------------------------------------- Shout out to our Be a Better Human Contributor -- Shane from carpediemliving.co! We want you to be a p...2020-09-1739 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)23. I Know My History & I'm Better For It (a tribute to the wild & wily ones who came before us!)Have you ever really thought about how much you owe it to the people who made you who you are? Not just your parents and grandparents, but your ancient ancestors, world leaders, difference makers, and even your own children! In this episode, we explore gratitude for the stories that came before our own and shaped our story into what it is. We find super weird similarities between our stories and our ancestors' lives. And we even have a surprise guest... it was a surprise to us just as much as it will be for you! C...2020-09-1047 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)22. Less Stuff. Better Clarity. (minimalism is sexy, see.)Hooray for the fact that cleaning out your space can clean our your mind! On today's episode we tackle minimalism! Not just cause it's trendy, ('cause you know us, we are so into trends ;) ) but because it can sincerely improve your mental health! Not to mention it makes your house look great. This episode, we share ideas from Marie Kondo, THE Minimalists, as well as our own tips from our separate journeys through minimalism. Plus, there are some spooky squirrels, strange hoarding habits, and a very special anniversary! You now have 2 requirements: Push play. Enjoy!2020-09-0349 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)21. BOOST: You honestly believe things will get better?Have you ever considered that anxiety or depression could be something you could get better from, much like a common cold? Well, in Ciara's unclinical yet determined opinion, you can! This week, in our short but sweet boost episode, Ciara encourages you to believe in your own mental strength and overcome any mental illness that troubles you! Because you can! ------------------------ We want you to be a part of the show! To join us, send a recording or email telling us what you think it means to be a better human, and we may feature y...2020-08-2715 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)20. Boost Your Confidence. Better Your Life. (nothin' a little posture and milk can't fix)Stand tall and smile. This episode will pump you up before an interview, speaking engagment, or any ol' life arrangement. We have 9 practical steps to boost your confidence. Plus, be sure to hang out 'til the end. This blooper reel is full of ridiculous behind the scenes banter! -------------------------------- Shout out to our Be a Better Human Contributor -- Ginni! We want you to be a part of the show! To join us, send a recording or email telling us what you think it means to be a better human, and we may...2020-08-2038 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)19. Better Together with a Difference of Opinion (if we can make it through this ep. in 1 piece)Your opinions may differ, but it doesn’t mean you can’t be best friends, or even closer! In this episode, Ciara tries to get Jessika to spill some dirt, we find out what the girls' biggest pet peeves are about each other, and… we even dive into how far you’d be willing to sell your soul and at what cost!? (relax, it’s just a quick makeout sesh! ;) ) Speaking of soul selling, we want to hear if you’d take this bet! Let us know over on instagram - @theinrawlifepodcast -------------------------------- Shout out to...2020-08-1355 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)18. BOOST: Could I Really Become Debt Free?Yes. You can! And here's the kicker... it doesn't even matter how much you make! A Boost is a shorter episode that gives you a little shot, or boost, of encouragement. In this episode, Jessika shares her favorite tips on budgeting! The episode is so jam packed with tips, that it even blew Ciara's mind when she listened (and she thought she knew all of Jessika's financial tricks.) To get cash back on filling up your tank, download the GetUpside app https://upside.app.link/JESSIKA5964 To get points for ALL of your purchases and redeem for gift cards, download t...2020-08-0623 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)17. Better PC or Not Too PC? (that is the question!)The world is getting extra PC lately. And while we typically like to explore both sides of a situation, we have some strong opinions in this one. Prepare to get offended! Ha. This episode covers everything from cursing, to participation trophies, boob flashing and inverted nipples. Hold on, this one is a wild ride. ------- Shout out to our Be a Better Human Contributor -- Katie! We want you to be a part of the show! To join us, send a recording or email telling us what you think it means to...2020-07-3038 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)16. Better Ask for Help! ('cause s#!