In this heartfelt and practical solo episode, Jess and Claude get real about what work-life balance actually looks like. Hint: it’s not about doing everything perfectly.

They break down:

• Their personal challenges and wins around time management
• How to spot where your wellness is falling through the cracks
• Tips to reclaim your energy and set better boundaries
• The small shifts that can lead to big transformation

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed or just need a moment to regroup, this episode is your nudge to pause, reflect, and prioritize what really matters.

🎧 Tap play, then share with your work bestie. Because surviving the 9-to-5 is way easier when you’ve got someone in your corner.

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Episode 55: Using Humor to Heal Workplace Stress with Marcus aka Not Your Average Coward

In this laugh-filled and insightful episode, Jess & Claude sit down with Marcus — content creator, dad of three, and the viral voice behind Not Your Average Coward. They dive into how Marcus went from catastrophe adjuster to comedy relief for burned-out professionals, all while juggling parenting and content creation.

From memes that hit too close to home to breathing exercises that actually help, Marcus shares how humor, boundaries, and community can transform how we cope with modern work life. Whether you're in a cubicle or on a Zoom call, this episode reminds you that laughter is more than a coping mechanism — it's a leadership tool.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Marcus started creating content as a stress relief outlet on Instagram; but really he not so secretly is using this for his auditions for being Survivor!
• His wife (and real-life MVP) inspired his mindset shift and supports his creative journey.
• Humor can build connections, drop guards, and open conversations at work.
• Making fun of stressful situations can be a way to process them.
• Setting clear boundaries is essential for protecting your peace.
• Content creation doesn't have to disrupt family life — it can blend in.
• Walking meetings and breathing techniques help reduce stress.
• Humor isn’t just funny — it’s healing.

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📸 Instagram | 🎵 TikTok | 📘 Facebook | 🔗 YouTube
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And don’t forget to rate, follow, and share if this episode made you laugh, breathe deeper, or finally set that out-of-office!

#WorkBesties #NotYourAverageCoward #WorkplaceWellness #ContentCreatorLife #WorkHumor #SetBoundaries #DadLife #HumorHeals #WorkStress

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This week, Jess & Claude are joined by Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri from Next Level University—two long-time friends and business partners who have recorded over 2,000 episodes and built a movement around personal development and daily growth.

Tune in as we dive into:

• How their friendship is the foundation of everything they’ve built.
• Why being vulnerable and open is essential in leadership.
• The daily grind of content creation—and how they’ve stayed consistent for nearly a decade.
• What’s changed (and what hasn’t) in podcasting since 2015.
• Their mission to help others grow by 1% every day.
• The importance of having a bestie who gives honest feedback and lifts you up.
• How they’re giving back through a charity for single parents.

If you’re building with a bestie or dreaming of launching something with impact—this episode will remind you that the journey is better (and more powerful) when you do it together.

🎙️ Now streaming on Apple, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms.

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