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In this post-Christmas episode of the Frankie and Jess Podcast, we talk about why it’s so important to focus on what you want to happen — not what you’re afraid might happen.

Frankie shares a parenting scare involving Axel that many parents will recognize; frequent bathroom trips that quickly turned into worry. After a visit with the pediatrician, we learned a simple — and incredibly reassuring — explanation that every parent should know.

We also talk about how easily our minds jump to worst-case scenarios, how powerful good information can be, and why sharing these moments helps other parents feel less alone.

Plus, we touch on community, movement, and getting back to the things that make us feel like ourselves again — including dance, connection, and finding joy after a season of change.

This episode is part parenting PSA, part mindset reset, and a reminder that reassurance is sometimes just one good conversation away.

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In this post-Christmas episode of the Frankie and Jess Podcast, we start with a powerful fable about a butterfly and a scorpion — a story about intention, hurt, boundaries, and why love can’t survive where someone’s nature keeps breaking your wings.

From there, the conversation turns deeply personal and surprisingly relatable. We talk about the things we’re embarrassed to admit we don’t know how to do as adults — cooking, playing poker, fixing cars — and how criticism, pressure, and expectations can quietly shut us down over time.

Jess opens up about walking away from cooking after years of routine meals and feeling defeated, while Frankie shares the insecurity of being from Detroit and not knowing how to work on cars. Together, we explore how comparison, gender expectations, and “you should know this by now” thinking keeps so many people stuck.

This episode is honest, funny, vulnerable, and a reminder that none of us are broken for not knowing everything — we’re human.

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Fly Dance Fitness is more than a workout. It’s a true brain and body experience.

Nichole explains how learning dance routines activates parts of the brain we stop using as adults, why repetition helps movements lock in, and why mixing things up is so important when we get stuck in the same daily routines. We talk about why people often walk in for Throwdown — but stay for sculpt, circuits, strength training, step, and restore classes.

The conversation also gets personal.

At the start of the interview, Nichole opens up about her 21-year-old daughter, Kylie, who works at Fly and is preparing to leave the day after Christmas to begin her career as an ultrasound technologist. With limited opportunities locally, Kylie accepted a position in Evansville, Indiana, marking her first big step out on her own. Nichole shares what it’s like to feel overwhelming pride while also navigating the sadness that comes with your first child flying the coop.

We also talk about raising kids to travel, experience other cultures, and see life beyond Utah, including her 17-year-old son, a lacrosse player who will likely leave the state for school. It’s a conversation about growth, community, strength, and learning how to let go while still cheering the loudest.

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This episode brings together music, real life, and an issue that affects millions of Americans.

We’re joined by Rylee McDonald, a talented local musician, singer, and songwriter who has personally performed at our wedding and at Frankie’s 50th birthday celebration.

Rylee is also a member of Advent Horizon, an original rock band with a dedicated following, and part of a high-energy party band called Shuffle, which plays weddings, corporate events, and destination events around the country and internationally.

In the first half of the episode, we talk music — how performing evolved from passion projects into luxury events, touring experiences, and a behind-the-scenes look at the world of high-end weddings and corporate gigs.

Then the conversation takes an important turn.

Rylee also works with McDonald Insurance Services, his family’s Utah-based health insurance brokerage, helping individuals and families who don’t receive coverage through an employer navigate the private health insurance market.

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We talk about why millions of Americans could drop coverage in 2026, how that creates a ripple effect of rising premiums, and what happens if Congress acts late — or not at all.

This isn’t political. It’s practical, informative, and incredibly important.

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You don’t have to be special to be successful.

You just have to be what most people aren’t: consistent.

On this episode of the Frankie & Jess Podcast, we start with a conversation about why showing up on the days you don’t feel like it is often what separates success from burnout. Talent fades. Motivation comes and goes. Consistency is what builds trust, momentum, and real progress.

From there, the episode takes a deeper turn into life perspective during the holidays. Giving back, visiting assisted living residents, and being reminded that these are the good days—the days where we can move, laugh, love, and make memories with the people who matter most.

