Best Jen PK Podcasts (2024)

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A Big Girl's Guide to Stress 1:28:25

6M ago1:28:25

1:28:25

Featuring fabulous co-host, Ashley Nicole Dennis Big Girl Rule #363: Relax your mind, relate to yourself, and release the pressure. Ashley Nicole joins Jen PK to discuss stress, finding your calm when under pressure, stress management, relaxing, relating to oneself, and releasing. Also the best Joker, Jared Leto, in the news, and more. Recorded 3/2…

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A Big Girl's Guide to Listening Up 1:02:06

7M ago1:02:06

1:02:06

Featuring fabulous co-host, Ashley Nicole Dennis Big Girl Rule #44: You learn more when you listen. Ashley Nicole joins Jen PK to talk about parental advice, listening to yourself, listening to the right voices, and blocking out the nonsense. Also, the importance of media literacy, history in the making, family and cultural traditions, and how look…

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A Big Girl's Guide to Love 1:02:05

7M ago1:02:05

1:02:05

Season 3 Premiere! Featuring fabulous co-host, Ashley Nicole Dennis Big Girl Rule #229: I don't need a seat at your table. I brought my own table, and the whole d@mn meal. Ashley Nicole joins the podcast as co-host with Jen PK to talk about finding love of self in order to find love with another. Also, bad dates, learning from past relationships, a…

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A Softer Kind of Audacity: Jess Whetsel 1:16:55

11M ago1:16:55

1:16:55

Jess Whetsel is a poet, writer, editor, and public speaker based in Toledo, Ohio on Erie, Kickapoo, Seneca, and Odawa land. Her poetry has appeared in many literary journals, including Tulip Tree Review, Discretionary Love, and Sage Cigarettes. Her first collection of poetry, A SOFTER KIND OF AUDACITY, debuts on December 1, 2023. You can learn more…

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My Inner Rewilding: Kate Mapother 1:02:55

1y ago1:02:55

1:02:55

Kate Mapother is the author of two poetry collections, Tell Me You Hear the Riot and carved. She has been published in the lit mag kerning / a space for words, and the book Signs & Symbols of Our Ancestors. She lives in Tucson, in a little adobe at the bottom of a canyon with her dog Riggins. Books C A R V E D Tell Me You Hear the Riot IG/Threads: …

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Closure Is Not Justice: Andrew Johnson 1:14:04

1y ago1:14:04

1:14:04

In 1988, an explosion killed six Kansas City firefighters. Closure Is Not Justice is a public art project drawing attention to the 1988 explosion, and the public campaign that generated false testimony among residents in the Marlborough neighborhood, turning neighbor against neighbor, all for the sake of closure. Closure Is Not Justice Exhibition O…

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A Big Girl's Guide to Saying No 2:13:24

1+ y ago2:13:24

2:13:24

Season 2 Finale! Featuring lifestyle blogger, entrepreneur, and educator Stephanie Smith-Warfield. Big Girl Rule #1234: Sometimes say never or probably not. No is a complete sentence. Stephanie joins host, Jen PK to laugh and talk about everything! Paper products, dealing with bullies, middle school crushes, parenthood, literacy and education, deco…

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A Big Girl's Guide to Grieving and Relieving 1:40:20

1+ y ago1:40:20

1:40:20

Featuring voice actor, writer, and corporate trainer, Ashley N. DennisBig Girl Rule #322: Grief is not a one-size-fits-all situation. Ashley joins host, Jen PK to talk about the stages of grief, how to find joy beyond the pain, and how she is coping with the loss of her best friend. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Zarinah Hameen.More abo…

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A Big Girl's Guide to Minding Your Own Business 1:19:43

1+ y ago1:19:43

1:19:43

Featuring Actress/Singer/Educator/TV Personality/Broadcast Journalist/CW 33 TV Host, Yolonda Williams! Big Girl Rule #92: Sometimes it's better to keep it to yourself. Yolonda joins host, Jen PK to discuss building up from a strong foundation, how to grow a successful career in the ever-changing entertainment industry, giving life time to happen, k…

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On Endings and New Beginnings 30:05

1+ y ago30:05

30:05

On endings and new beginnings On disappearing On completely changing your personality, or learning to speak at a lower volume without the word fuck 7 of Cups from Rachel True's True Heart Intuitive Tarot deck High Vibe, Choice, options, dream states, luxury, intuition, reflection, meditation https://truehearttarot.com/ Ram Dass Here and Now Podcast…

