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The WeSTAT Community had a LOT to say about Mother's Day! As one contributor put it, the day is just a mixed bag. A mixed bag of emotions and feelings that run the gamut from grief that is birthed from the loss of our own mothers to the disappointments of motherhood that are only highlighted when we don't feel 'seen' or acknowledged, on this one particular day.

JessB is ever opinionated in her 'take matters into her own hands' kind of way- as she describes the orders she gives her family to ensure she is recognized appropriately (can we say control freak?!) and JessK travels down the road of memory lane to her very first Mother's Day and the total disaster it turned out to be. 

No matter how you slice it, the day is loaded with thoughts and expectations that we definitely should be talking about! 

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*Excerpts were contributed by listeners by our WeSTAT community. Names (unless permission granted) are withheld for privacy. 

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The Two Jess(es) have the extreme pleasure to sit down with the HILARIOUS podcast host and author, John Moe to talk about...DEPRESSION. As May is Mental Health Awareness Month, John Moe's fourth book entitled The Hilarious World of Depression becomes the center of this episode. John is refreshingly candid about his life long struggle with depression, and shares the methods that work for HIM. He talks with JessK and JessB about the many misconceptions around depression and those who fight daily to keep their heads above water. Through analogies and story telling, John explains how he is able to keep working in his purpose- helping us all find a way to exhale in the middle of depression, through laughter, even if we can't get out of bed.

Show Notes:
John Moe has served as host of national public radio broadcasts such as Weekend
America, Marketplace Tech Report and, from 2010- 2015, Wits. His reporting has been heard on All Things Considered, Morning Edition, Marketplace, Day to Day, and more. His writing appears in humor anthologies, The New York Times Magazine, McSweeney’s, and The Seattle Times. He’s a much in-demand public speaker and the author of multiple books, including The Hilarious World of Depression.

To find out more about John and his work: https://www.johnmoe.website/
The Hilarious World of Depression available anywhere you can buy books
(https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0818PT5TD/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0)
twitter: @johnmoe
instagram: @johnmoe

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House of Representatives Huff Post reporter, Matt Fuller, joins TTJ(es) for a conversation about...Corona. In the final stages of COVID-19 recovery, Matt shares his experience with the illness, and frustration, about his physical limitations now, in the aftermath and trying to get actually diagnosed.

A first hand account, Matt details the various symptoms and walks us through the entire process of attempting to get tested.

Show Notes:

Matt Fuller covers the House of Representatives at HuffPost. In 2015, he was the winner of the Everett Dirksen Award — the highest honor for congressional reporting — for a package of stories on the formation of the House Freedom Caucus, and he has covered Congress for a decade. Previously, Matt was a House leadership reporter for Roll Call, and a legislative action reporter for CQ. He is a graduate of Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire, where he majored in politics and founded a joke newspaper.

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Twitter: @MEPFuller
email: [email protected]

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JessK and JessB get the opportunity to sit down and speak with trauma specialist and EMDR practitioner, Maryalyce Torpy of Rapid Trauma Recovery based in Alexandria, Virginia. In this episode, Maryalyce offers some valuable insight into what we are all experiencing during this traumatic time, and how to navigate our way through the tumult. Having an extensive history with trauma and recovery, both as a person and a professional, Maryalyce gives validation to the anxiety we are all feeling, and offers some simple suggestions we can all employ to get us to the other side of trauma, to living in a space of post traumatic growth.

Show Notes:

MaryAlyce Torpy is a licensed clinical therapist specializing in military trauma, PTSD and moral injury.  She began her career serving five years in the Air Force as an A-10 crew chief.  Following her time in service, MaryAlyce attained a Master’s Degree in Social Work/International Development, moving over to civil service, providing therapeutic treatment to those returning from combat.   Over the past six years, MaryAlyce has established a private practice in Alexandria, VA with a focus on supporting active duty military and veterans.   She provides individual therapy with evidence based, effective treatment modalities, specifically EMDR & ART.  

MaryAlyce has also conducted public speaking engagements on topics such as:  Sleep Solutions for Insomnia, Harnessing the Power of the Brain and Retrain the Brain & Reduce Stress.  These seminars have been attended by thousands in the D.C. metro area and broadcast to United States Embassies throughout the Middle East and Africa.  For more information on services and seminar topics, please visit RapidTraumaRecovery.com

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The Two Jess(es) had so much fun, with author Jenn Folsom (Ringmaster: Work, Life and Keeping it All Together) they asked her to come back and help them unpack they mystery of LinkedIn. Jenn offers practical advice on keeping your resume with minimal gaps and relevant, regardless of your current work situation.

Jenn brings her trademark humor and wit to the conversation, as well as some really useful tips for those looking to join the 'Land of W-2s.'

Show Notes:
Jennifer Folsom is a dynamic, high-energy leader with a proven record of growing all sizes of professional services firms while growing a family. She is the Vice President of Client Delivery at RIVA Solutions Inc., a Washington, DC- based IT management consulting firm. 

A human capital expert, she leverages a people-centered approach to drive revenue in organizations from start-up to Big 4. An-oft quoted expert in corporate culture, Jennifer promotes the notion that the multiple in firm valuation starts with the people. Her colleagues cite one of her greatest strengths as the “ability to cut through the noise to solve an issue.” 

She's also the mom of 3 sons, 17-year-old twins and a 12-year old-firecracker. Wife. Daughter. Sister. Friend. Yogi. Old lady soccer team player. Amateur farm-to-table chef. Vegetable gardener. Paddle boarder. Bourbon lover. Runner. Reader. Writer. Jennifer loves her work but knows that living your ​whole b​est life is the ultimate key to success. 

