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Having a cluttered house doesn’t mean you’re lazy, it just means you’re choosing to do other things with your time. Jen waxes philosophical about the tradeoffs between cleaning and having time for other things. She also talks about: The horror of trying to set up a beach tent in the wind The joy of finding your people How sock curls solve all of life’s problems   --> Watch this episode on Youtube, and follow Jen’s channel while you’re there!    --> PATREON: Join Jen’s Patreon here and unlock instant access to great content + Jen’s “State of the Dumpster Fire” chats   --> NEW COMEDY SPECIAL: Watch Jen’s new comedy special, Shabby Chic, here on Youtube!   --> EMAIL LIST: Join Jen’s email list to be the first to know when she has big updates   Jen Fulwiler is a mom with zero domestic skills. Her natural habitat is a martini bar in Manhattan, yet she finds herself raising a family in suburban Texas with her country-boy husband who thinks his inflatable hot tub is the summit of the human experience. Her stories of failing her way through life will resonate with anyone who doesn’t have it all together.    Jen is a viral standup comic, bestselling author, and former SiriusXM radio host who has released three comedy specials: The Naughty Corner, Maternal Instinct, and Shabby Chic. She has been featured on Nate Bargatze’s Nateland Presents, Where My Moms At with Christina P, Dr. Drew After Dark, the Today Show, CNN, and Fox News. She was featured in the viral article, “5 Comedians Like Nate Bargatze Who Make Everyone Laugh.” She lives with her husband and six kids in Austin, Texas.  

Life has finally defeated me this week! No new episode because I CANNOT. Enjoy this episode from 7/12/23 about how to handle it when everything falls apart. Also go watch my comedy special.   --> NEW COMEDY SPECIAL: Watch Jen’s new comedy special, Shabby Chic, here on Youtube!   --> PATREON: Join Jen’s Patreon here and unlock instant access to great content + Jen’s “State of the Dumpster Fire” chats   --> EMAIL LIST: Join Jen’s email list to be the first to know when she has big updates   Jen Fulwiler is a mom with zero domestic skills. Her natural habitat is a martini bar in Manhattan, yet she finds herself raising a family in suburban Texas with her country boy husband who thinks his inflatable hot tub is the summit of the human experience. Her stories of failing her way through life will resonate with anyone who doesn’t have it all together.    Jen is a viral standup comic, bestselling author, and former SiriusXM radio host who has released three comedy specials: The Naughty Corner, Maternal Instinct, and Shabby Chic. She has been featured on Nate Bargatze’s Nateland Presents; Where My Moms At with Christina P, Dr. Drew After Dark, the Today Show, CNN, and Fox News. She was featured in the viral article, “5 Comedians Like Nate Bargatze Who Make Everyone Laugh.” She lives with her husband and six kids in Austin, Texas.  

Jen’s house has reached the apex of chaos this week. She shares those details, and also talks about: The winner of the US Open, JJ Spaun, had to get his daughter medicine at 3 AM the night before he won The viral “my boyfriend wants to show you his plants” trend People who say there is only one correct way to be a wife, husband, mother, father, etc. are acting out of trauma   Watch this episode on Youtube, and follow Jen’s channel while you’re there!    --> PATREON: Join Jen’s Patreon here and unlock instant access to great content + Jen’s “State of the Dumpster Fire” chats   --> NEW COMEDY SPECIAL: Watch Jen’s new comedy special, Shabby Chic, here on Youtube!   --> EMAIL LIST: Join Jen’s email list to be the first to know when she has big updates   Jen Fulwiler is a mom with zero domestic skills. Her natural habitat is a martini bar in Manhattan, yet she finds herself raising a family in suburban Texas with her country boy husband who thinks his inflatable hot tub is the summit of the human experience. Her stories of failing her way through life will resonate with anyone who doesn’t have it all together.    Jen is a viral standup comic, bestselling author, and former SiriusXM radio host who has released three comedy specials: The Naughty Corner, Maternal Instinct, and Shabby Chic. She has been featured on Nate Bargatze’s Nateland Presents; Where My Moms At with Christina P, Dr. Drew After Dark, the Today Show, CNN, and Fox News. She was featured in the viral article, “5 Comedians Like Nate Bargatze Who Make Everyone Laugh.” She lives with her husband and six kids in Austin, Texas.  

