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Good As New
Life is messy, beautiful, heartbreaking, happy, and everything in between. It’s those moments that help shape us, give us insight into who we are at our core, and hopefully help craft relationships that will last a lifetime. Events like loss, birth, marriage, graduation and so many more are like road markers along our personal paths, and things don’t always (for better or worse) go as planned. But it’s the story and the results that define who we are - and it’s those life-changing stories that will be coming to you this January with Jaj, who recently found herself a widow with 2 young kids, and Rylee, a budding entrepreneur whose big dreams and even bigger drive are being juggled with the adventure of being a newlywed. Their stories aren’t perfect, but that’s not what we’re here for. We’re learning as we go and hopefully, coming out better than we began. Listen to “Good As New” an imperfectly perfect podcast sharing the moments that break us and build us stronger.
Episodes
117 episodes
The Girl Guide to Surviving Hormones, Hair, and Haters
This week, we’re diving headfirst into the emotional rollercoaster that is being a girl—and spoiler alert: it’s a full-time job with zero PTO, hormonal chaos, and overpriced skincare. We’re talking spray tans as therapy, backseat babysit...
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Episode 116
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This Episode Better Not Delete Itself
Okay so here's the tea: last week’s episode? Ghosted us. Literally. Power blinked, vibes were high, we were batching like podcast queens and then poof — lights out, files gone, and everyone thought we quit. (We didn’t. Chill.)Th...
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Episode 115
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Home Builds, Life Insurance Scams & Kelsey Ballerini
You want chaos? You got it. In this week’s episode, Rylee and Jaj are barely hanging on — one home purchase, salon build, concert, and emotional spiral at a time. One's broke. One’s stressed. Both feel like gremlins. We deep dive into why openi...
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Episode 114
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Do You Believe in Luck?
Daylight savings is ruining our lives, Rylee’s dodging an arrest warrant (okay, fine, just a speeding ticket), and Jaj is basically a world traveler now—except she held her pee for five hours out of pure social anxiety. Also, why do men treat v...
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Episode 113
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Ugly, Pale, & Traumatized
You know it’s gonna be a good episode when we kick things off with a full-blown identity crisis and a Bachelor recap. But buckle up, because this one takes a wild turn. Rylee lived through what can only be described as a real-life apocalyps...
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Episode 112
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High Stakes & Hot Takes
Well, well, well… look who decided to bless your ears again! We’re back, and this time, we’re serving up the best date night ideas—aka, the ones that don’t suck. After roasting bad date stories a few weeks ago, we figured it was only f...
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Episode 111
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Capri Sun Riches
Okay, let’s be honest—neither of us is exactly rolling in it right now, but today, we’re talking about feeling rich. You know, like when you were a kid, and you thought someone with a fridge full of Capri Suns was basically a ...
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Episode 110
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Dating Disasters
Welcome back to Good As New, where today we’re diving headfirst into the romantic dumpster fire that is worst date stories. From motorcycle crashes to unexpected ex-wife run-ins, unsolicited serenades to literal hostage situat...
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Episode 109
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Hot Takes & Valentine's Fakes
Happy Love Month, people! Whether you’re a hopeless romantic or a proud Valentine’s Day hater, we’ve got thoughts. Lots of them. This week, we break down the bizarre relationship limbo of being apart for 10 whole days (does it...
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Episode 108
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Feeling Good As New Too Soon
How soon is too soon to move on? Is there a time-limit on healing? What are the appropriate steps to take when moving on from loss after love? In today's episode we talk about navigating the complicated, heart-wrenching journey of love after lo...
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Episode 107
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Life, Tumors, and Testosterone with Brett Rossell
Today’s guest, Brett, takes us on a wild ride through his unexpected journey of going from a thriving fitness buff to a fatigued shadow of himself. Brett experienced a two-year battle with a debilitating and mysterious illness that left him sev...
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Episode 106
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Redefining Rich
In light of everything that's been lost to those in Southern California, it has us asking what makes us feel rich? Forget yachts and diamond rings—true wealth might just be watching your kids excel at a sport or having people show up for you in...
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Episode 105
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New Year, Good As New Me
Hey, besties, it’s Rylee and Jaj, and we’re BACK in our cute-as-heck newly decorated studio for the Good as New podcast 2025 reboot! (Okay, not a reboot. More like a glow-up. We’ve got actual baseboards now.)This week, we’re spi...
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Episode 104
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Holiday Horrors
It’s Rylee and Jaj here, serving up holiday vibes, family awkwardness, and questionable gift decisions on this holly jolly episode of Good As New. Christmas Eve is here (!!!), and we’re diving into the magic, the mess, and the madness ...
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Episode 103
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Santa is REAL & So is the Chaos
Guys, we're just trying to keep it together as we race toward Christmas! This week, we’re sharing all the festive chaos: from last-minute gift scrambles (pro tip: Amazon is your BFF) to the aftermath of our dreamy girl dinner event—Oli...
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Episode 102
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Creating Christmas Magic
Deck the halls, load up on hot cocoa, and prepare to defend your gingerbread house champion title (looking at you, Jaj). This week on Good As New, we’re diving into all things Christmas—whether you’re wrangling kids or just indulging y...
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Episode 101
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Thanksgiving Sales & Parenting Fails
In this week’s episode of Good as New, we’re getting real with Jaj about the unique challenges of single parenthood. From navigating those tough kid moments without a partner to pass the torch to, to raising her fiercely independent li...
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Episode 100
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What A Privilege It Is
This week, we’re switching our internal dialogue. You know, the voice that groans about morning sickness, the endless laundry, or the chaos that comes with kids. Instead of “ugh, I hate this,” we’re flipping the script to: “what a priv...
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Episode 99
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Grateful not Grumbling
This week, we’re navigating life’s little ironies: from fall cleaning frenzies and the zen of toy donations to the drama of diet Coke runs and sneaky kid germs (yes, we’re looking at you, Stevie). We’re dishing on pre-holiday prep, the art of s...
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Episode 98
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Frosty Feels & Holiday Reels: Keeping & Creating Traditions
From parenting conundrums to Costco holiday shopping plans, we’re all in on the seasonal spirit, complete with Christmas trees, candles, and our attempts at holiday cheer despite the chaos of parenting and married life. We're talking all things...
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Episode 97
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Sunday Scaries
Ever wondered how to make sourdough from scratch with a few laughs and maybe a dash of frustration? Same. This week on Good As New, we dive into the absolute rollercoaster of breadmaking, a story of two very committed newbie b...
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Episode 96
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Seasonal Scaries
It’s chaotic vibes, and fall feels as we bring a little “bring your kids to work” day to the mic. From debating the insanity of never-ending school breaks (how do working parents manage?) to dissecting the pop culture rabbit hole of Aspen Ovard...
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Episode 95
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Nichole Speirs: Elevating Spaces with House West Design
This week’s episode dives into the world of high-end interiors with none other than Nichole Speirs, co-founder of Utah’s premier design house, House West Design. If you think interior design is just about picking the perfect pillow, think again...
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Episode 94
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Alexa Norton from @GriefShine
We accidentally went to the gym, battled kid colds, and managed to survive a week of couch potato life—yay us! But the real star of the show? Our guest, Alexa Norton from @GriefShine. Alexa has built an entire platform about shining through the...
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Episode 93
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