Jay, Interrupted

Starting something is exciting. Finishing it is where things get repetitive, boring, and weirdly difficult. This week, I’m talking about the part nobody really glamorizes: the final stretch.

From memorizing my stand-up set in the car to all the things we leave “almost done,” this episode is about why the last 10% matters, how follow-through builds self-trust, and knowing the difference between something that needs more work and something that simply needs to be finished.

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Episode 20 has me thinking about confidence — and why maybe it doesn’t come before you do the scary thing. Maybe it comes after.

This episode is about collecting proof: recording the episode, sending the pitch, getting back onstage, trying before you feel fully ready, and realizing that confidence is often just a stack of evidence that says, I’ve done hard things before. I can do this too.

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Between two kids at two different schools, two sets of emails, work, life, errands, a comedy set, podcasts, and the never-ending list of things that somehow regenerate overnight… I’ve accepted something: I am never going to be fully caught up.

This episode is about the pressure to finish everything before we let ourselves relax, why “done” might be a completely unrealistic goal, and learning to live your actual life while the list is still unfinished.

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This week somehow included helping someone through something hard, taking the kids somewhere new, reconnecting with an old friend, building a stand-up set from scratch, preparing to emcee two fundraisers…and handling a dog-diaper emergency I was wildly unprepared for.

This episode is about all the different versions of ourselves we’re asked to be, the people we show up for, the things we’re still learning, and why maybe being “well-rounded” looks a lot less polished than we think.

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I just got back from an incredible weekend at the iHeartRadio Music Festival — and immediately needed some quiet time.

This episode is about the social hangover: loving people, travel, music, and big experiences while still needing quiet, recovery, and a little space afterward.

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Twelve years after my last stand-up set, I’m walking back into the same room — and apparently deciding this is a perfectly reasonable thing to do at 43.

This episode is about returning to something you once loved, being willing to be rusty, and realizing that when you start again, you’re not starting from zero. You bring every lesson, mistake, scar, story, and bit of courage you picked up along the way.

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I’ve changed my mind about a lot of things — comfort, friendship, success, peace, timelines, and what I thought my life was supposed to look like.

This episode is about why changing your mind doesn’t mean you were wrong before. Sometimes it just means you know yourself better now. 

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I turned 43 this week with a broken foot, a surprise birthday, and a realization I didn’t expect: sometimes the way we think other people see us has a lot more to do with what we’re still carrying ourselves.

This episode is about friendship, judgment, the people who show up, and what happens when you finally realize the story in your head may no longer be true.

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Sometimes life gets quiet in ways you don’t expect. And sometimes, when the calls, plans, texts, laughter, and little interruptions start coming back, you realize just how much you missed being part of the noise.

This week, Jay talks about reconnecting with life, appreciating the people who need us, and finding gratitude in the chaos without pretending we don’t still need a break sometimes.

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We spend so much time trying to look younger—but would we actually want to be younger again?

This week, Jay talks metabolism, uncomfortable shoes, perimenopause, questionable younger-life decisions, and the unexpected freedom that comes with getting older.

Turns out, younger skin would be great. But the younger life? Been there. Keeping this one.

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Europe ruined me—in the best possible way. From three-hour dinners and 15,000-step days to learning how to actually slow down, I came home wondering: what if Vacation You isn’t someone you have to leave behind?

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What started as a dream trip to Europe became someting much bigger. This week, Jay talks about letting go of the itinerary, embracing the unexpected and finding joy in simply being where your feet are. 

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Eleven hours in a salon chair, a brand-new hair color, and one unexpected realization: sometimes the biggest transformations have nothing to do with how we look.

This week, Jay shares the funny side of changing her hair, preparing for a surprise trip, and why maybe the woman staring back in the mirror has been there all along. A funny, heartfelt reminder that growing up is really just growing into yourself.

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We've all done it—forgot why we walked into a room, overthought a text, searched for our phone while holding it, or left Target with everything except what we came for. This week, Jay wonders if the little quirks we criticize about ourselves aren't flaws at all... but signs of a full, caring, beautifully human life. Funny, relatable, and a reminder to give yourself a little more grace.

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We used to stare out car windows, read magazines in waiting rooms, and let our minds wander. Now we fill every spare second with a screen.

This week, Jay wonders if we've become too good at avoiding boredom—and what we might be missing because of it. Funny, nostalgic, and a reminder that sometimes doing nothing is exactly what we need.

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From hormones to holiday weekends to realizing I've inadvertently created Collagen-gate with my latest PSA reel on insta, this episode is equal parts funny, relatable and mildly inflammatory. 

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When did ordering tacos require a QR code and a password reset? This week, Jay tackles apps, portals, streaming services, smart appliances, and the exhausting reality of modern life.

If you've ever thought, "This used to be easier," you're not alone.

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I always thought there would come a point where I'd have life all figured out. Turns out, adulthood is a lot less about having the answers and a lot more about learning to trust yourself without them.

This week, I'm talking about confidence, growing into yourself, parenting, perimenopause, organized chaos, and why getting older isn't about having it all together—it's about becoming more comfortable with who you are.

If you're still figuring it out too... you're in good company.

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Making plans in your 40s requires multiple calendars, three reschedules, and a small miracle. But somehow, the best friendships survive all of it.

This week, Jay talks about adult friendships, group chats, the friends who show up when it matters most, and why some of the strongest relationships are the ones that can go weeks without talking and still feel exactly the same.

Come for the laughs. Stay for the reminder to text that friend you've been meaning to call for a month.

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I was prepared for wrinkles. I was not prepared for injuring myself while sleeping, forgetting why I walked into rooms, or having a full-blown hot flash in the middle of a restaurant.

In this episode of Jay, Interrupted, I'm talking about the things nobody warns you about when you hit your 40s—from reading glasses and random aches to friendship, perimenopause, and the surprising joy of canceled plans.

If you've ever wondered whether you're having a hot flash, a panic attack, or just need a snack, this episode is for you.

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Jay introduces herself, explains why she's launching a solo podcast, and talks about life's unexpected plot twists, getting older, parenting, reinvention, and the very real possibility that perimenopause is now running the show. A funny, honest conversation about learning to laugh through the interruptions.

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