Just Women Talking Shit: Real Conversations About Life, Mental Health, & Womanhood

Updated: 24 Nov 2025 • 121 episodes
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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.

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Send us a text 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

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Send us a text 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 scra

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Send us a text 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 tha

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Send us a text 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

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Send us a text 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’

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Send us a text 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-

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