The Uncommon Room Podcast

In this episode, Jessie and her guest Will discuss all things money and finances. You'll hear about what they think about money, why they think that, and what they do with it. From discussing how our parents handle money carrying over into our adult lives, to what budgeting looks like, to processing how to invest, this episode is jam-packed with financial knowledge and info. You don't want to miss this conversation!! Reach out to us on Instagram @uncommonroompod. Book Recs from Will: "The Little Book of Common Sense" Investing by John C Bogle "The Simple Path to Wealth" by JL Collins "I Will Teach You to be Rice" by Ramit Sethi

In this episode, Jessie has a special guest (her husband Stephen) on the podcast to discuss how their recent life circumstances coupled with mental illness has effected both of them emotionally. It's been a sad season of life and we never know what to expect next. So here we are, in our sadness keeping it real with those listening. *Trigger warning for those who have ever dealt with suicidal thoughts. You may want to consider skipping over this episode, as we process through our own dark thoughts and struggle with mental illness.* Follow us on instagram and join the conversation @uncommonroompod!

For the second episode in the series Confessions, your host Jessie shares about her struggle to slow down. She discusses the hurriedness of our world, the pressure to be productive, and how she has begun to think about how to live differently and deliberately. Follow us @uncommonroompod on Instagram and join the conversation. GO READ "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry" by John Mark Comer if you enjoyed this episode!

Welcome to the new series called Confessions, where your host Jessie shares a confession about herself in each condensed episodes. She will walk you through her process of learning and moving through different emotions, thoughts and experiences. In this episode, Jessie discusses how she identifies, accepts and sits in her emotions (even the "negative" ones). Listen now for everything she's paid for in therapy for FREE! Join the conversation on instagram @uncommonroompod. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a review if you have a minute, it helps us a lot! Thanks for listening.

In this follow up conversation to our first purity culture episode, we discuss how we can move forward in our sexuality now that we've identified how Purity Culture has effected us. Dr. Camden Morgante, licensed clinical psychologist, college professor, and writer joins us to discuss how we can rebuild our thoughts and beliefs on purity after experiencing many damaging messages from Purity Culture. Thanks for listening! Join the conversation on Instagram @uncommonroompod! Dr. Camden Morgante is a licensed clinical psychologist and college professor who writes about psychology, Christianity, and gender equality on her website and on social media. She is a regular contributor to Christians for Biblical Equality's blog Mutuality. You can take Camden's free quiz “Which Purity Culture Myth Affects You?” Blog Post referenced: "5 Purity Culture Myths" Follow Camden on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

In this episode, Jessie has her friends Jamie and Maddie on to discuss their experience with friendships post-grad. Finding and upholding friendships can be draining, confusing and even lonely at times. But as we start to learn ourselves and recognize our expectations, we begin to see that communicating those things with friends takes those relationships to deeper levels (or helps you realize it's time to let that friendship go!). We're all about trying to cultivate rich, lasting relationships and we hope that this episode gets you a little bit further on your journey. Thanks for listening! Join the conversation @uncommonroompod on Instagram! Check out our episode from season one on managing expectations: Apple Podcasts Link

In this episode, Jessie has her cousin and best friend Virginia on to chat about growing up and the windy road that is adulting. They discuss how they've walked through different things that they weren't prepared for and where they land now. Adulting involves a lot of relearning, unmet expectations, and new responsibilities, so it's not all roses, but the journey is worth it and we are all right where we need to be. Follow us @uncommonroompod to join the conversation! Show Notes: Dave Ramsey Resources (Financial Peace, Podcast, Book, Website, Class) Rich Dad, Poor Dad book Minimum Wage Statistic: 2% of all hourly paid, non-self-employed workers, earned wages at or below the federal minimum wage of $7.25. (USAFacts.org) The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry book Pinch of Yum food blog! pinchofyum.com

Purity Culture refers to the many narratives taught mostly by protestant Christians that advocated complete celibacy before marriage. The narratives also created a hyper focus on sexuality as a key measurement of being quote on quote “right with God”. The way that these narratives were taught and communicated have created an entire culture of people who have been affected by them, both positively and negatively. On this episode, your host Jessie and her friend Kelsey break down the different narratives that came from purity culture and how they have each experienced them. Join the conversation @uncommonroompod! We'd love to hear from you. Resources: Shameless by Nadia Bolz-Weber Theology in the Raw Podcast #787 Sex, Female Sexuality, and 50 Shades of Grey: Dr. Juli Slattery

