Shut Up and Listen hosted by Hope Alcocer. A 15-minute podcast with your weekly dose of inspiration + insight.

This week Hope is back chatting with a mutual friend from her small town in Michigan, Jessica Kaczmarczyk. Jess is a fully licensed social worker who focuses on helping young women. We discuss growing up as a feminist in a small town, finding your voice, and what advice you would give to your younger self with what you know now. 

Jess' Resources/Recommendations

Social:

Ella Grace Denton, Instagram

Rachael Alaia, Instagram

Brene Brown and her new podcast Unlocking Us (So good!)

Read:

Women Who Run With the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes

Men Explain Things to Me by Rebecca Solnit

Listen:

Laura Marling - A poetic British folk singer who is feminist as fuck and gender-bending

Sleigh Bells - To make you feel like a badass

Any music by Katheen Hanna (to also make you feel like a badass)

Mental Health:

If you have private insurance, call the number on your insurance card or talk to your doctor. Or simply go to psychologytoday.com and research the type of therapist you want to work with. Shoot them an email or phone call.