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.
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.
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 emotions. Remember hearing "stop crying before I give you something to cry about"? That childhood conditioning creates adult anxiety around vulnerability. A 2015 study shows this isn't just emotional—it's neurological.
I share my own childhood panic attacks that were dismissed as "being dramatic," revealing how toxic positivity and the false association between mental health struggles and weakness keep us isolated. The research is clear: avoiding uncomfortable emotions directly contributes to psychological distress.
But this isn't just venting—it's about reclaiming your power through actionable, science-backed strategies. Learn how naming your emotions aloud calms your brain's fear center (UCLA research confirms this works). Discover why finding just one safe person for honest conversations matters more than money for long-term happiness (Harvard's longest study proves it). I'll guide you through building a daily emotional check-in habit that research shows reduces depression symptoms over time.
Your healing journey doesn't have to be solo. Tag me @JustWomenTalkingShit with one thing you're giving yourself permission to feel today. Send questions to jwtspodcast@gmail.com for personalized advice on future episodes.
Your emotions are valid, your healing is allowed, and your voice deserves to be heard.
Disclaimer: The purpose of Just Women Talking Shit is to entertain, encourage, and inspire. This advice in this episode is not meant to replaced by help of a licensed professional.
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