In this episode, Jonathan Bell aka JBell joins Jessie to talk about his specific experience with being a follower of Jesus and being gay. JBell tells his story and some of the positive and negative responses to his sexuality. Jessie and JBell break down what it would look like for the Church to love and support the LGBTQ community, regardless of what their doctrine says. There is a way to bridge the gap when there are differing opinions and that is to greet every person with the same compassion and gentleness that Jesus did and still does. Follow us at @uncommonroompod and join the conversation! Resources mentioned: *Podcasts God, Gay Christians and the Church on Unbelievable with Justin Brierley Gay Christian, Celibacy, and the Lord's Prayer on Theology in the Raw with Preston Sprinkle Blue Babies Pink by BT Harman Queerology by Matthias Roberts Life on Side B with Josh Proctor *Books Scripture, Ethics and the Possibility of Same Sex Relationships by Karen Keen Washed and Waiting by Wesley Hill Spiritual Friendship by Wesley Hill A Place at His Table by Joel Hollier Space at the Table by Brad Harper Torn by Justin Lee Bible, Gender, Sexuality: Reframing the church's debate on same sex relationships by James Brownson People to be Loved by Preston Sprinkle Two Views on Homosexuality: The Bible and The Church by Preston Sprinkle

Welcome to the Uncommon Room Podcast! In each episode, your host, Jessie, sits down to chat with people in her community on topics that most of us can relate to, but don't typically have the opportunity to discuss with others. We hope the episodes serve as a starting point for future conversations. We welcome all of your questions, doubts, experiences and challenges and hope that you find comfort knowing we are in this together. This podcast is dedicated to honest and vulnerable conversations, so that we can ultimately have richer relationships with those around us. Follow us on instagram @uncommonroompod to join us on this journey. Thanks for listening!

In this mini-sode, your host Jessie rides solo and gives her experience and advice on some of the hot topics that listeners requested. In this final episode of season one, you'll hear everything from how to communicate during an argument with your significant other to how to take care of yourself during the uncertain seasons of life. We hope this episode gives you insight into some of the trickiest parts of life. You'll also get a sneak peek into our season two trailer! Follow us on instagram @uncommonroompod and join the conversation! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts if you really love us!

On this episode, my friends Kealia and Jamie join in on a conversation about how we pursue our passions as millennials. It may be easier to have a steady, consistent job that pays the bills but we challenge one another to seek out ways to fuel our creativity and passions outside of work. We also discuss the possibility of eventually finding a job that does fulfill our passions. Although it can be difficult to take a step of faith and access your hopes and dreams, it is important to lean into who you are in order to one day reach your goals. We give each of our experiences with pursuing our passions in this episode and hope it helps you allow yourself to dream a little bit more! Follow us on instagram @uncommonroompod to join the conversation. Check out Kealia's blog "A Cause for Joy" at acauseforjoy.com! Generation Research: Gen X= Born between 1965ish-1980ish; generation after baby boomers Millennial (Gen Y) = 1981-1996; our generation Gen Z= Born between 1997-2015; generation below us

All of us have experienced unmet expectations and disappointment in our relationships and circumstances. In this episode, my friend Kealia and I talk about how we have learned to manage and respond to our expectations. We also dive into some tough questions like, "Is it possible to not have expectations?" and "How do I handle unmet expectations in my relationships?" We hope that in listening to this episode, you know you're not alone when it comes to unmet expectations, and that there is a way to respond to disappointment that can be freeing for you and those around you. Resources to check out: Article referenced: “How to Have Zero Expectations” by Gary Vaynerchuck It's Not Supposed to be This Way by Lisa Terkeurst Hold Me Tight by Dr. Sue Johnson If you're willing, give us a rating on Apple podcasts and follow along this journey with us on Instagram @uncommonroompod!

