Welcome to Episode 7 of JJ Unplugged, where we stop glorifying burnout and start talking about what healing actually looks like.

In this episode, we:

Expose the “hustle as identity” myth and how it sneaks into self-development culture

Talk about guilt around rest and why slowing down feels unsafe

Explore emotional healing as something lived, not performed

Laugh at our own toxic productivity habits (and the notebooks that didn’t save us)

Discuss the emotional side of overachievement — the validation loops, people-pleasing, and perfection spirals

Offer practical micro-reset strategies that don’t require disappearing for six months

Reflect on what “enough” really feels like

Content note: Includes candid conversation around burnout, mental health, and emotional regulation.

P.S. We’re not medical or mental health professionals. Everything we share on this podcast is based on our own personal experiences and opinions. If you’re dealing with any mental health concerns, we always recommend speaking to a qualified professional.

Welcome to Episode 6 of JJ Unplugged, where we talk silence, oversharing, and the quiet cracks that show up at work - with real stories, practical regulation tips, and a kintsugi-level reframe on being human.

In this episode we cover:

Spa day brain spirals, “keeping it together” on deadlines, and the crash that hits later

The Italy and Milan hotel stories - calm outside, panic inside

Why we go quiet to feel safe, and when oversharing becomes a connection bid

Calling each other in with care so regulation can happen faster

Masks, phone-support voices, and the cost of being “professional” all the time

Giving enough of yourself to build trust without burning out

Multiple accounts, validation loops, filters vs authenticity, and shifting standards

Protecting “me time” on trips, mini grounding breaks, food routines, and realistic self-care

Bluntness, safety, and why some conversations aren’t worth the fallout

Choosing your channel, your timing, and your desired outcome

Water-sign depth, learning to process fast vs festering

Crying 101: cold compress for puffiness, warm compress for dry eyes

Cracks don’t make you weak. They make you human. Think kintsugi - gold in the repairs.

Content note: Mentions stress, anxiety, dysregulation, and family travel panic.

P.S. We’re not medical or mental health professionals. Everything we share on this podcast is based on our own personal experiences and opinions. If you’re dealing with any mental health concerns, we always recommend speaking to a qualified professional.

Welcome to Episode 5 of JJ Unplugged, where we trade stereotypes for real talk on astrology.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

Why your rising sign might describe you better than your sun

How moon signs reveal emotional patterns you can’t always explain

The difference between surface-level horoscopes and deep chart work

Jen’s wisdom on chart dynamics, compatibility, and cosmic lessons

Jake’s skeptical-but-curious questions that keep things grounded (and hilarious)

If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at horoscopes but secretly wanted to know more, this episode is for you.

Content Note: Contains frank discussion of astrology, identity, and self-reflection.

P.S. We’re not medical or mental health professionals. Everything we share on this podcast is based on our own personal experiences and opinions. If you’re dealing with any mental health concerns, we always recommend speaking to a qualified professional.

Welcome to Episode 4 of JJ Unplugged. This one’s close to the heart.

We unpack:

Why pretending starts early and often sticks

Growing up queer in a conservative culture

The performance of safety: at work, at home, and on stage

Attachment styles, emotional regulation, and overstimulation

Why “being yourself” isn’t always an option and how to choose it anyway

Farting, soup-based coming outs, and the persona named Igor

This episode is vulnerable, honest, and packed with the kinds of stories that rarely get told out loud. If you’ve ever had to edit yourself to feel safe, you’re not alone.

Content Note: Includes themes of queerness, identity masking, family trauma, and emotional dysregulation.

P.S. We’re not medical or mental health professionals. Everything we share on this podcast is based on our own personal experiences and opinions. If you’re dealing with any mental health concerns, we always recommend speaking to a qualified professional.

Welcome to Episode 3 of JJ Unplugged, where emotional breakthroughs come with side planks.

This week we:

Talk about forgiveness that isn’t about letting others off the hook

Share our boundary-setting wins (and failures)

Explore the connection between physical release and emotional processing

Unpack ancestral and familial conditioning, and what it takes to break the cycle

Laugh about Pilates machines, emotional flashbacks, and post-workout crying

You’ll hear stories that are raw, reflective, and just unhinged enough to be real. If you’ve ever had a random meltdown during yoga or tried to forgive someone without spiritually bypassing, this one’s for you.

Content Note: This episode includes discussion of family trauma, emotional flashbacks, and somatic healing experiences.

P.S. We’re not medical or mental health professionals. Everything we share on this podcast is based on our own personal experiences and opinions. If you’re dealing with any mental health concerns, we always recommend speaking to a qualified professional.

Welcome to Episode 2 of JJ Unplugged, where we say the quiet parts of ADHD out loud.

This episode covers:

What ADHD looks like when you’re not a hyper 10-year-old boy

Masking, memory gaps, and why your brain hits a wall mid-sentence

How late diagnosis changed everything for us

Stigma, shame, and the myth of laziness

Our favorite tools, coping strategies, and workarounds that actually help

Why ADHD is a lot more than “can’t sit still” and “forgets keys”

We don’t have it all figured out, but we’re navigating the chaos together. If your brain’s a browser with 42 open tabs (and one is playing music you can’t find), this one’s for you.

P.S. We’re not medical or mental health professionals. Everything we share on this podcast is based on our own personal experiences and opinions. If you’re dealing with any mental health concerns, we always recommend speaking to a qualified professional.

Welcome to Episode 1 of JJ Unplugged! In this raw and unfiltered conversation, we:

Talk about the difference between drama and trauma (and how they love to travel in pairs)

Reflect on how childhood experiences shape adult relationships

Explore what it means to feel safe (or not) in our bodies

Share how we started recognizing emotional triggers as invitations, not red flags

Laugh at our own chaos, because… what else can you do sometimes?

This is the start of something real. We’re not here to sugarcoat the journey, we’re here to walk it with you.

We’re not medical or mental health professionals. Everything we share on this podcast is based on our own personal experiences and opinions. If you’re dealing with any mental health concerns, we always recommend speaking to a qualified professional.