Big Time Small Talk

**Trigger Warning** Suicide.** Today Jodi discusses a very uncomfortable topic that needs to be talked about.  Suicide.  Over the past week, two people in the public eye took their own lives. Thousands of people die by their own hands every year - Is there anything any of us can do?  Jodi shares her own story of depression and her thoughts on what we as a society and as individuals can do to save lives and help end the stigma of mental illness. 

*Suicide Hotline: 800-273-8255  You are not alone.

In this episode Jodi talks about "a little bit of this and a little bit of that:" With the loss of Betty White; what celebrity deaths have affected you the most and why? Jodi shares her list?  And what is "The Pete Davidson Affect?" Jodi will explain.  Plus she talks about the cast reveal for Celeb BB and what she thinks of the cast!  Will you be watching?  Jodi Will!

This episode is all about this beautiful event and how some tried to turn something beautiful into something ugly.  They called it racist and said it was a double standard. Jodi shares her experience from this past weekend. She explains why it needed to happen the way it did.  Check out her social media for pics and video: Insta: @Jodi Rollins, Twitter @JodisBox 

Thank you for your patience I will be back next week! Thank you for listening!!

Jodi does this show based on her own experiences and opinions, but she recently realized that maybe she was wrong about something she had felt strongly about and discussed many times on this show.  She had to "check" herself because the person she was hurting was herself.  We all have opinions but sometime our minds might need to be opened, changed or at the very least, rearranged.

The holiday blues is a real thing. Jodi has definitely experienced the holiday blues and the worst part was feeling like she was the only one. Have you ever felt that way during the holidays?  Have you felt like everyone else is all merry and joyful and you are not - or like everyone's Christmas is jolly and perfect, but not yours? You are not alone.  Jodi shares some fun and some not so fun Christmas stories from her past and talks about how she fights back against the holiday blues!

How do we get what we need and deserve in life?  - By asking.  But it can be extremely difficult yo speak up. Whether it is your boss at work or your hubby or wife at home, its can be awkward and anxiety producing. Jodi talks about how she learned how to ask for what she needs and often times deserves. Plus she shares some tips with you how you can too.

Another school shooting! They just don't stop.  Thoughts and prayers don't help - So what are were going to do about them?  Jodi shares her ideas.  But is there really a way to stop these violent attacks?

We have a little fun with Jodi's list of what she is not thankful for!  Plus Jodi gents a little sentimental, sharing what she is thankful for this Turkey Day!  Happy Thanksgiving all!

Hello loyal, listeners! A portion was missing from from episode 88.  This is the missing final portion.  Thank for listening and I apologize for the inconvenience! Thank you for listening!! - Jodi