It's Fine with Jacquelyn Spicher

Romance novels have been one of the most popular genres for a while now - yet it seems that this genre gets a lot of unnecessary hate. It's kinda ironic that it gets so much hate while we are currently living through what some call a dating recession. Jacquelyn talks about this romance books hate, why reading is good for us, why some believe we are currently dealing with a "dating crisis," and more. 

Aiden has returned to the podcast to talk to Jacquelyn about the books they read this month! Jacquelyn is still reading lots of romance books, Aiden didn't fully understand The Great Gatsby, they talk about an awesome book idea, and more.So far, Jacquelyn has read 13 books and Aiden has read 12 this year. 

There's been hot girl summer, brat summer, and now...serious girl summer? In this episode, Jacquelyn talks about her hopes for the upcoming summer, how it might be time to get serious about your goals, why constantly talking about your goals might be a bad thing, and more. 

Sorry for the episode being late! Jacquelyn took this as an opportunity to remind you (and herself) that when things feel overwhelming or you have an unmanageable to-do list, getting at least something accomplished is better than nothing at all. 

Many people are lonely nowadays, but I think sometimes we forget how important acquaintances can be in our lives. In this episode, Jacquelyn reads a story a listener sent us highlighting someone in her community and highlights how what is referred to as "weak ties" can have major positive impacts on our lives. 

In the current world, it feels like our attention is fragmented more than ever - but just how much does it impact us? We can't change how the world works around us, but what can we change to improve our focus - and our lives? Jacquelyn discusses what attention fragmentation is, talks about how it impacts us, and questions ways we can lessen how much our attention is fragmented each and everyday. 

It's time for another book report episode! So far, Aiden and Jacquelyn have both read 9 books this year. In this episode, they discuss the three books they each read this month. P.S. sorry I missed releasing an episode last week! Hope to get back on track lol

It's crazy to think that tomorrow marks the one year anniversary of It's Fine! It's been a pleasure to create this podcast over the last year, and thank you to everyone who has listened to it. Jacquelyn reflects on the last year of creating this podcast and talks about how you can create your own. She also discusses the importance of creating things in general - especially in this day and age. 

They always say "facts don't care about your feelings," but do your feelings really care about facts? Jacquelyn investigates this idea using concepts like persuasion, confirmation bias, and the illusory truth effect. She tries to determine if facts can really change our feelings - or if we sometimes find ways to twist the facts to justify our feelings.

It's once again time for another book report episode! Aiden read two books and Jacquelyn read three, so now they are tied at six books a piece for 2026. They discuss what books they read this month, what they look forward to reading, and whether or not they will stop reading a book if they don't like it. PS - After doing some research, Jacquelyn realized that Emily Henry has written 10 books, not 6 as she stated on the podcast.

Heyyyyyyy! Jacquelyn is back from her week long staycation! She took a full week off of work to relax, reset, and reflect. Sometimes, giving yourself a break can allow you to reflect more clearly on your life. She explains what a staycation is and why she loves them, talks about the importance of reflection and doing things for the right reasons, and how taking breaks is crucial for being "productive" and accomplishing your goals. 

No, I don't think so. However, Gen Z has become the first generation in modern history to be dumber than the previous generation. The main reason? Most suspect their excessive screen time. Jacquelyn talks about this, the Gen Z reading crisis, and how it's important for people to build a healthy relationship with technology, whatever that looks like for them. 

Jacquelyn's been going through a tough time, but she thinks she's finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Her biggest problem? Most likely her mindset. She talks about this, how making small changes matter greatly, why it's silly to quit your goals, and more. 

It's time for the first book report episode of the month! Aiden will be joining Jacquelyn each month to discuss the books they read and see who can read the most books by the end of the year. 

It seems there is a new wave of movie adaptations of books being created, and Jacquelyn is here for it! She talks about some of the ones she has watched in the past, and gives a brief overview of some of the ones set to be released in the upcoming year! 

It's time for another podcast episode that Jacquelyn hardly planned out! That's okay, because it's on theme for this episode. She discusses how sometimes even simple tasks can feel difficult to start, but sometimes you have to push through that feeling to feel better in the long run. She also discusses how you have to learn what is best for you and how life is hard, so it's sometimes best to learn how to make it as simple as possible. 

