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So This Is Me Trying: Podcast by Dena Schools features Dena and some of her friends and family sitting down discussing music, life, friendships, mom life, marriage, the struggles of postpartum, kids, and raising awareness of many different current issues. Grab a drink and have a laugh or two. Follow me on social media at So This Is Me Trying Podcast on Insta!

Dena Schools


    • May 22, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 54m AVG DURATION
    • 34 EPISODES


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    Live from Virginia… it's Sunday Morning

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2022 24:30


    Hello friends! On this brand new episode of STIMT we're discussing Pete Davidson(skeet), SNL, John Mulaney and more. Our special guest is Finn Schools, our 2.5 year old and he ways in on some tough topics like Blippi lol you don't want to miss this one! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    It's Just a Bunch of Hocus Pocus

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 23:32


    Happy Halloween babes! On this special Halloween weekend episode we're discussing The Blair Witch project, Halloween traditions and more. This is a short and sweet episode! Hope everyone has a Happy Halloween!

    Wassup, witches. Guess whose back?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2021 99:28


    Guess who's back? I know it's been a minute since ya girl had recorded a podcast, so forgive me. Life. Ya know? But on this episode I'm joined by John, my husband and my brother Brandon for a special spooky episode. We're sharing some ghost stories in honor of Halloween approaching and a few laughs. Grab your favorite fall drinks and stay for a a scary story or two. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Let's do the time warp, again.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 31:12


    In honor of my approaching ONE year anniversary of the podcast, I thought I'd publish some unreleased episodes that didn't make the cut. This is my very first episode ever recorded with Michael, from the Pedestrian At Best Podcast. It's literally an time capsule for your ears. Michael would eventually later come back on and we recorded another episode that was later published. But this one ☝️ is a gem

    No sleep till… graduation.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 64:50


    Have kids they said. It'll be fun they said. On this episode I'm talking about the hardest hood to be in… parenthood. I'm discussing the highs and lows along for my hubby. I also discuss fourth trimester and surviving the toddler years. Parents, this episode is for you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    It's Britney bitch and I'm back.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2021 64:28


    Hello friends! And welcome to a ✨ brand new ✨ episode! I've been on a break for sometime! On this episode I discuss new music, life updates, cancel culture and more! I share my opinion on Olivia Rodrigo craze and the Rachel Hollis drama! Enjoy! Be sure to follow me over at Twitter @sopodcast and Instagram on @sothismetryingpodcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Close Encounters of the Fifth Kinda

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 131:21


    On this episode I'm joined by Jason from the Podcast Cabbage as well as my hubs for an all things aliens

    "Talk Less: Smile More" The Social Media Dilemma

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 46:33


    On this episode I discuss the highs and lows of social media. The era of the Pandemic “FOMO” How the pandemic has changed how social media is being used on a daily basis and why I'm taking a short break from podcasting. I'm also joined by by husband John and we share some funny stories of what our daily life looks like with a toddler and what our finally thoughts are on whether we'd let a vampire turn us.  Don't have too much fun without me while I'm away! New episodes will premier March/April 2021  Xoxo Dena   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ovaries before broveries: Galantines Day special

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 36:27


    On this special Galentines day episode I'm joined by my special BFF Amanda Hall as we sip some wine, channel our inner Bob Ross and paint masterpieces. We share the story of our first Galentines day we ever spent together many years ago. Grab some wine and enjoy a laugh or two! Xo special shout out to Caitlins Customs Co. for providing everything needed for our special Galentines Day sip and paint. Be sure to check out her Etsy shop listed below! https://etsy.me/3nUrwP1 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Lie: I'm going to die.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 43:37


    On this episode I discuss everyone's favorite mental disorder: Anxiety. This was a tough one for me to record guys. I dive into what anxiety is, what form I suffer from and what anxiety looks like on a daily basis for me. If you or someone you loves suffer from anxiety and depression, check out some of these helpful websites below for resources and helpful tools and articles. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 if you or someone you love may be suffering. Please know you are never alone.  Understand the Facts | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA NIMH » Shareable Resources on Anxiety Disorders (nih.gov) Anxiety Resources | Everyday Health --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The One Where I Knew A Murderer: So This Is Me Trying does True Crime

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 53:09


    Bet you didn't know I knew a real life murder did ya? On this episode I share my encounters with a real life murderer and tell the story of the semi famous homicide in Bangor, PA. Listen now to hear the full story.  Tonight's episode features a new drink recipe called the Bees Knees. Recipe linked below if you'd like to try it out yourself! I added to this recipe 2tbps of lemon juice, 2 tbsp. of orange juice and 3/4 cup of lemonade. Delicious!  Tennessee Honey & Lemonade | Jack Daniel's And as always, if you like this show and want to keep up to date on when new episodes publish or interact with me, be sure to subscribe! & follow me over at Twitter @SoPocast and at Instagram @sothismetryingpodcast. Enjoy!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Happy New Year! Let's talk New Years Resolutions y'all!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 34:34


    Happy New Year everyone, Come along with me as I ring in 2021 and tell 2020 to go back under the rock it came out from! This is also my first podcast IN conjunction with my new YouTube Channel!! So be sure to check out the video and subscribe! I share some NYE origins, like where the famous NYE resolutions came from as well as my first #thirsythursday segment! Make sure you're signed up for notifications of when new episodes are published and be sure to follow me on Twitter @SoPocast and over at Instagram @sothisismetrying.  Link to Whiskey Sour recipe below!  If you are a local musician and would like to have your song featured on an upcoming episode, please feel free to contact me!  https://kitchenswagger.com/classic-whiskey-sour-cocktail/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    2020:That's a wrap, folks.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 30:23


