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We Should Talk About That
Join host, Jessica Kidwell, as she attempts to unpack the uncomfortable topics that nobody is talking about, but definitely should. With intention to hold real, authentic, conversation about EVERYTHING, Jessica brings her humor and a healthy dose of self-deprecation to the table as she invites a wee...
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Season Six Finale: Grace the Graduate
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Well, I've saved the best for last in this season finale. In 2022 I introduced you to my daughter, Grace...
We Should Talk About Divorce with Dr. Becky Whetstone
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We should talk about divorce. I mean, talk about a topic that absolutely fits the theme of this show: ta...
We Should Talk About Foster Care with David Ambroz
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May is Foster Care month I could not think of a better person to talk about child welfare, child poverty,...
Hello, Cruel World! With Melinda Wenner Moyer
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Melinda Wenner Moyer is back to talk about her latest book, Hello Cruel World, Science based strategies f...
It's Time for a Joy Reset with Dr. MaryCatherine McDonald
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What if joy has been misdefined? What if it isn't some luxury that we have to find and keep, but instead...
Daria Burke and a Life of Her Own Making
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Daria Burke is an American writer, speaker, and wellbeing advocate.
Daria largely raised herself...
Normalizing Talking About It ALL with Dr. Jessica Zucker
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We Should Talk About IVF with Nicole Graev Lipson
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Nicole Graev Lipson is the author of Mothers and Other Fictional Characters, which is a memoir written in...
We Should Talk About Weight with Ronald Young Jr, host of "Weight For It"
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Ronald Young Jr, 4-time award winning podcast host and pop culture commentator, joins me to talk about hi...
How to Be a Grown-Up with Raffi Grinberg
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Raffi Grinberg is a Business leader, educator, and author of the new book "How to Be a Grown Up: The 14 E...
Rare Disease Awareness with Kelly Berger and Avery Roberts
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I’m a little late to highlight rare disease month. Technically, the month of February traditionally is R...
We Should Talk About the Broken Rungs in Women's Career Ladders with Kweilin Ellingrud
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The broken rung: a phenomenon even more pervasive than the glass ceiling in holding women back from caree...
We Should Talk About Death with Author and Undertaker Rupert Callender
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I like talking about uncomfortable things. It's why I have this podcast-so that I have a space to be abl...
We Should Talk About the Environment with Debbie Levin, CEO of the Environmental Media Association (EMA)
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Is talking about the environment controversial? Nope.
And yet.....why does the worry wort inside...
What is Happening at the Department of Education?
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Time to do an update on how things are going in the Department of Education now that we are 623 days into...
WeSTAT AGAIN: Jamie Bruesehoff and Understanding Transgender Children
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I am overwhelmed. There is so much information coming out each day that it becomes difficult to figure o...
The Good Mother Myth with Nancy Reddy
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What does it mean to be a "good" mother? And who determines those measures?
Nancy Reddy joins me...
Martin Luther King Jr Day: A History
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January 20th, 2025
Today I want to talk about Martin Luther King Jr. About the day that commemorat...
New Year: Ins and Outs for 2025
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Welcome to 2025, the year of the snake. Hmmm...that's interesting.
So, what...
Yes, We Should Talk About Politics....Again
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Jessica Kidwell and her guest, Liz Minnella, explore the importance of engaging in grassroots activism an...
Giving Tuesday with Worldclass Clothing Founders, Sarah Beran and Brooks Bell
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I said "wow" so much in this episode, and I even edited A LOT out.
But talking with Sarah Beran a...
Thanksgiving Week
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Happy Thanksgiving WeSTAT!
I hope wherever you will be celebrating, you find the time to notice all...
We Should Talk About the Department of Education
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"Oh no, is she STILL talking about politics?"
Yes. Yes I am.
Listen, I think it's super impo...
So, What Happens Next?
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Jessica Kidwell opens up about her emotions following the recent election results. She candidly shares he...
We Should Talk About Election Stress and Mental Health with S.E. Cupp
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With the stress of the U.S. election looming, Jessica welcomes S.E. Cupp, a TV commentator and mental hea...
We Should Talk About How Food Supports Emotional Well-Being with Mary Beth Albright
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The fall season is upon us, which seems to bring with it the onset of comfort food cravings. But what doe...
WeSTAT Bonus: What Happened to DEI? With Justin Jones-Fosu
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In this WeSTAT bonus episode, Jessica Kidwell reconnects with Justin Jones-Fosu to explore the complex wo...
Respectful Disagreement in a Divided World with Justin Jones-Fosu
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"I can vehemently disagree with your ideology and yet still passionately pursue your humanity." - Justin...
Denise Pines, Executive Director of the Documentary "The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause"
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The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause is the first documentary film that addresses the margina...
Late-Life ADHD Diagnosis with Liz Schroeder
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Enjoy this collaboration episode with my other podcast, Neuroversity.
"There's a lot of open...
Navigating Depth Psychology and Relationships with Dené Logan
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"Therapy is not something that anyone needs, but it is something we all deserve."
-Dené Logan, Marr...
Raising Informed Citizens with Lindsey Cormack
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In this episode, I interview Lindsey Cormack, associate professor of political science and director of th...
WeSTAT Bonus: The Power of Gen X with Gila Pfeffer
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Sometimes there's just too much good content for one episode, or we veer off on a different topic. But t...
Navigating Cancer, Humor, and Courage with Gila Pfeffer
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This week I welcome back humor writer and memoirist Gila Pfeffer, the author of "Nearly Departed: Adventu...
Season Six Premiere: Courage and Conversations
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Welcome to Season Six!
Jessica Kidwell dives into the discomfort of tough topics and how they can l...
Season Five Finale
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Well, WeSTAT community, we did it. Today marks the completion of season five, the season of evolution,...
Being Undiplomatic with Deesha Dyer
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Not following the expected path isn't necessarily a recipe for success in a city like Washington, D.C., ...
WeSTAT Mini: Will I Ever See My Dry Cleaning Again?
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Mother's Day was yesterday, so to celebrate, I gave myself the weekend off! There's no new interview cont...
I Went to a Women's Healing Retreat.....
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Author Emily Barth Isler on Synesthesia and The Color of Sound
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Have you heard of synesthesia?
It is when your brain routes sensory information through multiple un...