Surviving Average

Jenna and Brittany talk about the challenges that arise when playdates for the kids greatly outnumber girl's nights for the moms. From differing parenting styles, to finding new friends in strange places, we discuss the rollercoaster that is keeping and finding friends while the days are long and years are short raising our kids.

Jenna and Brittany dive in to the top ten parenting debates. Teens and drinking? Discipline? Screen Time? It's the questions you debate with your friends as you navigate parenthood in 2021.

Join Jenna and Brittany on the first anniversary of surviving a pandemic, while they eagerly look forward to what's to come. As they embark on a new season, they tease some of the topics Surviving Average will be covering, as well as some of the experts that will be joining them.

What's the best cure for the 2020 Covid BLAHs? Getting in our time machine and heading back to the 90s. A place where everything felt a little simpler. Join Jenna and Brittany as they laugh and remember when the biggest thing dividing North America was whether Backstreet Boys or N*Sync was better.

Worried? Join Jenna and Brittany as they talk about the hot topics moms everywhere are discussing on the eve of the 2020-2021 school year. Masks. Kids with masks. Science. Conspiracies. Why it’s more important now more than ever to have a village of support to lean on to navigate the last few months of 2020. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or a little crazy, you're in the right place.

Britt and Jenna check in on how everyone’s mental health is holding up, and end up off the rails in record time. But hey, who doesn’t love a good rant on politics, a deep dive into Canadian musical legends, and advice on how to find your happy place? It’s like the girl’s nights out you’ve been missing, wrapped up in one podcast.

Brittany and Jenna begin by touching on systemic racism and recent acts of violence against people of colour in the US, and Brittany talks about what it's like as a police family watching these events unfold. Brittany then channels her inner Barbara Walters and puts Jenna on the hot seat for Part 2 of "Getting to Know You".

Average becomes extraordinary in unprecedented times. Brittany and Jenna dive into these extraordinary times, vent a bit, and then dive into Part 1 of 2 "Getting to Know You" where we learn about Brittany from cradle to the engaging, "average", amazing woman she is today. (and yes, Jenna wrote that last part because Brittany would never say that about herself.)

Brittany and Jenna dive into what it's like to survive average - and an international pandemic. Long story short - don't be a jerk! Additional note - Jenna here ... we know the audio quality here is not good. Why not just re-record you ask? Honestly, we enjoyed this episode and hope you will be able to overlook the audio issues and enjoy it too. We're doing some equipment changes to make sure this doesn't happen again. Please be patient with us - after all, we are only average! :)

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be married to a police officer? Jenna and Brittany are joined by Tiana, a fellow police spouse to compare and contrast the experiences of being married to a member of a municipal police force, with that of the nomadic RCMP officer. Jenna asks the questions that many people from outside law enforcement always wonder, and Tiana and Brittany shed some light on the struggles, triumphs, and realities of marriage spent backing the blue. ** Please note we recorded this before COVID-19 was officially deemed a pandemic. We know some people are at serious risk. Take precautions, wash your hands and don't panic.

New Year, New Us? Heck No! Join Jenna and Brittany while we discuss setting, keeping - or maybe even scrapping resolutions altogether! We take a look at the challenges faced at this time of year - between the pressures of the holidays and the unrealistic expectations of the new year. But hey - does even matter? In the end we're all lying on instagram anyway!

Pop the champagne! Our first guest Tammy Plunkett joins us for an episode that is a must-listen for all parents. We started by asking questions about her journey parenting a trans kid, and ended up reflecting on how parenting struggles are universal- whether talking gender identity or which sport to pick. Join us on our 10th episode where we share some laughs, a touch of enlightenment, and a whole lot of love.

On Episode 9 - Brittany and Jenna dive into the female midlife crisis, show each other a little bit of love and appreciation, and create one big therapy session in podcast form.

This week Jenna and Brittany talk about what they know best. Nothing, and everything. From Self-Care and other buzz words, to rants and raves, Jenna and Brittany laugh their way through the sun, the moon, and everything in between.

This episode Jenna and Brittany talk generations. Millennials are an easy target for memes and Boomer jokes, but is it fair? We dive into stereotypes, multi-generational baggage, and whether or not geography changes generational qualities.

Ahhhh the online Mommy groups. On this episode, Jenna and Brittany discuss all things Facebook. Brittany starts by sharing her struggles on whether to censor or delete threads that get out of hand on Surviving Average, and Jenna wonders why more moms aren’t looking for other moms to do odd jobs. Join us as we take a deep dive into all the different online moms to be.. or not to be.

This week Jenna and Brittany are back talking summer; where the living is.. easy?? They catch up on what’s been keeping them busy, their own summer vacations, and the pressure to give your kids the most magical summer with copious amounts of Instagram proof.

On this week’s episode Jenna and Brittany talk about being from Alberta. The misconceptions, and the ranch culture that’s integral to understanding where we come from. We talk Stampede, the controversy from animal rights groups, and why no one is talking about the Drag show in the heart of the biggest western showcase in the world. Get comfortable, grab your favorite drink and let’s get down to our roots.

Don’t forget to release that pressure! This week Jenna and Brittany decompress after an insane last few weeks of school and activities while laughing about their failures, their triumphs, and the reality of mothering in a social media vacuum. Grab a glass of your favorite indulgence, relax, and give yourself permission to hop off the mom-guilt interstate for a minute.

Episode Two: Pride and Prejudice Jenna and Brittany talk about how they met, and why a few nights on the patio with wine, politics, and great conversation inspired them to create a podcast where other women could feel the same way as they did those nights because sometimes schedules just get too damn busy. They cover Pride, it’s importance to the LGBTQ2S community, and why straight women need to make sure we’re being better allies- not only for our kids but for the kids that come in and out of our lives every day as moms, coaches, friends and aunties. Finally, we share what we sipped on, and our lessons for our littles. A very special thank you to Tara Warburton, an incredibly talented singer/songwriter for the use of her beautiful song, "Raise Up My Spirits" for our theme song. Happy Wine Wednesday!

Episode #1 dives right in - you meet us, get a glimpse into our lives and then onto discussing women's rights - specifically women's reproductive rights. *A friendly reminder that this is as censored as a night out with your besties ... so, nothing is off-limits, nothing is filtered and little ears should either have a good pair of earmuffs or be tucked safely in bed, because you don't want to have answer all the questions,now do you?