30 & Not Thriving Podcast

30 & Not Thriving

Jenn Reilly and Lisa Howard
Question - Are you in the same awkward stage in life where it’s a struggle to decide if you want to blackout with your friends or go to Janice’s sub-par book club about the fifty shades book, and half the girls are horrified to say the word vagina? Well guess what.. we’re right there with you. Although, we would probably never attend any book club, ever. Botox party on the other hand? Fuck yes. Our definition of a facial expression is to not have one. In this podcast, Jenn and Lisa talk about life in your early 20’s vs. life after your 20’s. Battling the serious struggles of being 50/50 on waking up outside a strip club in Tijuana while only remembering what you did via your snap story – OR - attending your fifth best friend’s home closing party and hearing about the low interest rate they received on their mortgage. Bonus, they’re in a neighborhood where the schools are ranked at an 8/10. Wonderful. We’re going to share our non-professional questions and opinions on some of the most common topics that we all have... now that we are no longer able to handle our shit (or hangovers).
30 Things You "Should Know" by the Time You're 30
PART 2We've teamed up with Millennial Girls Podcast to discuss 30 things every 30 year old supposedly should know by the time they're 30. Do we know all 30? Absolutely not, hence why we are "30 & Not Thriving". Catch Part 1 on Millennial Girls Podcast to hear #1-15. THEN listen here for #16-30.How many do you know? Hopefully it's more than us!
Oct 16, 2020
1 hr 18 min
Take It Again, But Like Angle It Higher
On this episode, Jenn & Lisa sit down with fashion model and icon Lameka Fox to discuss the crazy world of social media. Lameka answers questions and shares her viewpoints on the pro's, con's and changes that social media has made to our society throughout the past decade. From sharing her own personal story to discussing her opinion and viewpoints on the crazy Netflix doc, "The Social Dilemma", Lameka brings an encouraging and refreshing view to those that struggle with Social Media and feel like they can't keep up or they just aren't good enough.
Sep 25, 2020
1 hr 26 min
Monthly Murder - The Toy Box Killer
It's that time of the month again . . . time for our monthly murder feature. In this episode Jenn tells the cringeworthy story of David Parker Ray aka "The Toy Box Killer". On top of being a kidnapper, torturer, rapist, and serial killer; Ray's claim to fame (or infamy) was that he did all of this in a soundproof trailer and created an eerie "introduction" tape that he played for all of his victims. Listen to the gruesome details of his tape, if you dare.
Sep 10, 2020
47 min
Marriage is Like A Walk in the Park . . . Jurassic Park
In this episode we do a deep dive into what married life is like in the 20th century. Much like Jurassic Park, it seems wonderful at first but oh you're in for a wild ride! Our very own co-host, Jenn, spills all the tea on her marriage from topics like, social media impact, stereotypical gender roles, in-law drama, sex life, and the things that irk her the most about her husband. If you're married, this is a MUST LISTEN, and if you're not, also a MUST LISTEN, so you can answer for yourself, "is the grass really greener on the other side?".
Sep 3, 2020
1 hr 5 min
PART 2: Oh, She's Sweet But a Psycho
Girls are just so much more complicated than guys, which is why we had to break up episode 6 into two different parts. Listen to the second half of episode 6 to hear the rest of the 5 worst type of girls.
Aug 27, 2020
26 min
Oh, She's Sweet But A Psycho
If you thought guys were the worst, WRONG. Girls can actually be THE WORST. Yes, as women we hate to admit it, but there are some pretty awful ladies out there. Think golddiggers, attentions whores and the like. In fact, some of these bitches are soooo bad that we had to divide this episode into two parts. In Part 1 of this episode, Jenn and Lisa dive into the first 3 out of the 5 WORST TYPES OF GIRLS, with of course definitions and juicy stories to back them up. Watch out girls, we're coming for ya!
Aug 20, 2020
46 min
It Was All Fun And Games... Until He Was A Narcissist
Remember thinking dating in your 30's will be better because the guys will be more mature? LOL. Ever fall head over heels for a guy and think "wow, this might really be the one", only to have him ghost you two months later? Ever been lied to, manipulated and cheated on? Ever date a guy who very well could be Joe Goldberg from the Netflix show “You”?If you answered yes to any of these, then you have encountered one of our 5 Worst Types of Guys. In this episode, Jenn and Lisa dive into these categories of “men” if you can call them that, and spoiler alert; reveal that unfortunately they still very much exist even into your 30's.
Aug 13, 2020
1 hr 13 min
Monthly Murder - The OG
Every fourth episode, Jenn & Lisa dive into the story behind some of their favorite serial killers. For the first monthly murder we decided to start from the beginning with the OG himself, very first serial killer - H.H. Holmes. Best known as being the beast of Chicago by killing over 200 people within a timespan of 2-3 years. Without being able to reference from other serial killers or google on what to do - H.H. Holmes used various methods of killing that he himself dreamt up on his own.
Aug 6, 2020
34 min
Tracy's Dog Toy... Mom & Dad Earmuffs
Let's talk about sex baby, let's talk about you and me! The topic of sex and sex toys should not be uncomfortable and frowned upon. In fact, in this episode, Jenn & Lisa take you through some of their favorite detailed and highly descriptive sex toy reviews to show you just how normal this topic should be. It's not ALL fun and games - they add a little pep talk along with tips and tricks and words of encouragement if you need that extra boost to bring these little buzzing toys into your life (or the bedroom.) Just because you're thirty and not thriving doesn't mean your sex life should be boring or non-existent.
Jul 30, 2020
23 min
I Would Go Out... But I Already Washed My Face
What is the biggest difference between going out in your early 20's versus going out in your late 20's / early 30's? Not much, just about fucking everything. Listen to how Jenn & Lisa explain the struggle they are torn between of being more of a "Lily" or more of a "Courtney" (descriptions explained in the episode), along with the excuses they used to give in their early 20's just to go out and blackout compared to the excuses they make now to say no, stay in, and netflix and chill with their dogs. Let's not forget some epic past-time stories that are going to be relived in this episode.
Jul 30, 2020
32 min
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