Donna and Jaclyn Take Adulting

The pair spend more time than they really intended to ever think or talk about the Royal Family, but thanks for that, Harry. They also notice a surprsing trend of people making wild claims on reality tv, likely for insurance fraud purposes, while Jaclyn explains the Netflix Reality TV Cinematic Universe and Donna is rightly horrified. Jaclyn went viral on idothefelting and surpassed her previous whatsinmybath record and it resulted in some very magical things as well as trolls, of course so buckle up, buckaroos. And we find out that Donna is a Jeff Goldblum hipster. Content note: bodily functions, Prince Harry's new book (spoilers), internet trolls.

From body suits to church dresses and the vexing sorcery of bra sizing, the pair have a lot to say about fashion this week. Jaclyn tanks her google algorithm by running multiple searches trying to find an article that Donna vaguely remembers about men and the scent of pumpkin pie. Donna grew up in a very CBC family and recalls the "beginning of the long dash," while Jaclyn airs her grievances over the current state of her social media presence. And they both agree, communal charcuterie in this day and age is just weird. Content note: environmental crisis, National Energy Program

Jaclyn bought a cheap endoscope to look inside her ear, and the tale she tells is basically body horror. The pair share about their Jr High Drama class experiences and we learn that if you liquor Donna up, she will bust into a rendition of the dance from Backstreet's Back. Alright. They share their disdain over in person shopping, and Jaclyn reveals her past as a "pantologist." content note: weird things going on with the inside of your ear, first aid and cuts on wrists, Aaron Carter's passing, Jennette McCurdy's memoir.

A lot has happened since we last heard from the pair- We join them in present day of November 2022, Jaclyn's out of burn out and needle felting professionally, Donna went through a giant amount of upheaval in both her professional life and in her social circle because the universe has no chill.  A year on ADHD meds and Donna has found she no longer has a sense of direction, so if you know where you're going, you need to tell her. The pair discuss executive dysfunction, the socio-economics of impact assessments, the persistent existential terror that maybe you're living in the Truman Show and the state of toxic corporate culture. content note: capitalism, residential schools, Jonestown, Jennette Mccurdy's book "I'm Glad My Mom Died", developmental trauma, toxic work place & work place abuse, Complex PTSD donnajaclynpodcast (dot) com

In this lost episode, we time travel back to December of 2021. Jaclyn hit 300k with whatsinmybath on tik tok and this milestone comes with a lot of feelings. Donna was officially diagnosed with ADHD and shares how that has changed things for her. The pair reflect on their experiences as children in the 90s, and how the lack of understanding around mental health in school impacted them. It's basically a group therapy session up in here this week. content note: shitty parents, unaliving during the apocalypse, attachment trauma, psychological trauma, white supremacy, racism donnajaclynpodcast (dot) com

At the beginning of this lost episode (recorded in November 2021) Jaclyn describes experiencing the beginning of burn out. Coincidently, this is the exact burn out that caused the podcast to abruptly stop, as she no longer had capacity for much of anything. It has taken nearly a year for that capacity to return and (and 7 months of being removed from the situation that caused the burn out) but she is now editing some backlogged episodes. With freshly recorded episodes on their way soon. The pair share awkward conversations they've recently had with their doctors, discuss the horror of konjac noodles, and Jaclyn gets really really passionate about Gingerbread Lattes. They also spend some time talking about their now defunct spoken word band about Canadian celebrity. Content Note: burn out and depression, bumps on breasts, calorie tracking, concerning excrement donnajaclynpodcast (dot) com

B*tch, we're back! In the first of a series of episodes recorded late 2021 that never got edited, the pair wax poetic on cats, dogs, area codes and rural Alberta's array of "World's largest things." Donna accidentally attends MMA night at a pub and shares her deep and contemplative thoughts about the sport. And never failing to stay relevant, the duo asks the most important question, what is Freddy Prinze Jr doing now? content note: mortality of pets, catastrophizing, anti-vaxx, stigmata, brief mention of cut wrist

