Life has finally defeated me this week! No new episode because I CANNOT. Enjoy this episode from 7/12/23 about how to handle it when everything falls apart. Also go watch my comedy special. --> NEW COMEDY SPECIAL: Watch Jen’s new comedy special, Shabby Chic, here on Youtube ! --> PATREON: Join Jen’s Patreon here and unlock instant access to great content + Jen’s “State of the Dumpster Fire” chats --> EMAIL LIST: Join Jen’s email list to be the first to know when she has big updates Jen ...
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 19 min
Jen’s house has reached the apex of chaos this week. She shares those details, and also talks about: The winner of the US Open, JJ Spaun, had to get his daughter medicine at 3 AM the night before he won The viral “my boyfriend wants to show you his plants” trend People who say there is only one correct way to be a wife, husband, mother, father, etc. are acting out of trauma Watch this episode on Youtube , and follow Jen’s channel while you’re there! --> PATREON: Join Jen’s Patreon here and un...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 10 min
JEN’S NEW COMEDY SPECIAL, SHABBY CHIC, IS OUT NOW ON YOUTUBE! * Do you have trouble being consistent? If so, Jen has a theory as to why: You’re not a freaking robot. She points out that having the exact same habits day after day is for robots. Nobody should be trying to kill it every day. Everyone needs some “blob time.” She also discusses: What happened when she tried to be like Cozy Life influencers How to use “verbal JournalSpeak” to help your spouse and kids relax Watch this episode on Youtu...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 20 min
JEN’S NEW COMEDY SPECIAL COMES OUT ON YOUTUBE THIS THURS 6/5/25 * Jen declares that it’s “Go For It!” Summer. Use this summer to try that thing you’ve been wanting to try, step out of your comfort zone, and stop worrying about looking dumb. She also discusses: Rosie O’Donnell’s 12-year-old coming out as nonbinary her new obsession with cliff divers Watch this episode on Youtube , and follow Jen’s channel while you’re there! --> PATREON: Join Jen’s Patreon here and unlock instant access to gre...
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 16 min
JEN’S NEW COMEDY SPECIAL COMES OUT ON YOUTUBE 6/5/25 * Why do we sometimes feel oddly close to the people we follow on social media? Jen explains the good intentions and deep desires that are at the root of extreme fan girl behavior. She also discusses: a recent trip to the bank that didn’t go as planned the “calling to say goodnight” prank Watch this episode on Youtube , and follow Jen’s channel while you’re there! --> PATREON: Join Jen’s Patreon here and unlock instant access to great conte...
May 28, 2025•1 hr 11 min
* JEN’S NEW COMEDY SPECIAL COMES OUT ON YOUTUBE 6/5/25 * It’s good to feel guilty sometimes...but if you do it the wrong way, you can end up freezing up and doing more harm than good. Jen shares the secret to managing toxic guilt. She also: Can’t figure out why she spilled coffee at TWO school events this week Shares a time she made a fool of herself in front of a celebrity Watch this episode on Youtube , and follow Jen’s channel while you’re there! --> PATREON: Join Jen’s Patreon here and un...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 21 min
* JEN’S NEW COMEDY SPECIAL COMES OUT ON YOUTUBE 6/5/25 * Jen left the house without makeup last week...and ended up on the front page of the New York Times. She tells that story as an example of what she’s learned about trusting God in each moment. And of course she talks about the new Pope! --> PATREON: Join Jen’s Patreon here and get instant access to great content + Jen’s “State of the Dumpster Fire” chats --> YOUTUBE: Follow Jen’s Youtube channel to see this podcast, standup clips, and...
May 14, 2025•1 hr 19 min
JEN’S NEW COMEDY SPECIAL COMES OUT JUNE 5! // You’re not as old as you think you are. So many of the aches and pains that people attribute to aging are more likely from stress. Jen also talks about: The conclave to elect a new Pope Letting go of opportunities that are no longer meant for you PATREON: Join Jen’s Patreon here and get instant access to great content + Jen’s “State of the Dumpster Fire” chats UPCOMING SHOWS 5/7 - COLUMBUS 5/10 - NYC EMAIL LIST: Join Jen’s email list ! YOUTUBE: Jen’s...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 19 min
Control freaks, this one’s for you! Jen tells you the secret for how to chill out. She also explains: why she can no longer support hip, locally owned businesses why she has to change the release date for her next comedy special Thank you to Jen’s 13-year-old daughter for guest producing the episode! -----> Take the survey to tell Jen when she should release her comedy special! PATREON: Join Jen’s Patreon here and get instant access to great content + Jen’s “State of the Dumpster Fire” chats ...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Does mansplaining even exist? Jen talks about why it’s bad for women to think that men are constantly talking down to them. But, more importantly, there’s rap beef news! NOTE: This episode was recorded before Pope Francis’ passing. Requiescat in pace, Pontifex. PATREON: Join Jen’s Patreon here and get instant access to great content + Jen’s “State of the Dumpster Fire” chats UPCOMING SHOWS - NEW MATERIAL! 4/23 - TYLER, TX - *NEW LINK* 5/7 - COLUMBUS 5/10 - NYC JEN’S COMEDY SPECIAL: Maternal Inst...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 24 min
We’re doing something different today! Jen shares her atheist to Catholic story, in honor of Holy Week. --> Get on Jen’s email list --> Follow Jen’s Youtube channel --> Get tickets to see Jen live - TX, OH, and NY coming up! --> Join Jen’s Patreon for weekly bonus content...
