Anxiety doesn’t always look the same—and for many women, it shows up right when life falls apart.

Jess sits down with author and speaker Courtney Devich (Mama’s Got Anxiety) for an honest, unfiltered conversation about what anxiety actually feels like, how it manifests in different seasons, and how faith and practical tools can coexist when you’re trying to hold it together.

Courtney shares her personal journey with anxiety, depression, postpartum struggles, and motherhood—and how those experiences led her to become a voice for women who feel overwhelmed, ashamed, or stuck in spiraling thoughts. Together, Jess and Courtney talk about the unique anxiety that comes with divorce, heartbreak, and major life transitions—and why naming it is often the first step toward healing.

They unpack:

• What anxiety really is (and when it becomes more than “normal worry”)

• Physical and emotional signs you may be missing

• Why anxiety often spikes during divorce, loss, and identity shifts

• How faith, therapy, and medication can work together—not compete

• Practical ways to interrupt spiraling thoughts and reclaim peace

• What it actually looks like to let God be your refuge in the middle of panic

If you’re in a season where your mind won’t slow down, your chest feels tight, or you’re quietly wondering if this will ever pass—this conversation is for you.

You’re not broken. You’re not alone. And this isn’t the end of your story. #divorcedwoman #healingafterdivorce #anxietyhealing #singlemom #divorcedchristian #Godheals

Courtney Devich is a speaker and the author of Mama’s Got Anxiety: But It's Not Going to Steal Her Joy. Her writing has been featured in Her View From Home, YouVersion Bible App, and Christian Parenting, among others. As a writer, she uses her humor, honesty, and relatability to encourage women who struggle with their mental health or with their faith. She lives in Michigan with her husband and three kids, but no dog because why add to the chaos?(And here are some links in case you need those too.)
Website: www.courtneydevich.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/courtneydevichauthor
Instagram: www.instagram.com/courtneydevichauthorTakeaways

• Anxiety can manifest in various ways and is often situational.
• Recognizing anxiety is the first step in managing it.
• Faith can be a powerful tool in coping with anxiety.
• Community support is essential for those struggling with mental health.
• It's important to involve children in conversations about anxiety.
• Therapy and medication can be gifts from God for mental health.
• Gratitude can help combat feelings of anxiety.
• Anxiety can serve as a reminder to turn to God.
• The journey of managing anxiety is ongoing and can fluctuate.
• Hope and healing are possible through faith and support.

Jess K. sits down with sought-after sobriety coach, speaker, and author Christy Osborne (Love Life Sober) for an honest, funny, and deeply relatable convo about the “mommy wine” trap, drinking as a coping mechanism, and why so many Christian women struggle in silence. Christy shares her story—college drinking, stress in law school, expat pub culture, postpartum darkness, grief after losing her mom, and the moment she realized her glamorous Instagram life didn’t match how she felt inside.

They talk about why “dry January” doesn’t always work (hello, willpower trap), how cravings often signal deeper needs (comfort, connection, rest), and Christy’s practical tools like taking thoughts captive and playing the tape forward when the "wine witch" starts talking.

This episode is a permission slip to stop pretending, get curious, and try an alcohol fast—without shame, perfectionism, or the pressure to label yourself forever.

#SoberCurious #AlcoholFreeLife #AlcoholFree #LentFast t #SobrietyJourney #RecoveryIsPossible Show Notes:

-Find Christy at LoveLifeSober.com

-Grab a copy of Love Life Sober here

-Love Life Sober on Insta

Takeaways:

Alcohol often has a “job.” Social ease, stress relief, loneliness, reward… figure out what you’ve hired it to do.

The willpower trap is real. If the desire stays, willpower eventually loses. Start with thoughts and beliefs, not just behavior.

“Take every thought captive” applies to cravings. Notice the thought → investigate the story → replace with truth.

Play the tape forward (twice). What happens if you drink tonight? What happens if you don’t?

