Only Human
Episodes
S2 E15: Influence, Trends & The Pressure to Fit In
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re talking about influence: how trends, social media, and the world around us shape what we like, how we show up, and who we think we’...
S2 E14: Overthinking, Indecision & The Pressure to Get It "Right"
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, our episode is for anyone whose brain just… won’t turn off. Jess and Karli dive into overthinking, indecision, and the mental loops tha...
S2 E13: Food Noise, Sugar Cravings, & Breaking the All-or-Nothing Cycle
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jess and Karli talk about something many of us think about but rarely say out loud: our relationship with food. From “food noise”...
S2 E12: Weather & Mental Health, Seasonal Shifts & Our Perfect Weather Day
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jess and Karli talk all things mental health as it relates to the weather and seasons.They start by comparing their perfect weather day, th...
S2 E11: Jess’s Life Transitions, The Job Market & What’s Next for Only Human
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jess shares a real-time life update following the sale of her home and her move into her in-laws’ house as she prepares for her next chap...
S2 E10: BTS of Super Bowl Weekend: Peyton Manning, Red Carpet Interviews & Creating Opportunity
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jess & Karli share a behind-the-scenes look at their whirlwind Super Bowl weekend in San Francisco-recorded straight from their hotel l...
S2 E9: Brandon Saho on Loneliness, Asking for Help & the Fear of Never Becoming a Husband or Father
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome Brandon Saho, mental health advocate, motivational speaker, and founder of The Mental Game podcast. In this conversation, we div...
S2 E8: Marci Hopkins
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this weeks episode of Only Human!
S2 E7: The Floater Friend Experience & the Desire to Belong
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jess and Karli dive into the surprisingly common but rarely talked about experience of being a “floater friend.” What does it mean to f...
S2 E6: Life Purgatory & the Emotional Toll of Waiting for What’s Next
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jess and Karli dive into the concept of “life purgatory”— that weird in-between season where you have clarity on what you want,...
S2 E6
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Only Human 1/12/26
S2 E5: Why Familiarity Keeps Us Stuck, Karli’s Australia Era & Jess’s Move to Florida
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Only Human, Karli and Jess dive into that unmistakable feeling of clarity, creativity, and presence that shows up when we step outs...
S2 E4: Reflecting on 2025 & Setting Intentions for 2026
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This New Year–themed episode is part reflection, part reset. We step away from the headlines and pop culture conversations to get personal, looking ...
S2 E3: 12/22/25
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this week's episode of Only Human!
S2 E2: Meeting Alex Warren, Inside the Paparazzi Industry & Jelly Roll’s Full-Circle Moment
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Jess and Karli start off by debriefing Jess's interaction with Alex Warren this weekend and how it highlighted the humanity th...
Only Human 12/15/25
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this week's live podcast!
Only Human 12/8/25
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our first week of our new season of Only Human!
S1 E19: Season 1 Finale
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The podcast that started in a studio is finding its voice in the world. This is the evolution of Only Human.
S1 E18: Is Our Podcast Flopping?
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jess and Karli pull back the curtain to share what’s really been going on behind the scenes. They open up about the reality of an o...
S1 E17: Money Archetypes, Salary Transparency & Splitting Checks
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jess and Karli tackle a topic that’s often considered taboo: money. They dive into why conversations about money can feel so uncomf...
S1 E16: Pop Culture x Mental Health: Facelifts, Performance Pressure & Crashing Out
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Only Human, Jess and Karli are mixing things up by blending two worlds: mental health and pop culture. They both brought a list of recent...
S1 E15: Work-Life Balance, Burnout & the Power of Rest
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jess and Karli dive into the realities of work-life balance and mental health in the workplace. From Jess’s experience as a pediatr...
S1 E14: Relationships, Love Languages & Growing Together
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jess takes the hot seat. She shares what it’s been like to spend 11 years with her high school sweetheart — the highs, the challe...
S1 E13: Singleness In Your Late 20's, Modern Dating & Feeling Behind
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jess & Karli dive into the realities of being single in your 20s. Karli opens up about her six-plus years of singleness in a seas...
S1 E12: Hormone Imbalances, Facing The Facts & Healing From Within
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode contains discussions about disordered eating, food and exercise habits, and personal experiences within the healthcare system. Please lis...
S1 E11: Building Habits, Finding Your Routine & Unlocking Your Best Self
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jess and Karli dive into all things habits and routines. Karli's in a groove lately, while Jess is navigating the ever-changing natur...
S1 E10: Talk Therapy, Alternative Healing Methods & Processing Stored Emotion
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jess and Karli dive deep into the topic of therapy. They reflect on their own experiences, sharing how traditional talk therapy serve...
S1 E9: Feeling Lost, Doing the Inner Work & Rediscovering Yourself
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jess and Karli dive into the deeply personal journey of doing the inner work and becoming the person you aspire to be. They share vul...
S1 E8: Friendship Styles, Social Comparison & Meeting New People
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jess and Karli dive into the complexities of friendship—exploring how different personality types, upbringings, and social styles s...
S1 E7: Stressing Pictures, Curating Moments & Reclaiming the Present
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jess and Karli get honest about the pressure pictures can hold—especially around moments like weddings, bachelorettes, and even jus...
S1 E6: Sober Curiosity, Social Expectations & Staying True to Yourself
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jess and Karli keep it light with an honest conversation about sober curiosity. It’s no secret—summer is often filled with social...
S1 E5: Navigating Anxiety, Recognizing Triggers & Finding Relief
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jess and Karli open up about a topic that hits close to home for both of them: anxiety. They dive into their earliest memories of anx...
S1 E4: Chasing Milestones, Doubting Yourself & Trusting Your Timeline
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jess and Karli dive into the pressure of life timelines and the quiet (or not-so-quiet) comparisons that come with them. At 26, Jess ...
S1 E3: Body Image, Comparison Culture & Finding Self-Acceptance
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jess and Karli dive into all things body image—sparked by their own recent struggles as summer begins. It’s not a topic Jess typi...
S1 E2: Trying New Things, Making Changes & Climbing Cringe Mountain
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jess and Karli open up about what it really feels like to start making changes—big or small—and the deep discomfort that often co...
S1 E1: Who Are We & What Is The Only Human Project?
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the very first episode of The Only Human Podcast, co-hosts Jess and Karli share the story behind The Only Human Project — a mission-driven space ...