It's Fine with Jacquelyn Spicher Wed, 20 May 2026 07:05:13 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2452445 en-us © 2026 It's Fine with Jacquelyn Spicher yes 0c6bec3e-38e7-55dc-8b15-b60ccc3a37b8 7 Mountains episodic true Jacquelyn is a chronically online gal who’s worked in radio for the entirety of her career and “loves” to overthink anything and everything in her life. Therefore, she created this podcast. A place where each week, she analyzes internet trends, discusses various theories, questions life, or she will just yap for an hour. Whatever the case may be, at the end of the day, it’s fine.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) 7 Mountains https://storage.buzzsprout.com/tdct7swp7x4bieecvlw6ggskk6ad?.jpg It's Fine with Jacquelyn Spicher one star...more like fun star one star...more like fun star Aiden has joined the podcast once again! Jacquelyn and Aiden both love to read, so they decided to discuss one star reviews of books they love. Despite them disagreeing with most of the reviews, it's hard not to laugh at some of the outlandish things people say about these books like The Great Gatsby, The Summer I Turned Pretty, Jurassic Park, and more. 

]]> Aiden has joined the podcast once again! Jacquelyn and Aiden both love to read, so they decided to discuss one star reviews of books they love. Despite them disagreeing with most of the reviews, it's hard not to laugh at some of the outlandish things people say about these books like The Great Gatsby, The Summer I Turned Pretty, Jurassic Park, and more. 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-19205078 Wed, 20 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 2168 1 58 full false romance book hate and the dating recession romance book hate and the dating recession Romance novels have been one of the most popular genres for a while now - yet it seems that this genre gets a lot of unnecessary hate. It's kinda ironic that it gets so much hate while we are currently living through what some call a dating recession. Jacquelyn talks about this romance books hate, why reading is good for us, why some believe we are currently dealing with a "dating crisis," and more. 

]]> Romance novels have been one of the most popular genres for a while now - yet it seems that this genre gets a lot of unnecessary hate. It's kinda ironic that it gets so much hate while we are currently living through what some call a dating recession. Jacquelyn talks about this romance books hate, why reading is good for us, why some believe we are currently dealing with a "dating crisis," and more. 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-19172773 Wed, 13 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400 1238 1 57 full false book report - april 2026 book report - april 2026 Aiden has returned to the podcast to talk to Jacquelyn about the books they read this month! Jacquelyn is still reading lots of romance books, Aiden didn't fully understand The Great Gatsby, they talk about an awesome book idea, and more.

So far, Jacquelyn has read 13 books and Aiden has read 12 this year. 

]]> Aiden has returned to the podcast to talk to Jacquelyn about the books they read this month! Jacquelyn is still reading lots of romance books, Aiden didn't fully understand The Great Gatsby, they talk about an awesome book idea, and more.

So far, Jacquelyn has read 13 books and Aiden has read 12 this year. 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-19138578 Wed, 06 May 2026 22:00:00 -0400 2956 1 56 full false serious girl summer serious girl summer There's been hot girl summer, brat summer, and now...serious girl summer? 

In this episode, Jacquelyn talks about her hopes for the upcoming summer, how it might be time to get serious about your goals, why constantly talking about your goals might be a bad thing, and more. 

]]> There's been hot girl summer, brat summer, and now...serious girl summer? 

In this episode, Jacquelyn talks about her hopes for the upcoming summer, how it might be time to get serious about your goals, why constantly talking about your goals might be a bad thing, and more. 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-19093959 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 987 1 55 full false something is better than nothing something is better than nothing Sorry for the episode being late! Jacquelyn took this as an opportunity to remind you (and herself) that when things feel overwhelming or you have an unmanageable to-do list, getting at least something accomplished is better than nothing at all. 

]]> Sorry for the episode being late! Jacquelyn took this as an opportunity to remind you (and herself) that when things feel overwhelming or you have an unmanageable to-do list, getting at least something accomplished is better than nothing at all. 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-19060970 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0400 471 1 54 full false find connection when you can find connection when you can Many people are lonely nowadays, but I think sometimes we forget how important acquaintances can be in our lives. In this episode, Jacquelyn reads a story a listener sent us highlighting someone in her community and highlights how what is referred to as "weak ties" can have major positive impacts on our lives. 

]]> Many people are lonely nowadays, but I think sometimes we forget how important acquaintances can be in our lives. In this episode, Jacquelyn reads a story a listener sent us highlighting someone in her community and highlights how what is referred to as "weak ties" can have major positive impacts on our lives. 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-19010172 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0400 877 1 53 full false attention fragmentation attention fragmentation In the current world, it feels like our attention is fragmented more than ever - but just how much does it impact us? We can't change how the world works around us, but what can we change to improve our focus - and our lives? Jacquelyn discusses what attention fragmentation is, talks about how it impacts us, and questions ways we can lessen how much our attention is fragmented each and everyday. 

