What We Said
Best friends Jaci Marie and Chelsey Jade talk candidly about health, business, relationships, and life. They are joined by occasional guests, read friends' and fans' stories, and offer unsolicited but heartfelt advice. The podcast aims to inspire and entertain listeners.
Episodes
RATS, RANTS & ROADTRIPS
Jaci and Chelsey kick things off with a recap of Jaci’s trip to Yosemite, followed by Chelsey’s latest Diamondbacks game and how hard it’s been to be an Arizona sports fan lately. The conversation then takes a serious turn as they discuss the tragic situation at Cornell University, where a group of fraternity brothers altered a young woman’s life forever. The girls reflect on what needs t
AI HAS GONE TOO FAR
We’re officially back to regularly scheduled programming with this month’s installment of advice! Creepy comments about a toddler’s hair coming in, an overbearing mom leaving footprints all over her daughter’s social media, and a very taboo workplace crush — all dilemmas submitted by you, the listeners. Jaci and Chelsey are here to talk through it all and give their best Valley girl advic
WE'RE READY FOR FALL
This week’s episode of the What We Said Podcast is a chatty one, covering everything from Jaci’s latest collaboration with the aloe vera based, good for you soda brand Hot Girl Soda to Chelsey’s trip to Julian and her battle with fall fashion in this season’s lingering heat. The girls also share some fall movie recommendations, their thoughts on their latest TV obsession, Widow’s Bay, and
HOT GIRLS MAKE MISTAKES, TOO
Jaci and Chelsey are kicking things off this week with their annual discussion about summer fading into fall, Chelsey joining the bricked up community, and Jaci’s watchlist of top rated films. Things wrap up with the story of a hilariously unplanned road trip. Double check your maps before heading out, ladies!// WHAT WE ARE WEARING/MENTIONING // https://shopmy.us/shop/whatwesaidpodca
In Memory of Jude
Trigger warning: this episode discusses pregnancy loss, baby loss, and Trisomy 18.We’re back after a much needed break. Chelsey opens up about the reason for their time away: the loss of her precious baby, Jude River. She shares her experience, from planning for their third child to navigating grief in the weeks following his passing.// WHAT WE ARE WEARING/MENTIONING // https://shopm
OUR BEST VALLEY GIRL ADVICE
If there’s anything that deserves a return to the What We Said spotlight, it’s some of Jaci and Chelsey’s glorious advice. You all know it, love it, and keep coming back with burning questions that need answers from your hosts. This “Best Of” episode revisits your biggest dilemmas, from navigating different religious views to dealing with picky eaters. Is it ever okay to date a friend’s e
MY MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT
Prepare to cringe, because this “Best Of” episode is bringing back some of the most embarrassing moments from What We Said! We’ve got a rogue husband inviting another couple to sit with them in an otherwise empty restaurant, a bold “three finger combo” comment made to a father in law that absolutely did not need to be said, and plenty more stories guaranteed to give you secondhand embarra
SIGNS HE’S CONTROLLING YOU
Back again with another hit compilation, Jaci and Chelsey are getting into your WORST dating and relationship stories! From Tinder to Hinge and Mutual, no dating app is safe. They’re reading about scary tantrums, sneaky thieves, hometown romances, and how to make sure you don’t get stuck with the bill. Then things get spooky with stories about ghosting, the scariest dating phenomenon of a
MOST SHOCKING CONFESSIONS
This week, Jaci and Chelsey are revisiting some of the most shocking anonymous confessions ever shared on What We Said! They’re reading secrets about hooking up with the wrong person and bathroom moments that should have stayed private. There are bad habits to confess, plus a story that demands justice for grandma. Then things get petty with roommate revenge, harmless pranks, and listener
BURNING QUESTIONS PT. 2
After y’all ATE UP the last “Burning Questions” episode, Jaci and Chelsey are back with part two! They’re answering even more of the questions you’ve been dying to ask, including what their dream home (or compound) would absolutely have to include. If you guessed Italian kitchens, reformers, and red light rooms, you’d be on the right track. They also reveal which words they’d use to descr
I WILL DIE ON THIS HILL
What’s a hill you’ll die on before ever changing your mind? Listeners submitted their most stubborn stances and Jaci + Chelsey are here to decide if they’re worth defending. Some are reasonable–like the belief that strength training is more effective than other forms of exercise. Others, like adopting a pet just to give it right back, are a little more controversial. Then there’s someone
HORRIBLE ACCIDENTAL TEXTS
Nothing will make your stomach drop like sending a text message to the wrong person. You’re undeniably guilty, and as the panic sets in, your mind races to come up with an explanation for the receiver of your misdirected message. Today, Jaci and Chelsey are reading some of your WORST accidental texts, and a few are truly unrecoverable. Imagine sending suggestive messages to your in laws,
HELP, I HATE MY PERSONALITY!!
