Detoxing

This week the ladies are celebrating Ashley’s birthday with a fun surprise. From experience, Jess reminds Ashley not to do anything too crazy in her 34th year. Jess gives everyone a rundown of Kenny Barnes wedding weekend including some unexpected moments. The ladies recap the wildest headlines in the news. Finally, the duo addresses what Unsettled stands for.

The ladies get candid this week when talking about life’s ups and downs. Jessica shares a recent personal loss and the importance of keeping it real with the Unsettled listeners. They dish on the week’s celebrity face-offs in the courtroom. They also dive into the peculiar cases of Pam Hupp and Sheri Papini. Netflix binge of the week: White Hot: The Rise & Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch. Find out if they both splurged on A&F back in the day. It’s wedding season! They chat about rehearsal dinner details for Ashley’s fast approaching wedding weekend. Jess gears up to attend Love Is Blind cast-mate Kenny Barne’s nuptials in Virginia. She explains how Unsettled listeners might be able to join in the celebration as well. We hear from a brave listener and bride-to-be who shares her story of a recent cancer diagnosis. She imparts some inspirational words that you cannot miss. This one's for you, Sarah!

The Ultimatum’s Alexis Maloney joins the ladies to clear up rumors about the hit show including when the cast found out they would need to issue an ultimatum to their partner. She talks about how she and now fiancé Hunter Parr decided to put their relationship to the test in front of the world and confirms if she and Colby Kissinger have made amends after their disastrous speed date. The ladies also chat with Alexis about stay-at-home Dad’s and other financial expectations in relationships. They dish on all the couples, what was missed from our couches and her upcoming nuptials. After they chat with Alexis, they break down the premiere of The Kardashians and discuss how Jess is dealing with Jen and Ben v.2. With this turn of events, they try to answer the age old question, should you go back to your ex?

On this week's episode the ladies discuss the newest Netflix hit show, "The Ultimatum." They discuss whether they've ever given someone an ultimatum, whether it's warranted, and how the show's cast is handling public opinion of their relationships. Jess and Ashley are also talking wedding planning. Ashley is 90 days out from the big day and Jess has narrowed down her venue search to just two locations!

Jess & Ash do not hold back this week as they discuss drinking and reality shows, love addiction and updates on Love Is Blind's most memorable season 2 character Shake Chaterjee and his relationship to his cast mates. They are watching the new show from the creators of Love Is Blind "The Ultimatum": Get Married or Move On, The Girl from Plainville and Dopesick. This leads into a conversation into the opioid epidemic and proxy suicide vs. internet death threats. Of course they beat the dead horse on Will vs. Chris but in the end Ashley changes Jess's mind and reminds us why talking through our perspectives - and listening - matters.

This week Jessica and Ashley are tackling the realities of making difficult decisions around their weddings. They take calls and DM’S about wedding etiquette, dating in your 30’s and friend breakups.  Later the ladies dish on what they’re watching and they give Anne Hathaway and Amanda Seyfriend early Emmy awards. They share their own dating horror stories and attempt to manifest a man for a single hotline caller.

Actress Evan Rachel Wood shares shocking abuse allegations against Marilyn Manson in the new HBO documentary 'Phoenix Rising." This week, Senator Susan Rubio of California joins us to discuss her work on behalf of domestic abuse victims. After hearing from Wood, Senator Rubio authored the Phoenix Act, which is legislation that extends the statute of limitations for domestic violence crimes in California. Jessica and Ashley also discuss Kanye's ban from Instagram, a new Love is Blind development and take listener calls!

This week the ladies discuss the Love is Blind reunion. No, Jessica still hasn't watched it... but she weighs in on how the cast is handling their newfound fame. The ladies discuss the perks of working from home, and why more women and POC prefer it. They're also talking Kim K, wedding invite etiquette and the benefits of therapy.

Following the release of the reunion for Love is Blind season two, Jessica and Ashley discuss the role press, production and social media play in the mental health of reality stars. The girls also delve into wedding planning and weigh in on trending movies, books and other stories. 

This week, we're discussing the finale of Love is Blind Season 2.  We're joined by popular psychotherapist Kirk Honda.  You may be familiar with his YouTube assessments of reality show stars.  He's digging into Jessica's time on the hit show and asking some of the questions you've wanted answers to.