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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.
Episodes
30 episodes
27: Five Mindset Shifts That Change the Game for Players
Think elite athletes are just born different? Not so fast. In this episode of Five with Fry, Dr. Jen Fry sits down with sports psychology consultant Dan Mickle to unpack the real difference between good and great athletes—and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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28:37
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26: Five Truths Every Sports Parent Should Hear (Even if Don’t Want To)
What happens when a mental performance coach and a conflict and culture expert, who is also a former athlete and coach, team up? You get a real, raw conversation about youth sports that every sports parent needs to hear, whether they want to or...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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45:03
25: My Five Favorite Countries
What if your next favorite place wasn’t even on your radar yet?In this episode of Five with Fry, I’m taking you on a quick tour of five destinations that changed the way I see the world, and just might do the same for you. From ...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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7:45
24: Active Listening Is a Scam (If You’ve Never Been Taught How)
“Just listen.” Sound familiar?It’s one of the most repeated pieces of conflict advice and one of the most misunderstood. In this episode of Five with Fry, I’m coming for the myth of active listening. Because expecting peo...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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5:51
23: I Wrote the Book Young Jen Needed
Why does conflict make your stomach twist, your hands sweat, and your words disappear? If you’ve ever frozen in the middle of a hard conversation or walked away replaying everything you should have said, this episode is for you....
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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5:34
22: The Real Test of Team Culture Isn’t Positivity—It’s Conflict
The Real Test of Team Culture Isn’t Positivity—It’s ConflictIt’s easy to talk about team culture when things are going well. But what about when they’re not?In this episode, Dr. Jen Fry gets real about what truly defines a ...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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4:58
21: Five Things You Should Expect From Your Local Representatives
What Should Your City Council Member Be Doing for You?Ever wonder what your city council member actually does—or should be doing? In this episode of Five with Fry, Dr. Jen Fry sits down wit...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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27:10
20: No Mercy at the Game Table: Life Lessons From an Uncomfortably Competitive Person
Think board games are just innocent fun? Not so fast.In this raw and hilarious episode of Five with Fry, I’m diving into the very real emotional chaos of tabletop games, starting with the time 10-year-old me absolutely
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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5:47
19: Holding the Line: The Uncomfortable Truth About Who Gets Protected in College Sports
Who gets saved, and who gets sacrificed?In this episode of Five with Fry, Dr. Jen Fry digs into the uncomfortable—but essential—question at the heart of college coaching: Who is deemed “worth saving” when things get to...
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5:58
18: Five Strategies for Managing Tough Conversations with Kierra Pelz - Part 3
In the final installment of our three-part series, Kierra Pelz and I dig into one of the most overlooked but critical parts of leading well: proactive communication. Because let’s be honest: it’s one thing to put out fires. It’s another ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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8:44
17: Five Strategies for Managing Tough Conversations with Kierra Pelz - Part 2
In Part 2 of our conversation, Kierra Pelz and I pick up right where we left off — digging deeper into what it really takes to handle tough conversations with care, clarity, and confidence.This episode is all about learning how ...
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27:35
BONUS Fryday: The Shedeur Sanders Incident: Unmasking Viral Humiliation Disguised as Humor
The so-called “prank” on Shedeur Sanders during the NFL Draft wasn’t funny. It was calculated cruelty disguised as humor. In this Bonus Fryday episode, I unpack what really happened when a 21-year-old adult used stolen confidential information ...
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6:00
16: Five Strategies for Managing Tough Conversations with Kierra Pelz - Part 1
In this episode of Five with Fry, I’m joined by my good friend Kierra Pelz — a passionate coach, gym owner at Premier Academy, and a powerhouse in the world of cheerleading. Kierra shares her journey from reluctant participant to stron...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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19:04
15: Secure the Damn Job - Part #3: Master Your Interview
Welcome to Secure the Damn Job, a special series on Five with Fry where I break down what actually works when you're applying for jobs. Sponsored by Hyreable (the career development wing of JenFryTalks), this three-part series...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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8:05
14: The Unseen Burdens of College Sports: How Modern Pressures Crush Today's Athletes
Today’s college athletes are navigating a storm of pressures that previous generations never had to face, and it's costing lives.In this powerful and urgent episode of Five with Fry, Dr. Jen Fry takes a hard look at the mental h...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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8:57
13: Secure the Damn Job - Part #2: Resumes That Actually Work
Welcome to Secure the Damn Job, a special series on Five with Fry where I break down what actually works when you're applying for jobs. Sponsored by Hyreable (the career development wing of JenFryTalks), this three-part series...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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9:03
12: Secure the Damn Job - Part #1: The Cover Letter Blueprint
Welcome to Secure the Damn Job, a special series on Five with Fry where I break down what actually works when you're applying for jobs. Sponsored by Hyreable (the career development wing of JenFryTalks), this three-part series...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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8:47
11: Five Lessons for New Entrepreneurs with Ty Smith - Part 2
How to Handle the Emotional Side of Entrepreneurship (and Why Community Matters)Let’s be honest—entrepreneurship is an emotional rollercoaster. In this episode of Five with Fry, I’m back with my mentor Ty Smith for part t...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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28:12
BONUS - When Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word: Lessons from a Viral Track Incident
In this bonus episode of Five with Fry, I’m diving into a recent viral moment from the track world that’s got everyone talking—and not for the r...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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4:58
10: Avoiding the Traps of Overconfidence: Five Lessons for New Entrepreneurs with Ty Smith
Avoiding the Traps of Overconfidence: Five Lessons for New Entrepreneurs with Ty SmithWhat if the biggest obstacle to your startup’s success is… you? In this episode of Five with Fry, I sit down with veteran lean startup ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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19:25
9: The Soft Skill That Will Make or Break Your Career
The Soft Skill That Will Make or Break Your CareerWe hear a lot about hard skills—degrees, certifications, technical know-how. But what about soft skills? You know, the ones that actually determine whether you thrive in your workp...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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4:58
8: Stop Prioritizing Tradition Over Teaching Consent
When a Fun Volleyball Trend Becomes a Lesson in ConsentWhat happens when a seemingly harmless sports tradition gets people fired up about consent?In this episode of Five with Fry, we’re talking about clipping
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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5:11
7: Kendrick Lamar Halftime Show: When a performance isn't meant for you
Not Everything is Meant for You—And That’s OkayLet’s talk about Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show—the performance that had some people on their feet and others scratching their heads. Was it a cultural masterpiece, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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5:02
6: Five Things White Women Should Think About in 2025
What does it really mean to be an ally in 2025? In this episode of Five with Fry, I sit down with Dr. Victoria Farris to unpack how "Good Girl" conditioning holds white women back from stepping fully into anti-racism work.Dr. Fa...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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34:37
5: How to Take Feedback Without Falling Apart (or Getting Defensive)
Let’s be honest—feedback can be tough. Whether you're receiving it or giving it, it’s not always easy to navigate. But what if we stopped seeing feedback as something to fear and started using it as a tool for growth?In this episo...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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5:11