Jaci and Chelsey are back with another advice column! How do you plan a wedding when every trend and influencer is pulling you in a different direction, making your big day feel like a nightmare? The girls share tips for navigating mom guilt and taking time away from your kids for yourself. They also suggest cheap hobbies for those moments when you’ve got time and NOT a lot of money. What
BURNING QUESTIONS
Today Jaci and Chelsey are answering 73 rapid fire questions, Vogue style. Except they definitely won’t make it through all 73 questions. You’ll learn plenty about the girls as they reveal their dream lazy days and least favorite food. They also share what rules their cult would have and how they’d spend a flight sitting next to their biggest celebrity idol.// WHAT WE ARE WEARING/MENTIONI
JULY FAVORITES
Welcome back to another Monthly Round-Up Episode. Jaci and Chelsey dish their favourite books of the month–The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron and Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Joe Dispenza. They also share their new favorite podcast obsession, Good Noticings, and a Substack article that captivated Chelsey. Finally, they share some clothing recommendations and a colostrum milkshak
MONEY, DRAMA & SECRETS OF PODCASTING
Thinking about starting a podcast? Start here.Today Jaci and Chelsey pull back the curtain on what podcasting is really like, how it’s evolved, and everything they’ve learned over the years. They share what things were like before joining the Dear Media network and hiring editors–plus whether you even need an editor at all. They discuss how to keep a podcast sustainable when you’re doing
GIRL’S TRIP DISASTERS
Nothing tests a friendship quite like a girls trip gone wrong. This scenario is all too familiar to your hosts, Jaci and Chelsey, who have had their fair share of disasters while traveling together. Our first story kicks off eerily similar to Jaci’s speeding ticket drama, which somehow escalated into a warrant being issued for her arrest. Luckily for Jaci, everything got sorted out,
AM I THE PROBLEM?
Am I the problem? It’s a question we’ve all asked ourselves–and if you haven’t, you probably should. This week, some introspective Valley girls share their struggles with deciding if they’re in the wrong. One is suspicious of her husband using Snapchat to chat with his work wife. Another wonders if she can ask her sister to cover up her Star Wars tattoo at her wedding. If there’s one
UNHINGED BACHELORETTE TRIP DRAMA
What’s the point of all this Love Island talk lately if nobody is getting married?! This week on the What We Said Podcast, listeners share their craziest stories from the best part of any wedding: the bachelorette party. A weekend full of fun with just the girls? Yes, please! Those rules, however, didn’t apply to one bride, who invited a straight man on the sacred girls-only retreat. Then
LOVE ISLAND CATCH UP
(In Iain Stirling's voice): The girls kick this week off with another round of Love Island chat, and they’ve got Sincere squarely in their crosshairs. They’ve officially had it up to ~here~ with his games and lies, and they’re breaking down everything happening in the villa. There's a study on the girls and boys entering Casa Amor and how they have to behave so differently to be pic
8 YEARS OF WWS!
Jaci and Chelsey recently celebrated eight years of the What We Said Podcast! It’s been a wild ride full of unexpected turns. From advice columns and horror stories to tender moments and jaw-dropping drama, the girls have shared so much alongside you, their listeners. Along the way, Jaci and Chelsey have learned a lot, and they’re using today’s episode to share some of the lessons that ha
SUMMER FLINGS!
