I've been on the air since 2009, and I love hanging out with ya! We chat about fitness and exercise, relationships, and workplace experiences, pop culture news, kids, and other things that present huge challenges. Like online dating. Oh my goodness. Dating on the apps is time consuming, but if we try to meet someone in person it's stalkery and creepy, so we forge ahead. I was born and raised in the rural town of Elwood, Nebraska with one stop light, a court house, three churches, and a bar. I'm a Cornhusker, and graduated with a Broadcasting degree from the University of Nebraska, and then worked all over the country in radio. When I'm not working, I'm usually running. I try to run between 6 and 9 miles a day because I love that runners high! I try to eat clean too. I love shopping, going out for salmon and wine, seeing live music and comedy, and listening to all kinds of music. I've got three daughters, and that means I'm an Uber mom, taking them to gymnastics, karate, softball, or whatever is in season. They always crack me up and ask odd questions, and give the best hugs and make me realize what's important in life. Feel free to connect via email anytime using the form here on the website. I love hearing from you!
Jen Austin
5 Ways Restaurants May Change Forever
When your favorite restaurant fully opens up again it will be cause for celebration, but it might look a lot different. Thick menus may be replaced with paper, disposable ones, and you may be sitting at least feet from the next table.
3 Ways Gyms May Be Different When They Reopen
When gyms fully open up and you're back on the elliptical, you'll probably have a lot more space around you. Gyms are part of the first phase of the President's re-opening plan, but not without big changes.
The First Vacations After Quarantine Will Be Road Trips
When things open up again and we start to travel, road trips will be huge. And there are seven Idaho roads that you'll want to be on.
Day 3 of the De-Stress Your Mess Challenge: The Kitchen
This is the week to tackle the mess around the house, and the kitchen gets the focus. If we're going to get after it, it should be easy, and this is.
5 Reasons Why This Will Be a Yoga Pants Easter
I'm in a quandary about what to wear on Easter Sunday. It's the best day of the year to break out the Sunday best, but can a person wear an Easter bonnet on the couch without feeling weird?
Coronavirus Might Be Causing You To Have Weird Dreams
All the stress of a pandemic has to go somewhere, and it's ending up in our dreams at night. There's one weird dream that everyone seems to be having, and there's a reason behind it.
Add These Foods Daily To Boost Your Immune System
Anytime I want a quick immune boost I'll pop a combination of Vitamin C, Zinc, and garlic pills. There are lots of other more exciting ways to charge your immune system too, and these foods are easy adds to your daily routine.
5 Strange Food Combos You Need to Try
Now is not the time to hold back on snacks, and the more creative, the better. Would you dare dip string cheese into a jar of peanut butter? Yes! Break some food rules and escape from stress.
The Earliest Possible Date You Can Receive Your Tax Refund
If you're thinking about filing your taxes early, you're not alone. The first date you can send in your tax return is coming up next week, and with holiday bills to pay off, more people than ever will be jumping on it. If you file next week, you can expect your refund in early February.