Just Women Talking Shit: Real Conversations About Life, Mental Health, & Womanhood
Just Women Talking Shit: Real Conversations About Life, Mental Health, & Womanhood is the unfiltered women’s empowerment podcast that dives deep into what it really means to grow, heal, and evolve. Hosted by Jacquelynn Cotten — personal evolution mentor, retreat leader, and creator of the Weird Women Who Wander Experience, an annual self-discovery and sisterhood retreat — this show brings together raw, honest, and hilarious conversations with women from around the world. Each episode explores the real-life experiences that shape us: motherhood, mental health, grief, relationships, career shifts, identity, and the messy middle of personal growth. Nothing’s off-limits. If you’re craving authentic stories, mental health support, and empowering conversations that remind you you’re not alone — you’re in the right place. Expect laughter, tears, and “oh-my-god-same” moments every week. Hear from women rewriting the rules of womanhood, healing, and success. Leave every episode feeling seen, grounded, and inspired to evolve. Tune in, talk your shit, and join a global community of women walking through life — unfiltered and unapologetically.
Episodes
In this solo episode, I take you on a late-night, unfiltered journey of change, courage, & choosing myself—even when it’s hard.
I recorded this one from my car after going to an open mic alone for the first time in almost seven years. I’m eating Taco Bell, hitting my vape pen, & reflecting on everything that’s shifted in my life—divorce, motherhood, personal evolution, & the messy but real work of showing up for myse...
Raising resilient teens isn’t about control, perfection, or fixing every problem — it’s about letting go, setting healthy boundaries, and staying emotionally present when things get messy.
In this episode, Jacquelynn Cotten sits down with parenting coach Randi Crawford to talk honestly about what parents of teens and tweens are facing today: emotional overwhelm, overparenting, pressure to perform, blended families, sports stress...
Life looked “fine” on the outside—but at home, everything was unraveling. I share why I left my marriage to protect my daughter’s mental health, my own sanity, and why starting over isn’t failure.
In this episode, I walk through real, repeatable tools for rebuilding:
- Mental health habits: quiet moments, weekly truth check-ins
- Body basics: hydration, short walks, small wins
- Spiritual grounding: energy checks and center...
What if eroticism is simply your life force—your aliveness—and not just a sexual act? In this episode, Jacquelynn Cotten talks with trauma-informed somatic educator Darshana Avila about reconnecting with your body, rewriting internalized shame, and building safety for authentic intimacy.
We discuss:
• What “erotic wholeness” really means
• How trauma, religion, and patriarchy disconnect us from pleasure
This episode dives into the emotional tug-of-war women face when we’re told to rise above, take the high road, and keep the peace — even when it costs us our truth. In this episode, Jacquelynn breaks down the difference between emotional maturity and emotional self-abandonment, how to set boundaries with integrity, and what it looks like to choose self-respect over silence.
This is your reminder that being the bigger p...
Why does desire fade—and how do we get it back? In this episode, we sit down with Athena Gayle, Sex Expert at Arya, to explore how long-term couples can revive intimacy, increase desire, and communicate needs without awkwardness or pressure. We unpack how to escape “roommate mode,” redefine sex as connection instead of performance, and try simple, low-pressure practices that build real desire over time.
In this episode...
In today’s episode, Jacquelynn dives into the messy middle where gratitude and honesty coexist. As women, we’re often taught to be endlessly grateful — even when we’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or hurting. But real emotional wellness requires both truth and thankfulness.
In this episode, we talk about:
- The myth that gratitude “fixes” everything
- Why women are conditioned to downplay our feelings
- How toxic positivity show...
Ever feel like business growth is a test you didn’t study for? In this episode, Tiffany McQuaid—marketer-turned-real-estate-leader—breaks down what it really takes to grow, lead, and scale without losing yourself in the process.
Tiffany shares her full journey: building an independent brokerage from scratch, navigating market challenges, and ultimately merging with Ryan Serhant’s organization to expand her mission. She...
