She's Got Issues

In this episode of She's Got Issues, host Jill Smokler engages in a candid conversation with Kristin Kelbli, the Assistant Director of OurPath, a support network for straight partners who discover their partners are LGBT. Drawing from their personal experiences, Jill and Kristin delve into the challenges faced by straight partners when their significant others come out as gay. They discuss signs of hidden sexuality, the impact on relationships and self-esteem, and the complexities of forgiveness and moving on.

Jill and Kristin also explore the importance of finding forgiveness towards partners who hid or denied their sexualities, while acknowledging the disorienting process of questioning the authenticity of their relationships. They discuss the physical and emotional toll of keeping suspicions hidden, as well as the challenges of dating, moving on, and healing. This thought-provoking episode offers valuable insights for straight partners navigating the complexities of relationships where a partner's true sexual orientation is revealed later on, emphasizing the significance of understanding, empathy, and self-care throughout the healing process.

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Kristin Kelbli is the Assistant Director of OurPath, which supports Straight Partners post disclosure or discovery that their partners are LGBT and she’s the producer and host of the OurVoices Podcast, where she interviews people who have been in Mixed Orientation Relationships. Kristin is also editing her memoir, The Mercy Fake: the Story of One Fake Marriage, Lots of Fake Orgasms, and the Search for What’s Real.

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Join Jill Smokler on She's Got Issues as she sits down with resilience expert Deborah Gilboa, MD, also known as "Dr. G." In this episode, they explore resilience in a stressful world, discussing the impact of the pandemic and the importance of acknowledging and managing stress.

Dr. Gilboa highlights the strength of resilience and its connection to navigating change successfully. Listeners gain practical advice on strengthening their resilience and dealing with burnout. Jill shares her personal experience with burnout and recovery. Dr. Deborah introduces the concept of "yellow flags" as warning signs of overwhelm and offers strategies for identifying and addressing them.

The episode emphasizes the importance of building connections, setting boundaries, and managing discomfort to enhance resilience. Join Dr. G and Jill as they go through an exercise that will help strengthen your coping skills and help you navigate change and stress.

Ultimately, the podcast encourages listeners to develop strategies to cope with change and strengthen their resilience.

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Resilience expert Deborah Gilboa, MD, aka “Dr. G” works with organizations and individuals to identify the mindset and strategies to navigate change without burnout. Author of the new book From Stressed to Resilient, Dr. G is a leading media personality seen regularly on TODAY, Good Morning America and is the Resilience Expert for The Doctors. Dr. G is board certified attending Family Physician - in addition to being a graduate of University of Pittsburgh’s School of Medicine (where she is also a Clinical Associate Professor) and Carnegie Mellon University, she is an alumna of Chicago’s Second City Improv Theater.

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On this episode of "She's Got Issues" hosted by Jill Smokler, Jill is joined by guest Allison Slater Tate, the Director of College Counseling at Lake Mary Preparatory School and a consultant at Dunbar Educational Consultants. Together, they delve into the realities of sending kids away to college and provide advice for parents and families navigating this significant transition.

Join as Jill and Allison discuss how to navigate shifting dynamics within the family when a child goes off to college. Gain tips on maintaining a healthy balance between giving the college-bound child independence and providing support from home as Jill and Allison discuss strategies for creating a supportive environment that allows the college student to flourish while ensuring that the siblings at home also feel connected and valued.

Parents seeking guidance on how to navigate the college transition will find this episode of "She's Got Issues" insightful and informative. From practical tips on preparing for the change in dynamics to emotional support for both parents and siblings, Allison Slater Tate and Jill Smokler offer a wealth of knowledge and insights in this engaging conversation.

As both the Director of College Counseling at Lake Mary Preparatory School in Seminole County, Florida, and as a college consultant with Dunbar Educational Consultants, Allison Slater Tate advises high school students and their families to help them find college homes where they may thrive and grow. 

Allison began college counseling professionally after establishing a career as a freelance writer and editor covering parenting, education, and college admissions for national outlets including NBC News, the TODAY Show, the Washington Post, Brain, Child Magazine, Grown & Flown and Scary Mommy. She also runs a Facebook group for over 4,000 Florida families on the college admissions process and runs application and essay workshops for local students as a community service.

When she is not helping Other People's Teenagers, Allison has four children ranging in age from 10 to 20 and three unruly dogs.

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Join host Jill Smokler in a thought-provoking episode as she engages in conversation with Nina Badzin about the challenging topic of friendship breakups. With a focus on navigating these difficult experiences, Nina Badzin shares valuable perspectives and practical advice for healing and moving forward.

Delve into the various ways friendships can end, including ghosting, slow fading, and heartbreak breakups. Jill and Nina both share their own personal stories of friendship heartbreak and the struggle to reconnect with those friends later in life.

Find optimism as Nina emphasizes the value and meaning that friendships, even those that don't last forever, can hold. Gain valuable perspective on friendship breakups and discover ways to heal and find growth after experiencing such a loss.

Don't miss this episode as Nina and Jill offer wisdom, optimism, and advice on navigating the complexities of friendship breakups.

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Nina Badzin is a Minneapolis based writer, editor, and creative writing group leader who has been answering friendship advice questions since 2014-- first for the website, The Herstories Project, then on her own at ninabadzin.com. She’s turned her passion for all things friendship related into the podcast Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship. She’s a wife, a mom of four, and a big recommender of books and TV shows.

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On this episode of She’s Got Issues, join host Jill Smokler as she engages in conversations about friendship and midlife with Stephanie Sprenger and Jessica Smock, the founders of The HerStories Project. Stephanie and Jessica share their own friendship journey and how it motivated them to create a remarkable anthology showcasing stories of women's friendships.

As their own friendships evolved and transformed, Stephanie and Jessica recognized the significance of highlighting the friendships among women in midlife. From exploring the impact of the pandemic on these relationships to discussing the unique challenges and changes that women entering midlife face, no stone is left unturned.

Stephanie and Jessica have curated five anthologies featuring women, including their latest "The Pandemic Midlife Crisis: Gen X Women on the Brink." They also run a monthly membership program, The HerStories Writing Circle, where writers can find inspiration and support. Their community brings writers together through their weekly content, writing prompts, resources, and engaging forums full of collaboration and constructive feedback. They also offer specialty courses which can help you learn to craft personal essays and write your own book.

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After losing her 12-year-old son Jack to a freak flash flood in 2011, Anna Whiston Donaldson went from using her blog as a lighthearted online journal to an intimate public diary as she invited readers to share in her unthinkable experience. She writes with authenticity, grace and humor about the toughest issue of all. Anna’s book, Rare Bird, is a gift to those grieving and those looking to support those with their grief. 

Follow Anna on Facebook.com/aninchofgray and her blog, An Inch of Gray

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Rare Bird

A Hug From Heaven

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Welcome to She's Got Issues, the podcast and magazine dedicated to Gen X Women. Join us as we explore the journey of Scary Mommy, a blog that began in 2008 as a personal outlet for Jill Smokler to share her experiences and connect with like-minded women. Over time, Scary Mommy grew into a thriving media empire, attracting millions of followers and achieving unexpected monetization.

However, faced with personal challenges and seeking growth beyond her capabilities, Jill made the difficult decision to sell the company to a New York media start-up. While the influx of resources initially promised exciting opportunities, the reality fell short of expectations. Scary Mommy has since been sold again, now bearing little resemblance to its original form.

In this podcast episode, we delve into the story of Scary Mommy, its rise, and the subsequent changes that led to its transformation. As we navigate the aftermath of this journey, we reflect on personal growth, identity shifts, and the exploration of what comes next.

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