This Is Me Trying

In this candid and chaotic episode of *Bitch Bible*, host Jackie Schimmel navigates a whirlwind of personal anecdotes, cultural commentary, and self-reflection. She recounts attending Niall Horan’s intimate album celebration, a family wedding in Paso Robles, and her ongoing battle with a frog infestation in her backyard—complete with existential dread and a looming backyard renovation. Jackie dives into parenting philosophy, passionately defending her decision to keep her two-and-a-half-year-old son screen-free, citing a neurological study that claims 17 minutes of boredom sparks creativity. She also confronts the emotional toll of family dynamics, particularly her father’s repetitive storytelling, and reflects on the absurdity of modern celebrity culture, including her conflicted feelings about Kanye West’s recent concerts and the ongoing Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni lawsuit. Amidst these stories, she promotes several brands—Bowlin Branch bedding, Skims, Revolve, Peak Vesper, and BetterHelp—while candidly admitting her own emotional lows, including a moment of near-purchase of a journal at HomeGoods, which she ultimately rejected. The episode closes with a surreal, AI-generated Q&A session where Jackie answers deeply personal, often self-deprecating questions, revealing her raw, unfiltered personality and her belief in authenticity over performative relevance.