Coming off last week’s Love Island recap, Jaci and Chelsey are craving all the sizzling summer romance. They asked you to send in your favorite summer fling stories, and you absolutely delivered. We’re talking sneaking away with your secret vacation man every summer for years (yes, years), flying across the world to visit that dreamy beach boy studying abroad in hopes he finally gets the
I HATE MY FRIEND’S HUSBAND
Jaci and Chelsey have heard your cries for their thoughts on the current season of Love Island USA, and they’re finally here. The girls kick things off by breaking down the villa after Casa Amor turned everything upside down. Almost every relationship (if you could even call it that) is hanging by a thread, so there’s lot’s to discuss! Then they move into something just about every boy on
UNHINGED WEDDING DRAMA
This week on the What We Said Podcast, Jaci and Chelsey are sharing listener submissions about wedding days that went up in flames. No, like literally—one of the weddings actually caught on fire. The rest are metaphorical: heinous comments from in-laws on the day of the ceremony, getting ostracized for not going into debt to attend a destination wedding, being fat-shamed by the bridal sea
JUNE FAVORITES
Home sweet home. This week, the girls finish recapping their Italy trip, and let’s just say the travel chaos wasn’t quite over yet. Chelsey gets stranded again, done dirty by the London airport for a second time before finding herself stuck in Dallas too. Jaci also falls victim to the London airport, but manages to turn the setback into bonus vacation time with an extended stay in Italy a
SUMMER RITUALS
The girls are back at it again, coming to you from their Italian villa. This week, they’re sharing their summer must-haves, do’s, eats, and sees. You’ll notice some are heavily inspired by their current vacation, like hanging laundry out to dry in the open air, and then some wild cards, like unique ice molds and fresh recipes to keep you feeling refreshed and healthy all summer long. Mayb
EURO SUMMER RECAP
Ciao from Italy! Jaci and Chelsey are finally reunited in Capri — but not before a series of very unfortunate events. The girls are recapping their Euro summer adventures so far, and much like the island they’re recording from, the trip has come with some very high highs and some sea-level lows. Chelsey shares the saga of getting stranded at London Heathrow (worst airport ever?) and how s
OUR DREAM VACATION!
This week, the girls are planning their dream Italian summer vacation. Chelsey shares what she’s most excited about as her family heads to Tuscany, while Jaci reveals an extra stop on her itinerary in the Cotswolds, a storybook region in the English countryside, before the families reunite in Capri. They get into the fears of traveling internationally with kids for the first time, h
MY BFF IS CRAZY
This week, the girls are diving into your craziest best friend stories, for better and for worse. Jaci and Chelsey react to listener submissions featuring everything from a boyfriend driving a wedge between childhood besties to unknowingly being pimped out by your ride-or-die, and even getting publicly humiliated by someone you thought you could trust. Don’t worry, things end on a much sw
SUMMER BUCKET LIST
In this episode, we’re creating our ultimate Summer Bucket List and talking about how we want this season to feel—not just what we want to do. We discuss living more analog (or at least a lot less digital), slowing down, finding inspiration in everyday activities, and creating a summer that feels intentional and beautiful. From building seasonal color palettes to watching nostalgic summer
I READ MY HUSBAND’S TEXTS
This week, the girls are back for another monthly advice column and covering everything from friendship dynamics and bridal/baby shower burnout to pregnancy body image and baby timing expectations. Chelsey gives advice on a question about dealing with the mental side of watching your body change (as she is actively going through it), while Jaci shares thoughts on showing up for your frien
CHELSEY’S PREGNANT!!
This week on the What We Said Podcast, Chelsey opens up about being pregnant and some of the struggles that have come along with it, from feeling sick and exhausted to navigating such a huge life change while still trying to show up for her three boys at home. The girls talk honestly about the parts of pregnancy people don’t always prepare you for, how isolating it can feel at times, and
MAY FAVORITES
Welcome to the What We Said Podcast’s May Favorites. As the girls get ready for their biggest live show yet (see you soon, SLC!), they’re wrapping up the month by sharing everything they’ve been loving lately. This month’s roundup includes a podcast so deeply concerning it’s keeping Jaci up at night, summer essentials as beach season officially arrives, a classic-but-always-amazing TV rec
I MARRIED THE GREEN FLAG
This week, the girls are reading your stories about the moment you knew you married the right person. After falling down the Love Trapped Podcast rabbit hole about a man who seemingly chose the wrong partner and is still paying the price, Jaci and Chelsey wanted to hear the opposite: the moments that made you realize, without a doubt, that you picked the right one. Listeners share stories
AM I BEING DRAMATIC?
