Carefully Reckless

Final Update

13 Aug 2025

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Hey y'all, wussup! In this episode we get an update to a story y'all were really invested in. Jess may have tried to fix this girl's mess, but fate ma...

On the DL

06 Aug 2025

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Hey ya'll! Jess is barely fixing somebody's mess today! Can you be mad at someone else's red flag when you're the red flag too?! Welp ..tap in!See omn...

My Man & My Mama

30 Jul 2025

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Hey y'all, wussup?! In this episode, Jess fixes a mess she was supposed to fix since last week! Do you bump hesds with your in laws or is your signifi...

Whole Lotta Mess

23 Jul 2025

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Hey y'all! Jess is cutting up in this episode! She's fixing mess in the midst of her daily chaos. If you never discussed finances before getting into ...

How'd You Cheat?

16 Jul 2025

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Hey y'all, wussup?! In this episode, Jess is dealing with a mess that was well deserved. You think there's levels to cheating? Tap in!See omnystudio.c...

Opposites Don't Always Attract

09 Jul 2025

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Hey y'all! This week, Jess is helping out a listener who found a GOODT man, but he's not really what she's attracted to. Do you need help trying to na...

Down with the Swirl

02 Jul 2025

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Hey y'all, wussup?! In this episode, Jess tells us about a mess that someone approached her with in person. If you date outside of your race, you migh...

Wedding Bell Blues

25 Jun 2025

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Hey y'all! Jess and Taylor are talking about movies again, but then Jess helps someone out who wants to give his significant other the wedding of her ...

It’s Complicated

18 Jun 2025

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Hey y'all, wassup?! In this episode, Jess is fixing a mess that she has first-hand knowledge of. Her cousin is engaged but doesn’t want to go th...

Over My Dead Body

11 Jun 2025

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Hey y'all! You ever been mad at someone who is no longer alive? Jess is helping out with a situation we hope none of you can relate to! See omnys...

Carefully Reckless: My Past vs. My Future

09 Jun 2025

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The Black Effect Presents... Carefully Reckless! Hey y'all! Today's episode is dedicated to one mess. Have you ever moved on from an ex, just been hap...

Baby Mama Drama

28 May 2025

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Hey y'all! Have you ever dated someone with a young child? Or have did you start dating shortly after having a child of your own? Well, sometimes thos...

Down with the Swirl

21 May 2025

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Hey y'all, wussup! this episode is addressing some mess that an interracial couple is experiencing. Can you relate? Tap in!See omnystudio.com/listener...

Splitting the Bills

14 May 2025

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Hey y'all, wassup? Do you split the bills or do you expect your partner to cover it all? MONEY plays a major role in relationships and today's mess is...

Kinks Over Love

07 May 2025

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Hey y'all!! Today's story is interesting! You ever considered leaving your stable situation for a good time? Is boring sex a deal breaker for you? Tap...

Toxic Games

30 Apr 2025

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Hey y'all! This episode is just toxic and delulu ..but you might be able to relate. Tap in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Relationship Goals

23 Apr 2025

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Hey y'all, wussup?! Jess is fixing your mess yet again! Today's stories include some questionable relationship goals. Tap in!See omnystudio.com/listen...

Boneless Stories

16 Apr 2025

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Hey y'all ..you got Jess out here adding context to your mess! These stories are general, but relatable! Tap in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

My Lil Funky Friend

09 Apr 2025

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Hey y'all! Jess is fixing is a real interesting mess today and then she weighs in on a situation a man on social media is looking for advice on. Today...

Mama Needs Her Groove Back

02 Apr 2025

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Hey y'all! In this episode, Jess talks to Taylor about pregnancy and then she gets right back to fixing mess! Tap in!See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

The Truth Hurts

26 Mar 2025

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Hey y'all! Jess is helping a listener get honest with a friend about her child's disability. You ever been in this predicament? Tap in!See omnystudio....

Big Sister Blues

19 Mar 2025

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Hey y'all! In this episode Jess helps someone who is struggling with helping her younger sister through a hard time. If you have a sibling (or just a ...

Quitting Isn't Giving Up

12 Mar 2025

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Hey y'all ..Jess is helping a listener make some real hard life decisions. This may apply to you. Tap in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Abort Mission ..or Not?

26 Feb 2025

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Hey y'all ..this episode features 2 different pregnancies under very questionable circumstances! Jess to the rescue to fix your mess! Tap in!  Se...

My Distant Sister Took My Mister

26 Feb 2025

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Hey y'all! Jess' is helping a listener fix her mess with her childhood friend. Tap in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carefully Reckless: Frenemies & Fetishes

23 Feb 2025

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The Black Effect Presents... Carefully Reckless! Hey y'all! Jess been fixing your mess for years now and y'all still surprising her with new scenarios...

