Jen.n.Xhausted

Jen.n.Xhausted Two Jens. One mission: to survive the chaos of Gen X womanhood—preferably with caffeine, sarcasm, and a whole lotta laughs. United by fatigue, fuelled by laughs. Jen.n.Xhausted is the unfiltered, funny and deeply relatable podcast for Gen X (or there abouts) women juggling the chaos of life. Jen and Jenn are two tired best friends who dive into real-life stories (yours and ours), emotional overloads, hot flushes and hilarious moments - with zero judgement and lots of laughs. If you're overwhelmed, burnt out and questioning everything, you are not alone. You are one of us. Supported by Elowen Counselling. Counselling, Coaching and Connection for women and teens. www.elowen.com.au

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Latest episodes

26 January 2026

Episode 1, Season 2! Giggle Glug - the best archaic word for Champagne.

Welcome to Season 2 of the Jen.n.Xhausted Podcast. We have had an amazing Summer break and we are back talking all things Giggle Glug, or Champagne as we now know it. We talk about it's origins, archaic words, customs and phrases and have a belly laugh at the same time. Worth a listen even if you don't drink. We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed making it.

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26 December 2025

A (Chaotic) Christmas History Lesson by Jen and Jenn...

It’s our Christmas special, and we’re unwrapping the strange, surprising origins behind the words, phrases, and traditions of Christmas. From the chaotic Lord of Misrule to the mystery of the hogmagdog, we dig into festive customs you’ve probably heard of — but never really questioned.

We also reveal which company made Santa’s iconic red-and-white suit famous. Curious? Slightly confused? Perfect. Find out in this Christmas edition of jen.n.xhausted. 🎅✨

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23 December 2025

Obsolete Words, Phrases and Traditions of Weddings.

Weddings weren’t always about romance and in this episode of Jen.n.Xhausted, we uncover the strange, spooky, and surprising origins behind wedding traditions we still use today. 💍

From ale knights and bride’s ale to veils, dresses, and ancient phrases, we explore how many customs were created to ward off evil spirits, prevent kidnapping, and protect the bride. Turns out, fear, superstition, and a lot of drinking shaped the modern wedding.

If you’ve ever wondered why weddings look the way they do, grab a cuppa and enjoy this episode. 🍻

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08 December 2025

The Etymology Of All Things Pregnancy, Birth and Fatigue

This week Jen and Jenn dive into the etymology of all things birth, pregnancy and the bone-deep fatigue that comes with it. Expect chat about the obsolete words puggled and mallifluff (aka: our current state), plus plenty of stories, two proseccos and a wardrobe because… we have absolutely no budget.

Cosy, chaotic and educational-ish.

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26 November 2025

Moppets, Guts and Eating Humble Pie.

Welcome back! Today we’re talking all things moppets—kids, the tiny whirlwinds who can turn a calm room into absolute chaos in seconds.

We love the wild things they get up to, but we’re also diving into something a bit unexpected: the language of “guts.”

There’s the gut feeling—that instinctive feeling that us females seem to have when something isn't right.

Then “guts for garters,” once a medieval threat, now basically what adults say when a child draws on the walls… again.

And of course, “eating humble pie,” the classic moment when you loudly claim your kid would never throw a tantrum—right before they do… in public.

So today it’s moppets, mayhem, and the wonderfully weird words that remind us just how human—and hilarious—life can be.

Let’s jump in.

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16 November 2025

Episode 10: Dating App Disasters with Jas, Loaf Bosses and the Sultan of Zanzibar.

Jas joins us in the drobe to unpack the wild world of dating in your 40s. We also explore the cosy, bread-based origins of the word “lady” (very on-brand for two sourdough-loving Jen.n's) and share our (well, we think so) hilarious run-in with a scammer — featuring Jen’s “uncle,” the Sultan of Zanzibar and a very generous inheritance. Chaos, carbs, and midlife mayhem… climb in and enjoy!

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