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Don't Get Me Started

by Jen Shaver; Bridgit

🎙️ Don’t Get Me StartedGrab your favorite drink, settle in, and join Bridgit and Jen for heartfelt, hilarious, and totally relatable conversations about navigating life over 50. From relationships and reinvention to health, family, and finding joy in the little things, no topic is off-limits (and we mean no topic).With Bridgit’s free-spirited vibes and Jen’s love of structure, their chemistry is as refreshing as a sunny day at the beach—where you’ll often find them swapping stories. Along the way, they share “Nail Salon Wisdom,” funny moments, and real talk that will leave you laughing, thinking, and maybe even calling your best friend.Whether you’re looking for inspiration, connection, or just a good time, Don’t Get Me Started is your perfect companion for embracing life, love, and laughter in the prime of your life. 🌞🐾🌴

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Episodes

  1. Don't Get Me Started on Free Range Parenting and the Internet

    Bridgit and Jen delve into the shifting landscape of raising children. They contrast their own "bike helmets optional" upbringing with the current generation's use of GPS trackers and air purifiers. The discussion explores whether modern parents are "overprotective or just more informed"…

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  2. Don't Get Me Started on Technology

    This episode opens with a piece of "nail salon wisdom" that serves as a springboard for a broader discussion about modern communication habits. The episode delves into a range of contemporary issues, including a discussion initiated by a social media post about Taylor Swift's life choices and how...

  3. Don't Get Me Started on the Karen Reed Case

    This particular episode begins with the hosts catching up, revealing they record in "little batches". They indicate a "really good episode" is coming, centered around the Karen Read case. The discussion includes personal updates, with Bridgit sharing her recent health struggles, including feeling...

  4. Don't Get Me Started on the Irish Goodbye

    Jen and Bridgid delve into a social phenomenon that many have experienced but perhaps never officially named, exploring its meaning and implications. Bridgid and Jen aim to make listeners feel lighter and more seen through their discussions on relationships, health, family, and finding joy. This...

  5. Don't Get Me Started on The Breakup

    The hosts explore the liberating concept of letting go of things that no longer serve you, emphasizing that "life's too short for things that drain us". They delve into the growing trend of women ending long-term friendships in midlife, discussing the challenges of setting and adhering to...

  6. We Need a Break... And We're On

    This episode's discussion touches upon the need for a break, particularly relevant from their location on Sanibel Island, which has recently experienced hurricanes. The hosts aim to bring their free-spirited and organized perspectives, like sunshine in a bottle, to topics including relationships,...

  7. Don't Get Me Started on Why This Hurts

    The hosts engage in a conversation about the surprising and sometimes uncomfortable aspects of aging. They discuss physical changes such as altering hair growth patterns, including eyebrows disappearing and chin hair appearing, along with methods used for hair removal. The discussion also touches...

  8. Don't Get Me Started on the Life Sandwich

    The hosts immediately delve into the concept of the sandwich life, defining it as the "in between period" where individuals often find themselves caring for aging parents on one side and their adult children on the other, all while navigating their own lives and relationships, particularly their...

  9. Don't Get Me Started on Aging

    Bridget and Jen, two vibrant women navigating their fabulous 50s, share laughter, stories, and wisdom about life's adventures. Prepare for a candid and hilarious conversation as Bridget and Jen delve into the weird, the unexpected, and the downright funny things that happen as we get...

  10. Don't Get Me Started on the '80s

    Hosts Jen and Bridget embark on a fun discussion about trends and fads of the 1980s. Throughout the episode, Jen and Bridget explore a wide array of '80s trends, including perms, with personal anecdotes about salon experiences and home perms gone wrong. They recall popular sources for fashion...

  11. Don't Get Me Started on the Fountain of Youth

    In this episode, hosts Bridget and Jen, two vibrant women in their fabulous 50s, delve into the topic of aging and various approaches to it with their signature blend of laughter, stories, and wisdom. They immediately establish a non-judgmental tone, emphasizing that everyone should figure out…

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  12. Don't Get Me Started on Our Listeners

    Did you take part in our listener surveys? If not, you can vote next time by following us on our socials! Hosted by Jen and Bridget, two vibrant women in their fabulous 50s. They share laughter, stories, and wisdom about life's adventures, covering topics like relationships, health, family, and...