Who Is She? (Pt. 2)

19 Feb 2025

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Hey y'all! Whew, this mess is so complicated, Jess has to break it down into 2 episodes. Tap in for a continuation of last week's story!See omnystudio...

Who Is She? (Pt. 1)

12 Feb 2025

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Hey y'all! Whew, this mess is so complicated, Jess has to break it down into 2 episodes. Tap in for part 1!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Homeless Hubby

29 Jan 2025

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Hey y'all! Jess is fixing your mess and even has some real time commentary for what's going on in Taylor's life! We're all family, so let's get in eac...

Cousin Love

22 Jan 2025

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Hey y'all! One of the stories this week is so crazy, you might not even be able to relate BUT we listen and we don't judge! Tap in!See omnystudio.com/...

Last Call

15 Jan 2025

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Jess got so many holiday stories that she decided to double back and help 2 more people before moving on with the New Year. The holidays might be over...

Mean Mama

01 Jan 2025

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Hey y'all! You ever known some of your friend's family members were trifling but didn't know if you should just shut up and mind your business or say ...

The Best Of: Carefully Reckless (Part 3)

31 Dec 2024

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This special Best Of edition episode features some our favorite messes! If you missed a relatable story, this might be your second chance to listen! &...

Reckless Replay: Never Number One

30 Dec 2024

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Previously Recorded   Hey y'all! Jess fixes 3 messes today and they all might be more relatable than you think! Tap in! If you want Jess to fix y...

Chaos on Christmas

25 Dec 2024

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Murryy Christmas y'all! Even on the holidays we got a mess to fix and we KNOW a few you will be able to relate to today's stories. So tap in to this e...

The Best Of: Carefully Reckless (Part 2)

24 Dec 2024

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This special Best Of edition episode features some our favorite messes! If you missed a relatable story, this might be your second chance to listen! &...

Carefully Reckless: I Love Your Girl

23 Dec 2024

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The Black Effect Presents... Carefully Reckless! Jess has a scenario that she's never had to fix before! This one is going to take the whole episode. ...

Reckless Replay: Older Don't Mean Better

23 Dec 2024

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Previously Recorded Have you ever thought that dating someone older would be better than dating someone your age? Today's stories prove that's definit...

The Best Of: Carefully Reckless

17 Dec 2024

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This special Best Of edition episode features some our favorite messes! If you missed a relatable story, this might be your second chance to listen!Se...

Reckless Replay: From A Superhero To A Hurt Villain

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Previously Recorded Hey y’all, wussup?? These men are bugging, but ladies ..you have to take accountability for the fact that you’re letti...

I'm Where She's At, But He's Where I Wanna Be

11 Dec 2024

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Hey y'all! You ever got into a new relationship and then started thinking about your ex?? Welp, so did the person in today's story! Tap in to hear how...

Reckless Replay: Do He Got Money !

10 Dec 2024

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Previously Recorded Happy Hump Day Y'all! Today, Jess is helping some people with sibling rivalry and a baby mama that's toooo close for comfort. Tap ...

Reckless Replay: Girl, Don't Embarrass Baltimore

09 Dec 2024

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Previously Recorded Y'all ...you won't believe today's story! Yes ONE story ...that's how crazy this cry for help was. Jess bout to gather her ass rea...

Friends Can Be Lovers

04 Dec 2024

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Hey y'all wussup?! Jess is back to fixing your mess and today's stories are very relatable! Tap in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Canine Co-parents

27 Nov 2024

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Hey y'all! In this episode, Jess is helping Taylor's friend who's co-parenting a dog with her ex. She also helps a listener with handling a situation ...

I Can't Get A Girl

20 Nov 2024

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Hey y'all!! Jess is back to fixing your mess! One person has relationship problems and the other one can't even get into a relationship. Both very rel...

I'm Back Baby!!!!

13 Nov 2024

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Hey y'all!! No more throwback episodes! Jess is BACK! After some much needed rest and relaxation, she's in her flow of motherhood and is ready to get ...

Reckless Replay: You're Not Even a Citizen???

06 Nov 2024

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Wussup y'all! In this throwback episode, Jess is fixing all types of mess. There's family drama, trifling friends and even lies about citizenship. Tap...

Reckless Replay: Unholy Matrimony

30 Oct 2024

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Hey y'all! In this throwback episode, Jess is fixing a mess that you might never want to be in. Did you ever have to take a stance against your best f...

Reckless Replay: Baby, Slowww Down!

23 Oct 2024

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Hey y'all! In this throwback episode, one person moved too fast and the other just didn't say enough. Let's just say speed was the theme of this episo...