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A Big Girl's Guide to Speaking Up 2:46:56

1+ y ago2:46:56

2:46:56

Featuring Marketing Magician/Influencer/Founder of the Posh & Dirty Collective, Antoria Diondra Big Girl Rule #411: Speak to the Universe like she wants the best for you.Big Girl Rule #721: Treat everything like a negotiation; because until you get what you want, it is.Antoria joins host, Jen PK to talk school, work, parenting, career mobility, res…

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A Big Girl's Guide to Friends, Foes, and Frenemies 1:17:14

1+ y ago1:17:14

1:17:14

Featuring the award-winning actor, producer, songwriter, screenwriter, singer, personality, food critic, social media maven, fashionisto, red carpet commentator, reaction video originator, philanthropist, LGBTQIA+ advocate, future Broadway star, podcast host, and NYU grad student, KALEN ALLEN!Big Girl Rule #273: Caution, even your best friend could…

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A Big Girl's Guide to Body Positivity 1:43:00

1+ y ago1:43:00

1:43:00

Featuring Vanessa MorenoBig Girl Rule #525: You're the Only Person You Have to Know for the Rest of Your Life, so Love the One You're With.Big Girl Rule #47: There's More to Life than 4 Walls.Vanessa joins host, Jen PK to take a trip down memory lane with a stop in the present and a short detour through the future to discover how to learn to love o…

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A Big Girl's Guide to Finding Your Voice 1:39:10

1+ y ago1:39:10

1:39:10

Featuring voice actor, writer, and corporate trainer, Ashley N. Dennis Big Girl Rule #325: Speak your mind and the best will follow.Ashley joins host, Jen PK to share the story about how she found her voice and inspire you to start saying "yes" to possibility, "yes" to opportunity, and "yes" to you. Enjoy an open conversation that also touches on m…

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A Big Girl's Guide to Being Yourself 1:36:49

1+ y ago1:36:49

1:36:49

Featuring Influencer/Sunshine-Spreader/Jewelry Designer/Mortgage Maven: Jasmine DonnellBig Girl Rule #121: You have to truly see yourself in order to be seen.Jasmine joins host, Jen PK to reconnect and discuss the law of attraction, learning through relationships, and the importance beauty of being you. @jazzy_smiles1Like.Share.Subscribe.Recorded 3…

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A Big Girl's Guide to A Dream Deferred (A Big Girl's Guide to the Birthday Girl Part 2) 56:28

1+ y ago56:28

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Featuring Actor/Writer/Director/Talk Show Host/Every Freakin' Woman, Sheran Goodspeed Keyton. Big Girl Rule #1112: Fall in Love with You Big Girl Rule #2008: Lead with Love. Sheran joins host, Jen PK to continue celebrating her ## birthday! Sheran takes over the podcast hosting duties to ask the tough questions and share some divine wisdom. @divadf…

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A Big Girl's Guide to the Birthday Girl (Part 1) 52:28

1+ y ago52:28

52:28

Featuring Actor/Writer/Host with the Most, Joey Castorena. Big Girl Rule #23: It's Your Party and You Don't Have To.Joey joins host, Jen PK to celebrate her ## birthday! Joey takes the reigns and turns the tables to ask the questions and play a fun game of Tyronce? @joey_castorena Like.Share.Subscribe.Recorded 2/2023--- Send in a voice message: htt…

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A Big Girl's Guide to Stepping Out on Faith 1:20:00

1+ y ago1:20:00

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Featuring Broadway Star/Stage and Screen Actor/Inspiration and my personal Black History Month project, Ebony Marshall-Oliver. Big Girl Rule #475: Life is too short not to try. Fresh off of her latest Broadway Run in Jordan E. Cooper's "Ain't No Mo'", Ebony joins host, Jen PK to talk about how she got started in entertainment, where she's been, wha…

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A Big Girl's Guide to Unsolicited Advice 48:18

1+ y ago48:18

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Featuring Actress, Writer, Vlogger, Future Black History Month Project, Nikki SouthernBelle Big Girl Rule #1001: Don't ask if you don't want the answer (ask me no questions, I'll tell you no lies). Nikki joins host, Jen PK again to discuss current events, what's on TV, and how to deal with giving and receiving advice. View Nikki's Vlog: https://www…

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A Big Girl's Guide to Lifting Yourself Up 1:22:35

