So This Is Me Trying: Podcast by Dena Schools features Dena and some of her friends and family sitting down discussing music, life, friendships, mom life, marriage, the struggles of postpartum, kids, and raising awareness of many different current issues. Grab a drink and have a laugh or two. Follow me on social media at So This Is Me Trying Podcast on Insta!
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So This Is Me Trying: Podcast by Dena Schools features Dena and some of her friends and family sitting down discussing music, life, friendships, mom life, marriage, the struggles of postpartum, kids, and raising awareness of many different current issues. Grab a drink and have a laugh or two. Follow me on social media at So This Is Me Trying Podcast on Insta!
Hello friends! On this brand new episode of STIMT we’re discussing Pete Davidson(skeet), SNL, John Mulaney and more. Our special guest is Finn Schools, our 2.5 year old and he ways in on some tough topics like Blippi lol you don’t want to miss this one!
Hello friends. 👋 on this episode we’re discussing our queen and savior, Ms. Taylor Swift and our feels on the ten minute version of All Too Well (I’m unwell lol) Dena also discusses her love for French Indie films and Michael Pitt. Our thoughts on the new Netflix Christmas movie, Love Hard and HBOs 8-but Christmas. Enjoy!
Happy Halloween babes! On this special Halloween weekend episode we’re discussing The Blair Witch project, Halloween traditions and more. This is a short and sweet episode! Hope everyone has a Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻 🍭
Guess who’s back? I know it’s been a minute since ya girl had recorded a podcast, so forgive me. Life. Ya know? But on this episode I’m joined by John, my husband and my brother Brandon for a special spooky episode. We’re sharing some ghost stories in honor of Halloween approaching and a few laughs. Grab your favorite fall drinks and stay for a a scary story or two.
In honor of my approaching ONE year anniversary of the podcast, I thought I’d publish some unreleased episodes that didn’t make the cut. This is my very first episode ever recorded with Michael, from the Pedestrian At Best Podcast. It’s literally an time capsule for your ears. Michael would eventually later come back on and we recorded another episode that was later published. But this one ☝️ is a gem 💎 hope y’all enjoy! Stay tuned for my anniversary special coming out soon.
Have kids they said. It’ll be fun they said. On this episode I’m talking about the hardest hood to be in… parenthood. I’m discussing the highs and lows along for my hubby. I also discuss fourth trimester and surviving the toddler years. Parents, this episode is for you.
Hello friends! And welcome to a ✨ brand new ✨ episode! I’ve been on a break for sometime! On this episode I discuss new music, life updates, cancel culture and more! I share my opinion on Olivia Rodrigo craze and the Rachel Hollis drama! Enjoy! Be sure to follow me over at Twitter @sopodcast and Instagram on @sothismetryingpodcast.
On this episode I’m joined by Jason from the Podcast Cabbage as well as my hubs for an all things aliens 👽 episode. We discuss forming an alien club, our theories about aliens, and what our favorite Alien themed movies are. I also ask the question.. is Elon Musk really an Alien? It’s a long episode but I promise if you make it to the end, you won’t regret it. Grab your tin foil hats. It’s about to extraterrestrial 👽
On this episode I discuss the highs and lows of social media. The era of the Pandemic “FOMO” How the pandemic has changed how social media is being used on a daily basis and why I'm taking a short break from podcasting. I'm also joined by by husband John and we share some funny stories of what our daily life looks like with a toddler and what our finally thoughts are on whether we'd let a vampire turn us.
Don't have too much fun without me while I'm away! New episodes will premier March/April 2021
Xoxo
Dena
On this special Galentines day episode I’m joined by my special BFF Amanda Hall as we sip some wine, channel our inner Bob Ross and paint masterpieces. We share the story of our first Galentines day we ever spent together many years ago. Grab some wine and enjoy a laugh or two! Xo special shout out to Caitlins Customs Co. for providing everything needed for our special Galentines Day sip and paint. Be sure to check out her Etsy shop listed below! https://etsy.me/3nUrwP1
On this episode I discuss everyone's favorite mental disorder: Anxiety. This was a tough one for me to record guys. I dive into what anxiety is, what form I suffer from and what anxiety looks like on a daily basis for me.
