Episodes
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315 - The Hard Road Back to "Normal"
This transition back to normal life has not been easy. We also talk about: -- women who feel invisible -- my meetup with a friend who used to do Clown Night with us -- why being Catholic makes life more fun Watch this episode on Youtube, and follow my channel while you're there! 📌 Get weekly…
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314 - Is God Telling Me to Give Up?
I am taking stock of all the setbacks I've faced in my career, and wondering if they're from God or from the enemy. Also... -- We're watching a viral video of a woman trying to use a peanut butter stirrer -- I'm talking about the hidden pressures of trying to raise a family in a different way…
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313 - I Took Massive Action and Made a Mess
I took massive action and the only result was that I made a big mess. We're also talking about: -- why the Fulwilers can never go back to Peoria -- why some people don't clean up after themselves Watch this episode on Youtube, and follow my channel while you're there! 📌 Get weekly bonus content...
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312 - The Day Our Lives Changed
Join me as I remember Lane's diagnosis day and the creepy events that led up to it. I'm sharing private texts and videos from that time. Watch this episode on Youtube, and follow my channel while you're there! 📌 Get weekly bonus content from me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thisisjen 📌...
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311 - This Transition Is Kicking My Butt
You guys, I flaked on a friend and it was bad. This is just one of the things that's been happening lately as I struggle hard to adjust to life back home. I share some wisdom from a friend, as well as my lesson that life is just a Price Is Right game. Watch this episode on Youtube, and follow my...
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310 - I Am Finally Home
I am finally home. To be honest, it's a LOT. I'm struggling to figure out how to re-connect with my family while tackling my endless to-do list. I am also realizing that I am not the same person who first left for the hospital. NOTE: You will hear some really rough audio edits around 35:00…
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309 - We Couldn't Go Home
We got the results of Lane's final scans! Unfortunately, we still don't know when we're going home. I'm struggling with sitting in the unknown. We're also talking about: -- how my husband has been an emotional leader through this ordeal -- the TikToker who got in trouble for thanking God for a...
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308 - Leaving Saint Jude
This might be my last episode from Saint Jude! We talk about that, as well as: -- Lane's final scans -- Me causing absolute chaos with the Saint Jude staff (do NOT miss the video, it's a classic) Watch this episode on Youtube, and follow my channel while you're there! 📌 Get weekly bonus content...
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307 - I've Missed So Much
One of my kids had a major milestone this week, but I couldn't be there because I needed to be at St. Jude. You guys, this journey is getting exhausting. But of course I still did an episode because the grind doesn't stop over here! I also talk about: -- finally talking with some Amish people at...
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306 - Confessions of a Dumpster Fire Catholic
I tried to take a step forward in my spiritual life, but the results were less than inspiring. Guys, this is my best effort right now. :) We also have a special surprise on the show, and: -- I show you the beautiful quilt that some of your fellow listeners made -- I give you some encouragement...
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305 - Why I Can't Quit
I realized this week: I will never quit this work that I do. And my reason why might surprise you. In related news, I discovered a new blue flame that I didn't even know I had! We also discuss: -- celebrity news that involves someone I know -- I took Lane on a day trip with her sister -- I tried…
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304 - My Faith Was Tested (Again)
I saw something in a St. Jude waiting room that sent me reeling. I looked around and thought, "How could a loving God allow this?" I share the answer I got to that question in this episode. But it's not all heavy subjects. We also talk about: -- my performance at the Napa Institute -- why you…
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303 - My First Event Since the Diagnosis
I just did my first local stand up show since Lane's diagnosis. I get emotional as I recall being on stage, and what it showed me about what God is doing in my life right now. I also talk about: -- how you can be more confident -- the fancy event I got invited to -- why you shouldn't have…
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302 - A Big Milestone
This weekend marks a big milestone, and I have mixed feelings. Also, we call my daughter, Lane, live on the show! I also talk about: -- the famous influencer whose daughter was just diagnosed with cancer -- seeing your kids as powerful, not weak -- why driving for seven hours was relaxing for me...
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301 - She Asked if I'm Bitter
Someone asked me if this crisis has made me bitter. Here is my answer. I'm also talking about: -- a conversation I had with a friend that made me think I'm truly crazy -- my response to, "Are you bitter?" -- the big secret to how I glowed up, and how you can too Watch this episode on Youtube, and...
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300 - We Had an Emergency
We had a big emergency last week, and I'm talking about what happened. Also in this episode: -- This is the 300th episode! It did not turn out at all like I wanted it to -- I'm remembering how angry my doctors were when I was pregnant with Lucy -- I share my thoughts on the Jelly Roll divorce…
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299 - I Cried at Church
I cried at church, met Jelly Roll, and my son got food poisoning from his perpetual stew. Watch this episode on Youtube, and follow my channel while you're there! 📌 Get weekly bonus content from me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thisisjen 📌 Connect with me on socials:...