*DISCLAIMER* This episode was planned & recorded before the protests following George Floyd's murder. We understand that we have a limited view of suffering as two privileged, white women. We are aware that our suffering is very different and we do not experience the same daily fear and suffering that our black brothers and sisters do. We are not experts and do not cover everything here, but we believe this message is important and can be a helpful tool for some during this time. In this episode, Kelsey and I discuss comparative suffering. This is when you don't want to share your own suffering because someone else's seems bigger or worse than yours. Comparative suffering can also take shape when you minimize someone's experience with suffering compared to the rough time you've had. Kelsey and I share our experience with comparison and suffering and we dive deep into how this effects our relationships. We hope this episode gives you space to feel and express your own suffering and helps you have more meaningful conversation in order to connect more deeply in your relationships. Follow us on Instagram @uncommonroompod and DM us with topic requests, questions, or suggestions! Other Comparative Suffering resources: Unlocking Us Podcast: Brené on Comparative Suffering, the 50/50 Myth, and Settling the Ball Quote is from Brené Brown's Book Rising Strong

My friends Avery and Grace join a discussion about a topic that seems to be coming up a lot lately: body image. Every single person has an opinion about their bodies. You may not know it, but you take part in self-talk daily. Once we bring awareness to our thoughts about ourselves, we are able to shift the way we self-talk. This leads to an inner confidence and peace with who we are in this very moment. We realize that sometimes it can be too much pressure to ask ourselves to love everything about our body and to always be "body positive". In this episode, we discuss the journey of finding that inner voice and shifting our thoughts from body negative to body acceptance and respect. Step one: unfollow accounts that put pressure on your or lead to comparison and envy, and follow the accounts that empower and encourage you (like the ones we listed below!) Follow Us on Instagram @uncommonroompod and let us know your thoughts on the show! Body-Respect Instagram Accounts to follow: Dylan Murphy, RD, LDN @dylanmurphy.rd Kathryn DeFatta LPC, MHSP @threecordstherapy and @youneedtherapypodcast Robyn Nohling, FNP, RD @thereallife_rd Aerie @aerie Brené Brown, PhD, LMSW @brenebrown Non-body focused compliments @anxietyhealer recent post Body Respect Podcasts to listen to: Food Freedom Podcast Why Diets Don't Work (You Need Therapy Podcast) Body Image in a Pandemic (Life Lessons with Emily Stevens) Diet Culture & The Holiday Season (Behind the Bliss Podcast) What Being Fit Really Looks Like (You Need Therapy Podcast) Nourishing Women Podcast

This episode was scheduled way before the coronavirus outbreak but it couldn't have been more timely for the uncertainty our world is experiencing right now. In this mini-sode, we stress the importance of listening to our bodies, and making it a priority to take care of ourselves. My dear friend Annie also walks us through a moment of mindfulness and relaxation that will ground us and help us in the process of listening to our bodies. We often just need someone to guide us into this space and we hope this episode can do that for you. Thanks for listening! Follow us on instagram @uncommonroompod DM us with any topics you'd like to hear us discuss!

My friends Avery and Annie were brave enough to share their individual experiences with anxiety. In this episode, we dive into why it is important to identify your anxiety instead of keeping it in the dark. Though none of us can say that we have or will ever fully overcome our anxiety, we are encouraged by each other's stories and motivated to pursue hope as we go through the trenches together. If you have ever dealt with anxiety or worry, we hope this conversation brings affirmation and a softened judgement of yourself. You are not alone.  // NOW AVAILABLE ON APPLE PODCASTS!  Give us 5 stars if you love us enough. Thanks for listening and enjoy the conversation!

In this episode, my dear friend Avery and I chat about how both of us are seeing the impact that our childhoods have had on our lives and how that effects us today. The shift from obeying parents to honoring them happens for everyone at different stages. Today we talk through that shift for each of us personally and we process through what we've learned (good and bad) from watching our parents. We hope you resonate with this and enjoy the conversation! / A few things mentioned: Boujee Waffle Robe: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GX4TX49/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_SmYlEbN4KKX7Y Pickles Instagram: @pickydachshund

On this episode, my friends Kelsey and Kealia join me to talk all things RELATIONSHIPS. We are each at different stages relationally so we thought it would be fun to discuss the pros and cons together. We also discuss how unmet expectations and new challenges have actually helped us develop our definition of love. You'll even get to hear about some of the most awkward dates we've ever been a part of. Single, engaged, married, we're all just figuring it out as we go. Thanks for listening and enjoy!

In this episode, Kelsey and I discuss life changes and big decisions that we've gone through in our lives. We are all constantly faced with decisions we have to make and depending on your personality type, that either frightens you or excites you. Through our conversation, however, we realize that regardless of our response, every hard decision or challenging life change has brought beautiful growth and has shaped us into the women we are today. Thanks for listening!  Follow us on Spotify for the most recent episodes. Download the anchor app to leave a voice message response to this episode, we'd love to hear your feedback!