Girlz Just Wanna Tell Stories

In this episode, we're telling stories about the variety of friends we've made over the years and how these friendships are important on different levels. It's been said if you can count the number of close friends, on one hand, you should consider yourself lucky. We've learned it's not the number of friends that matter, it's the quality of those friendships that make the difference. Think of your friends as circles or rings of a tree – those in the center are the primary “dependable” members – those you hold most dear, share your deepest secrets – or “stories.” As you move further from the center, your friendships may become looser, and random, yet still an extremely important part of your friendship “structure.”

ABOUT US:
J9 and KT are two Gen X’ers who reveal the secrets of a life-long friendship - from the lockers of middle school to high school, college + TWA, first jobs, engagements, marriages, raising children, step-parenting, cross-country moves, divorce, starting over, and finally - life in the empty-nest. Join them as they share how their friendship has ebbed and flowed since they met in 1979 - and all the hilarious stories they've collected along the way. Each episode highlights the value of friendship and offers takeaways to inspire you to reach out to an old friend, make a new friend, or how to be a totally awesome friend and everything that does (and doesn't work) to build real social connections that support well-being, bring you joy and make life better.

In this episode, Girlz shares unlikely Friendship stories about friends who may be much older - or younger than us - yet we still find a way to make strong and amazing connections. Perhaps the most unlikely pairings are the ones that begin as "frenemies" and turn into something glorious as the years' pass. We recognize friendship does not always happen like “magic” (like we experienced) but some of the most satisfying relationships are ones that began as diamonds in the rough. And the best part of this episode is it's being released on National Tell A Story Day.
ABOUT US:
J9 and KT are two Gen X’ers who reveal the secrets of a life-long friendship - from the lockers of middle school to high school, college + TWA, first jobs, engagements, marriages, raising children, step-parenting, cross-country moves, divorce, starting over, and finally - life in the empty-nest. Join them as they share how their friendship has ebbed and flowed since they met in 1979 - and all the hilarious stories they've collected along the way. Each episode highlights the value of friendship and offers takeaways to inspire you to reach out to an old friend, make a new friend, or how to be a totally awesome friend and everything that does (and doesn't work) to build real social connections that support well-being, bring you joy and make life better.

Has someone you thought was a "friend" turn "mean girl" on you? OR have YOU ever been the mean girl? In this episode of Girlz Just Wanna Tell Stories, we'll explore the depths of mean girl behavior, the complexities of why women get ugly with each other, and how to recognize the triggers to prevent future "mean girl" activity. Discover which co-host was both the mean girl and victim of such behavior and the importance of recognizing the difference between a mean girl and a tough girl.
ABOUT US:
J9 and KT are two Gen X’ers who reveal the secrets of a life-long friendship - from the lockers of middle school to high school, college + TWA, first jobs, engagements, marriages, raising children, step-parenting, cross-country moves, divorce, starting over, and finally - life in the empty-nest. Join them as they share how their friendship has ebbed and flowed since they met in 1979 - and all the hilarious stories they've collected along the way. Each episode highlights the value of friendship and offers takeaways to inspire you to reach out to an old friend, make a new friend, or how to be a totally awesome friend and everything that does (and doesn't work) to build real social connections that support well-being, bring you joy and make life better.

Love is in the air and we're sharing stories about love in its many forms. Get ready for some laughter as we recall the anticipation of our first kiss and other pivotal moments in our young love lives. Hear how we met our husbands, what happens on a bachelorette night scavenger hunt, and find out who the extra guest was in the bridal suite. We also talk about the love we share with our friends and the importance of having a loving relationship with ourselves.
ABOUT US:
J9 and KT are two Gen X’ers who reveal the secrets of a life-long friendship - from the lockers of middle school to high school, college + TWA, first jobs, engagements, marriages, raising children, step-parenting, cross-country moves, divorce, starting over, and finally - life in the empty-nest. Join them as they share how their friendship has ebbed and flowed since they met in 1979 - and all the hilarious stories they've collected along the way. Each episode highlights the value of friendship and offers takeaways to inspire you to reach out to an old friend, make a new friend, or how to be a totally awesome friend and everything that does (and doesn't work) to build real social connections that support well-being, bring you joy and make life better.

In this episode, Girlz shares thoughts and insight regarding the HBO documentary Fake Famous, and the lengths people will go through to create out-of-this-world online profiles in order to achieve online fame - or so it seems! J9 and KT dig into pop culture and compare ways they practiced "fakeness" back in the day. Get the scoop on FOMO and FOPO and all the reasons keeping close personal connections remain the most important and "real" part of your everyday life.
ABOUT US:
J9 and KT are two Gen X’ers who reveal the secrets of a life-long friendship - from the lockers of middle school to high school, college + TWA, first jobs, engagements, marriages, raising children, step-parenting, cross-country moves, divorce, starting over, and finally - life in the empty-nest. Join them as they share how their friendship has ebbed and flowed since they met in 1979 - and all the hilarious stories they've collected along the way. Each episode highlights the value of friendship and offers takeaways to inspire you to reach out to an old friend, make a new friend, or how to be a totally awesome friend and everything that does (and doesn't work) to build real social connections that support well-being, bring you joy and make life better.