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298 - Update from the Hospital
We are back in the hospital. I had an emotional moment as the chemo was getting started last night, and I share it here on this episode. I also talk about: -- Styling your hair in soft water vs. hard water cities -- Perpetual stew!! -- My husband stepped on a rattlesnake Watch this episode on...
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297 - Should I Quit?
I have faced so many career setbacks, it makes me wonder...should I quit? Is God telling me it's time to walk away from this platform that I worked so hard to build? I walk you through my thinking on that. I also discuss: -- the new podcast logo created by ChatGPT -- the handicapped parking tag...
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296 - What Being Catholic Did to My Life
I had a moment the other day that made me say to myself, "Wow. Being Catholic has made my life soooo different than what I expected it to be." I talk about that, as well as: -- the latest in my handicapped parking tag saga -- remembering the time I was on the front page of the New York Times...
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295 - I Am About to Get Banned (Again)
Another institution has pushed me to my limit, and I fear I am about to go back into my villain era. I also share some reflections about whether there are any funny female standup comics. Watch this episode on Youtube, and follow my channel while you're there! 📌 Get weekly bonus content from Jen...
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294 - God Told Me to Tell You This
I didn't think I could do an episode this week, but then I felt moved to share something with you. So I pushed through, and I'm glad I did! In this episode I give you a reality check about your fears. We also talk about: -- the weekly update about how cancer treatments are going -- why Catholics...
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293 - What Keeps Me Up at Night
A lot of fears have been keeping me up at night. Here's what I'm trying to do to stay sane. I also discuss: -- the surprising move that derailed my kettlebell workouts -- how my crazy wild toddler turned out -- my other daughter tracking down our oncologist -- stupid influencer advice ---> Here…
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292 - My Faith Prepared Me for This
**PATREON LIVE CHAT WED 4/15** I have been struggling with balancing grief and gratitude. Today I'm talking about how I have been learning to accept both at once. Also: -- my most embarrassing moment yet at St. Jude! -- rap beef news -- an email from Mother Teresa's priest friend ---> Join us...
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291 - I Needed this Priest Visit
Two priests visited us at our St. Jude housing, and it was exactly what we needed! I also talk about the weird and surprising way that I have been working out, and the revolutionary "grease the groove" idea behind it. Also there's rap beef news! --> Watch the Huberman episode with Pavel…
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290 - Why Would I Ever Feel Lucky?
There was no episode last week because I was having a meltdown, but I'm back! I'm talking about how much it has helped me to insist on feeling lucky -- and why I say "lucky" instead of "blessed." We also talk about: -- my husband's St. Jude visit -- approaching your life with the wrong rhythm --...
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289 - I Haven't Been Home in a Month
I have been away from home for a full month due to our current crisis. It's not easy. I share updates about how we're doing, as well as: -- my new thoughts on how to catch big medical issues early (without being a hypochondriac) -- a big problem that my absence caused at home -- the phrase that...
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288 - I Took So Much Heat For This
It really brought the haters out of the woodwork when I used to say that women shouldn't put their lives on hold for motherhood. Now that this crisis has tested everything, I'm reflecting on how that philosophy stood up. Also, I share: -- Shia LaBeouf's iconic interview after his Mardi Gras…
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287 - What I Wish I'd Done Differently
I was lying awake in the hospital, having an existential crisis. I was thinking about what I wish I'd done differently years ago. And the answer I came up with is something you might need to hear. I also discuss: -- going into "beast mode" -- how to find God when everything's falling apart -- the...
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286 - This Tested My Faith
This one moment really tested my faith. I was already having a hard time, and then things got worse, and I just about lost it. I talk about that, as well as: -- the sudoku capsule wardrobe method -- my visit to the Bass Pro Shop Pyramid Watch this episode on Youtube, and follow my channel while...
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285 - My Life Is Not the Same Anymore
It is shocking how different my life was just six months ago. Everything has changed. Today I'm talking about how I'm processing that. I also talk about: -- The unexpected wisdom that powerfully and immediately broke me out of a rut -- Rap beef news! Watch this episode on Youtube, and follow my...
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284 - Somebody Needs to Hear This
I had a really powerful moment here at St. Jude's hospital, and I felt like it came with a message that some of you need to hear. I talk about that, as well as: -- how journaling is helping me stay (sort of) sane -- how our first meeting with the St. Jude doctor went Watch this episode on Youtube...
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283 - My Life Is About to Change
Next week is a huge week for me. Also, why do people keep saying I'm "strong"? We talk about that, as well as: how our family has reacted to Lane's condition you can have lots of kids even if you are a neurodivergent mess who's stressed out by pregnancy and babies P.S. *** WE HAVE SOME NEW DRAMA...
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282 - How We're Doing
I get honest about my current feelings about the diagnosis. I also take on a viral video that says that moms only feel overstimulated because they're addicted to their phones. Watch this episode on Youtube, and follow Jen's channel while you're there! SHOW TICKETS: -- 1/22 Naples, FL -- 1/23 Boca...
