Take a Jill Pill

Jill Pickering
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When life is lifing, take a Jill Pill. Hosted by (idk your BFF) Jill, aka JiPi, this podcast is your weekly dose of humor, real talk, and a little perspective on everything from music and creativity to pop culture, mental health, and the wild experience of being a human. Come for the laughs, stay for the Trader Joe's snacks, and leave feeling a little more grounded than when you pressed play.

  1. Jun 23

    The Most Important Question You're Not Asking Yourself with Dr. Lee Long

    Therapist, author, and friend Dr. Lee Long joins me for a conversation that has genuinely changed the way I think about relationships, conflict, anxiety, and even everyday frustrations. We start with Trader Joe's, conspiracy theories, and why humans are wired to search for meaning. Then we get into the powerful question at the center of Dr. Lee's book, WAIT, Where Am I in This? Why do we spend so much energy trying to change other people? Why do certain situations trigger such strong reactions in us? Why do we spiral over unanswered texts, feel stuck in the same relationship patterns, or find ourselves getting way too angry at strangers on the road? Dr. Lee explains how one simple question can help us stop looking outward for answers and start understanding what's happening inside. We talk about self-awareness, people-pleasing, mind-reading, control, emotional triggers, and the difference between focusing on yourself and being selfish. He even walks me through my own road rage in real time, which was both enlightening and slightly humbling. If you've ever found yourself thinking, "If they would just change, everything would be better," this episode might give you a completely different perspective. Because the most important question you're probably not asking yourself is: Wait... where am I in this? You can find Dr. Lee Long here: Get his book on Amazon or Audible: WAIT, Where Am I in This? Podcast: Wait, Let’s Talk About That Website: www.drleelong.com Instagram: @dr.leelong Host: Jill Pickering Guest: Dr. Lee Long Follow me at:  instagram.com/jipimusic instagram.com/takeajillpillpodcast tiktok.com/jipimusic takeajillpill.com Disclaimer: We talk about a lot of therapy-related topics in this episode, but this is a podcast conversation, not a therapy session. Dr. Lee Long is not my therapist, and nothing discussed here should be considered mental health treatment or individualized professional advice. If you're looking for support with your own situation, please connect with a licensed mental health professional.

    59 min

  2. Jun 16

    I'm Literally Just Sending You a Really Long Audio Message

    This week, we're doing something just a little different. I have a lot of random thoughts and so you're getting a really long audio message from IDK your BFF Jill, and I hope you're going to be okay with that. We're catching up on a few ongoing sagas (still no Nancy Guthrie, still no bear spray), I scored the Dunkin' Pineapple Cup, and then I just…start talking. About everything. The random thoughts that live rent-free in my brain, the questions I have that I don't actually need answered, and a few things I learned this week that genuinely rocked my world. We've also got top 5 karaoke songs, listener questions, and a Jill Pill about the freedom of just saying no. It's a bit of a random episode, and very much an audio message I might send to my friends. So, here goes nothing! Host: Jill Pickering Follow me at:  instagram.com/jipimusic instagram.com/takeajillpillpodcast tiktok.com/jipimusic takeajillpill.com

    45 min

  3. Jun 9

    It's a No From Me, Dawg

    This week, I have some thoughts about the NXIVM cult. What started as a self-help and leadership program somehow turned into a secret society, branding ceremonies, and a lot of red flags. I’m talking about how ordinary, intelligent people can get pulled into groups like this, and why it's not always as obvious as you'd think. Plus, I'm sharing my Top 5 true crime and real-life drama podcasts, including some absolute favorites that will completely consume your life. (Links to them are below) I’m also answering some listener questions about: Managing anxietyThe mystery of Malaysian Flight 370Which kitchen utensil I would be (important stuff) And for this week's Jill Pill, a reminder to be careful what you normalize…because the things we accept over time have a way of shaping our lives. Grab your coffee, watch out for bears, and let's get into it. Host: Jill Pickering Follow me at:  instagram.com/jipimusic instagram.com/takeajillpillpodcast tiktok.com/jipimusic takeajillpill.com Links:  Read The Goodpasture Chronicles Escaping NXIVUM podcast This is Actually Happening podcast To Live and Die in LA podcast S-Town podcast Something Was Wrong podcast Betrayal podcast

    38 min

  4. Jun 2

    The 3 Emotions Quietly Draining Your Energy

    This week we’re talking about: yard sale anxiety, a disastrous run of Chipotle mobile orders, Dunkin’ freebies, emotional overwhelm…and somehow it all makes sense. (I think?) I'm doing my first listener chat with Meghan…loyal Dunkin’ lover & fellow New Englander, to talk about the cult-like world of Dunkin’ giveaways, then I get into the three emotions that may be quietly sucking the life out of you: guilt, worry, and chronic overwhelm. Plus, my top five kitchen staples, listener questions, celebrity crushes, and a reminder that sometimes it's okay to stop trying so hard and just start fresh tomorrow. Take a Jill Pill and come hang out. Host: Jill Pickering Guests: Meghan - Fellow Dunkin’ Fan! Follow me at:  instagram.com/jipimusic instagram.com/takeajillpillpodcast tiktok.com/jipimusic takeajillpill.com

