The Simplified Podcast with Emily Ley

Sometimes you just *need a minute,* right? Jessa and Laura definitely do, and they're talking about alllll the shows that bring them a quick dose of good feels: shows to put on in the background (look at you, The Office and Park & Rec), who's Team Friends and who's Team Seinfeld, which reality TV shows and documentaries are worth your time (have you seen The Jinx!?), and—most importantly—why Schitt's Creek may be the greatest comfort watch of all time ("EW, DAVID!").

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Have you ever felt yourself coming to a new chapter—but you weren't quite sure how to navigate it? Maybe you finally reached the milestone you've worked so hard for, or you can't figure out exactly how to get there. Weirdly, in both scenarios, we find ourselves asking, "What's next?" Which can often be translated to: "What's the next right decision for me here?"

Emily shares about reaching her own "What's next?" moment, and what she's doing to answer that question for herself.

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Liz Holtzman | https://www.instagram.com/lizmholtzman/

Let go of "perfect" and say hello to "Halfway Homemade" – the mantra that's going to change your life in the kitchen! Jessa and Laura share the easiest 30-minute meals to make on a busy weeknight (that their kids actually eat!), plus the freezer and pantry must-haves that cut their cooking time in half, and why most kitchen fails can be fixed with a sauce. Because sauce. ✨

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What do you do when something so heartbreaking happens that it takes you years to process exactly what you went through? If you're NYT author J.T. Ellison, you put it in a thriller novel. This week, Emily joins J.T. (who's one of Emily's favorite authors!) for a conversation around a topic that links them both: infertility. J.T. vulnerably shares about her own miscarriages, about transmitting pain into your work, why marriages has room for secrets but not lies, about the joys and pitfalls of living in Nashville, and just how she wove a plotline about her infertility experience into a brand-new thriller novel called It's One of Us.

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What's it *really* like to build your own home? After selling her house via text (yep, really) and beginning to build her forever home with her family on the lake they love, co-host Laura knows. And she's here, along with Jessa, to share her best tips for creating the home of your dreams (while avoiding the same "fun" surprises she encountered along the way).

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It can be lonely to feel like you're the only one who struggles with something. For the longest time, that's how co-host Liz felt, too, as she struggled with anxiety that turned her days upside down. Liz opens up with producer Amy as they talk about Liz's journey with anxiety and how it's affected her life. They talk about the concrete steps that have helped Liz move through hard moments, how she's learned to become her own best advocate and how to care for herself well.

PS: if you're struggling with anxiety and mental health, there's help for you. Talk to your doctor and mental health provider for guidance and next steps. Reach out to a friend or loved one for support. ❤️

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"How did you know your partner was 'the one'? What advice would you give yourself before your wedding day? How do you move through parenting situations where you don't see eye to eye? What do we *really* get the partner who says they don't want a gift?"

We asked for your relationship questions, and you delivered. And in honor of Valentine's Day, Emily and her husband Bryan draw from their 15 years of married wisdom to answer some of your most frequently asked questions.

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Need a 30-minute weeknight dinner without burning a hole in your credit card? Jessa would like to introduce you to the magical world of ALDI. #IYKYK

(PS: ALDI has no idea who we are. We're just doing this episode because we really like ALDI!)

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Join Emily as she walks down memory lane—and shares some exciting news we think you're going to love! 🎉

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Liz Holtzman | https://www.instagram.com/lizmholtzman/

We all want to make real, lasting connections with people. So why not start with your very own neighbors? It can feel a little intimidating to reach out to someone you don't know, maybe even a little awkward. It did for writer Shannan Martin too. But despite her status as a card-carrying introvert, Shannan has found that connecting with the community around her in small, low-stakes ways has given her more joy than just sticking to a polite wave. Emily and Shannan talk about some easy ways you can get to know your neighbors or loose acquaintances a little more (Guess what? You don't have to feed them dinner!). Because at the end of the day, once you push past your feelings of discomfort, you'll discover that the gift of connection is definitely worth it.

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