
Lots to Unpack There
We’re Jess and Lisa, two best friends in our 40s living in Maryland. This podcast is about life, motherhood, leadership, and everything in between. We’re navigating the “messy middle” of personal and professional life and have learned that having someone who just gets it makes the journey less hard.
Each week, we’ll share something real from our own lives and unpack it together in real time. Our hope is that as we process and reflect, it’ll inspire and help you do the same—wherever you are.
Podcasting since 2025 • 19 episodes
Lots to Unpack There
Latest Episodes
The Lives We've Lived
Jess and Lisa explore life's big questions about identity, personal growth, and whether our younger selves would be proud of who we've become. This thoughtful conversation weaves through personal turning points and the wisdom that comes from se...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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58:04

Barrels and Buildings: The Debt that Wasn't
Jess and Lisa confront the psychology behind feeling indebted to employers who provide remote work accommodations, questioning whether workplace flexibility should come with the burden of overperformance.• Judgment versus curiosity: how...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:04:00

Unpack Snack: Beach Days and Mom Swaps
We discuss strategies for surviving beach vacations with pale children, including the "reverse beach day" approach of going to the beach after 3pm when UV rays are less intense. We share our upcoming childcare swap plans and navigate the anxiet...
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Season 1
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8:04

What feeds your soul when nobody's watching?
Have you ever found yourself drawn to something that seems utterly unproductive yet feels essential to your wellbeing? That's exactly what we explore in this heartfelt conversation that begins with home projects but quickly delves into the deep...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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48:01

The Learning and the Restless
Have you ever felt simultaneously overwhelmed with work yet creatively restless? That bizarre contradiction sits at the heart of this week's conversation as Jess unpacks her experience of being caught in a sprint toward professional goals while...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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58:56
