36 episodes

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.

Over the next eight years, without advertising dollars and on a shoestring budget, Jill and her team provided the destination for high quality, humorous, sharable parenting content. In 2015 with millions of followers, three books and the top parenting site in the country, Jill became the first “mommy blogger” to sell her brand to a media company.

Jill now returns with She's Got Issues – a brand geared towards GenX women with the same trademark honesty and humor as Scary Mommy.

She's Got Issues Jill Smokler

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 219 Ratings

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.

Over the next eight years, without advertising dollars and on a shoestring budget, Jill and her team provided the destination for high quality, humorous, sharable parenting content. In 2015 with millions of followers, three books and the top parenting site in the country, Jill became the first “mommy blogger” to sell her brand to a media company.

Jill now returns with She's Got Issues – a brand geared towards GenX women with the same trademark honesty and humor as Scary Mommy.

    The Worst Episode Ever – With Jill

    The Worst Episode Ever – With Jill

    Here's an episode we didn't expect to record, and the reason this podcast is coming to an end. Thank you all for listening!
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    She's Got Issues is produced by Play Audio Agency, Mikki Caplan-Zaple, Keira Shein & Jill Smokler
    © 2024 She's Got Issues

    • 2 min
    A Good Divorce - With Sarah Armstrong

    A Good Divorce - With Sarah Armstrong

    On this episode:
    • Dive into the essentials of achieving a good divorce with Jill Smokler as she interviews Sarah Armstrong, author of The Mom’s Guide to a Good Divorce. This episode offers insights into managing divorce positively, focusing on children’s well-being and cooperative co-parenting. Learn from Sarah's practical tips on emotional management, creating stable environments across two homes, and initiating new family traditions that support a healthy transition. Tune in to transform a challenging divorce into a positive experience for the whole family.
    About: Sarah is v-p of global marketing operations at Google and offers a positive approach to what could be an uncomfortable topic. A Gen Xer herself, she has made it her off-hours mission to help other women, sharing what she's learned along the way to achieving a good divorce, which she defines as one in which the children come first, including: • Is There Really Such a Thing as a Good Divorce and What Is It Exactly? • If You Want a Good Divorce, Get Ready to Exercise Your Compartmentalization Muscle • The Ex and Your Divorce: New Etiquette Rules for a Good Divorce • Talking to Children About Divorce • Essential Coparenting Tips for a Good Divorce
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    She's Got Issues is produced by Play Audio Agency, Mikki Caplan-Zaple, Keira Shein & Jill Smokler
    © 2024 She's Got Issues
    visit www.shesgotissues.com or contact info@shesgotissues.com

    • 55 min
    Financial Infidelity - A Different Type of Betrayal

    Financial Infidelity - A Different Type of Betrayal

    On this episode of She's Got Issues, Jill sits down with expert psychotherapist and relationship specialist, Lisa Brateman, LCSW. Join them as they delve into the complexities of infidelity, exploring sexual betrayal, emotional disconnect, and financial secrecy in intimate relationships. Gain valuable insights on detecting signs of infidelity, navigating reconciliation, and preparing for independence within a relationship. Don't miss this enlightening conversation on the She's Got Issues podcast.
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    Did you know there's a She's Got Issues magazine? Check it out!
    Follow us on Instagram: Jill • She's Got Issues
    For more information contact info@shesgotissues.com
    She's Got Issues is produced by Play Audio Agency, Mikki Caplan-Zaple, Keira Shein & Jill Smokler
    © 2024 She's Got Issues
    visit www.shesgotissues.com or contact info@shesgotissues.com

    • 21 min
    Women Of a Certain Age ARE Funny, Thank You Very Much

    Women Of a Certain Age ARE Funny, Thank You Very Much

    With over two dozen television credits to her name, Carole Montgomery is a respected veteran of the standup comedy scene nationwide. In addition to her numerous television appearances, Carole has headlined clubs & colleges across the USA and starred in two different Las Vegas production shows. In her ten years as a Las Vegas start, it is estimated that she has been seen by over five million audience members.
    Carole created the live stand up comedy show FUNNY WOMEN OF A CERTAIN AGE featuring female headliners over the age of 50 in 2017. The show was such a success that it was filmed for the Showtime network. It was the network’s highest rated comedy special for 2019 and it made TV history as the first comedy special to feature six women over the age of 50.
    The following year MORE Funny Women Of A Certain Age premiered with huge viewership. EVEN MORE Funny Women Of A Certain Age premiered Thanksgiving Eve 2021.
    Join Carole and Jill for a fun conversation about women in comedy, aging and lots of other good stuff!

    • 42 min
    Women's Health – What We Need to Know

    Women's Health – What We Need to Know

    Dr. Kavita Desai started her career as a hospital-based pharmacist, eventually opening her own integrated medical center and clinical pharmacy focused on women’s care and preventative medicine. These experiences led her to launch the women’s health and wellness platform, Revivele, and write, Lady Parts: Putting Women's Health Back Into Women's Hands. Join Jill and Dr. Desai as they discuss all things women's health.
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    Did you know there's a She's Got Issues magazine? Check it out!
    Follow us on Instagram: Jill • She's Got Issues
    For more information contact info@shesgotissues.com
    She's Got Issues is produced by Play Audio Agency, Mikki Caplan-Zaple, Keira Shein & Jill Smokler
    © 2024 She's Got Issues
    visit www.shesgotissues.com or contact info@shesgotissues.com

    • 44 min
    Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books – Or Do They?

    Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books – Or Do They?

    Zibby Owens — like Pippa Jones — wears a lot of hats. She is the award-winning podcast host of Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books; founder and CEO of Zibby Media, which includes the publishing house Zibby Books, an online magazine, a book club, retreats, classes, and events; and is the proud owner of Zibby’s Bookshop, an independent bookstore in Santa Monica.
    Her previous books include Bookends: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literature, children’s book Princess Charming, and two anthologies that she edited. A frequent contributor to Good Morning America, Katie Couric Media, and other outlets, she is – most of all! – the mother of four fabulous kids ages 9 to 16 — and wife to Kyle Owens, founder of Morning Moon Productions. 
    Join Jill and Zibby as they talk all things books! And follow Zibby on Instagram and Substack where she tells it like it is. 
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    Did you know there's a She's Got Issues magazine? Check it out!
    Follow us on Instagram: Jill • She's Got Issues
    For more information contact info@shesgotissues.com
    She's Got Issues is produced by Play Audio Agency, Mikki Caplan-Zaple, Keira Shein & Jill Smokler
    © 2024 She's Got Issues
    visit www.shesgotissues.com or contact info@shesgotissues.com

    • 35 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
219 Ratings

219 Ratings

Boobaloo Girl ,

Thanks, Jill

From one Gen X-er to another, thank you for making me feel seen and heard. I will miss this podcast but I am sending you all the love and light for the battle ahead. You have been a beacon of light for so many when things were dark. I hope you can turn that light around to shine upon yourself. x

Tracy4t ,

Praying for You

Jill, sending you and your family lots of hugs and prayers. I will listen to your previous podcast until you come back.

chardycharchar ,

So great

I started listening and ended up bingeing 5 episodes in a row because I was laughing and so interested! I have identified in some way with every single episode so far and I can’t wait to see what other ‘issues’ Jill tackles.

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