Jessica and Sara dive into Part 2 of curiosity with a thread that hits close to home: what happens when you get genuinely curious about you? From listener questions that sparked real conversation to song lyrics that cracked them both open, this episode is honest, warm, and a little bit pickled.

In this episode:

• Self-curiosity as the foundation of connection — and what gets in the way
• Why honesty in friendship isn't something you negotiate, it's something you commit to
• The difference between a coach, a friend, and just needing time
• What we don't say on the podcast (short fuses, anyone?)
• The "gasoline or water" framework for navigating big feelings in real time

Timestamps:

00:42 - Course Correct

05:11 - Shout Outs

05:51 - Chaos Report

12:42 - The Thread - Listener Questions

37:13 - Song Lyrics

42:34 - Tool & Takeaway

47:25 - Closing: Positive pickles

Resources & Links:

• Cathy Lemire - Financial Coaching
• Excellence Actually - Gas or Fire
• The Tragically Hip - Fireworks
• Eric Church - Smoke a Little Smoke
• Tom Petty - I Won't Back Down
• Tenille Townes - Girl Who Didn’t Care
• Positive Pickle Jar
• Closing music by Andrew J. Guerard
• Youtube musical attribution: KLBL6VWYRJHB7QFS, HX3A8ERY0SAPX7EX

Send us your reflections, your mirror questions, or your experiment results to connectionsinthechaos@gmail.com - we'd love to hear what you notice.

Just Ask: The Power of Curiosity & How Questions Can Change Us

Dive into this episode where Jessica and Sara explore the transformative power of curiosity amid life's chaos. Discover how questions shift perspectives, nurture connection, and foster self-awareness.

Timestamps:

0:12 Check in

2:50 Course correct

4:17 Shout out

6:09 Chaos report

25:33 Thread - question game

1:00:57 Song lyric

1:05:02 Tool & Take away

1:08:45 Positive Pickle

Links:

• Cathy Lemire - Financial Coach
• Good Leaders Ask Great Questions

• The One You Feed
• Dr. Becky Kennedy
• Brené Brown on Vulnerability and Courage
• Life Coach Certification
• The Tragically Hip
• Maren Morris
• Closing music - Andrew Guerard

Send us your questions at connectionsinthechaos@gmail.com

Join us for Part II on 6/5

Busy isn’t a badge, is it a barrier?

In this episode of Connections in the Chaos, Jessica and Sara share candid reflections on how busyness is showing up in their lives. They explore the emotional toll of change, the importance of boundaries, and strategies to reconnect with themselves amid chaos. Plus, heartfelt gratitude and a touch of humor to end the episode.

Topics:

• How busyness serves as a protective shield and its emotional impacts
• Navigating major life changes and maintaining self-awareness
• The societal pressure on women to manage everything perfectly
• Practical ways to set boundaries and reframe busyness
• The role of creative time and solitude in well-being

Resources & Links:

• Supply and Demand by Amos Lee
• The Tragically Hip - Scared
• Dave Matthews Band - "So Damn Lucky"
• Positive Pickle Jar
• Podcast light
• Ted Lasso

Remember, busyness can be a choice and/or a strategy. Being intentional about where you invest your time and energy can help with how it shows up for you. Thanks for listening!