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Slightly Unsupervised | Female Friendship and Realtalk |Best Friends Podcast
Hosted by Jennifer Hobbs & Jackie Schroeder | Women of Power Podcast · EN
Two best friends. Zero filters. All truth.
Slightly Unsupervised is a friendship podcast about the kind of soulmates who don't come with a marriage license.
Hosted by lifelong best friends Jennifer Hobbs and Jackie Schroeder, this best friends podcast explores female friendship, chosen family, emotional growth, and the relationships that witness our lives.
Through honest conversations, laughter, and real-life stories, Jennifer and Jackie dive into friendship breakups, loyalty, boundaries, healing, motherhood, identity, reinvention, and the emotional support women provide each other through every season of life.
As the creators of Bestiemony®—A Different Kind of Love Story—they believe some of the greatest loves of our lives are friendships. The women who stand beside us, help us survive life's challenges, and remind us who we are when we've forgotten.
Whether you're celebrating your ride-or-die, healing from a friendship loss, navigating life's changes, or searching for deeper connection, Slightly Unsupervised offers real talk, bestie energy, and meaningful conversations about female friendship and platonic soulmates.
Because friendship isn't just part of life.
Sometimes it's the love story that helps define it.
🎧 New episodes every week.
💍 Learn more about Bestiemony®:
rhinestoneweddingchapel.com/bestiemony
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Making Friends Later in Life: Episode 9 Vulnerability — How to Open Up Without Overexposing Yourself
Mar 2300:21:54Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailMaking Friends Later in Life: Episode 9 Vulnerability — How to Open Up Without Overexposing YourselfYou can’t build real friendship without vulnerability — but the older we get, the riskier it feels.In Episode 9 of our Making Friends Later in Life series, Jennifer and Jackie talk about why vulnerability is essential for deep connection, why it feels scarier in midlife, and how to open up without trauma dumping or overexposing yourself.Because here’s the truth:If you never let people in, you’ll only have activity buddies.But if you open up too fast, you might scare off the very connection you’re hoping for.In this episode, we break down:• The difference between vulnerability and trauma dumping • Why surface-level friendships feel safe — but lonely • How to “test the waters” before sharing something deeply personal • Healthy vs. unhealthy responses to your vulnerability • How to build trust in layers instead of emotional leapsWe also share real examples from our own friendship — including how we rebuilt trust after a 15-year gap and why slow vulnerability made our connection stronger.If you’ve ever been hurt, misunderstood, or burned in friendship, this episode will help you open up wisely — not fearfully.Because vulnerability isn’t about spilling everything.It’s about revealing yourself slowly enough to see who can handle it.💛 Series Reminder: First the work on you. Then the work on connection.Chickology PodcastsBold podcasts by women, for women. Real talk. Real growth.Bestiemony®Honor your forever friendship with a Bestiemony®.Rhinestone Wedding Chapel Weddings, Elvis, & Bestiemony® ceremonies—only in Nashville at Rhinestone Chapel. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.This episode of Slightly Unsupervised was brought to you by the creators of Bestiemony®—the original friendship ceremony that proves soulmates don’t always come with a marriage license. Hosted by Jennifer and Jackie: best friends, business partners, and co-founders of the movement celebrating real, ride-or-die love.💍 Book a Bestiemony: rhinestoneweddingchapel.com/bestiemony 📱 Follow us on Instagram at @Bestiemonies 📩 Got a bestie story to share or a subject request? Email us at ChickologyPodcasts@gmail.com
Transcribe →Making Friends Later in Life – Episode 8 Matching Effort: When You’re Doing Too Much in Friendship (And How to Stop)
