Lots to Unpack There

Reflecting on Season One

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2448357/open_sms] Jess and Lisa reflect on Season One, exploring the themes, growth, and insights gathered through 20 episodes of genuine conversation. • Time management, bravery, parenting, confidence, productivity, and authenticity emerged as key topics • Started the podcast in a period of heaviness, now feeling stronger and more supported in carrying life's burdens • Discussed how vision boards serve as powerful reminders of values and help attract aligned opportunities • Lisa shared how her "professional pause" created space for intentionality and new habits • Examined the importance of balancing seasons of intensity with periods of rest • Recognized the podcast's appeal extends beyond their demographic to universal human experiences • Planning to take a brief hiatus before returning with Season Two Join us on Instagram @lotstounpacktherepodcast and subscribe to our Substack for more content. We've also opened access to our "Unpacked Snacks" bonus episodes for a limited time. Support the show [https://lotstounpackthere.substack.com/] Want to support the podcast and help us keep creating content that matters? Here’s how you can get involved: Join the Conversation: We want to hear from you! What resonates with you from this episode? How are you navigating your own journey? Connect with us on Instagram @lotstounpacktherepodcast or send us a message at unpack@riverdropcoaching.com. Subscribe & Stay Connected: If you love what you hear, subscribe and leave us a review! Your support helps us reach more women who need a space like this. Let’s build this community together! 📬 Stay Inspired: Sign up for our Substack, where you’ll get fresh insights delivered straight to your inbox. Whether you choose a free or paid subscription, you’ll be the first to know what’s next: Substack [https://lotstounpackthere.substack.com/] 🎧 Bonus Content: Want exclusive access to behind-the-scenes moments and extra episodes? For as little as $3, you can support the show and enjoy bonus content that’s just for you: Support Us [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2448357/support] Every bit of support helps us keep bringing real conversations from our hearts to your ears! Thank you for being part of the journey! 🙌

Lisa is a Social Crockpot

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2448357/open_sms] Jess and Lisa explore the changing nature of social connections and unpack their contrasting approaches to building relationships. • Beginning with a discussion about the decline of casual social gatherings like potlucks • Reflecting on how the pandemic accelerated our disconnection from casual adult socializing • Examining how parents now prioritize child-centered activities over adult gatherings • Lisa shares her "breadcrumb" approach to relationships—revealing herself slowly and strategically • Contrasting Lisa's measured approach with Jess's preference for immediate deep connection • Discussing how Lisa's approach evolved from trying to be perfect for everyone to authentic but measured • Exploring their different "rings" of friendship—Jess with fewer close connections, Lisa with a wider middle circle • Reflecting on the transient nature of relationships and how people move between different levels of closeness • Appreciating the complementary differences in their friendship styles We'd love to hear how you approach relationships! Are you a breadcrumb-dropper or do you dive deep right away? Connect with us on social media and share your thoughts. Support the show [https://lotstounpackthere.substack.com/] Want to support the podcast and help us keep creating content that matters? Here’s how you can get involved: Join the Conversation: We want to hear from you! What resonates with you from this episode? How are you navigating your own journey? Connect with us on Instagram @lotstounpacktherepodcast or send us a message at unpack@riverdropcoaching.com. Subscribe & Stay Connected: If you love what you hear, subscribe and leave us a review! Your support helps us reach more women who need a space like this. Let’s build this community together! 📬 Stay Inspired: Sign up for our Substack, where you’ll get fresh insights delivered straight to your inbox. Whether you choose a free or paid subscription, you’ll be the first to know what’s next: Substack [https://lotstounpackthere.substack.com/] 🎧 Bonus Content: Want exclusive access to behind-the-scenes moments and extra episodes? For as little as $3, you can support the show and enjoy bonus content that’s just for you: Support Us [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2448357/support] Every bit of support helps us keep bringing real conversations from our hearts to your ears! Thank you for being part of the journey! 🙌