1+ y ago1:22:35

1:22:35

Featuring Actor/Writer/Motivational Speaker, Joey Castorena. Big Girl Rule #24: Give Yourself a Round of Applause. Joey joins host, Jen PK to discuss a little about the news, a little pop culture, and a lot about how to lift yourself up and give yourself all due praise and encouragement. @joey_castorena Like.Share.Subscribe. Recorded 1/2023 --- Sen…

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A Big Girl's Guide to Reflection 1:26:39

1+ y ago1:26:39

1:26:39

Featuring singer, songwriter, actor, Kerry D. Big Girl Rule #22: You can look back, but don't go back. Kerry D joins host, Jen PK to reconnect, laugh, and chat about moving on; living in the moment; mindfulness; not giving up but turning some things and people loose; and working in reality TV and entertainment. An honest, candid conversation betwee…

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A Big Girl's Guide to Self-Reformation 1:58:28

1+ y ago1:58:28

1:58:28

Featuring voice actor, writer, and corporate trainer, Ashley N. Dennis Big Girl Rule #1212: Change is Necessary. Ashley joins host, Jen PK to laugh and talk about everything from making changes to learning to love and accept yourself to planning for the future to weight loss and weight loss surgery to parenting to following your dreams and find tha…

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A Big Girl's Guide to Pop Culture Vol. 1 2:38:39

2y ago2:38:39

2:38:39

Bonus episode with Joey Castorena! Big Girl Rule # 317 Find Your Light. Entering 2023 with a bang! Joey joins host, Jen PK to giggle and gab all things pop culture! @joey_castorena Previously Recorded. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/abiggirlsguidetolove/message

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A Big Girl's Guide to Finding Love 1:28:20

2y ago1:28:20

1:28:20

Featuring Actress/Singer/Stylist/Entrepreneur, Tasia Jewel Johnson. Big Girl Rule #198: Always a bridesmaid? Not necessarily so! Tasia joins host, Jen PK to discuss the realities of living as a Black woman, love on the LGBTQ+ spectrum, mental health, loving oneself, and finding love in the most wonderfully unexpected places. A fun, informative, and…

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A Big Girl's Guide to Going for Yours 50:22

2y ago50:22

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Featuring Actress/Host/Super Mom/Attorney at Law/Activist, Samantha Jocarl. Big Girl Rule #333: You deserve far better than you believe you do. Samantha joins host, Jen PK to laugh and talk about motherhood, married life, career changes, getting into entertainment, and not being afraid to go for what you want in life. "The worst you can ever hear i…

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A Big Girl's Guide to Facing the Unknown 53:46

2y ago53:46

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Featuring Actor/Writer/Unofficial Inspirational Speaker, Joey Castorena.Big Girl Rule #56: D-Day could turn into a Me-Day.Joey joins host, Jen PK to laugh and talk about the latest documentaries, a little pop culture, and how to face the unknown to discover your breakthrough.@joey_castorenaLike.Share.Subscribe.Recorded 12/2022--- Send in a voice me…

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A Big Girl's Guide to Holiday Spending and Facing Family Drama 1:04:46

2y ago1:04:46

1:04:46

Featuring Actress, Writer, Vlogger, Lady of Many Trades, Nikki SouthernBelle Big Girl Rule #327: Leave it. Nikki joins host, Jen PK again to discuss the happenings at the holidays, family mess, how not to stress, and leaving everything that is not serving you behind. View Nikki's Vlog: https://www.youtube.com/@nikkisouthernbelle8820 Like.Share.Subs…

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A Big Girl's Guide to Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone 1:09:16

2y ago1:09:16

1:09:16

Featuring Comedian, Author, Gamer, Twitcher, Baller, Thomas Nichols Big Girl Rule #989: Outside of your comfort zone is where the magic happens. Thomas joins host, Jen PK to catch up, laugh, and talk about everything from finding love to finding yourself to finding your groove and stepping out of who you were to become who you want to be. www.tncom…

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BANS OFF OUR BODIES 53:24

2+ y ago53:24

53:24

In light of the impending overturn of Roe v Wade, Vanessa & Jen attended the Planned Parenthood Rally: BANS OFF OUR BODIES on May 14, 2022 at Mill Creek Park in Kansas City, MO. – But before we did, we interviewed Justice Gatson Justice Gatson is the Director at Reale Justice Network. An Intimate Partner Violence Advocate and Motivational Speaker. …

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Live Reading at Charlotte Street Foundation: Vanessa Aricco 31:06

