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Gurlll Listen
by Jessica (host of Gurlll Listen)
Welcome to Gurlll Listen — the unapologetically raw, real, and relatable podcast where we say the things most people whisper about. Hosted by Jessica, a woman who’s been through it, lived it, and is still standing in heels — even when her body says sit.From surviving chronic pain to navigating motherhood, healing, heartbreak, and finding your voice — no topic is off-limits. Each week, Jessica gets classy, sassy, and unfiltered, diving deep into the conversations we all need but rarely hear.Whether you’re laughing, crying, or screaming “Gurlll, SAME!” — this is your space to feel seen, heard, and never alone.Because sometimes, healing starts with a convo.
Episodes
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Confidence is Built, Not Found
Confidence isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you build. In this episode of Gurlll Listen, Jessica dives deep into the confidence nobody talks about. From self-doubt, people-pleasing, and comparison to trusting yourself again after life knocks you down, this conversation is full of...
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The Life Audit: The Honest Conversation Most People Avoid
What if you took an honest look at your life? In this powerful episode of Gurlll Listen, Jessica walks listeners through a complete Life Audit—examining relationships, health, money, career, happiness, and purpose. Through personal stories of Long COVID, losing and rebuilding independence,...
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The Death of Mystery: Why We Know Too Much About Everyone
Gurllll, when did everybody start putting their entire life online? On this episode Jessica gets into topics from relationship drama to vacation updates, we’re sharing more than ever—but are we actually connecting less? Let’s talk about the death of mystery, oversharing culture, and why not...
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Nobody is coming to save you
Nobody is coming to save you. Not the apology, not the perfect opportunity, not the magical version of yourself you’ve been waiting for. In this powerful episode, Jessica explores accountability, healing, personal power, and what happens when you stop waiting for rescue and start taking ownership...
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Vision vs Goals: Why You Keep Falling Off Track
Why do we keep saying “THIS is my year”… only to end up overwhelmed, burnt out, and eating snacks in bed wondering what happened? In this episode, we’re getting REAL about why motivation dies, the difference between vision and goals, self-sabotage, burnout, and why you might be chasing a life…
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Can't build a future while avoiding your past
Healing ain’t cute, grief doesn’t follow rules, and sometimes the strongest people are carrying the heaviest things. We’re getting raw, honest, and a little uncomfortable talking trauma, chronic illness, anger, and why avoiding your past might be keeping you stuck. Buckle up, gurlll!!
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Hard Truth: You Might Be The Problem In Your Life
What if the reason your life keeps repeating the same chaos… is YOU? Jessica gets brutally honest about accountability, emotional reactions, ego, victim mentality, and the hard truth nobody wants to hear: growth starts when the excuses stop. This episode? Whew. Personal responsibility never…
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If Co-Parenting Was a Reality Show
What happens when co-parenting isn’t peaceful… it’s performative, controlling, and emotionally exhausting? In this episode, Jessica pulls back the curtain on the reality most people don’t post about—where boundaries get tested, accountability gets avoided, and being the “bigger person” gets old...
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Starting Over Isn’t Failure — It’s Alignment
In this episode of Gurlll Listen, Jessica sits down with her lifelong family friend Renae— in her 30s who’s choosing herself, reconnecting with her Jewish roots, and preparing for a bold move to Miami in search of love, community, and alignment. This is a conversation about dating, identity…
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Are you really burnt out… or are you avoiding your life?
In this bold, unfiltered episode, Jessica gets real about the patterns people don’t want to admit—avoiding responsibility, fearing change, living in denial, and calling it “overwhelm.” This isn’t about calling anyone out… it’s about calling the truth in. If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or...
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Being The Bigger Person Is Getting Old
Let’s be real… Some people didn’t misunderstand you — they disrespected you. In this raw and unfiltered episode, Jessica dives into what happens when kindness gets mistaken for weakness, why being the “bigger person” gets old real quick, and how people love to play the victim when they get called...
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I’m Still Here — And That Means Everything
I didn’t realize how much I was taking for granted… until I couldn’t anymore. I used to think I had time. I used to think “normal” was guaranteed. I was wrong. This is the story of how everything changed—and why I don’t take my life for granted anymore.
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Louisville After Dark: Fashion, Food & The Social Scene with Mike Tomes
Fashion, food, and a little Louisville tea. Jessica is joined by Mike from The Voice Tribune to break down the city’s best spots, social circles, and where to go if you want to be seen, connect, and have a good time.
