Jenny Says So Podcast

Jenny Says So Podcast

Welcome to Jenny Says So—the podcast where modern etiquette meets real life. I’m Jenny, a modern-day etiquette expert, former wedding officiant & professional, and co-founder of the first registry platform for divorce support. With 20 years of studying religion and communities under my belt, and as the creator of the VASE Method of communication I have a lot of opinions about what etiquette is and what it should be. I’ve been featured in Time Magazine, The New York Times, Real Simple, and more talking about everything from the least worst way to cancel your wedding to gifting in awkward circumstances. My superpower? Knowing when to leave the party—and I’m here to answer all your questions about boundaries, manners, and navigating life as a human in this wild world. Each week, I’ll tackle one of your questions and break it down in a way that’s approachable, not stressful, because etiquette doesn’t have to be archaic or stuffy. Let’s leave the outdated rules behind and redefine how we connect. Follow Jenny Says So on your favorite podcast platform, and head to FreshStartsRegistry.com/JennySaysSo to send your questions (they can be anonymous!) —I can’t wait to hear from you!

Episodes

  1. Far away friend in Florida: How to support a friend after they lost everything in a fire

    JAN 13

    Far away friend in Florida: How to support a friend after they lost everything in a fire

    In this heartfelt episode of Jenny Says So, Jenny tackles a listener’s question about how to support a close friend who lost everything in a devastating wildfire. Hi Jenny, I have a close friend who recently had to evacuate their home due to a fire and sadly lost everything. I live far away, so I’m not sure how to best support them from here. I also don’t want to say the wrong thing and accidentally add to their pain. What’s the most thoughtful way to help and show I care during such a devastating time? Signed, Far Away Friend in FloridaFrom afar, it can be difficult to know what to say or do, but Jenny introduces the VASE method—Validate, Acknowledge, Support, and Express—as a thoughtful approach to providing comfort and care. She offers compassionate advice on validating the enormity of your loved one’s loss, acknowledging their pain, and offering practical and emotional support without overstepping boundaries. Listeners will come away with actionable tips for helping friends in crisis, such as offering financial assistance, coordinating logistical help, or simply reaching out with heartfelt words of love and connection. Jenny emphasizes that even small gestures can have a profound impact during times of overwhelming grief. Whether you’re near or far, this episode will inspire you to show up with kindness and care for the people who matter most. To support people who have lost their homes in the wildfire, please check out this link! To create a free registry to help people start over again, check out the registry and essential items bundles here: https://www.freshstartsregistry.com/registry

    15 min
4.8
out of 5
20 Ratings

About

Welcome to Jenny Says So—the podcast where modern etiquette meets real life. I’m Jenny, a modern-day etiquette expert, former wedding officiant & professional, and co-founder of the first registry platform for divorce support. With 20 years of studying religion and communities under my belt, and as the creator of the VASE Method of communication I have a lot of opinions about what etiquette is and what it should be. I’ve been featured in Time Magazine, The New York Times, Real Simple, and more talking about everything from the least worst way to cancel your wedding to gifting in awkward circumstances. My superpower? Knowing when to leave the party—and I’m here to answer all your questions about boundaries, manners, and navigating life as a human in this wild world. Each week, I’ll tackle one of your questions and break it down in a way that’s approachable, not stressful, because etiquette doesn’t have to be archaic or stuffy. Let’s leave the outdated rules behind and redefine how we connect. Follow Jenny Says So on your favorite podcast platform, and head to FreshStartsRegistry.com/JennySaysSo to send your questions (they can be anonymous!) —I can’t wait to hear from you!

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