Mar 1600:25:51Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailMaking Friends Later in Life – Episode 8 Matching Effort: When You’re Doing Too Much in Friendship (And How to Stop)Have you ever realized you’re the only one reaching out…the only one making plans…the only one checking in? And then one day you stop — and the friendship disappears? In Episode 8 of our Making Friends Later in Life series, Jennifer and Jackie dive into what it really means to match effort in adult friendships. This isn’t about keeping score or going tit-for-tat. It’s about recognizing when you’re over-functioning, over-giving, and carrying emotional weight that was supposed to be mutual. We talk about: • The signs you’re doing too much • Why women are conditioned to over-give • The difference between effort and chasing • How to test a friendship without drama • Why silence sometimes tells you everything • And how to protect your energy without becoming cold or bitter We also share real stories from our own friendships — including the 15 years Jennifer and Jackie weren’t friends — and what it took to rebuild trust, effort, and mutual investment. If you’ve ever felt drained instead of connected… resentful but saying nothing… or scared that if you stop trying, there will be nothing left… This episode is for you. Because matching effort isn’t about control. It’s about clarity. And the best friendships? They don’t need chasing — they need reciprocity. Subscribe, leave a review, and share with your ride-or-die. And when you're ready to make your friendship official, book your Bestiemony at rhinestoneweddingchapel.com — because the best love stories don’t always come with a ring. Chickology PodcastsBold podcasts by women, for women. Real talk. Real growth.Bestiemony®Honor your forever friendship with a Bestiemony®.Rhinestone Wedding Chapel Weddings, Elvis, & Bestiemony® ceremonies—only in Nashville at Rhinestone Chapel. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.This episode of Slightly Unsupervised was brought to you by the creators of Bestiemony®—the original friendship ceremony that proves soulmates don’t always come with a marriage license. Hosted by Jennifer and Jackie: best friends, business partners, and co-founders of the movement celebrating real, ride-or-die love.💍 Book a Bestiemony: rhinestoneweddingchapel.com/bestiemony 📱 Follow us on Instagram at @Bestiemonies 📩 Got a bestie story to share or a subject request? Email us at ChickologyPodcasts@gmail.com
Transcribe →When It’s Not a Match: Episode 7 Handling Friendship Disappointment Without Shutting Down
Mar 900:23:19Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailEpisode 7: When It’s Not a Match — Friendship Rejection, Ghosting & Moving Forward You met someone.You went to coffee.You thought, “This could be good.”And then… nothing.She didn’t text back. She faded out. Or maybe you realized she wasn’t who you thought she was.In Episode 7 of our Making Friends Later in Life series, Jennifer and Jackie talk honestly about what happens when a new friendship doesn’t work out — and how to handle rejection, ghosting, or misalignment without internalizing it or shutting down.Because let’s be real: if you’re building friendships later in life, rejection can hit harder. It can trigger old wounds — from middle school drama to past betrayals to relationships that didn’t end well. And when that happens, it’s easy to retreat and tell yourself, “See? This is why I don’t try.”But not every connection that fades is a failure.In this episode, we unpack:Why rejection isn’t always personalHow ghosting works in today’s world (even though we didn’t grow up with it)The difference between awkwardness and incompatibilityWhy anxiety on a first meet-up isn’t a red flagHow capacity, life stage, and timing affect connectionWhy you shouldn’t overcompensate or overshare to “secure” a friendshipAnd how to keep trying without becoming bitterWe also share personal stories about red flags we missed, lessons learned the hard way, and how even our own friendship took time to rebuild and realign.Because making friends later in life isn’t about speed.It’s about alignment. And alignment takes time.If a connection fades, it doesn’t mean you’re unworthy. It just means it wasn’t the right fit. Keep going.When you’re ready to make your friendship official, book your Bestiemony™ at rhinestoneweddingchapel.com — because the best love stories don’t always come with a ring.Chickology PodcastsBold podcasts by women, for women. Real talk. Real growth.Bestiemony®Honor your forever friendship with a Bestiemony®.Rhinestone Wedding Chapel Weddings, Elvis, & Bestiemony® ceremonies—only in Nashville at Rhinestone Chapel. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.This episode of Slightly Unsupervised was brought to you by the creators of Bestiemony®—the original friendship ceremony that proves soulmates don’t always come with a marriage license. Hosted by Jennifer and Jackie: best friends, business partners, and co-founders of the movement celebrating real, ride-or-die love.💍 Book a Bestiemony: rhinestoneweddingchapel.com/bestiemony 📱 Follow us on Instagram at @Bestiemonies 📩 Got a bestie story to share or a subject request? Email us at ChickologyPodcasts@gmail.com
Transcribe →The Slow Build: Episode 6 Why Real Friendships Take Time (And Why That’s a Good Thing)