]]> In the current world, it feels like our attention is fragmented more than ever - but just how much does it impact us? We can't change how the world works around us, but what can we change to improve our focus - and our lives? Jacquelyn discusses what attention fragmentation is, talks about how it impacts us, and questions ways we can lessen how much our attention is fragmented each and everyday. 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-18971759 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0400 1674 1 52 full false book report - march 2026 book report - march 2026 It's time for another book report episode! So far, Aiden and Jacquelyn have both read 9 books this year. In this episode, they discuss the three books they each read this month. 

P.S. sorry I missed releasing an episode last week! Hope to get back on track lol

]]> It's time for another book report episode! So far, Aiden and Jacquelyn have both read 9 books this year. In this episode, they discuss the three books they each read this month. 

P.S. sorry I missed releasing an episode last week! Hope to get back on track lol

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-18931319 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400 2228 1 51 full false create more - 1 year anniversary of it's fine create more - 1 year anniversary of it's fine It's crazy to think that tomorrow marks the one year anniversary of It's Fine! It's been a pleasure to create this podcast over the last year, and thank you to everyone who has listened to it. Jacquelyn reflects on the last year of creating this podcast and talks about how you can create your own. She also discusses the importance of creating things in general - especially in this day and age. 

]]> It's crazy to think that tomorrow marks the one year anniversary of It's Fine! It's been a pleasure to create this podcast over the last year, and thank you to everyone who has listened to it. Jacquelyn reflects on the last year of creating this podcast and talks about how you can create your own. She also discusses the importance of creating things in general - especially in this day and age. 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-18857368 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0400 1384 1 50 full false do your feelings care about the facts? do your feelings care about the facts? They always say "facts don't care about your feelings," but do your feelings really care about facts? Jacquelyn investigates this idea using concepts like persuasion, confirmation bias, and the illusory truth effect. She tries to determine if facts can really change our feelings - or if we sometimes find ways to twist the facts to justify our feelings.

]]> They always say "facts don't care about your feelings," but do your feelings really care about facts? Jacquelyn investigates this idea using concepts like persuasion, confirmation bias, and the illusory truth effect. She tries to determine if facts can really change our feelings - or if we sometimes find ways to twist the facts to justify our feelings.

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-18818796 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0400 1124 1 49 full false book report - february 2026 book report - february 2026 It's once again time for another book report episode! Aiden read two books and Jacquelyn read three, so now they are tied at six books a piece for 2026. They discuss what books they read this month, what they look forward to reading, and whether or not they will stop reading a book if they don't like it. 

PS - After doing some research, Jacquelyn realized that Emily Henry has written 10 books, not 6 as she stated on the podcast.

]]> It's once again time for another book report episode! Aiden read two books and Jacquelyn read three, so now they are tied at six books a piece for 2026. They discuss what books they read this month, what they look forward to reading, and whether or not they will stop reading a book if they don't like it. 

PS - After doing some research, Jacquelyn realized that Emily Henry has written 10 books, not 6 as she stated on the podcast.

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-18763826 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0500 1945 1 48 full false staycation and reflection staycation and reflection Heyyyyyyy! Jacquelyn is back from her week long staycation! She took a full week off of work to relax, reset, and reflect. Sometimes, giving yourself a break can allow you to reflect more clearly on your life. She explains what a staycation is and why she loves them, talks about the importance of reflection and doing things for the right reasons, and how taking breaks is crucial for being "productive" and accomplishing your goals. 

]]> Heyyyyyyy! Jacquelyn is back from her week long staycation! She took a full week off of work to relax, reset, and reflect. Sometimes, giving yourself a break can allow you to reflect more clearly on your life. She explains what a staycation is and why she loves them, talks about the importance of reflection and doing things for the right reasons, and how taking breaks is crucial for being "productive" and accomplishing your goals. 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-18734909 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0500 1025 1 47 full false is gen z stupid? is gen z stupid? No, I don't think so. However, Gen Z has become the first generation in modern history to be dumber than the previous generation. The main reason? Most suspect their excessive screen time. Jacquelyn talks about this, the Gen Z reading crisis, and how it's important for people to build a healthy relationship with technology, whatever that looks like for them. 

]]> No, I don't think so. However, Gen Z has become the first generation in modern history to be dumber than the previous generation. The main reason? Most suspect their excessive screen time. Jacquelyn talks about this, the Gen Z reading crisis, and how it's important for people to build a healthy relationship with technology, whatever that looks like for them. 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-18695825 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0500 1319 1 46 full false i'm off the struggle bus (for now) i'm off the struggle bus (for now) Jacquelyn's been going through a tough time, but she thinks she's finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Her biggest problem? Most likely her mindset. She talks about this, how making small changes matter greatly, why it's silly to quit your goals, and more. 

