Welcome to another episode of the HOT MESS PODCAST.

In this episode, J.L. discusses a wide range of topics, starting with all the bonchinché surrounding Cardi B and her viral moments during her trial.

J.L. then pleads with her besties to gift her tickets to Ariana Grande's upcoming tour.

There is a brief update on J.L.'s social media journey...Flip app is shutting down.

The podcast producer makes an appearance to suggest a topic.

J.L. also lets us in on the book that she just finished: Swift and Saddled by Lyla Sage

And the Netflix movie she is OBSESSED with that goes by the name K-Pop Demon Hunters.

Main Topic: The recent school shooting in Minnesota and gun reform.

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Hello, Besties!

Welcome to another episode of the Hot Mess Podcast. In this episode, J.L. Shares all the stresses of back to school. From getting lost and frustrated at the orientation of a new school, to the irritation of back to school shopping. Do our kids really need new sneakers, or are we programmed to think that?

J.L. Also fills us in on the universal miracle that found her in Kids Footlocker.

The main topic is: letting the universe work for you.

J.L. Discusses Gabby Bernstein’s YouTube video and her 3 steps to making the universe work for you.

https://youtu.be/2PlxKZRIe2A?si=sGpQkGOsqFS17Ux3

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Hello Besties!

Welcome to another episode of THE HOT MESS PODCAST.

In this episode we will be tackling fear.

J.L. discusses her week at the day job, and what her most recent goal is and it involves Bookcon.

J.L. dives deeper into what stops people from achieving their goals and that is fear. She talks about the fear that almost stopped her from publishing and writing. How imposter syndrome and the fear of not being good enough has almost brought her career to a stand still. But how did she overcome it? how can you overcome it?

J.L. reviews 4 coping strategies for dealing with fear.

To read the full article on fear, please visit: https://www.verywellmind.com/the-psychology-of-fear-2671696#:~:text=Fear%20produces%20biochemical%20and%20emotional,threat%2C%20it%20can%20be%20problematic.

To read the latest Hot Mess Blog, visit:

https://www.jlpolanco.com/blog/2025/8/15/the-hot-mess-of-doing-things-scared

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Hello Besties!

Welcome to another episode of THE HOT MESS PODCAST.

In this episode, J.L. fills us in on her first author event at the Silas Bronson Library.

From the speech she finsihed writing only hours before she had to go on, to the support system that showed up, and to the emotional release she had when she finally got back in her car.

This one will make you cry, but hopefully it will motivate you to follow your passions and dreams.

Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to the HOT MESS PODCAST.

Tune in every Monday to discuss and learn about a new topic, or to just vent and talk bonchinché. Let's give each other advice, show each other some love, and let's enjoy the journey!

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Enjoy this episode and have a great week!

JOIN J.L. POLANCO AUGUST 7TH AT 6:30P AT THE SILAS BRONSON LIBRARY IN WATERBURY, CT FOR A "MEET THE AUTHOR" APPEARANCE. J.L. WILL BE TALKING ABOUT HER BOOKS, SIGNING SOME BOOKS, AND HAVING A GOOD TIME WITH EVERYONE!

IT IS A FREE EVENT! IF YOU CANNOT COME, PLEASE SHARE THE INFO!

THANK YOU!

Hello Besties!

Welcome to another episode of THE HOT MESS PODCAST.

In this episode, J.L. fills us in on her frustration of returning to her day job after two weeks vacation. From living the writing life she knows she is supposed to be living to working on her social media presence.

J.L. discusses her first couple times on Tik Tok live as she continues to expand her digital imprint.

The main topic: Love Island USA Season 1. From the messy couplings to the predictable ending. You'll hear all about the hot mess that makes this show an addiction.

Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to the HOT MESS PODCAST.

Tune in every Monday to discuss and learn about a new topic, or to just vent and talk bonchinché. Let's give each other advice, show each other some love, and let's enjoy the journey!

Visit jlpolanco.com for updates on the podcast, new book releases, and appearances.

Follow on Instagram @j.l.polanco

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Enjoy this episode and have a great week!

JOIN J.L. POLANCO AUGUST 7TH AT 6:30P AT THE SILAS BRONSON LIBRARY IN WATERBURY, CT FOR A "MEET THE AUTHOR" APPEARANCE. J.L. WILL BE TALKING ABOUT HER BOOKS, SIGNING SOME BOOKS, AND HAVING A GOOD TIME WITH EVERYONE!

IT IS A FREE EVENT! IF YOU CANNOT COME, PLEASE SHARE THE INFO!

THANK YOU!

Hello Besties!

Welcome to another episode of THE HOT MESS PODCAST. In this episode J.L. discusses turning 40!!!

She has hit a milestone birthday and she is not holding back.

J.L. fills us in on her birthday weekend, and the drastic change she made.

The main topic today is...having a milestone birthday!

J.L. recently read an article in Psychology Today called "The Power of Turning 40" written by Deborah Hesler, Ph.D.

J.L. dives into the eight points of strategy to make 40, or any other birthday, a meaningful transition.

You'll laugh, you'll cry, but most importantly you'll enjoy this episode.

Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to the HOT MESS PODCAST.

Tune in every Monday to discuss and learn about a new topic, or to just vent and talk bonchinché. Let's give each other advice, show each other some love, and let's enjoy the journey!

Visit jlpolanco.com for updates on the podcast, new book releases, and appearances.

Follow on Instagram @j.l.polanco

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Enjoy this episode and have a great week!

