It Is What It Is And It's Not Great

Jill Smokler
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Hi, I’m Jill Smokler. You might know me as the founder of Scary Mommy – the blog I used to record my early days of motherhood, and later, went on to unite millions of imperfect moms around the world. I’ve spoken a lot about parenting and the challenges that come along with it. But now? I’m not a Scary Mommy anymore. Welcome to It Is What It Is And It’s Not Great. This podcast is about the stuff we don’t always say out loud. It’s about what happens after the plot twist — after the divorce, the depression, the diagnosis. In my case, at least. Every week, I’ll sit down with someone who’s been through it too — whatever “it” looks like for them. Because life is hard. But it’s a hell of a lot easier when we stop pretending it’s not.

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  1. SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    Welcome to It Is What Is Is And It's Not Great

    Jill Smokler is a New York Times bestselling author and entrepreneur who became an authentic voice for millions of imperfect moms through her Webby award winning blog, Scary Mommy. Launched in 2008, Scary Mommy began as a chronicle of Jill’s stay-at-home days with her children and quickly transformed into a vibrant community of women brought together by a common theme — parenting doesn’t have to be perfect. Of course, the need for honest conversations don’t stop with parenting, nor does our need for connection. Since selling her company eight years ago, Jill has faced a complicated divorce, crippling depression and last year, was diagnosed with glioblastoma. Seeking the kind of support Scary Mommy once offered, Jill introduces “It Is What It Is And It’s Not Great.” With her trademark humor and authenticity, Jill will speak with an array of guests who have faced challenges of their own and are ready to share their experiences in hopes of helping listeners find solace. Welcome…

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Hi, I’m Jill Smokler. You might know me as the founder of Scary Mommy – the blog I used to record my early days of motherhood, and later, went on to unite millions of imperfect moms around the world. I’ve spoken a lot about parenting and the challenges that come along with it. But now? I’m not a Scary Mommy anymore. Welcome to It Is What It Is And It’s Not Great. This podcast is about the stuff we don’t always say out loud. It’s about what happens after the plot twist — after the divorce, the depression, the diagnosis. In my case, at least. Every week, I’ll sit down with someone who’s been through it too — whatever “it” looks like for them. Because life is hard. But it’s a hell of a lot easier when we stop pretending it’s not.

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