Episode 10: Okay But Really… What Are We Doing Here?

We made it to the end of Season 1… and we’re still asking the same question: "What are we doing here?" In this finale episode, Jane and Jordan pause to reflect on what it’s actually been like to build this podcast in real time—while navigating work, motherhood, exhaustion, and the everyday chaos that never quite turns off. This isn’t a polished wrap-up or a listener Q&A. It’s an honest conversation about what surprised us, what stretched us, and what kept showing up again and again this season. Because somewhere along the way, we realized every episode kept circling the same themes: comparison, guilt, and exhaustion. And underneath it all, one quiet question: Am I doing enough? In this episode, we cover: The invisible mental load of motherhood The constant tension of working mom guilt What surprised us most about starting a podcast The emotional side of showing up and being seen (and heard) Burnout, productivity culture, and why “doing more” isn’t the answer Our favorite moments from Season 1 What this podcast has meant to us personally A look ahead at what’s coming in Season 2 Season 2 Preview: If Season 1 was about naming the chaos, Season 2 is about shifting the narrative. We’re diving into the conversations many women are having quietly but rarely saying out loud—about identity, pressure, motherhood, and the expectations we’ve been handed. Less hustle. More honesty. More room to breathe. If this episode (or any from Season 1) resonated with you, we’d love for you to share it with a friend or leave a review. It helps more women find the show and reminds them they’re not alone in the chaos. Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhatevenisthispodcast/ Or email us: [email protected] Thanks for being here this season. We’re just getting started.