This week we tackle one of life's biggest curveballs: Parenting. Even if you chose it, becoming a parent has more unknowns, rollercoasters and struggles than most self-inflicted experiences. And even if you don't have kids or want them, your entire life can be turned upside down anytime. When you're in the thick of the terror and intensity, you NEED to know, "Am I going to make it through this?" New-ish parents, John & Bridget, are here to tell you--and so much more.

In this FWY listener requested episode, Jess' friend Chelsea is back to talk about having two parents who struggle with addiction, how she stopped trying to take on their pain, allow herself feel her own and even let go.

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Failing sucks. But turns out, not trying sucks more. Professional Failure, Allie, & I talk about her biggest ones, how they made her better, why we don’t have to love it, but we don’t have to be so afraid of it, either.

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Head to www.ForWhenYou.com for links to JK Rowling's commencement speech, the Comedian in Cars Getting Coffee episode and more we talk about in the show

AKA: For when you feel like you're not doing enough. My friend Catherine Smart--a cook with her own business, a writer, a mom--doesn't get stuck in procrastination. So I asked her what her secrets are (She's nice so she told me).

Check out ForWhenYou.com for a lil' blog on every episode. You can get recipes and more of Catherine's deliciousness at:

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After nearly 10 years of not speaking, my friend finally let her dad back into her life. This episode is about what that took.

We also talk about dealing with anger, the stories we make up and how compassion is a game-changer.

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Season 2, bb! Ever made a mistake? Knew it. This one's for you (inspired by a pretty good one made by yours truly).

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About FWY

For anyone's who's stuck or lost or sad or...you get the idea. With the hopes that these stories will help you feel lighter, less alone and like you can keep going. Wherever that may be.

Season 1 finale! We drink a beer and LOL about having no control, getting overwhelmed and why complaining is necessary sometimes. She also shares about struggling with IVF, living with Multiple Sclerosis (and a good FYI about spinal taps), having an ailing parent and why therapy is the shit.

Keep in touch/keep it real with me on all the social things at @fwypodcast.

If you're bored, you could go review the show (5 stars, plz) to help it stay alive. That'd be cool (but not as cool as you #flattery).

After her husband took his own life, Jessica tried to do the same. In this episode, my guest and I talk about shame, stigmas, and the power of sharing your story. 

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I talk to Elli Richter--a life coach--about how she repaired her relationship with her parents, who live in Germany, and what happened when it became clear time with one of them was running out soon. Then, I call my Dad to talk to him about death.

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AKA: For when you have to move back into your parents' house. This week I talk to one of my best friends about going into debt, moving back in with her parents and shifting her mindset.

For more, visit the website at www.ForWhenYou.com and follow us on all the things at @fwypodcast. Have an idea for an episode? Email me at [email protected].