Five with Fry
Think of this podcast as your go-to for tackling the hard stuff with clarity and confidence. On Five with Fry, Dr. Jen Fry breaks down the rules, challenges the norms, and dives deep into the tough conversations that shape our lives—conflict, culture, family, sports, tech, and everything in between. This is where you learn to rely on yourself, embrace the messy, and come out stronger on the other side.
Podcasting since 2025 • 45 episodes
Five with Fry
Latest Episodes
42: Defending Without Being Defensive
Ever been told you’re “being defensive” the moment you try to explain yourself? In this episode, we break down the fine line between defending your choices with context and showing up as defensive through tone, body language, or shut-down phras...
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Episode 42
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41: If You’re Old Enough For A Mortgage, You’re Too Old For The “Just Joking” Defense
The group chat got leaked, and the spin started fast. Racist, antisemitic, and homophobic “jokes” from 24 to 35-year-old political operatives were quickly brushed off as “just edgy humor.” Commentators framed them as “kids who made a mistake,” ...
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Episode 41
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40: Repeatable vs. Repetitive: The Secret to Continuous Growth
Have you ever skipped revisiting a course or concept because you thought, “I’ve already done that”? In this episode of Five with Fry, I unpack why that mindset might be holding you back.During a drive back from Martha’s Vineyard...
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Episode 40
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39: Why Failure Delivers Your Greatest Breakthroughs
Ever notice how your best ideas show up right after something goes completely wrong? Same.As someone who’s wildly competitive, losing has never sat well with me. Take this recent tech pitch competition. I was sure I’d win. When I didn’t,...
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Episode 39
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38: Five Things You Need to Know When Navigating Leadership’s Hardest Moments
When you’re in the chair—whether as an Athletic Director, head coach, or top leader—everything starts and stops with you. Most books don’t prepare you for that reality. Leading means holding steady when the boat feels like it’s tipping and peop...
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Episode 38
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