Optimistically Overwhelmed

Well, friends, Summer is over and the ladies are SO excited to get back on the mic! They might have a catchy new jingle and a new introduction, but the Mom Machine and the Spinster are still here putting that pep in your step! And they are bringing some fantastic friends along with them. So stay tuned!

On this episode, DeDe & Jamie are sharing a message very near and dear to their hearts that has helped them find clarity and purpose in their daily lives. And Jamie shares the twist of fate behind this inspiration.

They also do a quick re-cap on their summer vacations. How is DeDe coping with the kids being back in school and her hubby back at work? Is Jamie still single? Has she been writing more chapters?! Listen in to find out, friends! And thank you for your patience during this Summer break, your love and support means the world! This tribe is truly incredible!

Jamie, A.K.A. the Taylor Swift of Podcasts, is not holding back on today's episode. She is finally here to share some of her hilarious dating stories. Where the guys went wrong, where she went wrong, and where it was just all wrong, period. But this episode is more than just silly dating stories.. it's about reminding you that you are worth more. You are made for more. DeDe is sharing all her favorite quotes from superstar Rachel Hollis about this very same topic. So listen in, friends. This is the final episode before the ladies take their Summer Break, and it's a great one!

On a deeper note, DeDe and Jamie cannot say enough how blown away they are by the outpouring of love and positivity they have received since they started this podcast. They are excited to take this break to create new content and record lots more amazing episodes for all of you.. but in the meantime feel free to check in with the ladies on their Instagram or drop them an email over at [email protected]. And they also love those reviews over on iTunes! Have a great summer and go be brilliant, friends!

Jamie is excited to have another single independent woman on the show.. Lindsay is here to share how she isn't giving up on love and how she stays optimistic until she swipes right on Mr. Right! This woman is so strong, friends. Not only because she does Cross Fit, but because not even cancer, depression or anxiety can keep her down. DeDe and Jamie were so honored to have her on to catch up on life and also laugh their butts off. She will have to come back to share some of her hilarious dating stories she shared with the girls off the mic.. but until then, listen in!

And the girls have an important announcement about their upcoming Summer break.. and how DeDe's perfectly planned out calendar just got turned upside down. Life is unpredictable, but we have to keep finding the joy, friends. It is out there. You just have to look. Have a great week! Go be brilliant!

Here's the thing, friends. Life is dark and messy. It's complicated and full of lots of unexpected turns. But we cannot do this crazy ride alone. Bernie is here to share her story with DeDe and Jamie and to testify of the power of positive affirmations, of taking accountability, and most of all, inclusion. It truly takes a hodge podge of a tribe to survive out there in the world, and this woman is definitely the type of human you want in yours. She has fought through the darkness and is so full of light and lots of really great hugs. DeDe and Jamie loved every single second of the time they had with her. Do yourself a favor, honestly, and listen to this episode.

May we all be more like Bernie in our daily lives, and remember that today is a good day for a good day, friends. If you enjoyed this episode, we would love for you to leave a review. It helps us get the word out to more listeners. And as always, thanks for the love and support! It really means a lot to us!

This episode, it's just the Dynamic Duo in the studio. DeDe and Jamie are catching up on life and talking all things positivity. DeDe attended a parenting conference recently and she can't wait to share some of the amazing insights she learned. Unfortunately, we all know too well that there is no time machine on the market to give us another shot at raising kids, but today is a new day, friends. And DeDe is here to help all those parents going forward with all the knowledge she learned. Whether you have kids or no kids, you don't want to miss it!

And to top it all off, Jamie is back to explain why she just might need a husband after all, and what happened that caused her to sleep with a taser for a week. This episode is sure to brighten your day, so listen in! If you agree, head on over to iTunes and leave us a review. Have a great week, friends!

This episode is going to PUMP YOU UP! DeDe and Jamie are in the studio with Amber, founder of Biceps After Babies and host of the awesome podcast, Biceps After Babies Radio. Amber is incredibly knowledgable about all things health and fitness and she has the amazing muscles to prove it! But she is so much more than that. She helps women to be their best self and believes that self confidence has zero to do with your size and shape and everything to do with your inner dialogue. She breaks down the science behind stress eating and more effective ways we can combat those overwhelming feelings that we all know too well. DeDe and Jamie wish she could be on the podcast every day, she is such a positive, brilliant and motivational force and they are so blessed to have her join the tribe!

Be sure to check out Amber's podcast and give her a follow over on Instagram @biceps.after.babies , honestly, you will not regret it! Have a great week friends, and make sure to find some time for yourself! Oh, and don't forget to rate and review the show, thanks in advance for all the support!

In celebration of Mother's Day, DeDe and Jamie are so excited to finally get their most favorite women on the microphones, their moms! Julie is here to dish on what it was like to raise Jamie, the outspoken spinster, and things get a little heated! But she also shares how she keeps calm and carries on through all the hard times of raising kids, and all the joys of spoiling her grandkids. Then, DeDe serves up a double dose of mom love with her own mother, Peggy, and Robye, her mother-in-law. These incredible women are here to share each of their difficult journeys to motherhood and all the blessings that were in store for them along the way. And DeDe and Jamie are still beaming with pride with all the love and admiration they have for these three women.

Then, the episode gets wrapped up with all the heartwarming, hilarious and extremely relatable messages sent in from some of our listeners. DeDe and Jamie loved every message they received and were so blown away by the responses. Whether you are a mom, grandma, aunt or human there is no doubt this episode will move you. DeDe and Jamie want to wish a very Happy Mother's Day to all and we can't thank you enough for all the support.

Jamie and DeDe are catching up with their pal, Rach, who they have known since their early teens. Back when you were cool if you had your own landline telephone in your room, and sending a DM meant passing handwritten notes in class. But like most of us, Rach has had her fair share of ups and downs since then.. and she is here to share her unbelievable journey. DeDe and Jamie were laughing one minute and on the edge of their seat the next. This is no Hollywood story, friends. This is real life. The good, the bad, the messy and the incredibly beautiful. (Chills and goosebumps are optional).

We hope you enjoy this mini stroll down memory lane, with plenty of plot twists and sharp turns! If so, please rate and review the show. DeDe and Jamie appreciate the love and support very much! Until next time, friends...

DeDe is head over heels for today's guest, Thomas. He is a Fire Captain and also happens to be her husband, so Jamie had a blast 'third wheeling' it with the lovebirds on this episode. Thomas is here to explain a guy's perspective on how he finds positivity in an extremely high-stress career, and how he was able to persevere and achieve his dreams when he felt like the odds were stacked against him. He also shares some key tips on how to prepare for an unexpected emergency.

So, buckle up, friends. Another great episode full of love, laughs and witty banter coming at ya! If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show here on iTunes. And don't forget to send in those amazing Mom stories for our upcoming Mother's Day special. Until then, have a great week!

"Opa!" DeDe and Jamie had the BEST time with Alexia! She had the ladies cracking up talking about how she snagged her handsome hubby and other hilarious stories about growing up in a big, giant Greek family. But seriously, this woman is amazing! She is juggling a million hats and is such a motivational force to those who know her. There is no denying this episode will have you laughing and brighten your day!

DeDe and Jamie are also sharing some exciting news happening in the next few weeks, go on over to @dedeandjamie on Instagram for more details. And do yourself a favor and go take a look at all the adorable clothes over at nickyandstella.com. Now go date your spouse, hug your mom, call your siblings, and remember family comes first! Thanks for all the love and support, friends.