There's a rising trend of people calling for 2026 to be the year where people "go analog." Basically, they mean that people should put their phones down and go back to using physical media and actually living their lives. Jacquelyn discusses this trend, the "analog bag" trend, social media addiction, digital fatigue, and more. Link to Understanding Social Media Addiction - A Deep Dive: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11594359/

The new year is here, which means people are thinking about their big goals for 2026. In this episode, Jacquelyn talks about the importance of the simple joys in life, the shame we sometimes feel about simple pleasures, aversion of happiness, and more. 

The year is just about over, so Jacquelyn decided to discuss all of the books that she read in 2025! In total she read 20 books, discussed each one, and talks about the upcoming "book report episodes" she is planning in the new year! 

2026 is approaching, so it is time to start thinking about what you want the new year to look like! Jacquelyn talks about New Year's resolutions, why people fail to accomplish them, some of her goals for the upcoming year, and more. P.S. one of my goals for 2026 is to get more consistent with uploading these episodes. My apologies! - Jacquelyn

While Jacquelyn loves working in the media industry, she has oftentimes thought about what kind of impact creating content truly has on society. In this episode, she talks about the hypocrisy of certain content creation, how there's no way to escape it, the rising popularity of physical media, and more. 

Jacquelyn has recently turned 25!!! In this episode she talks about what your frontal lobe of your brain is responsible for, discusses how the internet is obsessed with talking about frontal lobe development, and the lessons she has learned so far in her life. P.S. I'm sorry this episode is late this week!!! Better late than never right? 

'Tis the season for awkward holiday conversations. Nobody loves 'em, and yet they seem to happen every year. Jacquelyn discusses her methods of escaping awkward conversations just in time for the holiday season! 

Escapism is defined as “the tendency to seek distraction and relief from unpleasant realities, especially by seeking entertainment or engaging in fantasy.” Now more than ever, it sometimes feels like we need forms of escapism not only to give ourselves a break from our everyday stressors, but we need tangible hobbies to help us escape the digital world. Jacquelyn discusses healthy escapism, doomscrolling, benefits of "tangible hobbies," and more

Dating apps are a hot topic of conversation in today's world as many have tried them - and have some wild experiences from using them. What kind of relationship are people really looking for on dating apps? Do they really help people find love? How often do people lie on them? Are people burnout by dating apps? Jacquelyn tries to answer these questions in this episode.

By now, you've probably seen the article published by Vogue called “Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?” Jacquelyn gives her interpretation of the article, discusses how much of a mess the dating landscape is, questions why we care so much about what people post about online, and asks the question: are boyfriends embarrassing?

This week's episode is a bit different...Jacquelyn randomly had some realizations about life after taking a walk and decided to record an impromptu episode in her car while parked in a parking lot. She discusses the emotional rut she feels like she's been in, the balance between honoring your feelings and ignoring them to "get the work done," why sometimes it feels so hard to do the things we know we need to do, and what she plans to do to get herself out of her emotional rut. 

With so many people obsessed with improvement and there being endless self help content on the internet, many seem to fall into what is known as the self help cycle. Jacquelyn explains what this is, why she thinks self help content has risen in popularity over the years, and discusses a potential way for people to break the cycle.

In the current loneliness epidemic, we need third places now more than ever! Jacquelyn talks about what third places are, the benefits of them in our society, and how some are disappearing or the economic barrier to attend certain third places is rising.BTW I oftentimes kept accidentally calling third places "third spaces"... you know what I mean lol

Jacquelyn grew up in a smaller, more rural area and it took going to college in a city with a population over 6 times her hometown to realize how much she truly liked living in a smaller town. She discusses her experiences living in a smaller area, why she likes it, and the benefits of it. 

In the midst of hookup culture and instant gratification, YEARNING IS BACK BABY! In this episode, Jacquelyn discusses the recent trend of yearning being seen in pop culture/media, analyzes The Summer I Turned Pretty, explains how cringe culture may be holding us back, and how you must balance yearning for things and caring deeply while also knowing when to let go. 

By now, you may have heard of the "great lock in" trend that is circulating the internet currently, and is just a rebrand of the winter arc trend of last year. In this episode, Jacquelyn questions why self development "challenges" become popular, and wonders if they are worth paying attention to or if it's better to just focus on your goals and ignore these challenges altogether. 

It's official folks - the nerds are winning. Being smart and knowing way too much about random things is cool again! Jacquelyn discusses trends like "monthly curriculums," BookTok, misinformation online, and more. 