]]> Jacquelyn's been going through a tough time, but she thinks she's finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Her biggest problem? Most likely her mindset. She talks about this, how making small changes matter greatly, why it's silly to quit your goals, and more. 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-18633789 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0500 1394 1 45 full false book report - january 2026 book report - january 2026 It's time for the first book report episode of the month! Aiden will be joining Jacquelyn each month to discuss the books they read and see who can read the most books by the end of the year. 

]]> It's time for the first book report episode of the month! Aiden will be joining Jacquelyn each month to discuss the books they read and see who can read the most books by the end of the year. 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-18620727 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0500 2426 1 44 full false books on the big screen books on the big screen It seems there is a new wave of movie adaptations of books being created, and Jacquelyn is here for it! She talks about some of the ones she has watched in the past, and gives a brief overview of some of the ones set to be released in the upcoming year! 

]]> It seems there is a new wave of movie adaptations of books being created, and Jacquelyn is here for it! She talks about some of the ones she has watched in the past, and gives a brief overview of some of the ones set to be released in the upcoming year! 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-18568221 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0500 1040 1 43 full false life can feel difficult when it shouldn't. don't let it stop you. life can feel difficult when it shouldn't. don't let it stop you. It's time for another podcast episode that Jacquelyn hardly planned out! That's okay, because it's on theme for this episode. She discusses how sometimes even simple tasks can feel difficult to start, but sometimes you have to push through that feeling to feel better in the long run. She also discusses how you have to learn what is best for you and how life is hard, so it's sometimes best to learn how to make it as simple as possible. 

]]> It's time for another podcast episode that Jacquelyn hardly planned out! That's okay, because it's on theme for this episode. She discusses how sometimes even simple tasks can feel difficult to start, but sometimes you have to push through that feeling to feel better in the long run. She also discusses how you have to learn what is best for you and how life is hard, so it's sometimes best to learn how to make it as simple as possible. 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-18536816 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:00:00 -0500 1176 1 42 full false going analog in 2026 going analog in 2026 There's a rising trend of people calling for 2026 to be the year where people "go analog." Basically, they mean that people should put their phones down and go back to using physical media and actually living their lives. Jacquelyn discusses this trend, the "analog bag" trend, social media addiction, digital fatigue, and more. 


Link to Understanding Social Media Addiction - A Deep Dive: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11594359/

]]> There's a rising trend of people calling for 2026 to be the year where people "go analog." Basically, they mean that people should put their phones down and go back to using physical media and actually living their lives. Jacquelyn discusses this trend, the "analog bag" trend, social media addiction, digital fatigue, and more. 


Link to Understanding Social Media Addiction - A Deep Dive: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11594359/

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-18496897 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:00:00 -0500 1062 1 41 full false simple joys simple joys The new year is here, which means people are thinking about their big goals for 2026. In this episode, Jacquelyn talks about the importance of the simple joys in life, the shame we sometimes feel about simple pleasures, aversion of happiness, and more. 

]]> The new year is here, which means people are thinking about their big goals for 2026. In this episode, Jacquelyn talks about the importance of the simple joys in life, the shame we sometimes feel about simple pleasures, aversion of happiness, and more. 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-18458368 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:00:00 -0500 892 1 40 full false 2025 in books 2025 in books The year is just about over, so Jacquelyn decided to discuss all of the books that she read in 2025! In total she read 20 books, discussed each one, and talks about the upcoming "book report episodes" she is planning in the new year! 

]]> The year is just about over, so Jacquelyn decided to discuss all of the books that she read in 2025! In total she read 20 books, discussed each one, and talks about the upcoming "book report episodes" she is planning in the new year! 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-18422963 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0500 1778 1 39 full false new year new you? new year new you? 2026 is approaching, so it is time to start thinking about what you want the new year to look like! Jacquelyn talks about New Year's resolutions, why people fail to accomplish them, some of her goals for the upcoming year, and more. 


P.S. one of my goals for 2026 is to get more consistent with uploading these episodes. My apologies! - Jacquelyn

]]> 2026 is approaching, so it is time to start thinking about what you want the new year to look like! Jacquelyn talks about New Year's resolutions, why people fail to accomplish them, some of her goals for the upcoming year, and more. 


P.S. one of my goals for 2026 is to get more consistent with uploading these episodes. My apologies! - Jacquelyn

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-18391560 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0500 1086 1 38 full false the hypocrisy of content creation the hypocrisy of content creation While Jacquelyn loves working in the media industry, she has oftentimes thought about what kind of impact creating content truly has on society. In this episode, she talks about the hypocrisy of certain content creation, how there's no way to escape it, the rising popularity of physical media, and more. 