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Marriage Doesn’t Fix Problems — It Exposes Them
Marriage is supposed to make everything easier… but what if it actually reveals everything instead? In this episode of Gurlll Listen, Jessica gets real about what truly happens after “I do.” From unmet expectations and emotional labor to communication struggles, identity shifts, and the everyday...
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We’re All a Little Fake Online — Let’s Be Honest
On this episode of Gurlll Listen, Jessica is getting real about something we all participate in but rarely admit — the curated world of social media. From perfectly timed selfies to highlight-reel vacations, the internet has made it easier than ever to present the best version of our lives. But…
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Cancel Culture vs Accountability — Where’s the Line?
Let’s talk about it… 👀 When does holding someone accountable turn into tearing them down? Should old mistakes follow you forever? And can you disagree with someone without cancelling them? Jessica gets real about cancel culture, personal boundaries, and the fine line between protecting your…
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Some People You Don’t Outgrow — You Out-Respect
In this bold episode of Gurlll Listen, Jessica keeps it real about grown-woman drama, friendship breakups, jealousy, and what happens when people can’t handle your growth. From chronic illness changing her life, to building new connections through social media, to setting boundaries with people…
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Couples Therapy: Gatlinburg Edition
What happens when two real couples spend Valentine’s weekend in a cozy cabin and decide to get honest about love? In this special episode of Gurlll Listen, Jessica and Todd sit down with friends Kalenia and Brooks for a raw, funny, and heartfelt “couples therapy” style conversation — no filters…
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Our Unpopular Love Opinions
Not all love needs fireworks. This Valentine’s episode is full of honest, unpopular love opinions about calm connection, evolving needs, and choosing what works for you — not what social media says love should look like.
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Things That Just Feel Luxurious (Including the Emotional Ones)
What if luxury isn’t about price tags — but how a vacation makes you feel? In this episode of Gurlll, Listen, Jessica dives into the kinds of trips that truly nourish the soul — from beach days and cruises to city escapes, cabin stays, all-inclusive resorts, girl trips, family vacations, and...
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Who Were You Before Life Got Hard?
At some point, life changes the contract. Maybe it was a diagnosis, a loss, a breakup, burnout, or a quiet accumulation of things that slowly reshaped who you are. One day you’re moving through life with ease — and the next, you’re surviving. In this raw, reflective solo episode of Gurlll Listen,...
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Mirror Talk: What I See vs What You See
What do you see when you look in the mirror? And what if the truth… isn’t what you’ve been telling yourself? In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Gurlll Listen, we’re peeling back the layers of self-perception, body image, identity, and worth. Jessica invites listeners to imagine...
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Love Me Like This — What Our Love Languages Really Say
Season 2 of Gurlll Listen is officially here — and we’re starting with heart, honesty, and real conversations that matter. After taking time to prioritize her health and healing, Jessica returns with a powerful season opener all about love languages — how we give love, how we receive it, and why...
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Housewives Gone Wild: Coast-to-Coast Chaos
Welcome to the ultimate Housewives catch-up, babe! We’re spilling fresh tea from Jersey, OC, Beverly Hills, Salt Lake City — PLUS the brand-new Rhode Island crew. From Teresa and Joe’s forever family drama to OC’s new firestarter Katie, Beverly Hills legends, SLC shake-ups, and Rhode Island’s...
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The Kardashian Effect: Love Them, Hate Them, Still Watching
Gurlll… grab your iced coffee and your emotional support lip gloss, because today we are talking all things Kardashian! From Kris running the family empire like a boss, to Kim’s billion-dollar glow-up, to Khloé’s love-life rollercoaster, and Kourtney’s new rockstar mama era — no Kardashian is…
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From One Adoption Story to Another
In this heartfelt episode, Jessica opens up about her own adoption story — being chosen at just 7 days old, growing up proud of her roots, and later discovering pieces of her birth family. She’s joined by Samantha and Eric, who share their emotional path from fostering to adoption and the joys…
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Main Character Energy: When Strong Gets Tired
Life is messy, loud, painful, and sometimes downright exhausting — but gurlll, we still show up. In this solo episode, Jessica gets real about battling chronic pain, chasing her passion for content creation, and learning that being “the strong one” doesn’t mean holding it all together. It’s about...
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The Heart of a Bonus Mom
In this heartfelt episode of Gurlll Listen, Jessica opens the mic for Glenda—who shares her powerful and emotional journey of becoming a bonus mom. From the challenges of blending families to the deep, unconditional love that grows through time, Glenda’s story is raw, honest, and full of heart.…
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Dial-Up Dreams & Mixtape Memories
Grab your scrunchies, dust off that Walkman, and get ready for a blast from the past! In this episode, Jessica and her girl Abby rewind the clock to the ’80s and ’90s — back when snacks were sugary, phones had cords, and friendships were built on mixtapes and mall hangouts. From the smell of...