Many have said we are currently living in a loneliness epidemic. While there is a lot of conversation online about the "mating crisis," it seems there isn't as much discussion about friendships. Jacquelyn talks about how it seems people struggle to form and maintain friendships, how they change throughout our lives, and how important friendships are.  

By now you may have seen the viral clip of Rylie from the dating show called The Altar on Provo's Most Eligible's YouTube page. The discourse around this entire situation was very interesting, and arguably a reflection of various different patterns of online "commenting" recently. In this episode, Jacquelyn analyzes the discourse around this situation, discussing how seemingly many people comment on things without crucial context, how many stereotype others, and how not everyone needs to like you. 

Is living inherently performative? It's a complex question that you may have never considered before. In this episode, Jacquelyn discusses situations that could lead to us being "performative," the difference between being performative and manipulative, the recent "performative male" trend, and more. 

It's time for pt 2! In the second and final part of this "series," Jacquelyn discusses what it means to spend our time wisely. She discusses what it means to live mindfully, how our culture seems to be obsessed with "saving time," concerns surrounding the popularity of AI, and more. 

Is timing everything? Should we be hitting certain milestones by certain ages? How do we know we are spending our time well? What does that even mean? In this two part series, Jacquelyn is discussing time. In this week's episode, she discusses how the concepts of the expectations of hitting certain life milestones (getting married, having kids, etc.) by a certain age conflicts with the idea that "timing is everything" in regards to waiting for the personal right time for you. Next week, she will discuss the timing of everyday life, what does it mean to spend your time "well," and how it feels as if our society is obsessed with "saving time." 

Impostor syndrome has been a topic of discussion, especially on social media, for what appears to be a while now. In this episode, Jacquelyn discusses what impostor syndrome is, why people feel like an impostor, and her thoughts on it. #impostorsyndrome #itsfine

Jacquelyn is BACK after skipping a week (my apologies). Recently, she's gotten back into reading books! In this episode, she talks about why reading is good for us, performative reading, BookTok, and talks about some of her fav books she's read recently. 

Jacquelyn has a love hate relationship with texting/emails. It's great that we have the option to be able to constantly communicate with people in our lives, but it can also be overwhelming and exhausting too. In this episode, Jacquelyn talks about how texting can be overwhelming, why it's commonly difficult to decipher text messages, and how it makes our relationships more complex. 

Personal branding is extremely important in the digital age for many people. However, can personal branding blend personality and business in an unhealthy way? Could it negatively impact your growth as a person? Jacquelyn discusses why personal branding is so important, questions how it may affect your sense of self, and explains why she feels authenticity is key. 

Last episode, Jacquelyn participated in the "propaganda I won't fall for" trend, talking about popular things or ideas she doesn't agree with. To balance out that *slight* negativity, she decided to create a list of ten things that she thinks is underrated and deserves more attention or appreciation, ranging from sending cards to cleaning while angry. Hopefully you enjoy! 

There's this trend online currently where people compile a list of "propaganda they won't fall for" which could be anything that they don't like from oat milk to chatgpt. In this episode, Jacquelyn participates in the trend by talking about various trends, ideas, and things that she doesn't like and explains why it's "propaganda" that she won't be falling for anytime soon. 

Should we adhere to a super duper strict routine or should we just go with the flow man? Jacquelyn discusses the pros and cons to routines, how she *attempts* to build better habits in her life, and reminds us all once again that it's all about balance! 

Manifestation - what a pop culture buzzword this has become. In this episode, Jacquelyn talks about manifestation and the law of attraction: what they are, how people apply these topics to their life, and underlying logic behind these topics. While she's got a lot of beef with the idea, she also discusses the positive benefit one may receive from the practice of manifestation. 

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and something that has significantly improved Jacquelyn's mental health is journaling. In this episode, she talks about the benefits of journal, different ways you can journal, and more.

We've all been told at least once that our 20's will be the best years of our life, but is that really the case? Do we just sugar coat the past in nostalgia rather than seeing it for what it is? Jacquelyn talks about the romanticization of life, declinism, the fading affect bias, and more. 

We are faced with many decisions in our lives. How does one make the "right" decision? Are there good or bad decisions? Is making no decision a decision within itself? In this episode, Jacquelyn talks about the trolley problem, the butterfly effect, and the consequences of our everyday actions. 

People love to talk about them, many people are in them, and yet - it seems most people don't know how to define a situationship. Jacquelyn attempts to define a situationship, hypothesizes why they are so common, and asks the question: is there anything positive about this type of relationship?