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Lots to Unpack There

Lots to Unpack There

著者: Jess and Lisa
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We’re Jess and Lisa, two best friends in our 40s living in Maryland. This podcast is about life, motherhood, leadership, and everything in between. We’re navigating the “messy middle” of personal and professional life and have learned that having someone who just gets it makes the journey less hard.


Each week, we’ll share something real from our own lives and unpack it together in real time. Our hope is that as we process and reflect, it’ll inspire and help you do the same—wherever you are.


© 2025 Lots to Unpack There
マネジメント・リーダーシップ リーダーシップ 人間関係 子育て 社会科学 経済学
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  • Music as Memory and Finding Your Happy Place
    2025/08/03

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    Music creates powerful emotional connections and serves as a unique memory trigger, sometimes functioning as a sixth sense for those who experience it as a full-body phenomenon.

    • Music can transport us back to specific memories and moments in our lives
    • For some people, music is physically overwhelming and makes multitasking impossible
    • Using music strategically to alter moods or validate feelings is common
    • Sound creates beautiful visual patterns when visualized through mediums like sand
    • Children can develop specific music preferences linked to emotional states from an early age
    • Having a personal "happy place" provides mental refuge during difficult times
    • Happy places aren't always physical locations but can be emotional states
    • Incorporating elements of your happy place into everyday life creates ongoing comfort
    • Coffee plays a significant role in many people's comfort rituals
    • Finding moments of peace and control helps manage daily stress


    Support the show

    Want to support the podcast and help us keep creating content that matters? Here’s how you can get involved:

    Join the Conversation: We want to hear from you! What resonates with you from this episode? How are you navigating your own journey? Connect with us on Instagram @lotstounpacktherepodcast or send us a message at unpack@riverdropcoaching.com.

    Subscribe & Stay Connected: If you love what you hear, subscribe and leave us a review! Your support helps us reach more women who need a space like this. Let’s build this community together!

    📬 Stay Inspired: Sign up for our Substack, where you’ll get fresh insights delivered straight to your inbox. Whether you choose a free or paid subscription, you’ll be the first to know what’s next: Substack

    🎧 Bonus Content: Want exclusive access to behind-the-scenes moments and extra episodes? For as little as $3, you can support the show and enjoy bonus content that’s just for you: Support Us

    Every bit of support helps us keep bringing real conversations from our hearts to your ears! Thank you for being part of the journey! 🙌

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    59 分
  • Tears in the Zoom Room: An Epidemic of Professional Loneliness
    2025/07/27

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    Jess and Lisa unpack the phenomenon of professional loneliness, particularly how increasing responsibility and leadership roles can lead to fewer safe spaces for vulnerability and authentic connection.

    • Professional loneliness manifests differently than social loneliness
    • Leaders often lack peers who understand their unique challenges
    • Creating space for emotions at work is vital yet challenging
    • Vulnerability paradoxically builds trust rather than diminishing it
    • Imposter syndrome creates a self-reinforcing cycle of isolation
    • Most people judge us far less than we fear they do
    • Asking for help can actually strengthen professional relationships
    • Solopreneurs face unique challenges in combating workplace isolation
    • Volunteering and community involvement help rebuild connection
    • Self-judgment often creates barriers that prevent authentic relationships

    If you're experiencing professional loneliness, ask yourself what you need to act in ways that might bring other people in, and consider letting go of self-judgment or perceived judgment from others.


    Support the show

    Want to support the podcast and help us keep creating content that matters? Here’s how you can get involved:

    Join the Conversation: We want to hear from you! What resonates with you from this episode? How are you navigating your own journey? Connect with us on Instagram @lotstounpacktherepodcast or send us a message at unpack@riverdropcoaching.com.

    Subscribe & Stay Connected: If you love what you hear, subscribe and leave us a review! Your support helps us reach more women who need a space like this. Let’s build this community together!

    📬 Stay Inspired: Sign up for our Substack, where you’ll get fresh insights delivered straight to your inbox. Whether you choose a free or paid subscription, you’ll be the first to know what’s next: Substack

    🎧 Bonus Content: Want exclusive access to behind-the-scenes moments and extra episodes? For as little as $3, you can support the show and enjoy bonus content that’s just for you: Support Us

    Every bit of support helps us keep bringing real conversations from our hearts to your ears! Thank you for being part of the journey! 🙌

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    54 分
  • Lost Kids, Lost Tuesdays & BATNA
    2025/07/20

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    Jess and Lisa explore the disorienting experience of losing track of time and unpack the complex interplay between confidence, uncertainty, and knowing what you truly want.

    • Lisa shares about losing an entire Tuesday after her daily routines were disrupted from being laid off
    • Jess recounts a frustrating Girl Scout meeting mishap when leaders moved locations without informing parents
    • Discussion about the crucial but undervalued importance of logistics in every organization and relationship
    • Exploring the difference between regulating emotions versus suppressing them
    • Lisa unpacks a conversation where a friend suggested various career paths she felt unequipped for
    • Distinguishing between confidence in abilities versus confidence in knowing the right next step
    • The importance of maintaining non-negotiables in job hunting while remaining flexible on nice-to-haves
    • Introduction to BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) as a powerful negotiation concept
    • How having alternatives gives us confidence and freedom to be authentic in any situation
    • Recognizing that not having confidence about the future is perfectly normal and healthy


    Support the show

    Want to support the podcast and help us keep creating content that matters? Here’s how you can get involved:

    Join the Conversation: We want to hear from you! What resonates with you from this episode? How are you navigating your own journey? Connect with us on Instagram @lotstounpacktherepodcast or send us a message at unpack@riverdropcoaching.com.

    Subscribe & Stay Connected: If you love what you hear, subscribe and leave us a review! Your support helps us reach more women who need a space like this. Let’s build this community together!

    📬 Stay Inspired: Sign up for our Substack, where you’ll get fresh insights delivered straight to your inbox. Whether you choose a free or paid subscription, you’ll be the first to know what’s next: Substack

    🎧 Bonus Content: Want exclusive access to behind-the-scenes moments and extra episodes? For as little as $3, you can support the show and enjoy bonus content that’s just for you: Support Us

    Every bit of support helps us keep bringing real conversations from our hearts to your ears! Thank you for being part of the journey! 🙌

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    56 分
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