Jacalyn Clark: Therapist with a Press Pass & Life Beyond the Newsroom

What happens when the career you've built no longer fits the way it used to? On this episode of Mostly Together, I sit down with Jacalyn Clark — a longtime national news anchor and licensed therapist — for a conversation about career transitions, personal growth, and what it really looks like to evolve without starting over. Our paths first crossed years ago when I was an intern at 22News (WWLP), where I later got my first job out of college. Reconnecting in a completely different season of life made this conversation especially meaningful. We talk about the realities of working in the news industry, what people don't always see behind the scenes, and how skills from one career can carry into something entirely new. This episode explores the emotional side of career change, the pressure tied to job identity, and how to navigate a life transition with more clarity and intention. This episode dives into: • What it looks like to build something new without abandoning what you've already done • The emotional reality of working in the news industry — and what people don't see • How journalism skills translate into a completely different path • What it takes to reassess your life and choose a different direction • Why evolving doesn't mean losing who you are — or what you've built ———————————————— Connect with Jacalyn: Website: https://www.thebarnatsouthporthills.com  Instagram: @thebarnatsouthporthills Explore Mostly Together: 🌐 Website & episodes: https://www.mostlytogetherpod.com/   — explore the show, past conversations, and what we're building here. 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mostly-together/id1871317737 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Q2TPERHFNgnapvuOQJqSx?si=3b7425378a0e4fc1 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mostlytogetherpod Connect with Nicole: Instagram & Facebook: @nicolenalepatv Podcast IG & FB: @mostlytogetherpod