In this episode, Jess takes the hot seat. She shares what it’s been like to spend 11 years with her high school sweetheart — the highs, the challenges, and the misconceptions people often have about long-term relationships. Jess and Karli dive into what makes a partnership work: communication, loyalty, and the role of love languages (spoiler: Jess might have all of them). Jess also opens up about the unspoken rules she and her husband have built over the years — the quiet foundations that keep their relationship strong. Whether you’re single, dating, or years into your own relationship, this episode is a thoughtful, honest look at what it really takes to grow together.

In this episode, Jess & Karli dive into the realities of being single in your 20s. Karli opens up about her six-plus years of singleness in a season where many of her closest friends are engaged or married and the mix of emotions that come with feeling “behind.” They unpack the reasons behind her singleness, the moments it feels hardest, and what she’s looking for in a partner. Jess asks the tough questions, challenging Karli’s mindset and high standards as they debate whether chemistry can grow or if it’s instantaneous and break down the modern dating landscape—from apps to the way men are showing up (or not) today.

This episode contains discussions about disordered eating, food and exercise habits, and personal experiences within the healthcare system. Please listen at your own discretion. The content shared reflects personal experiences and is not intended as medical advice.

In this episode, Karli opens up about her healing journey after 8 years without a period. What began in college as an effort to control her weight and excel as a runner spiraled into disordered habits and long-term hormone dysfunction. After years of being told her missing cycle was “normal,” Karli turned to functional medicine. With patience, guidance, and self-trust, she was able to restore her period in just 8 weeks. In this episode, she shares the process, doubts, barriers, and breakthroughs along the way—reminding us that true healing takes patience, self-advocacy, and learning to listen to your own body.