Reckless Replay: He's Your Man?!?!

16 Oct 2024

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Hey y'all, wussup! Today's throwback episode is hilarious and heartfelt. It's easy to feel like someone is crazy until you find yourself in the same s...

Reckless Replay: Reel Life Problems

09 Oct 2024

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Hey y'all! In this throwback episode, Sheena is back and they're fixing a mess that involves two best friends and some Instagram reels. Yeah ..we're c...

Reckless Replay: Best(ie) Behavior

02 Oct 2024

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Hey y'all!! In honor of Sheena Girl's upcoming birthday, we're running back this special episode where she helped Jess fix y'all mess! Tap in! If you ...

Reckless Replay: Stop Being Scared!

25 Sep 2024

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Previously Recorded Hey y'all! In this throwback episode, Jess is fixing a kind of mess that I don't think we've heard before ..AND a fellow Carefully...

Reckless Replay: Fighting For Family

18 Sep 2024

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Previously Recorded Hey y'all! In this throwback episode, we have two deep stories about managing hardships with family. Tap in!See omnystudio.com/lis...

Reckless Replay: That's Not Queen Treatment

11 Sep 2024

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Previously Recorded This throwback episode is dedicated to one story that pissed Jess off! Ladies, toxic and harmful behavior is not justified by occa...

Reckless Replay: Happy Moms Matter

04 Sep 2024

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Previously Recorded Hey y'all! In this special throwback episode, Jess is fixing some mess for a couple of listeners who are having trouble with the f...

Reckless Replay: Messy Mommy

28 Aug 2024

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Previously Recorded In this throwback episode, .Jess had to check some of y'all for your thoughts on her pregnancy and then she gets right into fixing...

Honeymoon Phase

21 Aug 2024

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Hey y'all! Jess is still fixing y'all mess! If you've been dating someone for less than 6 months, you might be able to relate to these stories. Tap in...

Staying In A Child's Place

14 Aug 2024

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Hey y'all! You ever had to reconsider your loyalty to your own parent? Then this episode might be for you! Tap in!See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Did I Move On Wrong?

07 Aug 2024

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Wussup y'all! Jess is 'bout ready to have this baby but she's still out here fixing mess! Tap in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bitter Ex-Wife, Bitter Life

31 Jul 2024

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Hey y'all ..what's up! Jess is dedicated ti fixing one mess today. If you have issues with your boo's baby mama or ex ..tap in!See omnystudio.com/list...

Asking For A Friend

24 Jul 2024

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Hey y'all! Jess is back and today's mess is just ...MESSY! Chile, tap in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Dirty Girls

17 Jul 2024

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Hey yaaaall! Today, 2 men check in for Jess to fix their mess! Tap in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does He Love Me?

10 Jul 2024

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Hey y'all! Jess is back to fix some more mess! Tap in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keep It In The Past

03 Jul 2024

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Hey y'all! In this episode, Jess is fixing some interesting messes. One listener is reacting to something that happened 20 years ago and another one k...

Messy Bessie

26 Jun 2024

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Hey yaaaaaaall!! Jess is BACK - with a new look, but the same great advice. She's right back to fixing mess. So tap in to see if you can relate to eit...

I Got The Wrong Sister

08 May 2024

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Hey y'all! Have you ever dated someone and then realized they weren't the best option once you meet their friends? Well, this is that ...except worse!...

Survivor's Guilt

01 May 2024

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And we're back! Jess fixes 3 messes today. Can you relate to any of them? Tap in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hopeless Romantic and Single

16 Apr 2024

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Hey y'all, wassup? Jess is focusing on 2 different but very relatable messes, all my single ladies and hopeless romantics need to tap in! If you want ...

My Baby's Lazy

10 Apr 2024

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Hey y'all , wassup? Jess is focusing on one very relatable mess. All the couples with newborn babies need to tap in!   If you want Jess to fix your m...

But You Say She's Just A Friend

03 Apr 2024

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Hey y'all! You ever been in love with your best friend? Are you struggling with grief? Is your marriage okay? Jess can fix your mess! Tap in!   If yo...

I Can't Have His Baby

27 Mar 2024

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Hey y'all! Once again, Jess is fixing your mess! This episode has some unique but relatable stories. If you're in a similar situation, this might real...

Messy Mommy!

20 Mar 2024

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Hey y'all ..Jess had to check some of y'all for your thoughts on her pregnancy and then she gets right into fixing your mess! Tap in!See omnystudio.co...

Reckless Replay: L.O.N.E.L.Y

13 Mar 2024

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Previously recorded Hey y'all, wassup? In today's special throwback episode, Jess is helping a successful young woman with navigating her loneliness. ...