Apr 16, 2025•2 hr 29 min
Jen thinks there should be a personality test that shows your strengths and weaknesses as a mom -- so she invented one! Find out your Mom Type in this episode, and use it to feel better about parenting. She also talks about the importance of knowing your Sleep Personality Type, another thing she totally made up. She also explains why she’s too crazy to have a normal shopping day at the Galleria. PATREON: Join Jen’s Patreon here and get instant access to great content + Jen’s “State of the Dumpst...
Apr 09, 2025•1 hr 11 min
You got this! Jen reminds you that you are doing a better job than you think you are. She also says that too many moms think that feeling guilty is part of being a good mom. She’s also very concerned that some guys went to the bottom of the ocean in 1960. Here is the link to the Rolex submarine documentary . PATREON: Join Jen’s Patreon here and get instant access to great content + Jen’s “State of the Dumpster Fire” chats UPCOMING SHOWS - NEW MATERIAL! 4/2 - RICHMOND 4/3 - VA BEACH 4/9 - DENVER ...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 14 min
When you create, they’re gonna hate. Jen points out that the simple act of creating anything, whether it’s a family or a work of art, is going to bring out the haters. She also talks about: the ridiculous irony of podcast bros being annoyed by a crying baby why she should never try to be nice to people NOTE: In the airport story at 18:00, Jen forgot to mention that the woman was an employee who was wearing a nametag. She was reading the name from her employee nametag. PATREON: Join Jen’s Patreon...
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Jen has no will to live, laugh, or love because she has to canoe 15 miles this weekend. She also: explains why moms are always scrolling their phones is trying (and failing) not to stalk Bristol Palin is trying to understand why her crowds in a certain state are...different PATREON: Join Jen’s Patreon here and get instant access to great content + Jen’s “State of the Dumpster Fire” chats UPCOMING SHOWS - NEW MATERIAL! 4/1 - PHILADELPHIA 4/2 - RICHMOND 4/3 - VA BEACH 4/9 - DENVER - * COMEDY SPECI...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 17 min
The “passenger princess” trend is where wives embrace their feminine energy by letting their husbands do all the driving, travel planning, and bill paying. Jen and Katlyn watch a video about wives who have no responsibility for the household bills and it triggers strong feelings in them about the passenger princess lifestyle. Jen also reminds everyone that life was not better or simpler in the 1980s and 1990s. PATREON: Join Jen’s Patreon here and get instant access to great weekly content + Jen’...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 17 min
If you’re not sure what the best version of you looks like...fake it until you make it! Jen hates the AI generated headshots she got. She points out that your personality has such a big impact on how you look. She also talks about her Downton Abbey Parenting philosophy. PATREON: Join Jen’s Patreon here and get instant access to great content + Jen’s “State of the Dumpster Fire” chats UPCOMING SHOWS - NEW MATERIAL! 3/11 - BUFFALO 3/12 - DETROIT / ROYAL OAK 3/13 - MILWAUKEE - NEW 4/1 - PHILADELPHI...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Don’t be afraid to take up space in the room, on your family’s calendar, or in the world. Jen gives you a pep talk about why it’s good for you, and the people you love, when you boldly take up space. She also talks about her experience with acupuncture, and getting a new face therapist. PATREON: Join Jen’s Patreon here and get instant access to great content + Jen’s “State of the Dumpster Fire” chats UPCOMING SHOWS - NEW MATERIAL! 3/11 - BUFFALO 3/12 - DETROIT / ROYAL OAK 3/13 - MILWAUKEE - NEW ...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Jen is having a comparison meltdown! She saw another entertainer perform and it got in her head. We also hear private audio between Jen and Leah Darrow where Leah responds to Jen’s meltdown. Jen also discusses: How Ellen Skrmetti did the second most iconic thing EVER What Ellen Skrmetti taught her about not feeling rushed New rap beef news! PATREON: Join Jen’s Patreon here and get instant access to great content + Jen’s “State of the Dumpster Fire” chats UPCOMING SHOWS - NEW MATERIAL! 3/11 - BUF...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Jen had her first big show with her face situation. Any guesses how it went? She talks about how she’s learning to “love the bomb,” which is to find true joy in horrible moments. And OF COURSE she talks about Kendrick’s Super Bowl halftime show! PATREON: Join Jen’s Patreon here to get bonus content + access to Jen’s tell-all “State of the Dumpster Fire” chats UPCOMING SHOWS - NEW MATERIAL! 3/11 - BUFFALO 3/12 - DETROIT / ROYAL OAK 3/13 - MILWAUKEE - NEW 4/1 - PHILADELPHIA 4/2 - RICHMOND 4/3 - VA...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Jen is still dressing like a pirate due to her facial injury, and now her haters are accusing her of faking it because her eye patch appeared to be on the other eye in one video. (UPDATE: The one comment that said she’s “faking it for attention” is NOT from a hater, that person was standing up for her. There were other, now-deleted comments from actual haters that said similar things so this comment was confused with theirs.) PATREON: Get bonus content + access to Jen’s tell-all “State of the Du...
