CHELSEY’S PREGNANT!!

I READ MY HUSBAND’S TEXTS

This week, the girls are back for another monthly advice column and covering everything from friendship dynamics and bridal/baby shower burnout to pregnancy body image and baby timing expectations. Chelsey gives advice on a question about dealing with the mental side of watching your body change (as she is actively going through it), while Jaci shares thoughts on showing up for your friends without feeling resentful or drained. They dive into listener dilemmas about one-sided friendships, social obligations, boundaries, dating expectations, and the pressure to always be the “good friend” even when your social battery is fully dead. Don’t forget: there’s at least one man in every episode doing something very, very wrong. At least he’ll have the honor of having this episode named after the situation he caused. !!! TIMECODES !!! CATCH UP: 0:08 ADVICE: 24:50 *TIMECODES MAY VARY BY PLATFORM*  // WHAT WE ARE WEARING/MENTIONING //  https://shopmy.us/shop/whatwesaidpodcast [https://shopmy.us/shop/whatwesaidpodcast]  SHOP OUR MERCH: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/what-we-said [https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/what-we-said]  !!! FOLLOW US !!! INSTA: @WHATWESAID [https://instagram.com/whatwesaidpodcas], @JACIMARIESMITH [https://instagram.com/whatwesaidpodcast], @CHELSEYJADECURTIS [https://instagram.com/chelseyjadecurtis] TIKTOK: @CHELSEYJADECURTIS [https://www.tiktok.com/@chelseyjadecurtis?lang=en], @JACIMARIESMITH [https://www.tiktok.com/@jacimariesmith?lang=en] YOUTUBE: WATCH WHAT WE SAID [http://youtube.com/@whatwesaidpodcast?si=_nG0aZYNuID5cVX2], CHELSEY JADE [https://www.youtube.com/user/chelseygustafson], JACI MARIE [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGRZCH6GtfERsdX541uqmoQ] // SPONSORS // Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/WHATWESAID [http://square.com/go/WHATWESAID].  Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media [https://dearmedia.com/]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

CHELSEY’S PREGNANT!!

This week on the What We Said Podcast, Chelsey opens up about being pregnant and some of the struggles that have come along with it, from feeling sick and exhausted to navigating such a huge life change while still trying to show up for her three boys at home. The girls talk honestly about the parts of pregnancy people don’t always prepare you for, how isolating it can feel at times, and the pressure to still “do it all” while your body is constantly changing. We end with a reminder from Jaci that you don’t need a perfect patio layout or tablescape to host people this summer. Sometimes the best memories come from simply inviting people over, even when the backyard is only half done. // WHAT WE ARE WEARING/MENTIONING //  https://shopmy.us/shop/whatwesaidpodcast [https://shopmy.us/shop/whatwesaidpodcast]  SHOP OUR MERCH: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/what-we-said [https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/what-we-said]  !!! FOLLOW US !!! INSTA: @WHATWESAID [https://instagram.com/whatwesaidpodcas], @JACIMARIESMITH [https://instagram.com/whatwesaidpodcast], @CHELSEYJADECURTIS [https://instagram.com/chelseyjadecurtis] TIKTOK: @CHELSEYJADECURTIS [https://www.tiktok.com/@chelseyjadecurtis?lang=en], @JACIMARIESMITH [https://www.tiktok.com/@jacimariesmith?lang=en] YOUTUBE: WATCH WHAT WE SAID [http://youtube.com/@whatwesaidpodcast?si=_nG0aZYNuID5cVX2], CHELSEY JADE [https://www.youtube.com/user/chelseygustafson], JACI MARIE [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGRZCH6GtfERsdX541uqmoQ] // SPONSORS // Squarespace: Go to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, squarespace.com/WHATWESAID [http://squarespace.com/WHATWESAID] to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Betterhelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/WHATWESAID [http://betterhelp.com/WHATWESAID] today to get 10% off your first month. DripDrop: Go to dripdrop.com [http://dripdrop.com] and use promo code WHATWESAID for 20% off your first order. Chewy: Right now you can save $20 on your first order and get free shipping by going to chewy.com/whatwesaid [http://chewy.com/whatwesaid]. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media [https://dearmedia.com/]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

MAY FAVORITES

Welcome to the What We Said Podcast’s May Favorites. As the girls get ready for their biggest live show yet (see you soon, SLC!), they’re wrapping up the month by sharing everything they’ve been loving lately. This month’s roundup includes a podcast so deeply concerning it’s keeping Jaci up at night, summer essentials as beach season officially arrives, a classic-but-always-amazing TV recommendation, a bold sleeping suggestion, and more. If you’re looking for your next obsession, the What We Said girls have you covered. !!! TIMECODES !!! CATCH UP: 0:08 OUR FAVS: 24:43 *TIME CODES MAY VARY BY PLATFORM*  // WHAT WE ARE WEARING/MENTIONING //  https://shopmy.us/shop/whatwesaidpodcast [https://shopmy.us/shop/whatwesaidpodcast]  SHOP OUR MERCH: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/what-we-said [https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/what-we-said]  !!! FOLLOW US !!! INSTA: @WHATWESAID [https://instagram.com/whatwesaidpodcas], @JACIMARIESMITH [https://instagram.com/whatwesaidpodcast], @CHELSEYJADECURTIS [https://instagram.com/chelseyjadecurtis] TIKTOK: @CHELSEYJADECURTIS [https://www.tiktok.com/@chelseyjadecurtis?lang=en], @JACIMARIESMITH [https://www.tiktok.com/@jacimariesmith?lang=en] YOUTUBE: WATCH WHAT WE SAID [http://youtube.com/@whatwesaidpodcast?si=_nG0aZYNuID5cVX2], CHELSEY JADE [https://www.youtube.com/user/chelseygustafson], JACI MARIE [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGRZCH6GtfERsdX541uqmoQ] // SPONSORS // Crocs: Visit crocs.com [http://crocs.com] or visit a store near you!  SeatGeek: Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/WHATWESAID [https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/WHATWESAID]. Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. Butcher Box: As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between chicken breast or top sirloin for a year OR ground beef for life, PLUS $20 off when you go to ButcherBox.com/whatwesaid [http://butcherbox.com/whatwesaid].  Salt & Stone: Try Salt and Stone’s discovery set to find your signature scent — Go to saltandstone.com/WHATWESAID [http://saltandstone.com/WHATWESAID] and use code WHATWESAID at checkout for 15% off your first order. Hint Water: Try Hint, now available online at drinkhint.com [http://drinkhint.com] and in stores nationwide. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media [https://dearmedia.com/]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

