Just Women Talking Shit: Real Conversations About Life, Mental Health, & Womanhood
Just Women Talking Shit: Real Conversations About Life, Mental Health, & Womanhood is the unfiltered women’s empowerment podcast that dives deep into what it really means to grow, heal, and evolve.
Hosted by Jacquelynn Cotten — personal evolution mentor, retreat leader, and creator of the Weird Women Who Wander Experience, an annual self-discovery and sisterhood retreat — this show brings together raw, honest, and hilarious conversations with women from around the world.
Each episode explores the real-life experiences that shape us: motherhood, mental health, grief, relationships, career shifts, identity, and the messy middle of personal growth. Nothing’s off-limits.
If you’re craving authentic stories, mental health support, and empowering conversations that remind you you’re not alone — you’re in the right place.
Expect laughter, tears, and “oh-my-god-same” moments every week.
Hear from women rewriting the rules of womanhood, healing, and success.
Leave every episode feeling seen, grounded, and inspired to evolve.
Tune in, talk your shit, and join a global community of women walking through life — unfiltered and unapologetically.
Episodes
9 episodes
Why I Left My Marriage & How I’m Rebuilding Life
Life looked “fine” on the outside—but at home, everything was unraveling. I share why I left my marriage to protect my daughter’s mental health, my own sanity, and why starting over isn’t failure.In this episode, I walk through real, ...
Erotic Wholeness & Somatic Healing with Darshana Avila
What if eroticism is simply your life force—your aliveness—and not just a sexual act? In this episode, Jacquelynn Cotten talks with trauma-informed somatic educator Darshana Avila about reconnecting with your body...
Being the Bigger Person Without Losing Yourself
This episode dives into the emotional tug-of-war women face when we’re told to rise above, take the high road, and keep the peace — even when it costs us our truth. In this episode, Jacquelynn breaks down the difference between emotional maturi...
How to Communicate Sexual Needs & Ignite Intimacy
Why does desire fade—and how do we get it back? In this episode, we sit down with Athena Gayle, Sex Expert at Arya, to explore how long-term couples can revive intimacy, increase desire, and communicate needs without awkwardness or press...
Gratitude Isn’t Denial: Feeling Thankful & Honest at the Same Time
In today’s episode, Jacquelynn dives into the messy middle where gratitude and honesty coexist. As women, we’re often taught to be endlessly grateful — even when we’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or hurting. But real emotional wellness requires bot...
Tiffany McQuaid on Growth, Mindset & Leadership
Ever feel like business growth is a test you didn’t study for? In this episode, Tiffany McQuaid—marketer-turned-real-estate-leader—breaks down what it really takes to grow, lead, and scale wi...
Protecting Your Peace During the Holidays
The holidays are supposed to be joyful, but for many women, they can bring stress, overwhelm, and emotional burnout. In this episode of Just Women Talking Shit: Real Conversations About Life, Mental Health, & Womanhood, we talk abo...
DIY Mom Secrets: Rebekah Higgs’ Creative Journey
Ever wonder how to pivot careers, tackle home DIY, and thrive as a single mom? Rebekah Higgs shares her journey from indie musician to Halifax’s iconic DIY Mom. Discover how she transformed her life, renovated her pink house on a budget,...
How to Remember Who the F*ck You Are (When Life Gets Loud)
What happens when the labels get louder than your own voice? In this episode of Just Women Talking Shit, Jacquelynn gets real about identity loss, burnout, and mental health—the moments when “mom,” “partner,” or “coach” start to drown ...