Loneliness is a major trigger—especially for women living alone. The “wine is my friend” narrative is powerful and common.

Your body keeps receipts. Sleep, mood, anxiety, and energy often improve quickly once alcohol is out of the system.

This doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing. A fast can be an experiment that gives you data, clarity, and momentum.

Shame thrives in secrecy. Saying it out loud (to a trusted person/community) is often the first step toward freedom.

Jess K. unpacks why breakups hit differently after divorce — heavier, sharper, and somehow more personal than we expected. You finally put yourself back out there, risk hope again… and then it falls apart. It’s exhausting, humbling, occasionally humiliating., and very tempting to just delete the apps, buy a weighted blanket, and emotionally retire.

But in true quasi-delusional fashion, Jess delivers a pep talk for the women who are tired and confused by post-divorce dating, sprinkling in just enough Biblical wisdom to believe love might still be possible. #datingafterdivorce #breakups #datingafter40 #christiandivorce #divorcedwoman #healingafterdivorce #securelyattached

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Quote:

"One of the greatest breakthroughs we can have in life is realizing that how someone treats us is a reflection of their emotional capacity-not our worth. People project unhealed wounds."- author Jill Turecki

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Jess K and Jess T break down habit stacking — the ultimate busy-mom hack for getting things done without burning out. From pairing chores with self-care (hello face masks + folding laundry) to turning boring to-dos into mini reward moments, the girls share real-life strategies that actually work for divorced moms juggling everything. If your to-do list feels overwhelming, this episode is your permission slip to work smarter — not harder.

#habitstacking #selfcare #productivity #divorce #singlemom #newyeargoals

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Chapters: 00:00Introduction and Seasonal Reflections

01:40Understanding Habit Stacking

04:28Practical Applications of Habit Stacking

07:34Motivation and Accountability in Habit Formation

10:12Reward Systems and Habit Stacking

13:23Reverse Habit Stacking and Breaking Bad Habits

15:58Integrating Habits into Daily Life

18:29Social Connections and Habit Stacking

21:39Wins and Fails: Personal Reflections

Jess T. & Jess K. dive into the real cost of single motherhood—the burnout, the emotional whiplash, and the quiet resilience it takes to keep going. They explore how single moms juggle family dynamics, carry invisible labor, and still find joy in the middle of the madness. This episode is equal parts honesty, validation, and reminder that strength doesn’t always look polished.#Momburnout #invisiblelabor #SingleMomLife #DivorcedMomLife
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00:00The Burden of Single Motherhood

08:04Navigating Life's Unexpected Challenges

16:11The Emotional Weight of Parenting

22:17Planning for the Future: Vacations and Responsibilities

28:44Finding Balance Amidst Chaos

32:46Wins and Fails: Celebrating Small Victories

In a solidary effort NOT to make the same mistakes in 2026, Jess & Jess reflect, laugh and cringe at some of the greater "wins" and "fails" they've experienced this past year.

Reflection can be powerful, when we allow ourselves grace, and also take time to celebrate the victories we often overlook or minimize through the business of everyday life.

Jess K. is vowing to trust her gut this year to avoid the same dating pitfalls. Jess T. is determined to enact some legit form selfcare that includes exactly zero of her five children. Let's hope by this time next year, we're 'cheersing' more than cringing!

#newyearsgoals #divorcedwoman #singlemom #Christiananddivorced #Resolutions #newyearnewgrace #thepowerofreflection #lookingback

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Jess T. & Jess K. (a self-professing New Year's "junkie") reframe New Year’s resolutions through the lens of real life after loss and starting over.

Traditional resolutions can feel exhausting and defeating when you’re rebuilding instead of reinventing after divorce or major life transitions. Maybe this year we choose stability and peace in a season that asks for something gentler.

Sometimes faithfulness looks quieter in midlife, and it's not that we're behind...we're just becoming. Now please pass the champagne...