2+ y ago31:06

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Live @ Charlotte Street Foundation w/Vanessa Aricco Reading 1: On the Cusp of Air & Water [Full length poetry manuscript, forthcoming] Read 2: Self Saints of Becoming [WIP] Vanessa Aricco is a multimedia poet exploring conflict and duality, the precarious nature of life and the anxiety that arises from it. She is the co-host of Confessing Animals p…

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Gay PK (Pastor’s Kid): Ash Parsons 1:01:21

2+ y ago1:01:21

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Ashley Parsons (she/her) is a queer woman who tells true stories about love, mystery, and embodiment through writing, photography, mentoring, and speaking. She is an alumni of the 2019 Thread at Yale program through the Yale Journalism Initiative and the winner of The Moth / Snap Judgment Competition. Her award-winning work as a storyteller has bee…

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Our Destination is Now: Bonus w/Rev. Dr. Peter Tremain 7:18

2+ y ago7:18

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Listen to Rev. Dr. Peter Tremain's full episode: Dirt, Water & Grace https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirt-water-grace-rev-dr-peter-tremain/id1544861884?i=1000554058943 https://confessinganimalspodcast.buzzsprout.com/1518877/10250310 Listen, Love, Support Us! J+V Support the showBy Jen Harris & Vanessa Aricco

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Fleeing & Finding Home: Waleska Barroeta 53:58

2+ y ago53:58

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Waleska Barroeta/Waleska Font She/Her/Hers Waleska (she/her) is a Venezuelan multidisciplinary artist. Waleska is a cultural promoter, copyeditor, teacher and poet, having performed in Mexico, Venezuela, and Kansas City. Her work explores the limitations of bilingualism, sexuality, culture, and identity. Waleska is currently a board member of No Di…

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DIRT, WATER, & GRACE: Rev. Dr. Peter Tremain 59:41

2+ y ago59:41

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Peter Tremain is a retired Lutheran Pastor, who served as Pastor of three congregations over a span of forty years. After retirement and the death of his wife he traveled solo outside the USA at least two months a year for the last ten years with only a backpack, staying in hostels, walking the 500 mile long Camino de Santiago in 2013. He is intere…

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A Big Girl's Guide to Facing the Darkness to Find Your Light 1:32:52

2+ y ago1:32:52

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Season 1 Finale! Featuring lifestyle blogger, entrepreneur, and educator Stephanie Smith-Warfield. Big Girl Rule #777: Don't let fear dictate your destiny. Stephanie joins host, Jen PK to laugh and talk about everything from long-term friendships to grieving and growing to motherhood to living in your truth, and everything in between. A real-life c…

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A Big Girl's Guide to Timing 1:06:50

2+ y ago1:06:50

1:06:50

Featuring writer, graphic designer, and comedian Casey Coleman. Big Girl Rule #888: Age is more than just a number. Casey joins host, Jen PK to laugh and talk about everything from comedy to dating moms to dating don'ts to changing to directions to renewing the journey and chasing those dreams. A real-life candid conversation between friends that w…

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True Crime Fairy Tale: Peregrine Honig 1:22:16

2+ y ago1:22:16

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Season 4 is all about Confession! Our first guest is Peregrine Honig: Artist. Curator. Writer. Wife. CW: Mention of sex trafficking, pedophile, ephebophile, and murder Peregrine Honig (she/her) (born 1976 in San Francisco, CA) is an American artist whose work is concerned with the relationship between pop culture, sexual vulnerability, social anxie…

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Writing and Rewriting the Self 41:13

2+ y ago41:13

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Welcome to Season 4 of Confessing Animals Podcast. Jen and Vanessa discuss why this podcast is called Confessing Animals and talk a lot of shit per the us cuz no one's listening! *plz note that Vanessa says "appear" when she meant to say "appeal" A few things we talk about: Michel Foucault Jean Baudrillard Simulacrum Confession Culture Writing Holy…

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A Big Girl's Guide to Living Out Loud 1:08:11

2+ y ago1:08:11

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Featuring musician, writer, and entertainer Bishop V. Black. Big Girl Rule #222: Live Out Loud. Big Guy Rule #1: Wash your @$$. Big Girl Rule #923: She ain't a lady if she ain't 280. Bishop V. Black joins host, Jen PK to laugh and talk about everything from raising kids to good music to humility to building a music empire to living your life outsid…

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A Big Girl's Guide to Self-Acceptance 1:19:12

2+ y ago1:19:12

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Featuring corporate trainer and writer, Ashley N. Dennis.Big Girl Rule #2: Be You.Ashley joins host, Jen PK to laugh and talk about everything from motherhood to co-parenting after a divorce to going through and getting through, and finding your voice and letting it be heard. A real-life candid conversation between friends that will help you learn …