This week, the girls are back with another advice column after recapping Jaci’s quick Vegas trip and catching up on life. The listener submissions, centered around determining who might be overreacting in a situation, sparked a lot of strong opinions, especially around friendships and the weird expectations people place on each other during big life moments. One listener writes in after h
FAKE SCENARIO-AHOLIC
Who doesn’t love a fake scenario? One thing’s for sure: the What We Said Podcast does — and apparently, so do you. This week, listeners submitted tons of hypothetical situations that have absolutely no basis in reality… but somehow still manage to raise your heart rate. What would you do if you caught your sister’s man liking your thirst traps? Or if you ran out of toilet paper in the bat
SHOCKING MOM CONFESSIONS
Longtime listeners of the What We Said Podcast know that Jaci and Chelsey are moms, loud and proud. But as this episode proves, motherhood also comes with plenty of moments you’d rather never speak about again. This week, listeners wrote in their most controversial and shocking mom stories. Classics like kids accidentally saying horribly rude things to strangers in public (and the despera
HOW TO FIND YOURSELF
Yes, another guest episode so soon — and this one is a good one. Jaci and Chelsey are joined by Payton Sartain Ross, lifestyle and fashion creator, host of the Note to Self podcast, and curator behind Chez Ross. Fresh off getting married to MLB player Joe Ross, Payton opens up about life as a WAG (and what that even means), navigating the uncertainty that comes with career slumps in profe
WOMEN ARE TIRED
This week on the What We Said Podcast, the girls are back with another advice column episode, diving into your dilemmas. Listeners wrote in asking how to deal with gifts you definitely don’t want to keep (and the clutter guilt that comes with them), how to navigate mom guilt in a world where way too much is expected of women, coming to terms with the possibility that your family or future
REVISITING OUR INSANE LORE
It’s been a while since Jaci and Chelsey have taken a trip down memory lane, and this time it’s less about how they met (we’ve covered that before) and more about how their lives — and the podcast — have evolved. They get into what it was really like starting What We Said, the blog that walked so the podcast could run, and all the random lore that’s built up along the way. Why pink and bl
APRIL FAVORITES!
April has come and gone, which means it’s time for your What We Said hosts to break down their favorite things of the month. Entertainment takes center stage first, with TV show recommendations and a few good old-fashioned book picks. Of course, it wouldn’t be a Monthly Favorites episode without some head-to-toe product recs, including a standout skincare favorite. They wrap things up wit
HOSTESS W/ THE MOSTEST
Kenzie Elizabeth — the What We Said girls’ favorite hosting queen — is back for another episode all about the grandma lifestyle. Kenzie, founder of Friend of Mine and host of the House Guest podcast, joins Jaci and Chelsey to chat about everything from her longtime hobbies like mahjong and needlepoint to her newest obsession: actual love (hi, Charlie). They get into romanticizing your rou
WOULD YOU RATHER
Would you rather tune in to this week’s episode of What We Said… or—actually, that’s your only option. Jaci and Chelsey are reading through some of the most impossible questions from the classic two-option game, and things get tricky fast. Some start easy, like flying private alone or first class with your friends (What good is first class if my sistas can't sit? - J. Cole I think), but t
I BLOCKED HIM IMMEDIATELY
This week’s topic is dating nightmares — and it might be the most relatable episode yet for women. You know those moments that immediately make you rethink dating entirely? Like showing your date a picture of your best friend and him casually responding with “she’s hot.” How about waiting until ~ spicy ~ time for a confession that he maybe should’ve cleaned up a little better… And of cour
WHAT DO YOU REALLY VALUE?