JOIN J.L. POLANCO AUGUST 7TH AT 6:30P AT THE SILAS BRONSON LIBRARY IN WATERBURY, CT FOR A "MEET THE AUTHOR" APPEARANCE. J.L. WILL BE TALKING ABOUT HER BOOKS, SIGNING SOME BOOKS, AND HAVING A GOOD TIME WITH EVERYONE!

IT IS A FREE EVENT! IF YOU CANNOT COME, PLEASE SHARE THE INFO!

THANK YOU!

Hello Besties!

Welcome to another episode of THE HOT MESS PODCAST. In this episode J.L. discusses the moment that she took a sick kitten home and the after effects of the brief time they shared.

J.L. fills you in on her recent urgent care visit that has her high on pain meds and barely functioning. If this is what her forties are going to be like...she doesn't want it. Forever 39!!!!

J.L. discusses one of the books she picked up during her last visit to Barnes and Noble. DESPERATE MEASURES by Katee Robert is a very sexy romance that gives the villains their happy endings...sort of.

Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to the HOT MESS PODCAST.

Tune in every Monday to discuss and learn about a new topic, or to just vent and talk bonchinché. Let's give each other advice, show each other some love, and let's enjoy the journey!

Visit jlpolanco.com for updates on the podcast, new book releases, and appearances.

Follow on Instagram @j.l.polanco

Follow on Tik Tok @jlpolanco

Enjoy this episode and have a great week!

JOIN J.L. POLANCO AUGUST 7TH AT 6:30P AT THE SILAS BRONSON LIBRARY IN WATERBURY, CT FOR A "MEET THE AUTHOR" APPEARANCE. J.L. WILL BE TALKING ABOUT HER BOOKS, SIGNING SOME BOOKS, AND HAVING A GOOD TIME WITH EVERYONE!

IT IS A FREE EVENT! IF YOU CANNOT COME, PLEASE SHARE THE INFO!

THANK YOU!

Hello Besties,

Welcome to another episode of the HOT MESS PODCAST.

J.L. starts by filling you in on her weekend where she got a new washer, gutted her basement and office, splurged on books, and found new motivation to make her writing career pop off.

The main topic for this episode is the cultural importance of Quinceañeras.

July 4th Bad Bunny had the audacity to release a beautiful video for his song "NuevaYol".

In it we get a glimpse inside the very important quinceañera party.

Quinceañeras are a right of passage for a girl turning 15. It marks their transition from girlhood to womanhood. Traditions range from having a mass church ceremony, to having a shoe changing ceremony, blessing of the shoes, and lets not forget one giant party.

It's like a wedding!

J.L. reflects on her own party and the what an important moment it was for her and her family.

Please share your experiences participating in or attending Quinceañeras or Sweet 16's.

Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to the HOT MESS PODCAST.

Tune in every Monday to discuss and learn about a new topic, or to just vent and talk bonchinché. Let's give each other advice, show each other some love, and let's enjoy the journey!

Visit jlpolanco.com for updates on the podcast, new book releases, and appearances.

Follow on Instagram @j.l.polanco

Follow on Tik Tok @jlpolanco

Enjoy this episode and have a great week!

JOIN J.L. POLANCO AUGUST 7TH AT 6:30P AT THE SILAS BRONSON LIBRARY IN WATERBURY, CT FOR A "MEET THE AUTHOR" APPEARANCE. J.L. WILL BE TALKING ABOUT HER BOOKS, SIGNING SOME BOOKS, AND HAVING A GOOD TIME WITH EVERYONE!

IT IS A FREE EVENT! IF YOU CANNOT COME, PLEASE SHARE THE INFO!

THANK YOU!

Hello Besties,

Welcome to another episode of the HOT MESS PODCAST.

In this episode, J.L. fills everyone in on her holiday weekend and how she discovered that she had low energy and how it may have effected her hosting duties.

Main topic: She later discusses how she survived living in the city. From being a product of the NYC public school system, to riding the subway, feeling a sense of community, and moving to CT.

Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to the HOT MESS PODCAST. Tune in every Monday to discuss and learn about a new topic, or to just vent and talk bonchinché. Let's give each other advice, show each other some love, and let's enjoy the journey!

Visit jlpolanco.com for updates on the podcast, new book releases, and appearances.

Follow on Instagram @j.l.polanco

Follow on Tik Tok @jlpolanco

Enjoy this episode and have a great week!

AUGUST 7TH AT 6:30PM, J.L. POLANCO WILL BE AT THE SILAS BRONSON LIBRARY IN WATERBURY, CT READY TO TALK ABOUT HER BOOKS, SIGN SOME BOOKS AND HAVE A GREAT TIME WITH YOU. IT IS A FREE EVENT! IF YOU CANNOT MAKE IT, PLEASE SHARE THE INFO!

Hello Besties! Welcome back to another episode of THE HOT MESS PODCAST!

In this episode, J.L. gives you insight on her writing influences. She talks about what inspired her to be a romance writer, and how her young pre-pubescent mind was penetrated by the sick and twisted worlds created by V.C. Andrews.

J.L. reveals that Teresa Medeiros, Janet Evanovich, and Jennifer Crusie were just some of the authors that she discovered early on and how they inspired the way she writes today.

What were your go-to authors as a teen? What are your go-to's now?

Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to the HOT MESS PODCAST. Tune in every Monday to discuss and learn about a new topic, or to just vent and talk bonchinché. Let's give each other advice, show each other some love, and let's enjoy the journey!

Visit jlpolanco.com for updates on the podcast, new book releases, and appearances.

Follow on Instagram @j.l.polanco

Follow on Tik Tok @jlpolanco

Enjoy this episode and have a great week!