Jess Being Honest
Life is messy, unpredictable, emotional, and sometimes a little ridiculous, so we might as well talk about it!Welcome to Jess Being Honest. The podcast where I get personal about life and everything that comes with it. I’m Jess Creelman: a Halifax radio host, content creator, big yapper and chronic oversharer.From becoming a mom at 17 to navigating marriage with my wife (who I’ve known since I was 12), raising a teenager, sobriety, mental health, friendships, and figuring out adulthood, I’ve lived a little, learned a lot, and collected plenty of stories along the way. Because seriously, when are we...
An Accidental Sip, Setting Boundaries & Finding Reasons to Stay with Gabby Scollard
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This week on Jess Being Honest, I'm catching you up on Halloween weekend, including our Dr. Phil and Bhad Bhabie costumes, an accidental sip of alcohol that brought back some unexpected emotions, and a situation that had me questioning whether I handled setting a boundary the right way.
I'm also sharing a really proud parenting moment with Abby and why breaking generational cycles and creating a safe space for honest conversations with our kids means so much to me.
Then I'm joined by Halifax...
Taking a Chance on Yourself with Jess from Shore Peddlin’
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It’s Jess squared! In this episode, I’m joined by my very first guest, Jess from Shore Peddlin’! We sat down on Monday, October 26, to talk about leaving her job with the school board, starting a vintage ice cream bike business, and taking a chance on herself.
We get into the scary parts of starting something new, worrying about what people think, finding work you actually enjoy, and making more time for family. There’s also a story about an ice cream delivery disaster that definite...
Two things can be true at once
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⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes conversations about addiction, overdose, death & grief. Please listen with care ❤️
A bit of an emotional episode this week. I talk a bit about losing my cousin Debi, the regrets that come with grief & how her death impacted my sobriety. I also talk about some complicated feelings about my mom & how you can love someone, be angry with them & still have your boundaries. Two things can be true at once.
On a happier note, Katie & I celebrated our 4 year wedding anniversa...
Thanksgiving, family stuff & everything in between
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This week I'm chatting about my Thanksgiving weekend, visiting my Nan, Dancing with the Stars & a few updates about the podcast.
We also get into some family stuff, complicated relationships & how sometimes reconnecting with people from your past can remind you just how much you've grown & changed.
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Well... This Wasn't The Plan
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(I am working on getting the video added to it. I'm just a girl ok)
Well, that wasn't exactly how I pictured kicking things off, but here we are 😂
Welcome to the very first episode of Jess Being Honest
After a little unexpected change of plans, it's just me now. So I sat down, picked up the mic and just hoped for the best. No plan and no idea where this conversation was going. Just catching you up on my life...
Season Finale: Not Your “Typical” Family… and We Love It
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This week, we’re wrapping up Season 1 with a really honest conversation about our family dynamic. What it looks like, how it works, and how it’s different from the “traditional” idea of a family.
We talk about Abby growing up with two moms, the roles we each play, and Katie joins us on the podcast to share her perspective. We get into parenting differences, how we handle conflict, and what we actually love about not having a man in the house.
We also touch on...
Why Your Teen Stops Talking to You (And How to Fix It)
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This week, we’re talking about communication between parents and teens, why it changes, why conversations start to feel harder, and what might be causing it.
We get into things like timing, overreacting, feeling embarrassed, and why teens don’t always open up the way they used to. We also talk about how not everything should be taken personally, and what actually helps create a space where conversations feel easier.
It’s a real, honest look at both sides, and what it takes to meet i...
Teen Friendships & Why They Don’t Last
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This week, we’re talking about teen friendships. What makes them strong, how they change over time, and why some don’t last.
We get into how friendships start so easily, what actually makes someone a good friend, and how expectations can look completely different depending on the person.
From there, we talk about how friendships function now: what “being close” even means, how social media plays into it, and the difference between staying in contact vs actually feeling connected.
We also...
Teen Dating, Boundaries & Privacy
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This week, we’re talking about teenagers dating, boundaries, and privacy.
Using an article as a starting point, we break down what dating looks like for teenagers today and how expectations have changed.
From there, we get into the bigger conversation—how much parents should know, where boundaries should be set, and how trust plays a role in everything.
It’s a mix of perspectives, honest opinions, and a conversation a lot of people can relate to.
Follow along...
Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (and her mom)
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Abby shares some of the things she did growing up that she never told me (until now), and I may or may not admit to a few things I’ve done as a mom that she definitely didn’t know about either… including a questionable snack swap and some laundry decisions 😭
It’s not serious at all, just a lot of laughing, exposing ourselves a little, and realizing we’ve both been getting away with more than we thought.
We also get into this week’s Hot...
Ask Us Anything
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This week, we’re answering your questions! From the things we do that drive each other crazy, to favourite memories, unfair rules, and what we actually think about our future, this episode is a mix of funny, honest, and a little emotional.
We also get into what a “perfect day” looks like for each of us, how we feel about our relationship changing as we get older, and where we see ourselves in the next 5–10 years.
Plus, we share our Slay & Struggle of the week...
Before I Became Abby’s Mom
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In this episode, Jess shares the story of the childhood that shaped the mom she is today. From growing up in chaos and constantly moving between homes, to feeling different at school and trying to figure life out alone, this conversation opens up about the experiences that shaped her path.
Jess talks honestly about addiction in her family, feeling overlooked by the people she needed most, and the long road to becoming the person she is today.
It’s a raw and emotional look at...
Finding Strength in Hard Moments
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Sometimes the hardest conversations are the ones that help us grow the most.
Jess and Abby continue sharing their story, reflecting on the early years after Abby moved back home. They talk about early mornings bussing and walking to school, the messy years of figuring life out, and the moment Jess taught herself how to drive just to create a better life for them. The conversation then shifts into a more difficult chapter as Abby opens up about becoming a big sister, growing up with an...
16 and Pregnant
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This episode takes us back to where it all began.
I was 16 and pregnant. Scared, unsure, and not ready for how much my life was about to change. We talk honestly about my pregnancy, the instability in my relationship at the time, and the early years after Abby was born, including the parts I wish I had handled differently.
This isn’t about excuses. It’s about growth, perspective, and how those early years shaped who we are today. Our story didn’t start perfec...
How We Got Here
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This first episode is a little sneak peak to who we are and how we got here.
We talk about what it was like becoming a young mom, the mistakes and growing pains along the way, and the moment everything started to change. Abby shares what it was like growing up from her perspective. What she remembers, what she never noticed, and how she sees our relationship today.
We talk about feeling safe at home, learning to understand each other, and how our relationship...
Breaking Cycles, Together - Official Podcast Trailer
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Welcome to Like Mother, Like Daughter
This podcast was created from real life, real growth, and real conversations between a young mom and her teenage daughter who are learning how to understand each other while breaking cycles that didn’t serve them growing up.
Jess became a mom at 17 and is still figuring things out as she goes. Abby is 15 and navigating life, emotions, friendships, and family from a completely different perspective. Together, they’re opening the door to conversations that a lot o...