Feb 05, 2025•48 min
*New tour cities just announced! * There is more than one way to be feminine. Jen shares her own struggles to be more of a girly girl. She also talks about her latest embarrassing moment with her messed up face. PATREON: Get bonus content + access to Jen’s tell-all “State of the Dumpster Fire” chats on Jen’s Patreon - next live event this Friday 1/31! UPCOMING SHOWS - NEW MATERIAL! 3/11 - BUFFALO 3/12 - DETROIT / ROYAL OAK 4/1 - PHILADELPHIA 4/2 - RICHMOND 4/3 - VA BEACH 4/9 - DENVER - * COMEDY ...
Jan 29, 2025•1 hr 21 min
When everything goes wrong, remember: This is your lore! Jen is in a whole mess. She talks about how she is handling this latest curve ball. She also talks about the Women’s March. PATREON: Get the full story behind what’s going on on Jen’s Patreon SPECIAL FILMING: Tickets to the April 9 comedy special filming in Denver here ! EMAIL LIST: Join Jen’s email list ! YOUTUBE: Follow Jen’s Youtube channel , where you can watch full podcast episodes and standup clips...
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 16 min
We have had to take down the episode that was scheduled for today because something happened, and the information in it is no longer accurate. Jen is in a difficult situation that leaves a lot of questions about the immediate future of the podcast. She will share what's going on on a live Patreon chat this Friday, 1/17/25. The replay will be available at least for a few days: https://www.patreon.com/thisisjen
Jan 15, 2025•3 min
Jen plays clips from the woman who is the female response to alpha bro culture. Jen also talks about what actually makes you feel gorgeous. WE LOVE SHARING! Like this podcast? Be sure to share it with your friends, enemies, frenemies, and on your social media! PATREON: Get bonus content + access to Jen’s tell-all “State of the Dumpster Fire” chats on Jen’s Patreon UPCOMING SHOWS: Get tickets to Jen’s tour here ! JEN’S NEW COMEDY SPECIAL: Like and leave a comment on Jen’s YouTube comedy special !...
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 18 min
If you see influencers who seem better than you, it’s not because they’re trying harder or better people. They’re just wired differently than you are. Jen shares the big secret to feeling truly content about who you are. She and Katlyn choose saints and words for the year. And learn how to pronounce “Alpinist.” EMAIL LIST: Join Jen’s email list ! Here is Nicole Sachs’ podcast , which Jen probably references in this episode. PATREON: Get bonus content + access to Jen’s tell-all “State of the Dump...
Jan 01, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Let’s burn it down in 2025! Jen is ready to let go of everything that held her back this year, and encourages you to do the same. Join us for the Patreon New Year’s Eve party on December 31! WE LOVE SHARING! Like this podcast? Be sure to share it with your friends, enemies, frenemies, and on your social media! PATREON: Get bonus content + access to Jen’s tell-all “State of the Dumpster Fire” chats on Jen’s Patreon PHONE WALLPAPER: Get phone wallpaper / lock screens here UPCOMING SHOWS - NEW MATE...
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Next time you’re stressed out, think of your life as a comedy instead of a drama. Imagine an old sitcom laugh track playing in your head as you review your mistakes. Jen talks about how relax enough to release self judgement and replace it with laughter. She also shares the latest story of people trying to bring babies into her comedy club shows. PATREON: Get bonus content + access to Jen’s tell-all “State of the Dumpster Fire” chats on Jen’s Patreon PHONE WALLPAPER: Get phone wallpaper / lock s...
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 19 min
Jen does NOT say anything controversial in this episode, she merely speaks facts about pro-life vs pro-choice culture. She also outlines what’s wrong with the Catholic ghetto, and ultimately makes the point that it’s good to let loose. Also, Jen plays audio of herself falling off of a stage -- and Katlyn laughs so hard that they almost have to stop the podcast. Here is the link to Nicole Sachs’ podcast , which Jen references. WE LOVE SHARING! Like this podcast? Be sure to share it with your frie...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 13 min
This new stress relief thing that Jen has been doing has been miraculous, and she shares more details in this episode. This will be sooooo helpful to you if you’re headed into a stressful holiday season. Jen also shares her failed Turkey Trot experience, and another embarrassing stage moment. Here is the link to Nicole Sachs’ podcast , The Cure for Chronic Pain. WE LOVE SHARING! Like this podcast? Be sure to share it with your friends, enemies, frenemies, and on your social media! PATREON: Get b...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 23 min
