Take a Jill Pill

It's a No From Me, Dawg

This week, I have some thoughts about the NXIVM cult. What started as a self-help and leadership program somehow turned into a secret society, branding ceremonies, and a lot of red flags. I’m talking about how ordinary, intelligent people can get pulled into groups like this, and why it's not always as obvious as you'd think. Plus, I'm sharing my Top 5 true crime and real-life drama podcasts, including some absolute favorites that will completely consume your life. (Links to them are below) I’m also answering some listener questions about: * Managing anxiety * The mystery of Malaysian Flight 370 * Which kitchen utensil I would be (important stuff) And for this week's Jill Pill, a reminder to be careful what you normalize…because the things we accept over time have a way of shaping our lives. Grab your coffee, watch out for bears, and let's get into it. Host: Jill Pickering Follow me at:  instagram.com/jipimusic [http://instagram.com/jipimusic] instagram.com/takeajillpillpodcast [http://instagram.com/takeajillpillpodcast] tiktok.com/jipimusic [http://tiktok.com/jipimusic] takeajillpill.com [http://takeajillpill.com] Links:  Read The Goodpasture Chronicles [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GXKTD5PG?ref_=saga_ast_ss_dsk_sdp] Escaping NXIVUM podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/escaping-nxivm/id1527772333] This is Actually Happening podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-actually-happening/id497227384] To Live and Die in LA podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/to-live-and-die-in-la/id1453788965] S-Town podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s-town/id1212558767] Something Was Wrong podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/something-was-wrong/id1447286743] Betrayal podcast  [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/betrayal-weekly/id1615637724]

The 3 Emotions Quietly Draining Your Energy

This week we’re talking about: yard sale anxiety, a disastrous run of Chipotle mobile orders, Dunkin’ freebies, emotional overwhelm…and somehow it all makes sense. (I think?) I'm doing my first listener chat with Meghan…loyal Dunkin’ lover & fellow New Englander, to talk about the cult-like world of Dunkin’ giveaways, then I get into the three emotions that may be quietly sucking the life out of you: guilt, worry, and chronic overwhelm. Plus, my top five kitchen staples, listener questions, celebrity crushes, and a reminder that sometimes it's okay to stop trying so hard and just start fresh tomorrow. Take a Jill Pill and come hang out. Host: Jill Pickering Guests: Meghan - Fellow Dunkin’ Fan! Follow me at:  instagram.com/jipimusic [http://instagram.com/jipimusic] instagram.com/takeajillpillpodcast [http://instagram.com/takeajillpillpodcast] tiktok.com/jipimusic [http://tiktok.com/jipimusic] takeajillpill.com [http://takeajillpill.com]

This One’s For the Birds…(if they’re real…)

This week on Take a Jill Pill, we’re covering Gerald the dolphin and his underwater cities, government bird drones, talking animals, dirty sodas, Gracie Abrams, and why I may officially be becoming a Bird Lady.  The episode starts with summer arriving in New Hampshire and me getting territorial over my beach walks…and somehow ends with me questioning whether pigeons are spying on us. (Have you ever SEEN a baby pigeon??) I also share my top 5 birds (yes, really), answer listener questions about social media, starseeds, and life’s surreal “wow” moments, and talk about why nature might be trying to tell us more than we realize. It’s fun, chaotic, a bit thoughtful, and definitely one of those episodes where we just keep following the rabbit trail wherever it goes. Host: Jill Pickering Follow me at:  instagram.com/jipimusic [http://instagram.com/jipimusic] instagram.com/takeajillpillpodcast [http://instagram.com/takeajillpillpodcast] tiktok.com/jipimusic [http://tiktok.com/jipimusic] takeajillpill.com [http://takeajillpill.com]

Public Scandals & Revenge of the Ants

This week on Take a Jill Pill, I survive a fire ant attack in Nashville, witness a chaotic e-bike accident at a preschool soccer practice, and officially declare that the ants are seeking revenge after I mocked them online. My feet may never recover. We also get into my growing fear of cruise ships, why flying suddenly feels more stressful than it used to, and the emotional devastation of Southwest changing literally everything. Then we get into something a little deeper: public scandals, viral humiliation, and why the internet loves watching people fail. After listening to Oprah’s interview with Kristin Cabot from the infamous Coldplay kiss cam moment, I started thinking a lot about empathy, internet culture, and how easy it is to forget there’s a real human behind the meme. Plus: * My Top 5 obscure holidays * Listener questions * What’s currently sitting on my kitchen table * The importance of celebrating small things As always, it’s chaotic, reflective, unhinged, and hopefully a little comforting too. Glad you’re here! Host: Jill Pickering Follow me at:  instagram.com/jipimusic [http://instagram.com/jipimusic] instagram.com/takeajillpillpodcast [http://instagram.com/takeajillpillpodcast] tiktok.com/jipimusic [http://tiktok.com/jipimusic] takeajillpill.com [http://takeajillpill.com]

Dear Jill…Your Questions, My Advice

Welcome to my first ever Dear Jill episode. You sent in your questions (anonymously, don’t worry), and I’m giving you my honest, off-the-cuff advice. Am I qualified? Absolutely not. But I do have thoughts…a lot of them. Before we get into that, I’m catching you up on a weekend in the New Hampshire mountains (where things get a little strange), a billboard that raised some serious questions about cremation pricing, and my strong opinions on “plogging” (why are we doing three activities at once??). Also, Effingham, NH. I mean, come on. My favorite town name. Then we get into your questions. Everything from dealing with a family member no one likes, to friendship heartbreak, to being a chronic people-pleaser, to social awkwardness, to how to tell your girlfriend she’s not a great cook (gently). I’m answering it all in real time. No overthinking, just my best shot at being helpful. For today’s Top Five, I’m sharing the top 5 pieces of advice I’ve ever received, then I answer a couple of listener questions, and wrap things up with this week’s Jill Pill, a reminder to stop riding everyone else’s emotional rollercoaster and start riding your own wave. Take what works, leave what doesn’t, and let me know if I should ever do this again. Host: Jill Pickering Follow me at:  instagram.com/jipimusic [http://instagram.com/jipimusic] instagram.com/takeajillpillpodcast [http://instagram.com/takeajillpillpodcast] tiktok.com/jipimusic [http://tiktok.com/jipimusic] takeajillpill.com [http://takeajillpill.com]