The holidays are supposed to be joyful, but for many women, they can bring stress, overwhelm, and emotional burnout. In this episode of Just Women Talking Shit: Real Conversations About Life, Mental Health, & Womanhood, we talk about protecting your peace during the holidays and navigating everything that comes with the season—in-laws who push boundaries, co-parenting drama, uncomfortable social situations, backha...
Ever wonder how to pivot careers, tackle home DIY, and thrive as a single mom? Rebekah Higgs shares her journey from indie musician to Halifax’s iconic DIY Mom. Discover how she transformed her life, renovated her pink house on a budget, and built a brand that inspires creative women everywhere.
In this episode:
- Career reinvention and creative pivots
- DIY home renovation tips on a budget
- Balancing single motherhood wit...
What happens when the labels get louder than your own voice? In this episode of Just Women Talking Shit, Jacquelynn gets real about identity loss, burnout, and mental health—the moments when “mom,” “partner,” or “coach” start to drown out you. Through honest storytelling and practical mindset tools, you’ll learn how to separate who you are from what you do, rebuild self-trust, and find clarity again.
She shares three a...
What if the plan that looks perfect on paper leaves you empty when the noise dies down? We sit with Giovanna Silvestre—creator of Confused Girl and author of Confused Girl: Find Your Peace in the Chaos—to explore how chasing boxes, status, or a picture-perfect family can’t touch the deeper ache for self-worth. Giovanna walks us through leaving Hollywood, almost taking over her family’s restaurant, and choosing uncerta...
Waiting to “feel ready” is the biggest lie keeping you stuck. In this episode, we expose the myth of readiness—and how fear, conditioning, and your nervous system quietly trap you in familiar pain while costing you confidence, joy, and growth.
Through real stories of launching a first retreat while terrified and leading it year after year, we unpack why confidence doesn’t come before courage—it comes from it. You’ll le...
Your pelvic floor is not a mystery—it’s a masterpiece of support, sensation, and stability that quietly shapes how you move, pee, and experience pleasure. We sit down with Heather Florio, CEO of Desert Harvest, to demystify the “hammock” of muscles that holds your organs, why tension often masquerades as strength, and how to fix pain without making it worse. From birth recovery to everyday stress, we map the signals o...
Ever had a song transport you back to childhood, unlocking memories both beautiful and painful? That's exactly what happened when Tracy Chapman's soulful voice came through my speakers during a solo road trip to Phoenix. What began as a simple drive turned into a profound journey through the landscape of family relationships, healing, and the courage to share our stories authentically.
The catalyst ...
What does it mean to be "sober curious" in a culture where drinking is the default social activity? In this raw and revealing conversation, Jacquelynn starts with a deeply personal confession about her own struggles with alcohol, sharing recent setbacks despite her previous confidence in having overcome her unhealthy relationship with drinking.
Leanna, a self-described "retired party girl turne...
Have you ever felt that persistent emptiness inside—the void that no amount of success, money, or relationships seems to fill? You're not alone, and the answer might lie in reconnecting with your inner child.
In this profound conversation with Shubhangi Shukla, a women's empowerment coach from India, we explore how emotional disconnection can happen in any childhood, even materially comfortable ones...
We've made progress talking about mental health, but why does your voice still shake when you admit "I'm not okay"? Why do we hesitate to reach out for help? Today, we're getting loud about what keeps us silent.
Half of us will face mental health challenges, yet a third suffer alone because of shame. This episode unpacks how our upbringing literally rewired our brains to suppress emot...
What if divorce could be positive? What if unconventional choices could save your family? Allie Casazza shatters expectations in this raw, emotional conversation that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about relationships.
Allie opens up about how she went from a religious upbringing and young marriage at 20 to building a thriving online empire that began with simple decluttering tips ...
Ready for some unfiltered truth about self-love? Forget the Instagram-worthy bubble baths and calming candles—this episode tears down the facade of performative self-care to reveal what loving yourself actually requires.
Self-love isn't a vibe or an aesthetic—it's a practice built on radical honesty and keeping promises to yourself. When you post about "boundaries" but still answer texts f...
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