Surprise! It turns out Jaclyn's an introvert and she didn't even know it. The pair puzzle over meme culture and the parasocial relationship present in the true crime "community." Donna believes that Pitbull is the most charismatic man in the world but Jaclyn can't even pronounce his name correctly. content note: weight loss, Gabby Petito's disappearance, true and tragic crime, death of parents, covid, brief mention of vomit donnajaclynpodcast.com

Both Jaclyn & Donna are coping with the state of the world the best they can. Donna with anger, Jaclyn with more random asides than we can count. That's a lie, we could count but we don't want to. It turns out Donna is a tik tok prophet and predicted the rise of Berries and Cream, and Jaclyn shares her muppet pants-donut bed saga. For real. content note: developmental trauma, tornadoes, sexualization of teen girls, vomit, needles donnajaclynpodcast.com

Donna hopes that post-covid fashion will usher in the era of fishing vests and Jaclyn expresses her deep disappointment with what the promise of a salsa party really means. In reaction to the news about John Mulaney having a baby with Olivia Munn, the pair discuss our cultural, para-social relationship with celebrities and content creators. content note: anti-vax & mask protests, consent, trigger warning: suicide show notes at: donnajaclynpodcast.com

Hey, do you like horrifying date stories? Because Jaclyn & Donna sure have some to share! From straight razors to rock licking, the pair dissect all of the red flags that they were socialized to just kind of brush off. Jaclyn struggles with being pitied when she shares the reality of her mental health experience and Donna explains how Calgary is the Munich of the Prairies. trigger warning: sexual assault content note: alcohol consumption, developmental trauma, sexting donnajaclynpodcast.com

From ASIMO to Tesla bot to genetic engineering to consciousness and the multiverse, hot damn! It's real philosophical up in here this week. Philosophy turns to ethics as Jaclyn dissects the jonsbones controversy. Donna shares that she has to limit her news intake in order to take care of her mental health, as these "interesting times" can often be too much. Also Jaclyn has a lot of thoughts and feelings about Sailor Moon. content note: swollen lips, bones, religion, abuse & control, grooming, Afghanistan, developmental trauma

It doesn't happen often, but it's weird when people out in the wild know who the f--- Jaclyn is because of whatsinmybath. The pair have nothing but praise for Robert Patrick, and only disdain for David Duchovny and David Boreanaz. Do they just inherently hate Davids? Jaclyn describes a processing issue that makes her feel like she has knives in her brain, which leads to a discussion about the state of the world in general and we learn that Donna has a book named after her. content note: brief mention of unalive, climate crisis, Afghanistan

Jaclyn's neighbour goes on a rager during civic day (no, not the neighbour you think), Donna recounts her horrifying dream while living in isolation during a work project. The pair explain what it means to have Burning Man pee and Jaclyn requests that you all buckle your imaginary seat belts up because she learned a lot of random shit about McDonald's ad history that she would like to share with you. content note: alcohol consumption donnajaclynpodcast.com

Back from a two week summer hiatus, Jaclyn shares how she knows she's reaching a state of overwhelm while Donna unpacks unsavory behaviour in her social circle. The pair marvel over how weird brains are and how different everyone's stream of consciousness seems to be and Jaclyn loses her shit over A&W's frozen root beer. #notsponsored content note: cannabis

Jaclyn surprises even herself with the amount of random information stored in her brain about carnival & amusement park rides. Donna unpacks Caroline Calloway's latest, hilarious grift and shares how keeping tabs on Calloway's tone deaf exploits is a catalyst for self reflection. And the reason that neither Donna or Jaclyn are skin care influencers becomes abundantly clear. content note: leg wound, brief mention of suicide

Societal norms dictate a lot of things in our lives, like who you can talk frankly about your bodily functions to or who we direct our anger at in late stage capitalism. Donna takes part in an annual celebrity death pool, and Jaclyn's neighbour is obsessed with "Despacito." Content note: mentions of vomit, diarrhea, period blood.