We also share a big parenting milestone as college acceptance letters start rolling in, bringing pride, excitement, and the emotional reality of watching your child prepare to spread their wings.

And then… things get weird.

A cloud mix-up leads to private photos from a total stranger showing up on a phone—raising real questions about privacy, control, and just how exposed our lives actually are in the digital age.

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In this episode of the Frankie & Jess Podcast, we start with a simple but powerful reminder: protect your energy. Not everything needs your attention.

From the constant pull of notifications, texts, and DMs to the pressure of always “clearing the plate,” we talk about how exhausting modern life can be and why it’s okay to slow down, pick and choose, and create space.

We reflect on parenting moments that make time stand still, like Axel heading out on a school ski field trip, and the surprisingly few childhood field trips that still live in our memories decades later. From zoo trips and camping adventures to visiting the Kellogg factory and Toronto’s CN Tower, we explore how experiences shape us, for better and sometimes in unexpectedly heavy ways.

The conversation takes a deeper turn as we discuss the heartbreak of parents losing their lives at the hands of their own child, mental illness, addiction, and the impossible questions that follow. As parents ourselves, we sit with the weight of those stories and what they stir emotionally.

We also touch on jury duty, late-night hockey games, anxiety-driven moments every parent knows too well, and an inspiring centenarian who reminds us that movement, joy, and purpose matter at every age.

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Kevin shares insight into alimony termination cases, custody disputes, fraud, and internal corporate investigations, and also discusses a high-profile missing-person homicide case involving a family in Sandy, Utah, with ties to Las Vegas (Henderson) and St. George. A powerful conversation about uncovering truth, persistence, and helping families find answers.

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From documentaries and weekend catch-ups to the deeper stuff we don’t talk about enough.

This episode takes an unexpected but meaningful turn as we unpack a powerful post from The Holistic Psychologist about friendship breakups — why they hurt, why they’re stigmatized, and why they can feel just as devastating (if not more) than romantic breakups.

We talk about how friendships naturally change as we grow, why some end without closure, and how setting boundaries or choosing self-love can sometimes mean walking away. We also get real about the pressure people around you can put on situations they don’t fully understand — and why it’s okay to be at peace with an ending, even if others aren’t.

Along the way, we catch up on the weekend, discuss the new 50 Cent–produced P. Diddy documentary, touch on heavy news, and yes… dogs come up again too.

A thoughtful, honest conversation about energy, growth, and why not everyone gets access to your life forever.

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We start with a very real (and very funny) conversation about choosing fashion over comfort, including Jess’s long-time bunion (now officially named Paul) thanks to years of high heels. If you’ve ever ignored comfort for style… you’ll feel very seen.

But the tone shifts when we talk about something that really matters: being aware of your surroundings. We discuss a disturbing story out of Idaho Falls involving a baby stroller being grabbed in a Costco parking lot, why stories like this are becoming more common, and what it means to truly pay attention when you’re out in public.

We also talk about the rise of women sharing experiences where they feel targeted in stores — some alarming, some questionable — and why trusting your instincts, making eye contact, speaking up, and keeping your head up can make all the difference.

Frankie shares lessons learned from traveling in Europe, where awareness isn’t optional, and how simply letting someone know “I see you” can change a situation before it starts.

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Hormones don’t follow a rulebook — and they definitely don’t wait for a certain age.

In this episode, we sit down with Heather from PalmaVita Clinic for an honest, very real conversation about hormone replacement therapy (HRT), menopause, GLP-1s, and personalized health care. We talk openly about what happens when hormone depletion collides with real life — including Frankie’s wife Tammy navigating menopause alongside early-onset Parkinson’s, creating what can feel like a “double whammy” of symptoms.

Heather breaks down why menopause looks different for everyone, why even people without obvious symptoms should still understand their hormones, and how slow, personalized care can improve sleep, energy, anxiety, inflammation, blood sugar regulation, and overall quality of life — without chasing quick fixes.

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If you’ve been confused, hesitant, or overwhelmed by hormone conversations, this episode is meant to educate, empower, and calm the fear.

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