]]> While Jacquelyn loves working in the media industry, she has oftentimes thought about what kind of impact creating content truly has on society. In this episode, she talks about the hypocrisy of certain content creation, how there's no way to escape it, the rising popularity of physical media, and more. 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-18322472 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0500 1362 1 37 full false frontal lobe development frontal lobe development Jacquelyn has recently turned 25!!! In this episode she talks about what your frontal lobe of your brain is responsible for, discusses how the internet is obsessed with talking about frontal lobe development, and the lessons she has learned so far in her life. 

P.S. I'm sorry this episode is late this week!!! Better late than never right? 

]]> Jacquelyn has recently turned 25!!! In this episode she talks about what your frontal lobe of your brain is responsible for, discusses how the internet is obsessed with talking about frontal lobe development, and the lessons she has learned so far in her life. 

P.S. I'm sorry this episode is late this week!!! Better late than never right? 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-18295320 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:00:00 -0500 1398 1 36 full false awkward holiday convos awkward holiday convos 'Tis the season for awkward holiday conversations. Nobody loves 'em, and yet they seem to happen every year. Jacquelyn discusses her methods of escaping awkward conversations just in time for the holiday season! 

]]> 'Tis the season for awkward holiday conversations. Nobody loves 'em, and yet they seem to happen every year. Jacquelyn discusses her methods of escaping awkward conversations just in time for the holiday season! 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-18240586 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0500 763 1 35 full false escapism escapism Escapism is defined as “the tendency to seek distraction and relief from unpleasant realities, especially by seeking entertainment or engaging in fantasy.” Now more than ever, it sometimes feels like we need forms of escapism not only to give ourselves a break from our everyday stressors, but we need tangible hobbies to help us escape the digital world. Jacquelyn discusses healthy escapism, doomscrolling, benefits of "tangible hobbies," and more

]]> Escapism is defined as “the tendency to seek distraction and relief from unpleasant realities, especially by seeking entertainment or engaging in fantasy.” Now more than ever, it sometimes feels like we need forms of escapism not only to give ourselves a break from our everyday stressors, but we need tangible hobbies to help us escape the digital world. Jacquelyn discusses healthy escapism, doomscrolling, benefits of "tangible hobbies," and more

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-18173215 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0500 1081 1 34 full false dating apps dating apps Dating apps are a hot topic of conversation in today's world as many have tried them - and have some wild experiences from using them. What kind of relationship are people really looking for on dating apps? Do they really help people find love? How often do people lie on them? Are people burnout by dating apps? Jacquelyn tries to answer these questions in this episode.

]]> Dating apps are a hot topic of conversation in today's world as many have tried them - and have some wild experiences from using them. What kind of relationship are people really looking for on dating apps? Do they really help people find love? How often do people lie on them? Are people burnout by dating apps? Jacquelyn tries to answer these questions in this episode.

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-18169155 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 23:00:00 -0500 1268 1 33 full false are boyfriends embarrassing? are boyfriends embarrassing? By now, you've probably seen the article published by Vogue called “Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?” Jacquelyn gives her interpretation of the article, discusses how much of a mess the dating landscape is, questions why we care so much about what people post about online, and asks the question: are boyfriends embarrassing?

]]> By now, you've probably seen the article published by Vogue called “Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?” Jacquelyn gives her interpretation of the article, discusses how much of a mess the dating landscape is, questions why we care so much about what people post about online, and asks the question: are boyfriends embarrassing?

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-18119721 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0500 998 1 32 full false some realizations some realizations This week's episode is a bit different...Jacquelyn randomly had some realizations about life after taking a walk and decided to record an impromptu episode in her car while parked in a parking lot. She discusses the emotional rut she feels like she's been in, the balance between honoring your feelings and ignoring them to "get the work done," why sometimes it feels so hard to do the things we know we need to do, and what she plans to do to get herself out of her emotional rut. 

]]> This week's episode is a bit different...Jacquelyn randomly had some realizations about life after taking a walk and decided to record an impromptu episode in her car while parked in a parking lot. She discusses the emotional rut she feels like she's been in, the balance between honoring your feelings and ignoring them to "get the work done," why sometimes it feels so hard to do the things we know we need to do, and what she plans to do to get herself out of her emotional rut. 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-18074423 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0400 1366 1 31 full false the self help cycle the self help cycle With so many people obsessed with improvement and there being endless self help content on the internet, many seem to fall into what is known as the self help cycle. Jacquelyn explains what this is, why she thinks self help content has risen in popularity over the years, and discusses a potential way for people to break the cycle.