% will hit the fan)It doesn't matter how much you prepare, take precautions, or set yourself up for success, there are some things that are just beyond your control. And when that happens... those, when poop hits the fan type moments... you shouldn't do it alone! This episode we talk about how freaking accurate the Beatles' "Help" is, especially the more time goes on. And no joke, in the middle of talking about how much we need help, poop really does hit the fan leaving Ciara in desperate need for some help. Thank goodness Jessika was there to save the day! ...2020-07-2330 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)15b. Better Be Damn Proud of Who You Are (...and that big booty!)What a treat it was to interview Marit! Such a treat, that we split it into 2 parts! If you haven't already, check out part 1 here! This week, we cover: the strangest funeral arrangement ever, big booties, glitter, and of course, the 80s! Plus, Marit shares a truly raw moment with us that left us all pretty emotional. Marit has been a news anchor, radio morning show host, marketing director, a mom of 2, and a wife... sometimes all at once! She conquered the art of doing it all, but without the overwhelm.... because she loved every m...2020-07-1635 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)15a. Better Be Damn Proud of Who You Are (...darlin')Marit has been a news anchor, radio morning show host, marketing director, a mom of 2, and a wife... sometimes all at once! She conquered the art of doing it all, but without the overwhelm.... because she loved every minute of her journey! What a treat it was to interview Marit! Such a treat, that we split it into 2 parts! This week, we cover: words you never want your boss to say, things you wish you didn't say in high school, and how to raise women to be strong in today's social media filtered world. Then, come back n...2020-07-0943 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)14. Using the Enneagram to Better Understand Yourself (& your man friends)Geeking out this episode! You may not know this about us, but we are HUGE fans of the Enneagram! And we want you to be too. The Enneagram is layered, so we try our best to explain the basics to kickstart your Enneagram journey. Trust us, it's a journey you'll love! Side note: We recorded this episode wayyyy back in February, but due to some personal things (which you'll hear about in the show), we decided to wait before we published it. So now here it is! Since it's from February, it's all bright eyed a...2020-07-0248 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)13. Good Grief! Better Grief? (Eh... it's all tough, but maybe this will help)We recorded this episode in the middle of May, so we don't address grief's relation to the social injustice issues that are heavily weighing on all of our hearts right now. But it is very fitting. For more on our fight to end racism and social injustice, you can check out episode 11. As for this episode, buckle up as we talk about everyone's favorite topic... grief! Good grief, do we have to!? Yeah, Ciara reallllly didn't want to, but Jessika held her hand through it. And so did a surprise guest that neither of the...2020-06-2546 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)12. Who Has it Better?: Adults or Kids (& HBD Jessika!!)We recorded this episode a few weeks back, when things in the world weren't so heavy. We hope you this light hearted episode gives your heart a moment of rest. It's Jessika's Birthday, so she get's to bring any topic to the table... UNPLANNED! We talk about hand washing drama, plastic surgery, and curating villages. Plus, Jessika's birthday lightning round gets a little derailed by ... well, you'll just have to listen to find out! This is our first very conversational episode, and not gonna lie, we LOVED it! Tell us what you think! Leave a r...2020-06-1836 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)11. The World is Better When Black Lives Matter (it should never have been any other way)The fact that racism exists is incomprehensible. The fact that it still is so widespread across the world is despicable and heartbreaking. As two white girls, we were not sure the best way to speak out about this. But, by simply having a microphone and a small but loyal audience, we couldn't not. So, we poured ourselves into education on the topic, and continue to do so. This is our best effort to share with you what we are learning and encourage all people, no matter what your skin color is, to use empathy to f...2020-06-1128 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)10. BOOST: Can I Ever Get Over Anxiety?Yes. You can! Anxiety doesn't have to be chronic, and this boost proves it! A Boost is a shorter episode that gives you a little shot, or boost, of encouragement. In this episode, Ciara shares some of the ways she has fought off anxiety, and the one way she is not willing to try... yet. The guided meditations Ciara talked about will slowly be rolling out here: https://inrawlife.com/guided-meditations/ The essential oils she lists can be found here: https://www.doterra.com/inrawlife Here's the list of what they...2020-05-2820 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)9. When Less is Better than More (esp. when it comes to Ciara's rapping)If there's one thing we've learned lately, it's that we actually can survive off of less to do. This episode, we explore how we can keep this lighter to-do list even after quarantine, and how it can help make us more successful and enrich our lives. We cover all of the strange places we scroll instagram, a coke can success story, and yes, Ciara's (poorly attempted) rapping. Go ahead, push play! ------- The article we discuss in this episode can be found here. Shout out to our Be a B...2020-05-2133 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)8. Against Our Better Judgement (it's not them. it's you.)This episode gets right down to one of the dirtiest things we do as humans... throwin' shade! (aka, judging people when they don't deserve it) This week we explore actionable steps to help you stop judging others when you shouldn't. We also make sure to cover the times when it is actually good to judge. We talk sleep divorces, giant chocolate, and the literal Witch who stole Ciara's job. Here are links to the good news instagrams we talked about: majicallynews tanksgoodnews goodnews_movement somegoodnews Enjoy the show! ------- Sh...2020-05-1447 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)7. Interviews from QuarantineThis week we are interviewing a variety of people who are self quarantined, each from a unique