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281 - I'm Back to Hating on Podcast Bros
Don't listen to motivation bros who yell at you about being consistent with your habits. They don't understand your life and their advice never works. I also talk about: the guy who is doing his workouts at Walmart opaque references to yet another personal crisis (it never ends!!) what you need…
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280 - I Have Big News!
I share details about my big news. I also pick a Word of the Year, and it's my most ridiculous one yet. Plus new stories about crying in my car. Watch this episode on Youtube, and follow Jen's channel while you're there! SHOW TICKETS: -- 1/22 Naples, FL -- 1/23 Boca Raton, FL CONNECT…
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279 - Cake Blob Blessings
Jen has had some prayers answered in unusual ways lately. She talks about that, as well as: her obsession with the Selena Gomez kidney transplant friend drama the importance of knowing your personality type when going through a crisis her questions about the enneagram: why do Catholics have a...
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278 - Still Petty
Don't worry, our crisis has not stopped me from being petty and following rap beefs! I share major rap beef news. I also: encourage moms of little ones to step into Game of Thrones energy explain why I'm not into "f-- cancer!" energy IMPORTANT NOTE: For some reason I always say the wrong rappers'...
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277 - I Finally Crashed Out
I finally crashed out and had a meltdown in the hospital bathroom, but it's not my fault! Someone put on the "Saddest Songs in the World" playlist in the radiation waiting room and I just lost it. I talk about that, as well as the idea that you have a few "golden years" when the older generations...
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276 - Red Boot Energy
I bought some special red boots to wear on tour, as a reminder to be fabulous and have fun. I almost put them away when I had to cancel my tour. Instead, I made a different choice. We talk about that, as well as what to do when you have babies and toddlers and feel like you're drowning. And a...
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275 - It's All Fun and Games Until Someone Gets Cancer
More updates on Jen's daughter's diagnosis. Also, what is wrong with Jen's new shirt?! Watch this episode on Youtube, and follow Jen's channel while you're there! Connect with Jen: --- PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/thisisjen --- GOFUNDME: https://gofund.me/511a5aa14 --- EMAIL LIST:...
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274 - Our Battle Begins
We will need some extra prayers this week, as this is when our battle really begins. Watch this episode on Youtube, and follow Jen's channel while you're there! Connect with Jen: --- PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/thisisjen --- GOFUNDME: https://gofund.me/511a5aa14 --- EMAIL LIST:...
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273 - Where We Go From Here
I have updates on my 19-year-old daughter whom you guys have been praying for, and I discuss the future of the podcast. I even have a couple of funny stories. Watch this episode on Youtube, and follow Jen's channel while you're there! Connect with Jen: --- PATREON…
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272 - We Have a Diagnosis
We have a diagnosis. Unfortunately, I need to cancel all Fall tour dates. I'm so very sorry for any inconvenience this causes. Please pray for us. -- Here is the official Fulwiler GoFundMe -- Here is the Patreon community where I'm sharing more Watch this episode on Youtube, and follow Jen's...
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An update. We need prayers.
We are facing a very hard situation and could use your prayers. Connect with Jen: --- PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/thisisjen --- EMAIL LIST: https://mailchi.mp/fulwiler/jenslist --- THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/K6dbRxFySKU --- TOUR: Nashville, TN - 9/17/25 Atlanta, GA - 9/18/25...
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271 - How to Be High Maintenance
Jen's friend just got out of a hard season, and says she wants to stop lying to herself about what she really wants and start being "high maintenance." Jen talks about how to be a fabulous, high maintenance woman. She also talks about the insane thing a man did to her on a plane, and the exciting...
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This Woman Lives Rent-Free in Our Heads! (BEST OF)
I have never seen an influencer get in our heads more than this woman! How is she so perfect?! This is a re-run of one of our most popular episodes, because I have a crazy travel week. Connect with Jen: --- PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/thisisjen --- SHABBY CHIC COMEDY SPECIAL:...
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270 - "Losing Yourself" in Motherhood
If you feel like you barely know who you are since becoming a mom, this episode is for you! Jen also talks about: - Lizzo using Ozempic to lose weight - An accidental admission she didn't mean to make on the air (lol) - The trauma of recent current events Watch this episode on Youtube, and follow...
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269 - I Failed at this Catholic Mom Trend
There is a lifestyle trend that's gaining popularity among Catholic moms. Jen once tried it and, not surprisingly, crashed and burned. She also talks about the influencer who enraged his fan base by changing what he stands for. Watch this episode on Youtube, and follow Jen's channel while you're...
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268 - When Catholics Flame Out
There is an epidemic of trad Catholics flaming out and rejecting faith. Jen solves the entire problem by getting into the deep psychological roots of this phenomenon. She also tackles the viral news story that car companies are only now using anatomically correct female crash test dummies. Is…
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