Welcome to the Confessional! Jen runs a nail studio and each episode, Harper comes to get her nails done and they discuss deep, dark, funny, real confessions. Jen and Harper graduated from the same high school and later became friends when they both went
RED ALERT: There are times in life (i.e. 100% of the time) when we cannot control other people. FFS! So what can we do when we have family, friends, or colleagues who bring toxic BS into our lives? We set those f'ing boundaries over and over. AND OVER. In this episode, Jen and Harper share how we deal with ourselves when that BS comes up. Therapy, sanity-check circle of friends, and saying goodbye with compassion and clarity. Like Tupac says, "Just because you lost me as a friend doesn't mean you gained me as an enemy. I still want to see you eat, just not at my table." PREACH Tupac! Harper also shares her tried-and-true 5 step process for getting out of the BS and back on her square. It's pretty good, and also, it's free even though she should probably write a book. But that sounds like self-employment and Harper likes the working-shlub-life too much to worry about it. So enjoy and share! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/salonconfessionspodcast/message
What are your dating stories and lessons learned? Ever been set up with a wanted murderer? Or had a friend set you up for a threesome with them? It's possible we have...ahem... Jen and Harper are both fabulously over 40. These divorced divas entered the big 4-0 decade single and sassy. But dating over 40 is a whole universe of weirdness. Who am I? Who are you? And why is there a dead animal in your Tinder profile picture?! Dude, did you not get the memo that it's a turnoff? Dating is never easy, but over 40, we are more unique, more scarred, and perhaps a bit more set in our ways. There's a fine line between having high standards and offering grace towards someone you are dating. We are all imperfect (we prefer the term complex, thank you very much), and it's often the "weathered happiness" you earn after going through S*** and seeing the worst of yourself that makes you a better partner. What say you, friends? Give us your stories and wisdom! salonconfessionspodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/salonconfessionspodcast/message
Are you sensitive to the energy of Mercury in retrograde? We are! In this episode, we share what we know about this mood-bending phase that happens 3-4 times per year, and share stories of what happens when the emotions run hot and wild. It's one of Harper's funniest stories and involves a Christmas tree, a tent, and a midnight meltdown. Thanks Retrograde! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/salonconfessionspodcast/message
Do you prefer a cocktail, glass of wine, or bottle of beer when Friday Happy Hour Hits? Or are you more into the toke up, edible, or THC vaping vibe? Harper and Jen share our thoughts on mood altering substances. Harper, a cannabis virgin, decides to experiment with edibles in a recreational-use legal state. Listen to her super dorky first timer experience at a fancy cannabis shop. She and Hudson then end up at a clothing optional spa, because why not? Jen on the other hand, quits the mints at bedtime when she realized her mental health is going downhill and there are no culprits left except those sweet sweet sleepytime candies. How far will she go to fight the depression monster? Neither one of us is going to give up a buzz now and then, but is all the hype about recreational use cannabis and the fun of a good old fashioned alcohol belly really worth it in the end? Listen in and join the conversation. What's your experience? Do you drink? Smoke weed or use edibles? Both/Neither? What are the positives and negatives and funny stories you want to share? If you are experiencing or recovering from addiction, or need mental health support, get resources to find help HERE or call the SAMHSA Helpline at 1-800-662-4357. For information on legalizing and decriminalizing adult marijuana use, or other questions you have about marijuana, check out NORML. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/salonconfessionspodcast/message
We don't know about you, but the universe can be a real d***. Sometimes we get these messages about AFGO (another f'ing growth opportunity) and we're like "Seriously universe? SERIOUSLY?" DIdn't I just go through AFGO last week? Well, in this episode we explore the differences and similarities between giving up and letting go, and realize sometimes the most grown up thing to do is let go, which our hyper-responsible ego sometimes thinks is quitting, aka BAD, letting myself and others down, failure of the highest form. But it's not quitting to leave the job that's killing your soul, or the relationship that is harming you, or clinging to silence in order to keep *other people's* peace. It's OK TO LET GO friends! If this sounds like a heavy and overly serious topic, don't fret. We are still hilarious, and apparently in the end we discovered we are also perfect. At least we think so. But you be the judge. And no, there will be no ice queen songs in the episode. You're welcome. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/salonconfessionspodcast/message
It's the start of a new year and Harper and Jen needed a body reset. After exploring a few different cleanse programs, they picked the 1 day juice cleanse and 3 day meal-replacement cleanse from Lemonkind. These were gluten and soy-free and looked easy to do. Thanks to a shipping snafu, Harper and her husband Hudson had to do the cleanse while on a trip to Seattle. Hear the hi-jinks of mainlining juice in the TSA line, and trying to stay up to finish day 1's juice program while jet lagged. Meanwhile, Jen couldn't keep her eyes open and missed chewing her meals. The plus side? The Lemonkind cleanse was easy, DELICIOUS, and came with a sexy little shaker bottle and detailed instructions. Best of all was the energy boost and the feeling of resetting our digestion! Definitely recommend! lemonkind.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/salonconfessionspodcast/message
After a moment of morning insight, Harper asks Jen whether adulting is sometimes actually self-care and they realize that even paying stupid bills can be stupid self-care. Once that bridge is crossed, what else will we discover we just need to make a mindshift about? Does adulting always need to have such a negative connotation? Is self-care more than luxury pampering? Listen as we debate and explore ideas we once thought of as adulting and now begrudgingly start to consider self-care...dammit. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/salonconfessionspodcast/message
Jen gives Harper a recommendation for her first "full Hollywood" wax. Find out what the difference is between a "Brazilian" and a "Hollywood," how to prepare for your waxing appointment, the variety of options you may encounter for doing the backside, and why Harper stood there smiling like an idiot. Bottom line? Don't do it half-assed! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/salonconfessionspodcast/message
Find out how Jen & Harper became such good friends, and how Jen's nail studio became THE CONFESSIONAL. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/salonconfessionspodcast/message
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