If you or someone you loves suffer from anxiety and depression, check out some of these helpful websites below for resources and helpful tools and articles. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 if you or someone you love may be suffering. Please know you are never alone.
Understand the Facts | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
NIMH » Shareable Resources on Anxiety Disorders (nih.gov)
Anxiety Resources | Everyday Health
Bet you didn't know I knew a real life murder did ya? On this episode I share my encounters with a real life murderer and tell the story of the semi famous homicide in Bangor, PA. Listen now to hear the full story.
Tonight's episode features a new drink recipe called the Bees Knees. Recipe linked below if you'd like to try it out yourself! I added to this recipe 2tbps of lemon juice, 2 tbsp. of orange juice and 3/4 cup of lemonade. Delicious!
Tennessee Honey & Lemonade | Jack Daniel's
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Happy New Year everyone, Come along with me as I ring in 2021 and tell 2020 to go back under the rock it came out from! This is also my first podcast IN conjunction with my new YouTube Channel!! So be sure to check out the video and subscribe! I share some NYE origins, like where the famous NYE resolutions came from as well as my first #thirsythursday segment! Make sure you're signed up for notifications of when new episodes are published and be sure to follow me on Twitter @SoPocast and over at Instagram @sothisismetrying.
Link to Whiskey Sour recipe below!
If you are a local musician and would like to have your song featured on an upcoming episode, please feel free to contact me!
https://kitchenswagger.com/classic-whiskey-sour-cocktail/
On this episode I give my 2020 recap of all those iconic pop culture events, we may have all forgot. I also share my favorite albums, shows and movies of 2020. Intro music provided by my dear friend Lucas Rinz “It Don’t Feel Much Like Christmas” be sure to check out the full song and video on Instagram @bernadette_rickenbacker link below https://www.instagram.com/tv/CJJbpOYDRni/?igshid=1699omdan3xin FYBLz41rt4wCsgweRO78
On my special 20th episode I’m joined by John Schools my hubs and host of Question Everything, as we recap my first season and update on where we are now. Grab a cocktail 🍹 and enjoy!
Pulled from the archives special edition episode. I have on Amanda Hall and we recap our lifelong friendship, and share some funny stories from the past 17 years we’ve been together. This is a special BFF episode so grab some Trulys or wine and your BFF and join us in all our shenanigans 🖤
On this special episode D, from Stressed, Depressed and Anxious join some as we discuss all things writing. We talk about our writing process, where the inspiration comes from to write and how we got into the writing game.
On this special presidential election episode I’m joined by my favs, Jason and Steve from Cabbage and my hubs John from Question Everything. We dive into the 2020 presidential election, share our fears and anxieties. We discuss our thoughts on the movie Rocky Horror Picture Show as well as the great 2020 debate, is Tootsie Rolls considered chocolate?Grab a drink and join us on this special edition Presidential Election episode.
Halloween is here! On this Episode we discuss the end of spooky season(insert sad face) taking an optimistic look to the 2020 Holiday season and of course... tea time, where we discuss Dave Hollis and gripes about social media. Enjoy witches!
Special Edition Halloween episode featuring those two guys from the podcast Cabbage (Jason & Steve) as well as my hubs John from the podcast Question Everything! Join us while we discuss as things Halloween, from our favorite scary movies, share a ghost story or two and finally decided which character Steve is from Hocus Pocus! Grab your broomsticks and cauldrons, witches! And come for a spell.
So This Is Me Trying: Podcast by Dena Schools features Dena and some of her friends and family sitting down discussing music, life, friendships, mom life, marriage, the struggles of postpartum, kids, and raising awareness of many different current issues. Grab a drink and have a laugh or two. Follow me on social media at So This Is Me Trying Podcast on Insta!