  13. Don't Get Me Started on Saying No!

    Do you have too much on your plate? Do you have trouble saying no? This particular episode delves into the art of saying no without guilt, a skill they recognize as crucial for women juggling multiple priorities. They explore the reasons why saying no can be challenging, often stemming from a...

  14. Don't Get Me Started on Reinvention (Again)

    Have you hit 40, 50, 60, or even 70 and felt like the you you are is completely different from the you you were? Do you feel like a complete and utter life change would be a good idea? Bridget and Jen, two women in their fifties share stories and wisdom on navigating life's challenges and…

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  15. Don't Get Me Started on Friendships

    Have you had trouble making friends in your fifties? Or perhaps you've found friends, but don't feel like you fit in? Welcome to Don't Get Me Started, the podcast where two vibrant women in this fabulous fifty plus chapter share laughter, stories, and wisdom about life's adventures. Finding joy,...

  16. Don't Get Me Started on Valentine's Day

    Keep your peace this Valentine’s Day with heartfelt, hilarious, and relatable stories from Bridgit and Jen! As we get older, Valentine’s Day can become more complicated—expectations shift, priorities change, and let’s be honest, sometimes we’d rather skip the crowded restaurants and overpriced...

  17. Don't Get Me Started on Health and Wellness

    Have you struggled with weight loss? Have you starved yourself, or dieted to the point where you've felt your body worsening? Well, it's time to pour a drink and get comfy on the couch because Bridgit and Jen are discussing everything related to weight loss. They discuss dieting, starvation, and...

  18. Don't Get Me Started on Relationships

    Are you in a marriage? Perhaps you have children? What are your relationships like in your life, and how have they impacted you? How have they evolved and grown? It's time to pour yourself a drink, get comfy in your pajamas, and join Jen and Bridgit for their conversation on the relationships in...

  19. Don't Get Me Started on My Reinvention of Self

    What was your life like at 30? Were you the same person by 40? How about 50? Pour yourself a favorite drink, get comfy, and join Jen and Bridgit for candid, laugh-out-loud conversations about life over 50. From relationships and reinvention to health, family, and savoring the small joys, they…

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  20. Meet Jen and Bridgit

    It's time to meet your hosts Jen and Bridgit, your guides through midlife. From families to passions, don't get us started! Grab your favorite drink, settle in, and join Bridgit and Jen for heartfelt, hilarious, and totally relatable conversations about navigating life over 50. From relationships...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

🎙️ Don’t Get Me StartedGrab your favorite drink, settle in, and join Bridgit and Jen for heartfelt, hilarious, and totally relatable conversations about navigating life over 50. From relationships and reinvention to health, family, and finding joy in the little things, no topic is off-limits (and we mean no topic).With Bridgit’s free-spirited vibes and Jen’s love of structure, their chemistry is as refreshing as a sunny day at the beach—where you’ll often find them swapping stories. Along the way, they share “Nail Salon Wisdom,” funny moments, and real talk that will leave you laughing, thinking, and maybe even calling your best friend.Whether you’re looking for inspiration, connection, or just a good time, Don’t Get Me Started is your perfect companion for embracing life, love, and laughter in the prime of your life. 🌞🐾🌴

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Jen Shaver; Bridgit

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How many episodes does Don't Get Me Started have?

Don't Get Me Started currently has 21 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Don't Get Me Started about?

🎙️ Don’t Get Me StartedGrab your favorite drink, settle in, and join Bridgit and Jen for heartfelt, hilarious, and totally relatable conversations about navigating life over 50. From relationships and reinvention to health, family, and finding joy in the little things, no topic is off-limits (and...

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Don't Get Me Started is created and hosted by Jen Shaver; Bridgit.
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