Mar 200:22:16Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThe Slow Build: Episode 6 Why Real Friendships Take Time (And Why That’s a Good Thing)You met for coffee. It was fun. Maybe even promising.Now what?In Episode 6 of our Making Friends Later in Life series, Jennifer and Jackie talk about the part no one prepares you for — the in-between. The slow build. The space after the first connection where friendships either deepen… or derail.Too many women either rush intimacy (oversharing, trauma bonding, “you’re my soulmate” energy) or retreat completely and keep things surface-level forever. This episode is about the healthy middle ground — where trust builds through consistency, safety, shared experiences, and mutual effort.Jennifer and Jackie get real about:Rebuilding their own friendship after 15 years apartWhy intensity can actually scare people awayThe difference between connection and chemistryWhy timelines matter in early meet-upsHow to avoid overwhelming someone (or being overwhelmed)Why alignment takes time — even with someone you’ve known foreverThey share honest stories about divorce, baggage, bad energy, bathroom trauma bonding, and why not every roulette table stranger needs to come home with you. (Yes, they went there.)Because real friendship isn’t built in one coffee date. It’s built in the steady showing up.Making friends later in life isn’t about speed — it’s about alignment. And alignment grows slowly.🎙 Hosted by Jennifer & Jackie 💍 Presented by Bestiemony™ — Because not all soulmates come with a marriage license.Listen in, laugh with us, and give yourself permission to let friendship unfold at its own pace.Chickology PodcastsBold podcasts by women, for women. Real talk. Real growth.Bestiemony®Honor your forever friendship with a Bestiemony®.Rhinestone Wedding Chapel Weddings, Elvis, & Bestiemony® ceremonies—only in Nashville at Rhinestone Chapel. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.This episode of Slightly Unsupervised was brought to you by the creators of Bestiemony®—the original friendship ceremony that proves soulmates don’t always come with a marriage license. Hosted by Jennifer and Jackie: best friends, business partners, and co-founders of the movement celebrating real, ride-or-die love.💍 Book a Bestiemony: rhinestoneweddingchapel.com/bestiemony 📱 Follow us on Instagram at @Bestiemonies 📩 Got a bestie story to share or a subject request? Email us at ChickologyPodcasts@gmail.com
Transcribe →Making Friends Later in Life Series | Episode 5: From Insight to Action — Building Friendships Later in Life
Feb 2300:31:07Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailMaking Friends Later in Life Series | Episode 5: From Insight to Action — Building Friendships Later in LifeMaking friends later in life isn’t about collecting people — it’s about finding the right people.In Episode 5 of our Making Friends Later in Life series, Jennifer and Jackie move from the “self-work” episodes into real-world connection: how you actually start building friendships when you’re no longer surrounded by built-in proximity like school, kids’ activities, or coworkers.We talk about the real reason this feels harder now (hint: it’s not you — it’s the lack of shared spaces), why activities beat awkward auditions, and how to create low-pressure first hangouts that feel safe, aligned, and sustainable. From coffee and paint nights to walking groups, cooking classes, markets, and even bingo—this episode is full of practical ideas and honest reminders for women who want connection but don’t want to self-abandon to get it.Because friendship now isn’t about rushing, forcing, or settling. It’s about small steps, mutual effort, and choosing the kind of connection that actually fits who you are today.And remember: Success isn’t how many friends you have — it’s how safe you feel with the ones you keep.When you’re ready to make your friendship official, book your Bestiemony™ at rhinestoneweddingchapel.com — because the best love stories don’t always come with a ring.Chickology PodcastsBold podcasts by women, for women. Real talk. Real growth.Bestiemony®Honor your forever friendship with a Bestiemony®.Rhinestone Wedding Chapel Weddings, Elvis, & Bestiemony® ceremonies—only in Nashville at Rhinestone Chapel. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.This episode of Slightly Unsupervised was brought to you by the creators of Bestiemony®—the original friendship ceremony that proves soulmates don’t always come with a marriage license. Hosted by Jennifer and Jackie: best friends, business partners, and co-founders of the movement celebrating real, ride-or-die love.💍 Book a Bestiemony: rhinestoneweddingchapel.com/bestiemony 📱 Follow us on Instagram at @Bestiemonies 📩 Got a bestie story to share or a subject request? Email us at ChickologyPodcasts@gmail.com
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