Music as Memory and Finding Your Happy Place

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2448357/open_sms] Music creates powerful emotional connections and serves as a unique memory trigger, sometimes functioning as a sixth sense for those who experience it as a full-body phenomenon. • Music can transport us back to specific memories and moments in our lives • For some people, music is physically overwhelming and makes multitasking impossible • Using music strategically to alter moods or validate feelings is common • Sound creates beautiful visual patterns when visualized through mediums like sand • Children can develop specific music preferences linked to emotional states from an early age • Having a personal "happy place" provides mental refuge during difficult times • Happy places aren't always physical locations but can be emotional states • Incorporating elements of your happy place into everyday life creates ongoing comfort • Coffee plays a significant role in many people's comfort rituals • Finding moments of peace and control helps manage daily stress Support the show [https://lotstounpackthere.substack.com/] Want to support the podcast and help us keep creating content that matters? Here’s how you can get involved: Join the Conversation: We want to hear from you! What resonates with you from this episode? How are you navigating your own journey? Connect with us on Instagram @lotstounpacktherepodcast or send us a message at unpack@riverdropcoaching.com. Subscribe & Stay Connected: If you love what you hear, subscribe and leave us a review! Your support helps us reach more women who need a space like this. Let’s build this community together! 📬 Stay Inspired: Sign up for our Substack, where you’ll get fresh insights delivered straight to your inbox. Whether you choose a free or paid subscription, you’ll be the first to know what’s next: Substack [https://lotstounpackthere.substack.com/] 🎧 Bonus Content: Want exclusive access to behind-the-scenes moments and extra episodes? For as little as $3, you can support the show and enjoy bonus content that’s just for you: Support Us [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2448357/support] Every bit of support helps us keep bringing real conversations from our hearts to your ears! Thank you for being part of the journey! 🙌

Tears in the Zoom Room: An Epidemic of Professional Loneliness

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2448357/open_sms] Jess and Lisa unpack the phenomenon of professional loneliness, particularly how increasing responsibility and leadership roles can lead to fewer safe spaces for vulnerability and authentic connection. • Professional loneliness manifests differently than social loneliness • Leaders often lack peers who understand their unique challenges • Creating space for emotions at work is vital yet challenging • Vulnerability paradoxically builds trust rather than diminishing it • Imposter syndrome creates a self-reinforcing cycle of isolation • Most people judge us far less than we fear they do • Asking for help can actually strengthen professional relationships • Solopreneurs face unique challenges in combating workplace isolation • Volunteering and community involvement help rebuild connection • Self-judgment often creates barriers that prevent authentic relationships If you're experiencing professional loneliness, ask yourself what you need to act in ways that might bring other people in, and consider letting go of self-judgment or perceived judgment from others. Support the show [https://lotstounpackthere.substack.com/] Want to support the podcast and help us keep creating content that matters? Here’s how you can get involved: Join the Conversation: We want to hear from you! What resonates with you from this episode? How are you navigating your own journey? Connect with us on Instagram @lotstounpacktherepodcast or send us a message at unpack@riverdropcoaching.com. Subscribe & Stay Connected: If you love what you hear, subscribe and leave us a review! Your support helps us reach more women who need a space like this. Let’s build this community together! 📬 Stay Inspired: Sign up for our Substack, where you’ll get fresh insights delivered straight to your inbox. Whether you choose a free or paid subscription, you’ll be the first to know what’s next: Substack [https://lotstounpackthere.substack.com/] 🎧 Bonus Content: Want exclusive access to behind-the-scenes moments and extra episodes? For as little as $3, you can support the show and enjoy bonus content that’s just for you: Support Us [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2448357/support] Every bit of support helps us keep bringing real conversations from our hearts to your ears! Thank you for being part of the journey! 🙌

Lost Kids, Lost Tuesdays & BATNA

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2448357/open_sms] Jess and Lisa explore the disorienting experience of losing track of time and unpack the complex interplay between confidence, uncertainty, and knowing what you truly want. • Lisa shares about losing an entire Tuesday after her daily routines were disrupted from being laid off • Jess recounts a frustrating Girl Scout meeting mishap when leaders moved locations without informing parents • Discussion about the crucial but undervalued importance of logistics in every organization and relationship • Exploring the difference between regulating emotions versus suppressing them • Lisa unpacks a conversation where a friend suggested various career paths she felt unequipped for • Distinguishing between confidence in abilities versus confidence in knowing the right next step • The importance of maintaining non-negotiables in job hunting while remaining flexible on nice-to-haves • Introduction to BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) as a powerful negotiation concept • How having alternatives gives us confidence and freedom to be authentic in any situation • Recognizing that not having confidence about the future is perfectly normal and healthy Support the show [https://lotstounpackthere.substack.com/] Want to support the podcast and help us keep creating content that matters? Here’s how you can get involved: Join the Conversation: We want to hear from you! What resonates with you from this episode? How are you navigating your own journey? Connect with us on Instagram @lotstounpacktherepodcast or send us a message at unpack@riverdropcoaching.com. Subscribe & Stay Connected: If you love what you hear, subscribe and leave us a review! Your support helps us reach more women who need a space like this. Let’s build this community together! 📬 Stay Inspired: Sign up for our Substack, where you’ll get fresh insights delivered straight to your inbox. Whether you choose a free or paid subscription, you’ll be the first to know what’s next: Substack [https://lotstounpackthere.substack.com/] 🎧 Bonus Content: Want exclusive access to behind-the-scenes moments and extra episodes? For as little as $3, you can support the show and enjoy bonus content that’s just for you: Support Us [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2448357/support] Every bit of support helps us keep bringing real conversations from our hearts to your ears! Thank you for being part of the journey! 🙌