    55 min

  5. May 19

    This One’s For the Birds…(if they’re real…)

    This week on Take a Jill Pill, we’re covering Gerald the dolphin and his underwater cities, government bird drones, talking animals, dirty sodas, Gracie Abrams, and why I may officially be becoming a Bird Lady.  The episode starts with summer arriving in New Hampshire and me getting territorial over my beach walks…and somehow ends with me questioning whether pigeons are spying on us. (Have you ever SEEN a baby pigeon??) I also share my top 5 birds (yes, really), answer listener questions about social media, starseeds, and life’s surreal “wow” moments, and talk about why nature might be trying to tell us more than we realize. It’s fun, chaotic, a bit thoughtful, and definitely one of those episodes where we just keep following the rabbit trail wherever it goes. Host: Jill Pickering Follow me at:  instagram.com/jipimusic instagram.com/takeajillpillpodcast tiktok.com/jipimusic takeajillpill.com

    36 min

  6. May 12

    Public Scandals & Revenge of the Ants

    This week on Take a Jill Pill, I survive a fire ant attack in Nashville, witness a chaotic e-bike accident at a preschool soccer practice, and officially declare that the ants are seeking revenge after I mocked them online. My feet may never recover. We also get into my growing fear of cruise ships, why flying suddenly feels more stressful than it used to, and the emotional devastation of Southwest changing literally everything. Then we get into something a little deeper: public scandals, viral humiliation, and why the internet loves watching people fail. After listening to Oprah’s interview with Kristin Cabot from the infamous Coldplay kiss cam moment, I started thinking a lot about empathy, internet culture, and how easy it is to forget there’s a real human behind the meme. Plus: My Top 5 obscure holidaysListener questionsWhat’s currently sitting on my kitchen tableThe importance of celebrating small things As always, it’s chaotic, reflective, unhinged, and hopefully a little comforting too. Glad you’re here! Host: Jill Pickering Follow me at:  instagram.com/jipimusic instagram.com/takeajillpillpodcast tiktok.com/jipimusic takeajillpill.com

    45 min

  7. May 5

    Dear Jill…Your Questions, My Advice

    Welcome to my first ever Dear Jill episode. You sent in your questions (anonymously, don’t worry), and I’m giving you my honest, off-the-cuff advice. Am I qualified? Absolutely not. But I do have thoughts…a lot of them. Before we get into that, I’m catching you up on a weekend in the New Hampshire mountains (where things get a little strange), a billboard that raised some serious questions about cremation pricing, and my strong opinions on “plogging” (why are we doing three activities at once??). Also, Effingham, NH. I mean, come on. My favorite town name. Then we get into your questions. Everything from dealing with a family member no one likes, to friendship heartbreak, to being a chronic people-pleaser, to social awkwardness, to how to tell your girlfriend she’s not a great cook (gently). I’m answering it all in real time. No overthinking, just my best shot at being helpful. For today’s Top Five, I’m sharing the top 5 pieces of advice I’ve ever received, then I answer a couple of listener questions, and wrap things up with this week’s Jill Pill, a reminder to stop riding everyone else’s emotional rollercoaster and start riding your own wave. Take what works, leave what doesn’t, and let me know if I should ever do this again. Host: Jill Pickering Follow me at:  instagram.com/jipimusic instagram.com/takeajillpillpodcast tiktok.com/jipimusic takeajillpill.com

    54 min

  8. Apr 28

    Faking Death, Speeding Cars, & The “Aunt” Hill I Will Die On

    I may need to reevaluate my driving and my sanity, but we’re pushing through anyway. In this episode, I’m sharing a couple humbling “slow down” moments from strangers on the road, (apparently I’m the problem), along with a small but mighty personal growth win (SRG) and a few life updates, including an upcoming Trader Joe’s giveaway and my latest Love on the Spectrum obsession. Then we get into more chaos, including the pronunciation debate I cannot let go of. “Aunt” vs. “ant” is officially the hill I will die on, and yes, it involves me almost losing it in a very inappropriate moment. From there, we get into conspiracies around celebrities who may have faked their own deaths, Tupac, Elvis, Princess Diana, Michael Jackson…and what would actually drive someone to disappear and start over. I also share the top 5 celebrity deaths that shook me, why those losses hit so hard, and the strange way we grieve people we’ve never met. We wrap it up with listener questions and a Jill Pill that might be exactly what you need this week: take the risk. Host: Jill Pickering Follow me at:  instagram.com/jipimusic instagram.com/takeajillpillpodcast tiktok.com/jipimusic takeajillpill.com

    42 min
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When life is lifing, take a Jill Pill. Hosted by (idk your BFF) Jill, aka JiPi, this podcast is your weekly dose of humor, real talk, and a little perspective on everything from music and creativity to pop culture, mental health, and the wild experience of being a human. Come for the laughs, stay for the Trader Joe's snacks, and leave feeling a little more grounded than when you pressed play.

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