]]> With so many people obsessed with improvement and there being endless self help content on the internet, many seem to fall into what is known as the self help cycle. Jacquelyn explains what this is, why she thinks self help content has risen in popularity over the years, and discusses a potential way for people to break the cycle.

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-18037303 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0400 933 1 30 full false third places third places In the current loneliness epidemic, we need third places now more than ever! Jacquelyn talks about what third places are, the benefits of them in our society, and how some are disappearing or the economic barrier to attend certain third places is rising.

BTW I oftentimes kept accidentally calling third places "third spaces"... you know what I mean lol

]]> In the current loneliness epidemic, we need third places now more than ever! Jacquelyn talks about what third places are, the benefits of them in our society, and how some are disappearing or the economic barrier to attend certain third places is rising.

BTW I oftentimes kept accidentally calling third places "third spaces"... you know what I mean lol

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-17973550 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0400 1336 1 29 full false small towns deserve more hype small towns deserve more hype Jacquelyn grew up in a smaller, more rural area and it took going to college in a city with a population over 6 times her hometown to realize how much she truly liked living in a smaller town. She discusses her experiences living in a smaller area, why she likes it, and the benefits of it. 

]]> Jacquelyn grew up in a smaller, more rural area and it took going to college in a city with a population over 6 times her hometown to realize how much she truly liked living in a smaller town. She discusses her experiences living in a smaller area, why she likes it, and the benefits of it. 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-17920299 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0400 1350 1 28 full false yearning is so back yearning is so back In the midst of hookup culture and instant gratification, YEARNING IS BACK BABY! In this episode, Jacquelyn discusses the recent trend of yearning being seen in pop culture/media, analyzes The Summer I Turned Pretty, explains how cringe culture may be holding us back, and how you must balance yearning for things and caring deeply while also knowing when to let go. 

]]> In the midst of hookup culture and instant gratification, YEARNING IS BACK BABY! In this episode, Jacquelyn discusses the recent trend of yearning being seen in pop culture/media, analyzes The Summer I Turned Pretty, explains how cringe culture may be holding us back, and how you must balance yearning for things and caring deeply while also knowing when to let go. 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-17888825 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 20:00:00 -0400 1672 1 27 full false why are people obsessed with internet challenges? why are people obsessed with internet challenges? By now, you may have heard of the "great lock in" trend that is circulating the internet currently, and is just a rebrand of the winter arc trend of last year. In this episode, Jacquelyn questions why self development "challenges" become popular, and wonders if they are worth paying attention to or if it's better to just focus on your goals and ignore these challenges altogether. 

]]> By now, you may have heard of the "great lock in" trend that is circulating the internet currently, and is just a rebrand of the winter arc trend of last year. In this episode, Jacquelyn questions why self development "challenges" become popular, and wonders if they are worth paying attention to or if it's better to just focus on your goals and ignore these challenges altogether. 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-17843218 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0400 902 1 26 full false the nerds are winning the nerds are winning It's official folks - the nerds are winning. Being smart and knowing way too much about random things is cool again! Jacquelyn discusses trends like "monthly curriculums," BookTok, misinformation online, and more. 

]]> It's official folks - the nerds are winning. Being smart and knowing way too much about random things is cool again! Jacquelyn discusses trends like "monthly curriculums," BookTok, misinformation online, and more. 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-17796368 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0400 1123 1 25 full false we need more friends we need more friends Many have said we are currently living in a loneliness epidemic. While there is a lot of conversation online about the "mating crisis," it seems there isn't as much discussion about friendships. Jacquelyn talks about how it seems people struggle to form and maintain friendships, how they change throughout our lives, and how important friendships are.  

]]> Many have said we are currently living in a loneliness epidemic. While there is a lot of conversation online about the "mating crisis," it seems there isn't as much discussion about friendships. Jacquelyn talks about how it seems people struggle to form and maintain friendships, how they change throughout our lives, and how important friendships are.  

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-17768295 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0400 1126 1 24 full false not everyone wants to date you, and that's okay not everyone wants to date you, and that's okay By now you may have seen the viral clip of Rylie from the dating show called The Altar on Provo's Most Eligible's YouTube page. The discourse around this entire situation was very interesting, and arguably a reflection of various different patterns of online "commenting" recently. In this episode, Jacquelyn analyzes the discourse around this situation, discussing how seemingly many people comment on things without crucial context, how many stereotype others, and how not everyone needs to like you. 

