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.
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Send us a text 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, w
Send us a text 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: • Wh
Send us a text 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
Send us a text 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 connec
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
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