You Good Girl?
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In this candid and whirlwind episode of Bitch Bible, host Jackie Schimmel reflects on her recent illness, her evolving parenting journey, and a deep dive into the public tension between podcasters Alex Cooper and Alex Earl. She reframes the feud as a lesson in business ethics and personal accountability, emphasizing that friendships in show business must not override contractual boundaries. Schimmel shares her own missteps in past deals, urging listeners to take full responsibility for their choices and to think strategically in future negotiations. The episode also explores her personal life with vivid anecdotes: her son Clyde’s attention-seeking behavior, her obsession with Little Spoon for feeding him, and her emotional connection to a stranger’s trumpet music at a red light. She celebrates unexpected moments of joy, from Maria Mena following her on Instagram to a viral TikTok account that regurgitates her old clips. Schimmel closes with a call to honor unsung female bravery—highlighting two women arrested for extreme acts of defiance: one who mailed a 78-page dossier on her ex’s flaws, and another who broke into a TJ Maxx to hide a throw pillow. The episode ends with her embracing a simpler life: buying a flip phone, making her own butter, and prioritizing presence with her son.
Business relationships in entertainment must be treated as transactions, not friendships—contracts are binding and accountability lies with the individual.
Self-worth and internal strength are the most important gifts to instill in children; build them up early, then ground them later.
True bravery often comes in quiet, absurd, or unexpected forms—like a woman mailing a 78-page dossier on her ex or hiding a pillow in a store.
Social media doesn’t control you if you choose to disconnect—consider a flip phone to reclaim presence and reduce digital noise.
Support women who challenge norms, even when their actions seem bizarre or extreme—there’s often a deeper story of emotional truth behind them.
The Illness and the Rebirth
Jackie opens with a vivid, theatrical account of her recent illness, comparing herself to a Victorian ghost and describing the physical and emotional toll of being unwell. She reflects on the isolation and frustration of being sick while her partner was away, and how this experience has left her feeling reborn and ready to engage with the world again.
The Alex vs. Alex Feud: A Business Lesson
“If you want to play with the big dogs in the big dog park, get your harness on and bark.”
Parenting, Identity, and the Power of Self-Love
“The only gift I want to give him... is to make him feel like the most incredible human in the planet, but also no better than anyone.”
The Art of the Absurd: Celebrating Female Defiance
“Women are just such a superior breed. I mean, I don't love her follow through. I feel like maybe if you're going to break open a window, we just leave with the pillow.”
The Digital Detox and the Simple Life
Jackie announces her decision to buy a flip phone to reduce screen time and be more present with her son. She also shares her plans to make her own butter, symbolizing a return to simplicity and self-reliance in a hyper-digital world.
“The only gift I want to give him... is to make him feel like the most incredible human in the planet, but also no better than anyone.”
“If you want to play with the big dogs in the big dog park, get your harness on and bark.”
“Women are just such a superior breed. I mean, I don't love her follow through. I feel like maybe if you're going to break open a window, we just leave with the pillow.”
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Jackie Schimmel
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Alex Cooper
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Alex Earl
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Clyde
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Andrew
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Maria Mena
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Little Spoon
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Sydney Sweeney
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TikTok
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Nutrafol
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