This week Jaci and Chelsey are joined by special guest Dr. Suzy Welch, creator of The Values Bridge, to dive into what really drives us at our core. The girls both took the assessment (you should too!) and break down their results with Suzy’s help — from the values they naturally prioritize to the ones they wish they were living out more fully. The test goes beyond surface-level personali
THINGS WE FIND CHIC
What could possibly be more chic than listening to the What We Said Podcast? Nothing obv, but Jaci and Chelsey are breaking down a few things that might come close. From analog baskets and paperback books to customized jewelry and… being ugly? The girls explore what “chic” actually means right now. One thing’s for sure: no one’s getting torn down for their preferences. Just because someth
I LIED TO MY THERAPIST
Jaci and Chelsey have returned from some very fun trips and have some insane stories to share, with some high highs and very low lows. After recapping their travels and touching on the awe inspiring Artemis II mission, they jump right into this month’s advice column, breaking down submissions from What We Said listeners. Valley Girls are struggling across the world with inconsiderate frie
ARE WELLNESS TREATMENTS A SCAM?
We’re a few months into 2026, which makes it the perfect time to check in on your health + wellness New Year’s resolutions… and whether you’ve been wasting your energy the whole time. Jaci and Chelsey are deciding which popular health trends are actually worth it — and which might be total scams. From red light therapy, beef tallow, mindfulness practice, and protein in EVERYTHING to more
THE SECRET I’M TAKING TO MY GRAVE
Forgive us, Mother Jaci and Mother Chelsey… it’s been way too long since our last confession. This week, you wrote in your nastiest, vilest, most shocking secrets — the ones you’ve never admitted out loud — and the What We Said Podcast is bringing them to light. We’re not talking about a harmless white lie or swiping a stick of gum here… these confessions go way deeper. From unintentional
MARCH ROUND-UP
Continuing the spring reset from last week, our What We Said girls are back with all the recommendations you need to fully step into the season. They kick things off very Martha Stewart-coded with elevated bouquet tips and simple handwriting tricks to make your everyday life more classy, then pivot into the digital world with a game-changing app duo that makes graphic design (because it’s
SPRING RESET
Spring has officially sprung, and the Valley girls are ready to clean more than just their closets. This week, Jaci and Chelsey share their top spring cleaning tips — and it goes way beyond dusting and reorganizing your sock drawer. They focus on clearing out digital clutter like spam texts and emails, overflowing camera rolls, and the apps that quietly waste your time. Of course, there’s
COWORKER FROM HELL
Clock in, because this week’s episode is all about coworker drama. The girls jump right into your submissions, with nurses getting on each other’s nerves, one man getting caught (again!?) drinking breast milk, and some tyrannical teacher’s assistant deciding they’re suddenly in charge of the entire classroom. We all know going into work can be rough, but after hearing these stories, you m
CAUGHT MY HUSBAND WITH MY BFF
The What We Said girls are March-ing into another month’s advice column, and your submissions delivered! They kick things off with a rogue husband confiding in a Valley girl’s best friend, unpack an awkward situation involving an ex-relationship step cousin, and share some helpful tips for moms-to-be entering their nesting era. Whether you’re navigating messy relationships, family dynamic
MAJOR DIVORCE TEA
You’ve all been asking for Jaci and Chelsey’s thoughts on the latest season of The Traitors, and the moment has finally arrived. After kicking things off with reactions to Rob Rausch and Maura Higgins’ wild season finale, the girls shift into a very different kind of traitor — the kind who signs a lifelong contract to love someone forever and then completely throws it out the window. List
SELF SABOTAGE
February is over — love is out, and self-sabotage is in. This week, the girls are diving into the art of ruining your own life for absolutely no reason. And we’re not talking about basic bad time management — we mean ignoring the love of your life just because, ghosting a potential employer after landing your dream job, and suddenly deciding to “work on yourself” by not replying to friend
FEBRUARY FAVORITES
Welcome to the second installment of the What We Said Podcast’s monthly favorites. Jaci and Chelsey’s February roundup truly has something for every niche in your life. Chelsey, fresh off feeling sick, introduces her go-to sinus rinse (a superior upgrade to the classic neti pot), plus the Substack articles she’s been loving — and yes, she released her own. She also shares the ultra-hydrat
SECONDHAND EMBARRASSMENT
We’ve all been there — witnessing a painfully awkward moment that wasn’t technically yours, but somehow you still felt the full-body cringe. This week on the What We Said Podcast, you submitted your best secondhand embarrassment stories, and the girls are breaking them down. From a rogue husband inviting another couple to sit with them in an otherwise empty restaurant, to a bold “three fi
MASSIVE RELATIONSHIP RED FLAGS