]]> By now you may have seen the viral clip of Rylie from the dating show called The Altar on Provo's Most Eligible's YouTube page. The discourse around this entire situation was very interesting, and arguably a reflection of various different patterns of online "commenting" recently. In this episode, Jacquelyn analyzes the discourse around this situation, discussing how seemingly many people comment on things without crucial context, how many stereotype others, and how not everyone needs to like you. 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-17725974 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0400 1161 1 23 full false is living performative? is living performative? Is living inherently performative? It's a complex question that you may have never considered before. In this episode, Jacquelyn discusses situations that could lead to us being "performative," the difference between being performative and manipulative, the recent "performative male" trend, and more. 

]]> Is living inherently performative? It's a complex question that you may have never considered before. In this episode, Jacquelyn discusses situations that could lead to us being "performative," the difference between being performative and manipulative, the recent "performative male" trend, and more. 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-17680194 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0400 1087 1 22 full false timing is everything...maybe (pt. 2) timing is everything...maybe (pt. 2) It's time for pt 2! In the second and final part of this "series," Jacquelyn discusses what it means to spend our time wisely. She discusses what it means to live mindfully, how our culture seems to be obsessed with "saving time," concerns surrounding the popularity of AI, and more. 

]]> It's time for pt 2! In the second and final part of this "series," Jacquelyn discusses what it means to spend our time wisely. She discusses what it means to live mindfully, how our culture seems to be obsessed with "saving time," concerns surrounding the popularity of AI, and more. 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-17649825 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0400 1057 1 21 full false timing is everything...maybe (pt. 1) timing is everything...maybe (pt. 1) Is timing everything? Should we be hitting certain milestones by certain ages? How do we know we are spending our time well? What does that even mean? In this two part series, Jacquelyn is discussing time. In this week's episode, she discusses how the concepts of the expectations of hitting certain life milestones (getting married, having kids, etc.) by a certain age conflicts with the idea that "timing is everything" in regards to waiting for the personal right time for you. 


Next week, she will discuss the timing of everyday life, what does it mean to spend your time "well," and how it feels as if our society is obsessed with "saving time." 

]]> Is timing everything? Should we be hitting certain milestones by certain ages? How do we know we are spending our time well? What does that even mean? In this two part series, Jacquelyn is discussing time. In this week's episode, she discusses how the concepts of the expectations of hitting certain life milestones (getting married, having kids, etc.) by a certain age conflicts with the idea that "timing is everything" in regards to waiting for the personal right time for you. 


Next week, she will discuss the timing of everyday life, what does it mean to spend your time "well," and how it feels as if our society is obsessed with "saving time." 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-17606419 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0400 1109 1 20 full false are you an impostor? are you an impostor? Impostor syndrome has been a topic of discussion, especially on social media, for what appears to be a while now. In this episode, Jacquelyn discusses what impostor syndrome is, why people feel like an impostor, and her thoughts on it. 


#impostorsyndrome #itsfine

]]> Impostor syndrome has been a topic of discussion, especially on social media, for what appears to be a while now. In this episode, Jacquelyn discusses what impostor syndrome is, why people feel like an impostor, and her thoughts on it. 


#impostorsyndrome #itsfine

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-17572171 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0400 799 1 19 full false reading is cool reading is cool Jacquelyn is BACK after skipping a week (my apologies). Recently, she's gotten back into reading books! In this episode, she talks about why reading is good for us, performative reading, BookTok, and talks about some of her fav books she's read recently. 

]]> Jacquelyn is BACK after skipping a week (my apologies). Recently, she's gotten back into reading books! In this episode, she talks about why reading is good for us, performative reading, BookTok, and talks about some of her fav books she's read recently. 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-17534574 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0400 1625 1 18 full false sorry i left you on read sorry i left you on read Jacquelyn has a love hate relationship with texting/emails. It's great that we have the option to be able to constantly communicate with people in our lives, but it can also be overwhelming and exhausting too. In this episode, Jacquelyn talks about how texting can be overwhelming, why it's commonly difficult to decipher text messages, and how it makes our relationships more complex. 

]]> Jacquelyn has a love hate relationship with texting/emails. It's great that we have the option to be able to constantly communicate with people in our lives, but it can also be overwhelming and exhausting too. In this episode, Jacquelyn talks about how texting can be overwhelming, why it's commonly difficult to decipher text messages, and how it makes our relationships more complex. 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-17457072 Mon, 07 Jul 2025 14:00:00 -0400 1308 full false what's your brand? what's your brand? Personal branding is extremely important in the digital age for many people. However, can personal branding blend personality and business in an unhealthy way? Could it negatively impact your growth as a person? Jacquelyn discusses why personal branding is so important, questions how it may affect your sense of self, and explains why she feels authenticity is key. 