My Homegirl's Homegirls

06 Mar 2024

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Hey y'all, wussup?! You ever have issues with your friend because of THEIR friends? Or maybe you're ready to take your relationship to the next level ...

Big Trickin'

28 Feb 2024

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Hey y'all! We got a little bit of everything in this episode - which mess can you relate to? Tap in!   If you want Jess to fix your mess, DM her on I...

Whole Lotta Mess

21 Feb 2024

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Chileee, we don't know what happened in this episode. Tap in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm A Muva!

14 Feb 2024

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Hey y'all! I'm back and I'm pregnant! So we're in my mess today! Let me just set a couple things straight... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...

But You Say I'm Just A Friend

07 Feb 2024

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Hey y'all ..wussup! Today's stories are pretty similar to each other, so something tells me this is a common issue. Why do y'all keep pulling up to th...

Where's My Dad?

31 Jan 2024

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Hey y'all, wassup?! This week's story is a bit different than usual but it may still be relatable to some of you. Tap in!See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Reckless Replay: Double the Trouble

24 Jan 2024

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Hey y'all ...Jess fixes not 2, not even 3 ..but 4 messes today!! And for once ...you might be able to relate to every single one of them - uhh, maybe ...

Still With My Ex

17 Jan 2024

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Hey y'all! Jess is back to fixing your mess! Can't leave your ex alone? ...Even if they're in a new relationship? Tap in!   If you want Jess to fix y...

Social Media Mayhem

10 Jan 2024

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Hey y'all .. y'all done pissed Jess of this week with your incomplete stories. ENOUGH! Anyway, she still managed to fix some mess. Tap in!   If you w...

Baby, Slowww Down!

03 Jan 2024

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Hey y'all! Jess is back to fixing mess! Today, one person moved too fast and the other just didn't say enough. Let's just say speed was the theme of t...

Ain't No Love Around the Holidays?

27 Dec 2023

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Hey y'all! Jess is fixing your mess, but we can't believe there are so many relationship issues around the holidays. Hopefully everyone can't relate t...

I Just Need A Hug

20 Dec 2023

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Hey y'all ..Jess is focusing on one mess today. If you have babies, hold them a little tighter today and tap in to this emotional episode   If you wa...

A Sugar Daddy, A Tired Bestie & A Crackhead

13 Dec 2023

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Hey y'all .. Jess fixed several messes this week and they're all relatable to someone! Tap in!   If you want Jess to fix your mess, DM her on Instagr...

Baby's Mom vs. Daddy's Girlfriend

06 Dec 2023

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Hey y'all! Do you have a complicated relationship with the other adults around your child? If you're struggling with your ex's significant other aroun...

Breakfast Club Topics

22 Nov 2023

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Hey y'all! Sheena is back for another one, but Jess doesn't want to subject y'all to the terrible advice Sheena gives! With that being said, Jess is g...

Mature Marriage

15 Nov 2023

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Hey y'all! Jess is out here fixing some very relatable mess. Did you get married too young? Were you nervous to become a first time mom? What if it al...

Reel Life Problems

08 Nov 2023

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Hey y'all! This week Jess is fixing a mess that involves two best friends and some Instagram reels. Yeah ..we're confused too. Tap in!   If you want ...

Best(ie) Behavior

01 Nov 2023

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Hey y'all!! Once again, Jess is fixing mess .. but this time her best friend Sheena is here to help! Tap in!   If you want Jess to fix your mess, DM ...

Incomplete...

26 Oct 2023

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Hey yall! Jess is literally fixing your mess this week - no exaggeration. Y'all left out key details so our good sis had to piece all 3 of the stories...

Unholy Matrimony

18 Oct 2023

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Hey y'all! Jess is fixing a mess that you might never want to be in. Did you ever have to take a stance against your best friend? Like a REAL one? Tap...

Never Number One

11 Oct 2023

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Hey y'all! Jess fixes 3 messes today and they all might be more relatable than you think! Tap in! If you want Jess to fix your mess, DM her on Instagr...

Girl, Bye!

04 Oct 2023

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Yaaaall! The tea is different today! A listener tried to check Jess on the advice she gave on the last episode. Tap in to hear how it went! If you wan...

Help Me Again!

20 Sep 2023

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Hey y'all! One of the listeners is back again for some more “relationship” advice from Jess and another one needs help saving her friendship! Very...

Bi Bye Baby

13 Sep 2023

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Hey y'all! Today's story is so juicy, Jess had to spend the whole episode on it! Tap in! If you want Jess to fix your mess, DM her on Instagram: @care...

Jealous Spirit

06 Sep 2023

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Hey y'all, wussup?! Dating and relationships are hard so Jess isn't judging you because things went left. Today is a jealous mess but could happen to ...