    On this episode I give my 2020 recap of all those iconic pop culture events, we may have all forgot. I also share my favorite albums, shows and movies of 2020. Intro music provided by my dear friend Lucas Rinz “It Don't Feel Much Like Christmas” be sure to check out the full song and video on Instagram @bernadette_rickenbacker link below https://www.instagram.com/tv/CJJbpOYDRni/?igshid=1699omdan3xin FYBLz41rt4wCsgweRO78 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    It's my 20th episode!!!!!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2020 62:40


    On my special 20th episode I'm joined by John Schools my hubs and host of Question Everything, as we recap my first season and update on where we are now. Grab a cocktail

    Everybody's got that something

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 38:45


    Pulled from the archives special edition episode. I have on Amanda Hall and we recap our lifelong friendship, and share some funny stories from the past 17 years we've been together. This is a special BFF episode so grab some Trulys or wine and your BFF and join us in all our shenanigans

    And that's how you get that Oprah book club money

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 76:33


    On this special episode D, from Stressed, Depressed and Anxious join some as we discuss all things writing. We talk about our writing process, where the inspiration comes from to write and how we got into the writing game. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    I get by with a little help from my friends w/special guest Jason and Steve from Cabbage

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 71:43


    On this special presidential election episode I'm joined by my favs, Jason and Steve from Cabbage and my hubs John from Question Everything. We dive into the 2020 presidential election, share our fears and anxieties. We discuss our thoughts on the movie Rocky Horror Picture Show as well as the great 2020 debate, is Tootsie Rolls considered chocolate?Grab a drink and join us on this special edition Presidential Election episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Spilling the tea. And by tea we mean that delicious pumpkin cold cream coffee w/special guest Amanda

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 60:32


    Halloween is here! On this Episode we discuss the end of spooky season(insert sad face) taking an optimistic look to the 2020 Holiday season and of course... tea time, where we discuss Dave Hollis and gripes about social media. Enjoy witches! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Amuck! Amuck! Amuck! *Special Halloween episode w/special guest

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 140:18


    Special Edition Halloween episode featuring those two guys from the podcast Cabbage (Jason & Steve) as well as my hubs John from the podcast Question Everything! Join us while we discuss as things Halloween, from our favorite scary movies, share a ghost story or two and finally decided which character Steve is from Hocus Pocus! Grab your broomsticks and cauldrons, witches! And come for a spell. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The one where I got that super cool guy from Why Whisky on

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 87:10


    On this episode I was super honored to have one of my dear friends, Ian Mclynn from Why Whisky on the show and talk one of my favorite topics, Music. Join us while we dive into our favorite songs and musicians and share some stories about how music has affected our lives in such wonder ways. This is one of my all time favorite episodes I've recorded so grab your favorite pumpkin beer and come along for the ride. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Only here for the boos: Special edition pumpkin beers episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2020 81:34


    One this episode I rate a whole bunch of pumpkin beers I purchased from our local Total Wine and rate them from favorite to not so much favorite. I have my hubs along for the journey and we share some memorable Halloween's from our childhood along the way. Grab your favorite pumpkin beer and join us for this seasonal seasonal pumpkin beer episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The one where we get that guy from film school on

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 72:42


    Coming out of a two week hiatus with a collab episode with the guys from the podcast Cabbage, Jason and Steve. We talk our favorite films, we discuss Star Wars, Garden State and many more. There's a few funny tangents in between so grab a drink and come along for the ride. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Childhood nostalgia w/special guest John Schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2020 40:03


    On this episode John and talk about childhood nostalgias. My summers in Milford, New Jersey and how we bonded over family vacations to Chincoteague Island. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Special edition 10th episode podcast: Spooky Edition w/special guest John Schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2020 39:12


    Can't believe I've recorded 10 episodes already! On this special edition spooky episode I share some ghost stories with my husband John. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Did we just become best friends? w/special guest Matt Blankenship from Pedestrian at Best podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 48:20


    On this episode Matt and I discuss our mutual love for Dear and The Headlights , The Office, indie music and movies we both love and how music can bond people and make friendships. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Where do you come from? Special edition family heritage episode w/special guest John Schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 38:10


    John and I discuss our family histories. And trying out ancestry.com I share stories about my grandfather and growing up Italian. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    You saw a bear in Deep Creek? w/special guest Tom White

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 38:05


    On this episode I sit down with long time friend and film maker, Tom White to discuss his project channel757, how the film industry is thriving and not so much during this pandemic and oh yeah, bears. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    We're only here for the boos! *Special seasonal episode w/special guest Amanda Hall

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2020 31:02


    Special edition podcast for all our witches! We discuss all things FALL, Hocus Pocus and why we love the season so much! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Wait, you've heard of The Beths too? w/special Guest Michael Amland from Pedestrian At Best

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 37:04


    On this episode I'm joined by Michael Amland (Pedestrian At Best podcast) we discuss my all time favorite band, The Beths and many more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Boy, bye!! w/special guest Amanda Hall

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2020 28:41


    On this episode of my podcast I have Amanda Hall on as we discuss author Rachel Hollis.

    Couldn't wait for the summers at the warped tour w/special guest Eric Asturias

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 53:06


    Summers spent at warped tour, weezer on repeat and not a care in the world. One of my best friends Eric and I share stories of our summers at the warped tour, bonding over music and that one time we stick into Deftones. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Is it still 2020? w/special guest Amber Schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 32:12


    On this episode Amber gives an insight on being college graduate in 2020 and what that looks like during a pandemic. She also shares her Rein Fair lifestyle with us. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Hope the banana bread doesn't suck

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 28:18


    My hubs makes a guest appearance on my podcast. We discuss our first date, marriage, life in Floyd, buying a house during a pandemic and our first warped tours experiences. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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