]]> Personal branding is extremely important in the digital age for many people. However, can personal branding blend personality and business in an unhealthy way? Could it negatively impact your growth as a person? Jacquelyn discusses why personal branding is so important, questions how it may affect your sense of self, and explains why she feels authenticity is key. 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-17399940 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0400 1002 1 16 full false things i think are underrated things i think are underrated Last episode, Jacquelyn participated in the "propaganda I won't fall for" trend, talking about popular things or ideas she doesn't agree with. To balance out that *slight* negativity, she decided to create a list of ten things that she thinks is underrated and deserves more attention or appreciation, ranging from sending cards to cleaning while angry. Hopefully you enjoy! 

]]> Last episode, Jacquelyn participated in the "propaganda I won't fall for" trend, talking about popular things or ideas she doesn't agree with. To balance out that *slight* negativity, she decided to create a list of ten things that she thinks is underrated and deserves more attention or appreciation, ranging from sending cards to cleaning while angry. Hopefully you enjoy! 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-17385703 Mon, 23 Jun 2025 19:00:00 -0400 1875 1 15 full false propaganda i won't fall for propaganda i won't fall for There's this trend online currently where people compile a list of "propaganda they won't fall for" which could be anything that they don't like from oat milk to chatgpt. In this episode, Jacquelyn participates in the trend by talking about various trends, ideas, and things that she doesn't like and explains why it's "propaganda" that she won't be falling for anytime soon. 

]]> There's this trend online currently where people compile a list of "propaganda they won't fall for" which could be anything that they don't like from oat milk to chatgpt. In this episode, Jacquelyn participates in the trend by talking about various trends, ideas, and things that she doesn't like and explains why it's "propaganda" that she won't be falling for anytime soon. 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-17342068 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0400 1507 1 14 full false #routinesaretrendy #routinesaretrendy Should we adhere to a super duper strict routine or should we just go with the flow man? Jacquelyn discusses the pros and cons to routines, how she *attempts* to build better habits in her life, and reminds us all once again that it's all about balance! 

]]> Should we adhere to a super duper strict routine or should we just go with the flow man? Jacquelyn discusses the pros and cons to routines, how she *attempts* to build better habits in her life, and reminds us all once again that it's all about balance! 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-17302568 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1280 1 13 full false less thinking, more action - a reflection on manifestation and LOA less thinking, more action - a reflection on manifestation and LOA Manifestation - what a pop culture buzzword this has become. In this episode, Jacquelyn talks about manifestation and the law of attraction: what they are, how people apply these topics to their life, and underlying logic behind these topics. While she's got a lot of beef with the idea, she also discusses the positive benefit one may receive from the practice of manifestation. 

]]> Manifestation - what a pop culture buzzword this has become. In this episode, Jacquelyn talks about manifestation and the law of attraction: what they are, how people apply these topics to their life, and underlying logic behind these topics. While she's got a lot of beef with the idea, she also discusses the positive benefit one may receive from the practice of manifestation. 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-17263615 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0400 1393 1 12 full false write stuff down - why i love journaling write stuff down - why i love journaling May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and something that has significantly improved Jacquelyn's mental health is journaling. In this episode, she talks about the benefits of journal, different ways you can journal, and more.

]]> May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and something that has significantly improved Jacquelyn's mental health is journaling. In this episode, she talks about the benefits of journal, different ways you can journal, and more.

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-17229452 Mon, 26 May 2025 17:00:00 -0400 1288 1 11 full false are your 20's the best years of your life? are your 20's the best years of your life? We've all been told at least once that our 20's will be the best years of our life, but is that really the case? Do we just sugar coat the past in nostalgia rather than seeing it for what it is? Jacquelyn talks about the romanticization of life, declinism, the fading affect bias, and more. 

]]> We've all been told at least once that our 20's will be the best years of our life, but is that really the case? Do we just sugar coat the past in nostalgia rather than seeing it for what it is? Jacquelyn talks about the romanticization of life, declinism, the fading affect bias, and more. 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-17190702 Mon, 19 May 2025 13:00:00 -0400 1254 1 10 full false isn't life just one big trolley problem? isn't life just one big trolley problem? We are faced with many decisions in our lives. How does one make the "right" decision? Are there good or bad decisions? Is making no decision a decision within itself? In this episode, Jacquelyn talks about the trolley problem, the butterfly effect, and the consequences of our everyday actions. 

]]> We are faced with many decisions in our lives. How does one make the "right" decision? Are there good or bad decisions? Is making no decision a decision within itself? In this episode, Jacquelyn talks about the trolley problem, the butterfly effect, and the consequences of our everyday actions. 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-17141021 Mon, 12 May 2025 12:00:00 -0400 931 1 9 full false situationships situationships People love to talk about them, many people are in them, and yet - it seems most people don't know how to define a situationship. Jacquelyn attempts to define a situationship, hypothesizes why they are so common, and asks the question: is there anything positive about this type of relationship? 