I MARRIED THE GREEN FLAG

This week, the girls are reading your stories about the moment you knew you married the right person. After falling down the Love Trapped Podcast rabbit hole about a man who seemingly chose the wrong partner and is still paying the price, Jaci and Chelsey wanted to hear the opposite: the moments that made you realize, without a doubt, that you picked the right one. Listeners share stories of husbands showing up during life’s hardest seasons, or small acts of thoughtfulness that meant more than any grand gesture, confirming they had found their forever person. If the podcast that started this conversation was a cautionary tale, these stories are the antidote. A reminder that good partners do exist, and sometimes the clearest signs are found in the little things. !!! TIMECODES !!! CATCH UP: 0:08 GREEN FLAGS: 38:01 *TIMECODES MAY VARY BY PLATFORM*  // WHAT WE ARE WEARING/MENTIONING //  https://shopmy.us/shop/whatwesaidpodcast [https://shopmy.us/shop/whatwesaidpodcast]  SHOP OUR MERCH: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/what-we-said [https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/what-we-said]  !!! FOLLOW US !!! INSTA: @WHATWESAID [https://instagram.com/whatwesaidpodcas], @JACIMARIESMITH [https://instagram.com/whatwesaidpodcast], @CHELSEYJADECURTIS [https://instagram.com/chelseyjadecurtis] TIKTOK: @CHELSEYJADECURTIS [https://www.tiktok.com/@chelseyjadecurtis?lang=en], @JACIMARIESMITH [https://www.tiktok.com/@jacimariesmith?lang=en] YOUTUBE: WATCH WHAT WE SAID [http://youtube.com/@whatwesaidpodcast?si=_nG0aZYNuID5cVX2], CHELSEY JADE [https://www.youtube.com/user/chelseygustafson], JACI MARIE [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGRZCH6GtfERsdX541uqmoQ] // SPONSORS // Quince: Go to quince.com/whatwesaid [http://quince.com/whatwesaid] for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Ritual: Save 25% on your first month at Ritual.com/WHATWESAID [http://ritual.com/WHATWESAID].  Rocket Money: Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at rocketmoney.com/WHATWESAID [http://rocketmoney.com/WHATWESAID].  Wayfair: Head to Wayfair.com [http://wayfair.com] right now to shop all things home. Crocs: Visit crocs.com [http://crocs.com] or visit a store near you!  Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media [https://dearmedia.com/]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

AM I BEING DRAMATIC?

This week, the girls are back with another advice column after recapping Jaci’s quick Vegas trip and catching up on life. The listener submissions, centered around determining who might be overreacting in a situation, sparked a lot of strong opinions, especially around friendships and the weird expectations people place on each other during big life moments. One listener writes in after her friend tells her not to get engaged during the same year as her wedding because she doesn’t want the attention taken away from her. This sends Jaci and Chelsey into a full discussion about “wedding year” culture and whether anyone actually owns an entire calendar year for ANY major life events. The girls also get into questions about navigating changing friendships, feeling unsupported during major life transitions, and figuring out when someone is crossing the line with green card marriages.  !!! TIMECODES !!! CATCH UP: 0:08 TOPIC: 29:18 *TIMECODES MAY VARY BY PLATFORM*  // WHAT WE ARE WEARING/MENTIONING //  https://shopmy.us/shop/whatwesaidpodcast [https://shopmy.us/shop/whatwesaidpodcast]  SHOP OUR MERCH: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/what-we-said [https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/what-we-said]  !!! FOLLOW US !!! INSTA: @WHATWESAID [https://instagram.com/whatwesaidpodcas], @JACIMARIESMITH [https://instagram.com/whatwesaidpodcast], @CHELSEYJADECURTIS [https://instagram.com/chelseyjadecurtis] TIKTOK: @CHELSEYJADECURTIS [https://www.tiktok.com/@chelseyjadecurtis?lang=en], @JACIMARIESMITH [https://www.tiktok.com/@jacimariesmith?lang=en] YOUTUBE: WATCH WHAT WE SAID [http://youtube.com/@whatwesaidpodcast?si=_nG0aZYNuID5cVX2], CHELSEY JADE [https://www.youtube.com/user/chelseygustafson], JACI MARIE [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGRZCH6GtfERsdX541uqmoQ] // SPONSORS // TruFru: FInd it now in the freeze aisle of your grocery store!  Merit Beauty: Right now, Merit Beauty is offering our listeners their Signature Makeup Bag with your first order at meritbeauty.com [http://meritbeauty.com]. IQBAR: Text WWS to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply.  Crocs: Visit crocs.com [http://crocs.com] or visit a store near you!  Quince: Go to quince.com/whatwesaid [http://quince.com/whatwesaid] for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media [https://dearmedia.com/]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].