Whether it’s dating, making friends, or stepping into a new workplace, spotting red flags early can save you a lot of future headache. What We Said listeners submitted their biggest warning signs that someone might deserve a little side-eye — from the universally annoying “never takes responsibility” type to more subtle debates like whether not having long-term friends is a reason to thin
I HATE MY BEST FRIEND’S BOYFRIEND
What’s not clocking with these men? This week, Jaci and Chelsey are stepping in to help untangle your toughest relationship dilemmas. Should this listener drop the guy who refuses to leave his hometown with her? Need help with navigating a boyfriend’s suspiciously mysterious past (and wondering if honesty will actually help)? They’ll also get into the chaos of a friend group being shaken
MY DESPERATE VALENTINE
Cover up — your desperation is showing! This week, the girls are exposing your thirstiest confessions after recapping their very polar-opposite vacations. Listeners wrote in with stories that range from unhinged to downright impressive: stalking a love interest, flying across the world just to “accidentally” run into someone, faking sleepwalking for a late-night peek, and even staging ser
YEAR OF THE HORSE
After a quick catch-up, Jaci and Chelsey dive into the theme, mantra, anthem — whatever you want to call it — for 2026: the Year of the Horse. Known for bold, fast-moving energy, this year is all about confidence and momentum. The girls go even deeper into the fire element of the Horse, a combo famous for turning up the heat and pushing big risks, career pivots, and undeniable main-charac
OUR JANUARY ROUNDUP
Introducing the What We Said Podcast’s newest episode theme: Monthly Favorites. Jaci and Chelsey are spilling all the tea on what they’ve been wearing, watching, consuming, and critiquing lately. Topics include the habit that’s had the biggest impact on their daily lives, a nighttime ritual that completely changed Chelsey’s sleep, a deep dive into Europe’s quick and elevated cooking tips,
UNHINGED DATING APP INTERACTIONS
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and we’re dropping an episode that might make you want to cancel the holiday altogether. You wrote in your most horrifying dating app stories for Jaci and Chelsey to unpack, and the lineup does not disappoint; Henry on Hinge with questionable hygiene, Daniel from Duet delivering unsolicited dong pics, murder threats from Mike on Mutual, and Bumb
MY FAMILY IS CRAZY
Another week, another piece of TikTok jargon for Chelsey to break down — this time, it’s “being in your essence.” The girls unpack what that even means, recap Jaci’s low-key 31st birthday, share their thoughts on the current season of The Traitors, and check in on how this year’s goals are going so far. Then things get messy as they dive into your family drama write-ins, featuring stolen
2026 RESET + GOALS
What do toxic mom groups, 2026 to-do lists, and being spiritually chopped have in common? Absolutely nothing — except they’re all on the What We Said Podcast’s agenda this week. The girls break down Ashley Tisdale’s recent mom-group drama and unpack who’s really at fault (and whether she’s as innocent as she claims), then shift into new-year reset mode as Jaci shares what’s actually helpi
WE’RE BACK
The girls are starting the year real chatty, with a Christmas break recap of Chelsey’s bold — and very accidental — “bricking” from social media. Spoiler alert: it ended up being the perfect way to free up time and energy for baking, movies, and the things they actually want to lean into this year. If there’s one takeaway from this episode, it’s that life is too short to sit around over-p
OFFICIAL 2026 REBRAND
Welcome to 2026 — the happiest, healthiest, funniest, most Valley Girliest year yet. Jaci and Chelsey are kicking things off with a little personal rebranding, starting with a life audit of where they’re at and where they want to go. This year’s plans include getting outside more, finally conquering pull-ups, drafting journal prompts that actually make you think, and reassessing how much
2025 AWARDS
The girls are closing out the year with their very own 2025 awards ceremony, celebrating the moments that brought the most laughs, tears, and confusion on the podcast. They hand out recognition for the year’s most spot-on predictions, the worst advice they accidentally gave a listener, their funniest fumbles as parents, and of course, their favorite episodes of the year. It’s a fun, nosta
WE ARE IN A PREDICAMENT
The presents have been opened, the eggnog has been drunk, and the decorations are coming down — but things are only just heating up at the What We Said studio. In this bonus episode, Jaci and Chelsey crack open a fresh batch of your advice submissions, from a sister-in-law stealing your baby name to a boyfriend embarrassing you by splitting the bill. Whether your dilemma involves family d
FAMILY SCANDALS
This week, the girls are wishing you a very merry Christmas Eve Eve and celebrating with a lineup of festive chaos. They’re diving into your biggest holiday pet peeves, the top dishes that should be on every seasonal table, and some piping-hot family scandals to sip on with your hot chocolate. There’s a lot of ground to cover — from potlucks with absolutely no rhyme or reason to hiding a
HOLIDAY HOT TAKES
This week, Jaci and Chelsey debate your hottest Christmas takes, because the holiday is approaching fast and there is so much to discuss. You sent in everything from whether strangers — or even straight-up enemies — should be welcomed into festive gatherings for the sake of holiday cheer, to whether wish lists are turning gift-giving into a consumerist chore instead of something magical.