]]> People love to talk about them, many people are in them, and yet - it seems most people don't know how to define a situationship. Jacquelyn attempts to define a situationship, hypothesizes why they are so common, and asks the question: is there anything positive about this type of relationship? 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-17098098 Mon, 05 May 2025 07:00:00 -0400 897 1 8 full false parasocial relationships parasocial relationships Parasocial relationships are arguably not talked about often, and yet they are very prevalent in the digital age. Jacquelyn explains what they are, the different types of parasocial relationships, how they have changed with the rise of social media, and more. 

]]> Parasocial relationships are arguably not talked about often, and yet they are very prevalent in the digital age. Jacquelyn explains what they are, the different types of parasocial relationships, how they have changed with the rise of social media, and more. 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-17052351 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400 1689 1 7 full false why is dating advice so bad? why is dating advice so bad? There was a trend where "chronically single people" made videos talking about how horrible dating advice is, and the odd or absurd things people said to them.  In this episode, Jacquelyn talks about some of the most common dating advice and breaks down its flaws, decides if it's logical, and asks the question: is all dating advice bad? 

]]> There was a trend where "chronically single people" made videos talking about how horrible dating advice is, and the odd or absurd things people said to them.  In this episode, Jacquelyn talks about some of the most common dating advice and breaks down its flaws, decides if it's logical, and asks the question: is all dating advice bad? 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-17006134 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400 1811 1 6 full false words words We sometimes forget that people can interpret words differently, which can lead to misunderstandings very quickly. In this episode, Jacquelyn talks about how people may define words differently, how the way someone says something changes the meaning, slang words, and more. 

]]> We sometimes forget that people can interpret words differently, which can lead to misunderstandings very quickly. In this episode, Jacquelyn talks about how people may define words differently, how the way someone says something changes the meaning, slang words, and more. 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-16962861 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400 1656 1 5 full false productivity haunts us all productivity haunts us all The concept of productivity can be scary. Do you not feel like you are doing enough everyday? Do you make a to do list that is a mile long, and feel disappointed when you can’t accomplish everything even though it was never possible in the first place? Do you feel like no matter what you do, you still haven’t accomplished enough to call the day “productive”? If you answered yes to any of these questions, maybe you should listen to this episode. Jacquelyn talks about the concept of productivity debt, to do lists, why breaks are productive, and more. 

]]> The concept of productivity can be scary. Do you not feel like you are doing enough everyday? Do you make a to do list that is a mile long, and feel disappointed when you can’t accomplish everything even though it was never possible in the first place? Do you feel like no matter what you do, you still haven’t accomplished enough to call the day “productive”? If you answered yes to any of these questions, maybe you should listen to this episode. Jacquelyn talks about the concept of productivity debt, to do lists, why breaks are productive, and more. 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-16877664 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400 1953 1 4 full false are certain people meant for us? are certain people meant for us? Is there someone that is destined to be with us? Are people in our lives for a specific reason? Or do we just tell ourselves that to feel better about our lives? In this episode, Jacquelyn talks about soulmates, twin flames, the invisible string theory, and the various theories and ideas around this topic.

]]> Is there someone that is destined to be with us? Are people in our lives for a specific reason? Or do we just tell ourselves that to feel better about our lives? In this episode, Jacquelyn talks about soulmates, twin flames, the invisible string theory, and the various theories and ideas around this topic.

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-16765686 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0400 1281 1 3 full false what makes a person a person? what makes a person a person? Who are we? What are we? Two of life's biggest questions, and most difficult to answer. When Jacquelyn learned about the "theories of the self," it changed her life. In this episode, she gives a generalized overview of some of the major theories and relative ideas such as the narrative identity theory, the no self theory, and situationism. By the end of this episode, you'll probably have your life figured out, or have a million more questions. (just kidding...kinda)

]]> Who are we? What are we? Two of life's biggest questions, and most difficult to answer. When Jacquelyn learned about the "theories of the self," it changed her life. In this episode, she gives a generalized overview of some of the major theories and relative ideas such as the narrative identity theory, the no self theory, and situationism. By the end of this episode, you'll probably have your life figured out, or have a million more questions. (just kidding...kinda)

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-16765615 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0400 1548 1 2 full false take everything with a grain of salt take everything with a grain of salt Heyyyyyy! Welcome to It's Fine with Jacquelyn Spicher! In the first episode, Jacquelyn tells you a little bit about her, why "it's fine" is her life mantra, and how important it is to critically think. 

]]> Heyyyyyy! Welcome to It's Fine with Jacquelyn Spicher! In the first episode, Jacquelyn tells you a little bit about her, why "it's fine" is her life mantra, and how important it is to critically think. 

]]> 7 Mountains Buzzsprout-16765602 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0400 542 1 1 full false