#NewYearNewGrace #FaithInTransition #SingleSeasonStrong#MidlifeResetv#HealingNotHustle #BecomingNotBehind

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In this episode, Jess & Jess crack open one of the most underrated superpowers women have: the ability to let your nervous system lead.
We’re talking gut feelings, tight chests, instant contractions, and those unexplainable vibes you get on a date that your brain tries to talk you out of.

Why do some men look perfect on paper but your body says absolutely not?
Why does “fast and exciting” sometimes feel more like a panic attack than a love story?
And how do you tell the difference between fear… and clarity?

We’re breaking down:

• How your nervous system scans for safety before your mind does

• Why “slow is safe” in dating, friendship, and intimacy

• What it means when your body shuts down, tightens, or contracts

• How to stop overriding your intuition just to be polite

• Why your nervous system keeps the receipts even when your heart doesn’t

No fluff, no clinical jargon.
Just two divorced women giving it to you straight, sharing real-life examples, science, sarcasm, and a little bit of therapy language we picked up along the way.

Because here’s the truth:
Your body isn’t dramatic. Your body is honest.
And when it whispers “no”… that’s the answer.

Tune in, laugh with us, learn with us, and maybe start trusting your gut again. Your nervous system is the best dating coach you never knew you had.

#thebodykeepsscore #datingafterdivorce #datingafterforty #gutfeeling #nervoussystemwisdom

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Jess and Jess dive into the chaos and emotional landmines of being a Type B divorced mom during the holidays. Jess K. confesses to showing up with multiple presents literally duct-taped together, while Jess T. openly admits she has 100% blamed Santa for a last-minute toy swap.

It’s hard enough holding down the fort in regular life, let alone juggling the absurd holiday pileup of shopping, cooking, party-planning, and budget acrobatics. And if you’re freshly divorced, the emotional whiplash hits even harder.

Throw in a little heartbreak, a lot of logistical chaos, and the pressure to “make magic,” and honestly… we’re ready to call it a season and hide in a blanket fort.

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Jess & Jess dig into the absolute rodeo of dating in your 40s — where emotional maturity is basically foreplay, intentionality is a green flag, and dating apps have become a full-time unpaid internship.

If there’s one common denominator among divorced women, it’s this: men in their 40s and 50s often seem to be missing the emotional intelligence required for a truly satisfying relationship.

Did marriage flatten their empathy circuits? Did divorce create a whole generation of men who can’t think or feel beyond themselves? We’re not saying yes… but we’re also not not saying yes.

Eternal optimist Jess K. insists the deep-feeling unicorns are still out there. Meanwhile, Jess T. has her solo-travel passport stamped and ready for a lifetime of peaceful, man-free sunsets.

Drop a comment and tell us: what’s your midlife-ish dating experience? Are you finding emotionally awake men… or just guys who say they “don’t believe in labels”?

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Takeaways

• Dating in your 40s is a unique experience.
• Emotional depth is often lacking in successful men.
• Finding a balance between emotional connection and practical considerations is crucial.
• Women often date men who are emotionally rusty after divorce.
• Deal breakers are essential in the dating process.
• The ideal partner should be kind, hardworking, and emotionally intelligent.
• Modern dating requires social skills that many lack.
• Dating apps have changed the landscape of relationships.
• Creative approaches to dating can help break the ice.
• Intentionality is key in finding the right partner.

Chapters

00:00Navigating the Dating Landscape

02:41Emotional Depth vs. Social Status

05:29The Quest for Balance in Relationships

08:48Understanding the Dating Pool

11:18The Challenges of Dating After Divorce

14:38Ideal Partner Characteristics1

7:29Exploring Age Dynamics in Dating

20:21Intentional Dating and Deal Breakers

23:14The Role of Dating Apps in Modern Relationships

27:20Navigating Modern Dating Challenges

30:52The Role of Social Cues in Dating

35:02Creative Approaches to Meeting People

38:34The Frustration of Dating Apps

41:56Exploring New Dating Services

43:34Wins and Fails in Personal Life