Trigger warning: Residential Schools If you need support, please call the National Indian Residential School Crisis line: 1-866-925-4419 Child-free 30 somethings really like talking about their cats. Donna shares how deeply the movie Fried Green Tomatoes has subconsciously influenced her choice in footwear, and the pair reminisce over 80s Canadian PSAs that shook them. As more unmarked graves at residential schools are confirmed around the country, Donna and Jaclyn have a conversation about the myth of Canadian niceness and the way Indigenous folks have been treated and continue to be treated by the country.

What are bodies, even? Jaclyn distresses over whether she's presenting with migraine aura or stroke symptoms. The pair air some current grievances with the Alberta government, and Donna shares insight on UCP decisions around Alberta's parks. Shit gets very serious when the focus turns to actor & singer Rebecca Caine's recent social media posts about abuse she endured in the theatre industry. Donna & Jaclyn share personal stories from their high school & community theatre experiences, revealing that toxicity can run rampant in these spaces too. Trigger Warning: sexual harassment, assault, power dynamics, grooming, fat shaming

Donna's cat Odin got a dinosaur cut and he is a sight to behold. The duo unpack some shared trauma from their 20s and ask the important question: am I the narcissist? Donna opines on the hot mess saga of Caroline Calloway and Jaclyn talks about discovering she might be gay in her 30s. Content Note: alcohol consumption, narcissistic trauma

content note: eye injury, jaw bones, extra teeth, autism, bodily autonomy, stranger danger, grooming, true crime This week, the duo dissect the nuances of visiting the dentist, contemplate the bizarre nature of Grime's most recent tik tok videos, spoil the premise of Being John Malkovich and Jaclyn expresses her deep and profound desire for a Battle Star Galactica book club.

Content Note: ear wax, depression, cat diarrhea The episode intended to highlight Jaclyn & Donna's personal essential albums list sees the pair discussing masking, vocal authenticity and sensory processing issues. Jaclyn has a helluva'n axe to grind with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Donna explains the Dean Winters Cinematic Universe. When sharing the emotional impact of the albums and music that shaped them, neither shy away from the sadness, directionlessness and lessons from their teens & 20s.

Content note: cat diarrhea Donna and Jaclyn know nothing about what it takes to become a certified accountant, but they do find the responsibility of corporate finances overwhelming. The pair talk about how the economic downturn hit Calgary's oil industry hard and left pretty much everyone in the city with career PTSD. Jaclyn describes ways she and her husband navigate through times where she hits her limit, and Donna points out that every 5 years she can't stop thinking about U2's Joshua Tree.

Content Note: graphic cat wound description, mentions of psychological & physical abuse, brief mention of suicide, cannabis Jaclyn's cat saga continues and Donna shares that there is apparently one dude who relocates geese nests in Alberta. The duo tackles big questions around mental health and self care, where the line is with internet personas and when is it appropriate to utilize the chin strap on your hat.

Content note: cat eye ulcers, Josh Duggar sex abuse charges, Baptist Fundamentalist/Quiverful culture, anti-maskers, politics & healthcare Ever had awkward transactional interactions? Same. Donna & Jaclyn talk about single serving social exchanges, as well as the Duggars and quiverful culture, their feelings on how the pandemic is going and the subjective nature of smurf size.

content note: bad parenting, freeze trauma response, disgusting cat behaviour & hairballs This week Donna & Jaclyn discuss the immobilizing anxiety of taxes, tidying with ADHD, the golden age of geocities and the internet, the adult wonderland that is ikea, a science experiment about cat butts and Jaclyn shares weird internet interactions that happen as a result of whatsinmybath videos going viral.

Content Note: alcohol consumption, food consumption & vomit. In our inaugural episode we talk about why you probably want to listen to us, spoiler alert: We did a lot of weird and delightful shit in our 20s and are experts in leaning into our whimsy. But now that we're adults we also do adult shit and this episode we talk about writing cheques, purchasing dryers with steam cycles and small coping mechanisms that help us get things done like folding laundry or peeing in public washrooms. Donna also shares details about her dream buddy comedy with her neighbours Jack White and Thom Yorke and we discuss the movie Pearl Harbour, among many other pop culture related topics.