JEN’S NEW COMEDY SPECIAL, SHABBY CHIC, IS OUT NOW ON YOUTUBE! * Do you have trouble being consistent? If so, Jen has a theory as to why: You’re not a freaking robot. She points out that having the exact same habits day after day is for robots. Nobody should be trying to kill it every day. Everyone needs some “blob time.” She also discusses: What happened when she tried to be like Cozy Life influencers How to use “verbal JournalSpeak” to help your spouse and kids relax   Watch this episode on Youtube, and follow Jen’s channel while you’re there!    --> NEW COMEDY SPECIAL: Watch Jen’s new comedy special, Shabby Chic, here on Youtube!   --> PATREON: Join Jen’s Patreon here and unlock instant access to great content + Jen’s “State of the Dumpster Fire” chats   --> EMAIL LIST: Join Jen’s email list to be the first to know when she has big updates  

JEN’S NEW COMEDY SPECIAL COMES OUT ON YOUTUBE THIS THURS 6/5/25 * Jen declares that it’s “Go For It!” Summer. Use this summer to try that thing you’ve been wanting to try, step out of your comfort zone, and stop worrying about looking dumb. She also discusses: Rosie O’Donnell’s 12-year-old coming out as nonbinary her new obsession with cliff divers   Watch this episode on Youtube, and follow Jen’s channel while you’re there!    --> PATREON: Join Jen’s Patreon here and unlock instant access to great content + Jen’s “State of the Dumpster Fire” chats --> EMAIL LIST: Join Jen’s email list to be the first to know when she has big updates

JEN’S NEW COMEDY SPECIAL COMES OUT ON YOUTUBE 6/5/25 * Why do we sometimes feel oddly close to the people we follow on social media? Jen explains the good intentions and deep desires that are at the root of extreme fan girl behavior. She also discusses: a recent trip to the bank that didn’t go as planned the “calling to say goodnight” prank   Watch this episode on Youtube, and follow Jen’s channel while you’re there!   --> PATREON: Join Jen’s Patreon here and unlock instant access to great content + Jen’s “State of the Dumpster Fire” chats --> EMAIL LIST: Join Jen’s email list to be the first to know when she has big updates

* JEN’S NEW COMEDY SPECIAL COMES OUT ON YOUTUBE 6/5/25 * It’s good to feel guilty sometimes...but if you do it the wrong way, you can end up freezing up and doing more harm than good. Jen shares the secret to managing toxic guilt. She also: Can’t figure out why she spilled coffee at TWO school events this week Shares a time she made a fool of herself in front of a celebrity   Watch this episode on Youtube, and follow Jen’s channel while you’re there!    --> PATREON: Join Jen’s Patreon here and unlock instant access to great content + Jen’s “State of the Dumpster Fire” chats --> EMAIL LIST: Join Jen’s email list to be the first to know when she has big updates

* JEN’S NEW COMEDY SPECIAL COMES OUT ON YOUTUBE 6/5/25 * Jen left the house without makeup last week...and ended up on the front page of the New York Times. She tells that story as an example of what she’s learned about trusting God in each moment. And of course she talks about the new Pope!   --> PATREON: Join Jen’s Patreon here and get instant access to great content + Jen’s “State of the Dumpster Fire” chats   --> YOUTUBE: Follow Jen’s Youtube channel to see this podcast, standup clips, and her special that comes out June 5! --> EMAIL LIST: Join Jen’s email list to be the first to know when she has big updates

JEN’S NEW COMEDY SPECIAL COMES OUT JUNE 5! // You’re not as old as you think you are. So many of the aches and pains that people attribute to aging are more likely from stress. Jen also talks about: The conclave to elect a new Pope Letting go of opportunities that are no longer meant for you   PATREON: Join Jen’s Patreon here and get instant access to great content + Jen’s “State of the Dumpster Fire” chats   UPCOMING SHOWS 5/7 - COLUMBUS  5/10 - NYC    EMAIL LIST: Join Jen’s email list! YOUTUBE: Jen’s Youtube channel

Control freaks, this one’s for you! Jen tells you the secret for how to chill out. She also explains: why she can no longer support hip, locally owned businesses why she has to change the release date for her next comedy special    Thank you to Jen’s 13-year-old daughter for guest producing the episode!   -----> Take the survey to tell Jen when she should release her comedy special!   PATREON: Join Jen’s Patreon here and get instant access to great content + Jen’s “State of the Dumpster Fire” chats   UPCOMING SHOWS 5/7 - COLUMBUS  5/10 - NYC    EMAIL LIST: Join Jen’s email list! YOUTUBE: Jen’s Youtube channel