THE GIFT THAT HAUNTS ME
This week, the girls are chatting about the best part of this season — the gifts — until they’re not so great anymore. They dive into your submissions about the worst presents you’ve ever received, and we’re not just talking about a $5 gift card to a store you’d never step foot in. There are gag gifts gone wrong, destroyed family heirlooms, and even stories involving dead pets… yes, you r
WHO’S IN THE RIGHT?
The girls are tackling the dilemmas you sent in and deciding who stands where. Things start strong with a classic inconsiderate brother-in-law and quickly spiral into wedding dodgers, family thievery, and a friendship situation so confusing it practically needs a flowchart. The lines between right and wrong will get blurred, but one thing’s for sure: the Valley girls are always correct.//
SISTER-IN-LAW DRAMA
This week, the girls are diving into the worst kind of chaos - sister-in-law drama. From stealing the spotlight at someone else’s big moment to blowing through their husband’s money for a scandalous getaway, these listener write-ins prove that girls really can do it all… sometimes in the worst possible ways. Buckle up, this one gets messy.// WHAT WE ARE WEARING/MENTIONING // https://
MY FRIEND CONFESSED THEY LOVE ME
It's your favorite time of the month, the advice column is here! Our girls are diving into everything from holiday homesickness (or… is it nostalgia? seasonal depression? honestly, who knows) to handling pushy family members around religion, jealousy when friends start having babies, and what to do when someone keeps copying your every move. They also unpack a very tangled friends-with-be
THE NICEST THING EVER
Get your tissues ready this Thanksgiving, because the annual tearjerker is back. This week, the girls are reading your heart-melting submissions to “the sweetest thing someone’s ever done for you,” and honestly, we’re not okay. From strangers stopping to help on the side of the road to partners setting the bar sky-high, and even real-life heroes showing up at the perfect moment, this epis
HE GHOSTED ME
The girls just can’t seem to let Halloween go — but this week’s topic is a different kind of ghosting. 👻 From one-night stands to full-blown engagements, they’re diving into your wildest stories of people who vanished without a trace. Whether it’s vague texts, sudden disappearances, or awkward run-ins after the fact, no one is safe from this digital Irish goodbye. It’s funny, chaotic, and
MANIFEST YOUR DREAM LIFE 101
This week, the girls are joined by the amazing Mimi Bouchard to chat all things manifestation, mindset, and creating your dream life. Mimi even hooked the Valley Girls up with an exclusive 2-week free trial and a 69% discount on her app at activations.com/whatwesaid ! From self-improvement hacks and romanticizing your life to real mindset shifts (and the difference between meditation and
LUCKY GIRL ENERGY
This week, the girls are feeling extra lucky — and they’ve got the stories to prove it. It started earlier this week by scoring some unbelievable finds at an estate sale, but then Jaci and Chelsey dive into listener submissions all about good fortune and serendipity. From sneaking into concerts for free to landing dream jobs out of nowhere, these stories will have you believing that good
UNHINGED TRAVEL STORIES
This week, the girls are reading off your horrors while traveling — but first, they make some predictions for their 2025 Spotify Wrapped (spoiler: the mom era is definitely showing in the charts). They reflect on the end of tour season, sharing heartfelt thank-yous to everyone who helped make the live shows such a massive success. Then it’s time for the main event: your travel horror stor
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