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A Big Girl's Guide to Movies That Made You 1:08:02

2+ y ago1:08:02

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Bonus Episode featuring Joey Castorena! Joey joins host, Jen PK to laugh and discuss some of their favorite films that have made an impact on their lives and love for the entertainment biz! A real-life conversation between friends that is just for fun, but definitely not without a message. Big Girl Rule #7: Sometimes your family is the one you make…

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A Big Girl's Guide to Establishing Boundaries 1:39:34

2+ y ago1:39:34

1:39:34

Featuring comedian, actor, writer, and U.S. Marines Veteran, Chris Mack.Big Girl Rule #144: Be Vigilant. They Always Come Back.Chris joins host, Jen PK to laugh and talk about everything from comedy to mental health to friendships and relationships to social media networking, avoiding Scientology in L.A., and how to carve out a good life during a p…

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A Big Girl's Guide to Playing it Smart and Mastering the Game 1:06:20

2+ y ago1:06:20

1:06:20

Featuring actress, educator, stuntwoman, motivator, and philanthropist, Shalet Monique. Big Girl Rule #323: Thou Shall Not Sext Shalet joins host, Jen PK to laugh and talk about everything from acting to following your dreams to dating and dealing with a catfish to giving back to the community and so much more. A real-life candid conversation betwe…

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A Big Girl's Guide to Living Your Best Life 1:57:49

2+ y ago1:57:49

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Featuring actor, voice over artist, associate producer, and writer Garret Storms. Big Girl Rule #123: Life Stands Still for No One. Garret joins host, Jen PK to laugh and talk about everything from anime to voice over acting to the love of theatre to discovering talents to moving forward. A real-life candid conversation between friends that will he…

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A Big Girl's Guide to Turning Tricks Into a Trade 1:40:27

2+ y ago1:40:27

1:40:27

Featuring comedian, radio personality, and comedy coach, Dean Lewis. Big Girl Rule #85: You Can't Turn a Hoe into a Housewife.Dean joins host, Jen PK to laugh and talk about everything from getting into comedy to building a career to surviving a pandemic to relationships and sidestepping the traps. A real-life candid conversation between friends th…

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A Big Girl's Guide to Protecting Your Heart 1:46:17

3y ago1:46:17

1:46:17

Featuring company and stage manager, writer, actress, social activist, and podcaster, Tiffany Nicole. Big Girl Rule #972: There's plenty of fish in the sea. Beware of the bottom-feeders. Tiffany joins host, Jen PK to laugh and talk about everything from TikTok to dating and relationships to astrology and tattoos and everything in between. A real-li…

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Happy New Year: Unabridged 25:57

3y ago25:57

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Happy First Year! Jen calls Vanessa, who's two mimosas deep, on her tin can to wrap up the first year of Confessing Animals. Intro and Outro Poems by Vanessa Aricco Download poetry albums! We love you <3 Intro & music provided by Ashley Raines Follow us on Instagram @confessinganimalspodcast Listen, Love & Support Us! Support the show…

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A Big Girl's Guide to Changing Course and Remaining a Force 1:13:06

3y ago1:13:06

1:13:06

Featuring comedian, storyteller, and the Empress of Improv, Debbie McIlhany. We revisit Big Girl Rule #186: Don't Stress Out. Life Never Goes as Planned. Debbie joins host, Jen PK to laugh and talk about everything from dealing with grief to finding the funny to changing lanes. A real-life conversation between friends that will help you learn how t…

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A Big Girl's Guide to Surviving and Enjoying the Holidays 1:56:49

3y ago1:56:49

1:56:49

Happy Holidays! Bonus Episode featuring Nikki Washington! Nikki joins host, Jen PK to laugh and discuss holiday favorites, holiday memories, establishing boundaries, keeping it all together, and, of course, the best gift of all. A real-life conversation between friends that takes the scenic route home, but will lead to a place for us to learn accep…

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A Big Girl's Guide to Keeping Your Cool and Going With the Flow 1:45:53

3y ago1:45:53

1:45:53

Featuring comedian, marketing guru, and Chief Laughing Officer (www.laughitouthub.org), Cathy Zhao. Big Girl Rule #186: Don't Stress Out. Life Never Goes as Planned.Cathy joins host, Jen PK to laugh and talk about everything from dealing with stereotypes to dating to stopping the hate to Thai food to driving to choosing your own path. A real-life c…

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