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When the Strong Ones Struggle
We talk about everything else, so why not this? In this episode, Jessica and the ladies get real about depression—the messy, exhausting, not-so-cute side of being strong women who are just trying to keep it together. From dark days to moments of growth, this conversation is full of heart…
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From Ghosts to Giggles: The Dating Files
Dating is wild, unpredictable, and sometimes downright ridiculous — and today we’re pulling the receipts. In this open forum episode, Jessica and her ladies spill their best, worst, and craziest dating stories. From ghosting and love-bombing to the “did I really put on lashes for this?” kind of...
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The Caretaker’s Mic
In this episode of Gurlll Listen, Jessica hands the mic to her husband, Todd, to share what it’s really like being a caretaker. From the hard days of watching someone you love struggle with chronic illness, to the small victories that keep them going, this raw conversation pulls back the curtain…
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The Sparkle Struggle Is Real
In this week’s Gurlll Listen, Jessica gets real about the messy side of living with chronic illness and how it takes a toll on mental health. From scary dizzy spells and falls to feeling like her sparkle has dimmed, she opens up about the frustration, the tears, and the fight to keep going. But...
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My So-Called Teenage Life
Gurlll… we’re going way back for this one. High school. The drama, the crushes, the awkward dances, the band trips, the prom nights, and all the messy, hilarious, and sometimes heartbreaking moments in between. In this episode, I’m spilling my own stories — the good, the bad, and the “what was I...
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Couples Who Bestie Together, Stay Together
In this episode of Gurlll Listen, Jessica and her ride-or-die bestie Heather are taking friendship to the next level — bringing their husbands along for the ride! From how the girls became inseparable, to how the guys formed their own bromance, this episode is all about love, laughter, and the...
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From Frogs to Forever: My Real Love Story
In this heart-to-heart episode of Gurlll Listen, Jessica gets real about the messy, magical journey of love — from kissing a few frogs, to meeting her husband Todd, to building a blended family that works. She opens up about past heartbreaks, second chances, and the unexpected lessons marriage…
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The Girls Got the Mic: Ride or Dies & Real Talk
✨ They say friends are the family you choose, but gurlll… my girlfriends? They’re my ride-or-dies, my hype squad, and my safe space rolled into one. And in this episode, it’s not just me talking about them — they’re here too! Yep, this is a recorded girlfriends’ hangout, straight from the heart…
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Blended, Not Broken: Our Co-Parenting Journey
In this deeply personal episode, Jessica opens up about the challenges, growth, and unexpected blessings that came with learning how to co-parent after divorce. It's not always easy blending families, but it's possible to create something strong, stable, and beautiful — even after things fall...
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The Cancer That Took My Parents—And the Girl It Tried to Break
In this deeply personal episode, Jessica opens up about one of the most defining chapters of her life. She shares the painful story of losing her father to brain cancer in 1995—believed to be linked to Agent Orange exposure—and facing her mother’s breast cancer diagnosis just five weeks later.…
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More Than a Number: My Story With Weight, Shame, and Self-Love
This episode of Gurlll, Listen is personal — real personal. I’m pulling back the curtain on my lifelong journey with weight, body image, emotional eating, and that sticky, suffocating shame that so many of us carry. From being shamed by my own mother as a little girl, to surviving bullying, to...
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Smiling Through Pain: The Hidden Fight
Jessica opens up for the first time about living with chronic pain—the kind you can’t see, but feel every day. From smiling through the hurt to the emotional weight of being silent for too long, this episode sets the tone for what Gurlll Listen is all about: raw truth, healing, and saying the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Gurlll Listen — the unapologetically raw, real, and relatable podcast where we say the things most people whisper about. Hosted by Jessica, a woman who’s been through it, lived it, and is still standing in heels — even when her body says sit.From surviving chronic pain to navigating motherhood, healing, heartbreak, and finding your voice — no topic is off-limits. Each week, Jessica gets classy, sassy, and unfiltered, diving deep into the conversations we all need but rarely hear.Whether you’re laughing, crying, or screaming “Gurlll, SAME!” — this is your space to feel seen, heard, and never alone.Because sometimes, healing starts with a convo.
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Gurlll Listen currently has 41 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Gurlll Listen about?
Welcome to Gurlll Listen — the unapologetically raw, real, and relatable podcast where we say the things most people whisper about. Hosted by Jessica, a woman who’s been through it, lived it, and is still standing in heels — even when her body says sit.From surviving chronic pain to navigating...
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