Podcast #236 - Q&A

Jenna Julien・2 minutes read

The Skin and Calm are sponsors, offering discounts on premium subscriptions, while a podcast discusses sleeping habits of dogs. Personal stories about college majors and veganism are shared, highlighting the importance of education and lifestyle choices.

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The podcast features sponsors like The Skin, Honeybook, and Calm, offering discounts and news updates for listeners.
Jenna and Julian share personal anecdotes from their college experiences, emphasizing the value of education beyond job roles and discussing their majors and career paths.

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Recent questions

How can I improve my sleep?
Using the Calm app for relaxation and sleep support can help improve sleep quality. Staying informed with The Skimm newsletter for current events can also contribute to better sleep by reducing stress and anxiety.
What are some vegan restaurant options?
When dining out as a vegan, focus on dishes with potatoes, beans, and rice. Being flexible with side dishes can also help create satisfying vegan meals at restaurants.
What are the challenges of living a vegan lifestyle?
Living a vegan lifestyle can present challenges such as feeding pets animal products and making practical compromises. It involves personal choices and compromises while striving to avoid animal products.
How can I balance practicality and ethics in veganism?
When living a vegan lifestyle, consider balancing practicality with ethical choices in clothing, materials, and household products. Making informed decisions and compromises is key to maintaining a vegan lifestyle.
What are some popular music sources?
Popular music sources include SoundCloud, Spotify, and YouTube Music Library. These platforms offer a wide range of music genres and artists for listeners to enjoy.

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Summary

00:00

College Majors: Jenna and Julian's Journeys

The Skin is a sponsor offering the latest news in an easy-to-read format for free at theskin.com/gently.
Honeybook is recommended for freelancers, photographers, and small business owners to manage business aspects, offering a 50% discount with promo code Jen and Julian at honeybook.com.
Calm, a sleep app, is a new sponsor offering a 20% discount on premium subscriptions at calm.com/gen and julian.
The podcast discusses the sleeping habits of dogs, particularly Marbles, who sleeps a lot despite having the option to be active.
A discussion about a burnt bed and potential safety concerns due to a fireplace's proximity leads to a description of the bed's appearance.
Podcast glasses are humorously suggested as a device that qualifies one to talk about any subject on a podcast.
A Q&A session is planned, with 20 questions received from Instagram, including inquiries about college majors and degree regrets.
Jenna shares her college major journey, starting undecided, trying communications and psychology classes, and eventually settling on psychology.
Julian initially pursued a business major but found his passion in writing for the school paper, leading him to television broadcast journalism.
Both Jenna and Julian emphasize the value of their college experiences beyond their current job roles, highlighting personal growth and life skills gained.

15:11

"Vegan lifestyle challenges and practical solutions"

Education and investing time into it are crucial for adult life, providing skills like time management and discipline.
Graduate school experience contributes to discipline and success in current careers.
Suggestions for eating vegan at restaurants include focusing on potatoes, beans, rice, and being flexible with side dishes.
Vegan options at restaurants may be limited, requiring creativity and compromise in meal choices.
Vegan shopping extends to household products and makeup, with a growing availability of vegan and cruelty-free options.
Veganism can present challenges, such as feeding pets animal products, requiring practical compromises.
Living a vegan lifestyle involves making personal choices and compromises while striving to avoid animal products.
Considerations for living a vegan lifestyle extend to clothing and materials, balancing practicality with ethical choices.
Ideal living locations for vegans may include Austin or Montana, balancing lifestyle preferences with practicality.
Recommendations for improving sleep include using the Calm app for relaxation and sleep support, and staying informed with The Skimm newsletter for current events.

29:25

Childhood antics and adult reflections

The speaker recalls a time when they ran away from home due to feeling annoyed by their mom and brother teaming up on them.
They walked for about 35-40 minutes to a friend's house, texting the friend about their arrival.
The incident occurred during the speaker's freshman year of high school.
The friend's mom couldn't let the speaker stay, but they hung out for a bit before returning home.
The speaker reminisces about playing a game with their childhood best friend, intentionally getting lost in stores to worry their moms.
The parents would get concerned and announce the child's name over the store's loudspeaker.
The speaker reflects on the fear and anxiety of losing a child in a store as an adult.
The speaker shares childhood nicknames, including "BJ" for "Baby Jenna" and "Julie BOP" from their dad and grandpa.
The speaker discusses their partner's habit of kicking off the top sheet while sleeping and their efforts to correct it.
The speaker describes their typical daily meals, including a smoothie for breakfast, a salad for lunch, and various dinner recipes they rotate through.

44:54

"Anticipated Cyberpunk, Rainbow Six, VR, TikTok"

Cyberpunk is highly anticipated, but the wait is a year long.
Rainbow Six Quarantine is intriguing with Siege operators included.
Interest in trying VR is expressed.
TikTok discussions highlight positive and wholesome content.
Generation Z is noted for being against cyberbullying.
Training for a purple belt in jiu-jitsu is ongoing.
Plant care update reveals mixed results after a trip to Hawaii.
Music sources include SoundCloud, Spotify, and YouTube Music Library.
Unexpected celebrity supporters include Dillon Francis and Alessia Cara.
Podcast highlights include unique segments like pizza parties and trivia games.

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