perspective... A pregnant mama, an immunocompromised friend, Ciara's essential husband, and Jessika's voice of the gods dad. We also have a first hand account of a mama who had to get both her and her daughter tested for COVID 19. From dance parties to best quarantine guilty pleasures, this episode is a mix of the laughter and encouragement you need to get through days like these. A special thanks to Jonathan, Sarah, Miranda, Jason, Brittany, and Niki for sharing you...2020-05-0745 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)6. BOOST: Should I Even Bother Getting Dressed?It’s our first Boost Episode! A Boost is a shorter episode that gives you a little shot, or boost, of encouragement. In this episode, Jessika talks about how getting dressed in the morning can help your mental and physical health (even if it's just changing into a new pair of comfy clothes.) We’ve got mullets, lounge pants, #messyhairdontcare, and some fashion advice on how you might be most comfortable and productive at home. As a bonus, you'll also get an inside look at both Jessika and www.themamamatters.com creator, Tabitha’s daily routin...2020-04-3016 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)5. How Routines Can Better Fulfill You (warning: this episode may contain nudity)It’s Thursday, (you’re welcome) and this episode is all about routines! Today we interview routine expert, Tabitha, from www.themamamatters.com. We talk about a simple 6 minute morning routine that can transform your whole day, 5 steps to setting up the night for a peaceful morning, aaaand... our birthday suits! Jump in for all the fun! Enjoy the show! ------- For Tabitha's Rise and Shine course, visit www.themamamatters.com/rise-shine-mini-course Shout out to our Be a Better Human Contributor and killer mama herself - Morgan! We wa...2020-04-2359 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)4b. How to Be Better to Your Mother (seriously, don't be such a jerk!)Did Jessika call Ciara’s mom crazy!? We’re back for Part 2 of the conversation about being nice to our mamas! In this episode, Ciara shares about her relationship with her mom. We talk about Jessika's family on Judge Judy, yelling at our kids when we shouldn't, and we have our first ever... special guest! This episode is full of laughter and fun, while of course touching on the hard stuff. We hope you have as much fun listening as we did recording it! Enjoy the show! :: Shout out to our Be a Better Human Contributor Sarah Brewington! Thanks Brew Brew...2020-04-161h 09

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)4a. How to Be Better to Your Mother (hint... don't be such a jerk sometimes!)This week we talk about the beautiful woman that is ... yo' mama! In this episode, we discuss some of the research behind the mother-daughter relationship, talk about the rude things we've done to our own mothers, and of course touch on the wonderful first poo after childbirth. (It's the simple wins in life!) Shout out to our Be a Better Human Contributor - Miranda from Living Color Salon and Spa in Beaufort, SC. Thanks Miranda! Enjoy the show! P.S. We want you to be a part of the show! To join us, send a...2020-04-0944 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)3. How to Be a Better Ciara (...by telling yo' brain who's the boss!)Warning: This episode gets HEAVY! In this episode, Ciara gives us insight into her story, complete with raw vulnerability on her battle with depression. (Spoiler, it's a battle that's been won, and Ciara shares some of the ways she accomplished that.) If you've ever struggled with anxiety or depression, we hope this normalizes some of the things you've experienced. We talk about playing make believe in your 20s, polka dots, and dragging a kid through the dirt by the ankles. It gets real... so buckle up! The 14-day free trial for Expectful, the me...2020-04-0252 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)2. How to Be Better in Crisis & Quarantine (possibly with tequila? ...and that's ok!)Yes, it's only our 2nd episode, but we are bringing you a special edition to give you encouragement in this difficult time. This episode is full of laughter and positivity, even among all that is going on. We talk about quarantine hacks, weird social distancing encounters, our own moments of break down, but more importantly, we try to help you find the ability to give yourself grace at a time when no one is themselves. The 14-day free trial for the mediation app that we talk about can be found here: www.expectful.com/inrawlife 2020-03-261h 01

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)1. How to Be a Better Jessika (with an attitude... of gratitude!)We are incredibly excited to bring you our first episode! In this episode, you will learn more about Jessika’s story. She is a single mama who was married to a U.S. Marine for 9 years and has drawn from all areas of her life to keep a positive outlook on life with an attitude of gratitude. We talk about baby afros, Jewish fathers, the surprising actress that inspired preteen Jessika, and how one weekend flipped her perspective on life and set her on a path to becoming a better human. Thanks for lis...2020-03-1941 min

You Are So Not Alone the podcast (formerly the in raw life podcast)The In Raw Life Podcast Intro TrailerWelcome to the In Raw Life podcast! We are so excited you are here! Our goal is to give it to you raw while encouraging you to be a better human. Join us as we share our real, unfiltered stories of the parts of life that no one normally talks about. We want to normalize the hard stuff so you don't feel alone when you are going through it too. To be part of the show, send us a recording or email telling us what you think it means to be a better human. You...2020-02-2810 min