way too real.: Recent Episodes
Andrea Jensen
life lessons, stories, and conversations from real people... because gatekeeping + inauthenticity is overrated.
WE'RE BACK BABY!!
Long time no see... how have you been?! So glad to be back here again, but whew it's been a while. In today's episode, I share with ya'll where I've been, what happened, and where the podcast is going in 2022. If you're new here, I'm SO excited you found the podcast, or if you're a trooper, returning to listen after my 8 month hiatus, I am so honored to have ya back. I hope you enjoy (:
New episodes (usually) every other Friday at 5pm PST (next episode will air on January 14th 2022)
Contact me:
waytoorealpodcast@gmail.com OR via Instagram:
@_andreajensen AND @waytoorealpodcast
HEY FRIENDS!
It feels like it's been forever, but I'm so excited to have been able to bring ya'll an episode with one of my best (and oldest) friends, Josie. In this episode we exposed some cringy middle school stories and talked about getting into fights with one another, how we reconciled, and the ways in which our friendship has evolved as we've gotten older and taken different paths in life. We touched upon our past relationships, what we have learned, and what guys we want to see each other end up with someday... Finally, we wrapped this episode up with a very blunt game of "Who's more likely to." Hope you enjoy this one, thanks for your patience and enthusiasm for new episodes!
New episodes every other Friday at 5pm PST (next episode will air on 4/30/21)
Contact me:
waytoorealpodcast@gmail.com OR via Instagram:
@_andreajensen AND @waytoorealpodcast
Check Josie out: @josieferreiraa
Hey friend! Forewarning, please for the love of all things good, hear what we're saying and pay as little attention as physically possible to the static from my early 2000s Apple Headphones (in lieu of broken airpods and/or at-home recording equipment) sigh... keeping it real. ANYWAYS, this week's episode was recorded with Jessica Steward, at 6-something am, in our cars, on school/Starbucks parking lot wifi––so cheers to recording, in the most unconventional and creative ways! Jessica and her family recently made the switch from living in a home to traveling and doing life and work from their RV––how cool is that?! Tune in to hear her share what made them decide that this was the right choice for them, her experiences with RV life, our thoughts on homeschooling, our take on comparison, and much more!
THANK YOU AGAIN for bearing with me while the podcast goes nomadic for a little while, in clubhouses, cars, and with subpar sound quality. Can't wait to bring you guys the next episode, where sound equipment will be in full use! hallelujah
HAPPY (early) EASTER
New episodes (usually) every other Friday at 5pm PST (next episode will air on Monday 4/20/21)
Contact me:
waytoorealpodcast@gmail.com OR via Instagram:
@_andreajensen AND @waytoorealpodcast
Check out Jessica and the rest of the lovely Steward family on Instagram:
@thestewardlife
Ya’ll... it’s been a week and I’m tired as heck. I took (and passed!) my NREMT exam, and am officially an EMT, had to take a spontaneous trip back home (booked a flight and was home less than 24 hours later), and had my busiest week of the semester yet. So with none of my podcast equipment, negative energy levels, and under-caffeination, I bring you an episode on my highs and lows, an intro to boundaries, and a quick heart-to-heart/catch-up convo. I'm so grateful for each of you, thanks for showing up as I keep navigating this wild ride called life!
New episodes every other Friday at 5pm PST
Keep your eyes out for a bonus episode coming after soon after my exams!
Contact me:
waytoorealpodcast@gmail.com OR via Instagram:
@_andreajensen AND @waytoorealpodcast
WELCOME BACK FRIENDS! In today's episode I got to chat with my pal, Brandon––(listen to the episode for the random story of how we met). He shares a bit about his extensive journey with sports and how his hockey career came to a halt after suffering a severe brain injury. He shares how he spent his time recovering (productively), how it shaped him into the person he is today, and even let us in on a new project he is working on. We answered some deep questions from the game, We're not really strangers, reflected on the ways we are critical of ourselves and others, our social insecurities, and I may or may not have exposed myself.... and what I consider to be one of the biggest mistakes I have ever made.
New episodes every other Friday at 5pm PST (next episode will air on 3/19/21)
Contact me:
waytoorealpodcast@gmail.com OR via Instagram:
@_andreajensen AND @waytoorealpodcast
Check out Brandon and his new project:
@brandonberg_ @letsmalltalk_
HEY FRIENDS! Welcome to our first guest episode, where I'm joined by my friend, Isabella Yip! We discuss her experiences, tips, and tricks about traveling solo and living abroad on her own. We also share the difficulties, joys, and realities of long distance relationships, and our best advice for making the most of them. Lastly, Isabella reveals some big news and shares advice for young singles, engaged couples, and anyone in between.
Thank you so much for being patient with this week's technical difficulties with uploading! Please bear with me as I am still navigating how podcasts work. This week's audio is a little imbalanced, but should be improved from here on out!
New episodes every other Friday at 5pm PST (next episode will air on 03/05/2021).
Contact me:
waytoorealpodcast@gmail.com OR via Instagram:
@_andreajensen OR @waytoorealpodcast
Isabella's Instagram: @theisabellayip
In this surprise bonus episode, I talk very openly and intimately (but respectfully) about my past friendships and relationships, what I'm struggling with relationally, and how I'm navigating these experiences. I start by sharing my heart for this episode and clarify that this podcast is NOT about gossip or slander, but is built upon vulnerability and exposing my own difficulties. You'll hear specific stories about my past relationships, gain insight regarding character and communication, and hopefully be encouraged toward reconciliation, love, and healing from your own experiences.
New episodes every other Friday at 5pm PST (next episode will air on 02/19/2021).
Contact me:
waytoorealpodcast@gmail.com OR via Instagram:
@_andreajensen OR @waytoorealpodcast
Welcome to Way Too Real!
My name is Andrea Jensen and this is a podcast about everything under the sun, aimed to feel like a deep convo/car talk or coffee date. The goal is to share people, problems, pain, life experience, tips & tricks, and knowledge/info freely... It’s called “way too real” because 1) it’s gonna be kept transparent. It's all about calling yourself out first, talking about lessons/mistakes/successes in a VERY real way & 2) by society’s standards of superficiality, anyone who openly shares is being “way too real” and so I wanted to play off of the taboo surrounding genuineness.
New episodes every other Friday at 5pm PST.
Contact me:
waytoorealpodcast@gmail.com
@_andreajensen OR @waytoorealpodcast on Instagram