To Learn More: 
Website: jenniferfolsom.net
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @jennifercfolsom
Facebook: The Ringmaster Project 
Twitter: @jenniferfolsom 
Medium: @jenn.folsom 
LinkedIn: @jenniferfolsom 

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Offering many pieces of practical advice on managing the circus of what we call life, Jenn shares her perspective as a working mom of three teenage boys. She gets really honest about the illusiveness of a work life balance, and shows us how we can decide what goes into the rings of our own circus.

Thinking strategically about not being 'mommytracked' at work, getting back into the work force after taking time off, and having the fortitude to ask for what you are worth, Jenn offers invaluable nuggets of wisdom for women as they juggle all.the.things.

Referencing the current crisis, as many of us are all trying to work from home and home school our kids, she says the silver lining is that the whole world is now an audience to the struggle of the working parent. Jenn gets really honest about lowering the expectations for ourselves right now, but also using this time to think and plan strategically for when the world resumes some sort of normality.

Show Notes:
Jennifer Folsom is a dynamic, high-energy leader with a proven record of growing all sizes of professional services firms while growing a family. She is the Vice President of Client Delivery at RIVA Solutions Inc., a Washington, DC- based IT management consulting firm. 

A human capital expert, she leverages a people-centered approach to drive revenue in organizations from start-up to Big 4. An-oft quoted expert in corporate culture, Jennifer promotes the notion that the multiple in firm valuation starts with the people. Her colleagues cite one of her greatest strengths as the “ability to cut through the noise to solve an issue.” 

She's also the mom of 3 sons, 17-year-old twins and a 12-year old-firecracker. Wife. Daughter. Sister. Friend. Yogi. Old lady soccer team player. Amateur farm-to-table chef. Vegetable gardener. Paddleboarder. Bourbon lover. Runner. Reader. Writer. Jennifer loves her work but knows that living your ​whole b​ est life is the ultimate key to success. 

To Learn More: 
Website: jenniferfolsom.net
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @jennifercfolsom
Facebook: The Ringmaster Project 
Twitter: @jenniferfolsom 
Medium: @jenn.folsom 
LinkedIn: @jenniferfolsom 

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Join TTJ(es) for a break from all the madness to talk about pockets. More specifically, the history behind pockets in clothing, why they disappeared from women's clothing and the shared excitement we feel, as women, when we find surprise pockets in a new dress.

Why do little boys pants have pockets and girls' pants don't? Jess and Jess challenge this design with their wit and shared frustration.

Show Notes:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/01/15/why-girls-need-pockets/

https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2014/09/the-gender-politics-of-pockets/380935/

https://www.fastcompany.com/90262598/pockets

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In this episode, TTJ(es) have the privilege of sitting down for a heart to heart with nationally recognized speaker, author of Taking My Life Back, and podcast host of The Rebekah Gregory Show, (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rebekah-gregory-show/id1497445188) Rebekah Gregory.

Almost seven years ago, TO THE DAY, Rebekah was attending the Boston Marathon as a spectator, with her five year old son, Noah, when a terrorist attack changed her life, her body, and the way she saw the world, forever.
In this very candid conversation, Rebekah takes us back to that day, why she was there in the first place and talks to us about 'the obligation to be grateful.' Rebekah gets really honest about what it's like to survive survival so publicly, finding purpose in the tragedy, and picking up the pieces of a life you never expected to live.

Rebekah brings an approachable inspiration with her optimism, honesty and laughter.

Show Notes:

Rebekah Gregory is a nationally recognized public speaker & author whose life was forever changed due to the bombings at the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013. This act of terrorism may have claimed her leg, but it could not claim her spirit. Since then, Rebekah has used her platform in a huge way by traveling all over the country speaking out against evil, and encouraging people to turn their obstacles into opportunities.

In 2017, Rebekah had her first book "Taking My Life Back" published. Shortly after, she launched Rebekah's Angels Foundation, which she and her husband created to fund mental health treatment for children and families suffering from trauma.

To learn more about Rebekah go to:
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https://www.rebekahmgregory.com

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JessB gets honest about her mounting anxiety and how it is affecting her physically, so TTJ(es) bring on yoga teacher and artist, Winnie Lee, to get her advice and expertise on how to cope and breathe. In this episode, Winnie gives some very simple and practical tips on what we can do to help keep our anxiety at bay by treating ourselves gently in such a confusing time.

Show Notes:
Winnie Lee can be contacted at http://www.winnieleeyoga.com and can be found teaching at https://radiance-yoga.net.

*Beginning Monday, April 27, from 5pm-6pm, Winnie will be leading a zoom yoga class for anxiety relief through Radiance Yoga. You can register through their website. 

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Continuing on with their remote conversations, TTJ(es) chat with Rachel Kois (like the fish, plural!) from Simple Switch, a company that believes in having a 'quantifiable impact on the world and the people in it.'

Rachel walks The Two Jess(es) through the process and reality, of where their dollars go when spent with Simple Switch, her idea for making positive impact shopping effortless for all of us out there who don't have time to do the research around ethical purchasing, and shares inspiring stories about all the incredible initiatives we can be a part of when we buy everyday household items through Simple Switch.

Show Notes:

 ***All WeSTAT community members will receive 20% off their first order at www.simpleswitch.org!***

About Rachel:

Rachel Kois is the Founder and CEO of Simple Switch (simpleswitch.org) an online marketplace for ethical and impactful shopping. She believes fiercely that our everyday shopping can change the world, so she started Simple Switch to make sure there is a solid option for conscious consumers that matches the convenience of modern online shopping. She’s made friends in 28 countries and grew up with the beautiful Colorado mountains as her playground, so taking care of our planet and the people on it are very important to her.

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