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S2E41 Episode 041: Identity Uncensored
In this episode, Jess takes listeners on a deeper, fuller journey into queerness — what it means, where it comes from, how language has evolved, and how community shapes identity. From pansexual to…
S2E40 Episode 040. Steel, Soul, and Sandwiches.
In this episode, Jess explores the flavor, language, and grit of Pittsburgh — from the Steel City’s immigrant roots to the diner counters and hospital halls that still define it today. Featuring…
S2E39 Episode 039. The Aftermath of October.
October was heavy — chemo, Wig Out, grief, and growth. In this episode, Jess sits down in the quiet after the chaos to talk about what comes next: healing, exhaustion, and finding light in the…
S2E38 Episode 038. Haunted Hearts & Living Ghosts
Trigger Warning: Murder, sexual violence, and death.In this haunting Halloween episode of Just Jess, I explore the stories that linger — the souls we remember, and the darkness we refuse to glorify.…
S2E37 Episode 037: The Culture of Killers.
Listener Warning:This episode contains discussions of violence, serial murder, mental illness, and true crime. Listener discretion is advised. These stories are told to educate, not to glorify.In…
S2E36 Episode 036 — The Real Monster: Ed Gein and the Men Who Played Him.
In this haunting deep dive, Jess Faulkner unpacks the true story behind one of America’s most infamous killers—and the myths that Hollywood built around him. Through fact, psychology, and dramatized…
S2E35 Episode 035 - The Smiley Face Killer: Myth, Murder, or Mass Hysteria?
Whispers ripple through Pittsburgh’s bars and bridges: a serial killer hiding in plain sight, leaving a smile behind. In this haunting, research-driven episode, Jess Faulkner traces the origins of…
S2E34 Episode .034 : The Foster Care System
In this episode, we explored the structural and human dimensions of the foster care system — the challenges youth face when entering and aging out of care, how trauma and identity shape their…
S1E33 Episode .033 - Suicide Awareness Month
In this special episode of Just Jess, I open up about suicide, survival, and the stories that shaped me. I talk about my friend Dennis, whose struggle with opioids and alcohol ended in tragedy, and…
S2E32 Episode .032 Deep Dive Into 'Unknown Number'.
In this episode of Just Jess, I dive into Netflix’s shocking documentary Unknown Number: The High School Catfish. What starts as a terrifying case of anonymous harassment against two teenagers…
Episode .031 : Jess in the 'Burgh
After a month of chaos, lost pods, and living without a bed, Jess has officially landed in Pittsburgh—and she’s ready to tell the story. From climbing over boxes just to make it to the bathroom, to…
S2E30 030. Living with Chronic Pain
In this deeply personal episode, Jess opens up about the relentless bone pain caused by her rare blood cancer, Essential Thrombocythemia. She breaks down what chronic pain really feels like, the…
S2E27 029. Nevaeh's Story
In this deeply moving episode, Jess sits down with a local Sumter mom to talk about the unimaginable—the loss of her child. Together, they explore the raw terrain of grief, the quiet moments of…
S2 028.7 Colonoscopy Chronicles
Jess recounts the wild, uncomfortable, and slightly chaotic experience of their most recent colonoscopy—complete with burning IVs, double sedation attempts, and a surprise post-op hangover that still…
S2 028.5 Pre-Colonoscopy Check-in
Just a brief hello from Jess, a little update, a little mess, and all...Just Jess.
S2E28 028. A Letter to Lizzie
In this deeply personal episode, Jess opens their heart and shares a letter written to the daughter they gave up for adoption at nineteen—Lizzie. With raw honesty, tenderness, and courage, Jess…
S2E27 027. Mental Health Meds & Mayhem
Listeners Be AdvisedSurviving your diagnosis is only half the battle — surviving the meds is the other.In this raw and brutally honest episode, Jess Faulkner opens up about the real cost of…
S2 026.5 What's in this Bitch's Bag?
You ever wonder what a chronically ill, chaos-driven, emotionally loaded person keeps in their survival bags?Today, we’re getting real.In this mini episode, I’m taking you through my everyday clutch…
S2E26 026. Permission to Start Over
Starting over isn’t failure — it’s survival.In this episode, Jess gets real about what it means to shed old lives, old dreams, and old versions of yourself in order to rebuild something new. From…
S2E25 025. Grief: How Loss Lives Under Your Skin
(LISTENERS BE ADVISED)Grief isn’t just an emotion — it’s a full-body experience. It shows up in your skin, your bones, your lungs, and your heart.In this episode, Jess talks about how grief…
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Just Jess has published 55 episodes since February 2024, covering topics in Society & Culture.
Just Jess is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 32m.
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