Within the Gray

In their final episode of their first season, Jackie and Libby discuss what it was like bringing their sons home from the hospital. Thank you so much for tuning in with us during our first season! We are so incredibly grateful for all of the support we have received thus far. Please make sure you are subscribed and follow us on Instagram so you know when to tune back in for season 2! - Jacks and Lib 

In this week's episode, Jackie and Libby discuss their differing first labor and delivery experiences. 

In the closing episodes of their first season, Jackie and Libby share their experiences with their first pregnancies. Make sure you are subscribed to the podcast so you don't miss out on this season's closing, or any notification for Season 2!

In this week's episode, Jackie and Libby welcome Sarah Schieffer to the show. Sarah is a functional health coach based in St. Louis and takes the time to not only explain what functional health is, but also how it brings a personal touch to healthcare. 

Jackie and Libby discuss how their relationships with their husbands evolved during their pregnancies and after they had their sons. How Not to Hate Your After Kidshttps://www.amazon.com/Hate-Your-Husband-After-Kids/dp/0316267104Commando Dadhttps://www.amazon.com/Commando-Dad-Pregnancy-Dads-Be/dp/1452145520/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=commando+dad&qid=1619191594&s=books&sr=1-2

Jackie and Libby break down the different Enneagram types and discuss how discovering their own types have helped them understand their world and how they interact with those around them. Take the test! Click the link to figure out your type!https://www.yourenneagramcoach.com/

Join Jackie and Libby this week as they unpack how going step by step with their peers growing up affected their experiences after college. 

Jackie and Libby welcome their third guest onto the show, Becky Pugliese. Becky is a chemical engineer and shares what it is like to work in a male dominated field. 

Join Jackie and Libby this week as they talk through Jackie's journey with endometriosis, and discuss how important it is to advocate for yourself through the mess. Sources: https://www.endofound.org/congress-approves-doubling-funding-for-endometriosis-research-blossom#:~:text=Congress%20Approves%20Doubling%20Funding%20for%20Endometriosis%20Research,-by&text=EndoFound%20is%20thrilled%20to%20share,to%20endometriosis%20research%20in%202021https://www.nih.gov/about-nih/what-we-do/nih-almanac/appropriations-section-1https://www.alz.org/news/2020/federal-alzheimers-and-dementia-research-funding-r#:~:text=Federal%20Alzheimer's%20and%20Dementia%20Research%20Funding%20Reaches%20%243.1%20Billion%20Annually&text=WASHINGTON%2C%20D.C.%2C%20December%2028%2C,federal%20investment%20to%20%243.1%20billion

 On this week’s episode, Jackie and Libby asked their husbands to come on and share their experiences on becoming first time dads. Tune in to hear their perspectives and some advice they have for expecting fathers. 

As the world acknowledges the one year anniversary of life dramatically changing, Jackie and Libby take a look back on the past year and discuss how the pandemic affected them and their families. 

In this episode, Jackie and Libby dive into the topic of Hustle Culture. They discuss where they see it in their own lives, as well as how they see it in society, and how they attempt to balance it with self-care.

Jackie and Libby welcome their first guest onto the podcast, Meghan Tomlinson. Meghan is a certified nutritionist and health coach who has created a more realistic approach to wellness than what our culture is currently offering.

Navigating motherhood and a career is something that is part of our reality. It can sometimes feel as if you can't have your cake and eat it too. However, Jackie and Libby are here to tell you that you can!

On this week's episode, Jackie and Libby reminisce on their proposal stories, and the planning that led up to the big day.

Have you ever found yourself stuck in the middle trying to put together the pieces of our politics and media today? In this week's episode, Jackie and Libby dive into the controversial topic of politics and media and their role in polarizing society.

Ever heard of "breast is best"? On this week's episode, Jackie and Libby discuss their experiences feeding their sons during their first year of life and the mental load that comes with it.

In their launch episode, Jackie and Libby give their listeners a little introduction of who they are and the lenses through which they view our world.

In their second episode, Libby and Jackie discuss how they have gotten stuck in the comparison trap and what helps them keep perspective.

In their third episode, Jackie and Libby discuss what most women don't like to…their postpartum bodies. Tune in to hear them discuss how they viewed their bodies before, during, and after their pregnancies.

Welcome to Within the Gray! Tune in for your weekly dose of millennial humor, authentic conversations on motherhood, and our hot takes on good old everyday life. We’ll navigate the intricacies of modern relationships, approachable health and wellness, and throw in some relatable commentary on the state of our society. We may not have everything figured out, but together we attempt to work through the messiness of modern adult life. Send in topic/interview requests to hello@withinthegraypodcast.com