
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 • 25 episodes
Lots to Unpack There
Latest Episodes
Reflecting on Season One
Jess and Lisa reflect on Season One, exploring the themes, growth, and insights gathered through 20 episodes of genuine conversation.• Time management, bravery, parenting, confidence, productivity, and authenticity emerged as key topics...
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Episode 20
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56:22

Lisa is a Social Crockpot
Jess and Lisa explore the changing nature of social connections and unpack their contrasting approaches to building relationships.• Beginning with a discussion about the decline of casual social gatherings like potlucks• Reflecting ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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57:47

Unpack Snack: PCC Goal Achieved!
We celebrate a major professional milestone - Jess receives the Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential from the International Coaching Federation, representing 500 hours of coaching practice (and a whole bunch of other things). This achi...
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Season 1
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9:03

Music as Memory and Finding Your Happy Place
Music creates powerful emotional connections and serves as a unique memory trigger, sometimes functioning as a sixth sense for those who experience it as a full-body phenomenon.• Music can transport us back to specific memories and mome...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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59:07

Tears in the Zoom Room: An Epidemic of Professional Loneliness
Jess and Lisa unpack the phenomenon of professional loneliness, particularly how increasing responsibility and leadership roles can lead to fewer safe spaces for vulnerability and authentic connection.• Professional loneliness manifests...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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53:59
