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
The Dog Breeds Most Likely To Destroy Things
My schnauzer just destroyed my daughter's dental appliance for the second time and schnauzers aren't even on the list of the most destructive dog breeds. Which ones could possibly be worse?
Ways Your Next Hotel Stay Will Be Different [Part 2]
Twenty-four hours before a recent hotel stay I had to be able to answer "no" to several screening questions, or the hotel was going to cancel my reservation.
A New Virus is Attacking Kids; What to Watch For
Kids are getting a mystery illness that's related to COVID-19, but the symptoms are usually different. Most of the time parents can see them pop up on kids' lips and toes.
Why Real Christmas Trees Will Cost More This Year
If you want a real tree this year, the good news is there's no shortage. But that tree will cost more this time around, and you can blame the weather.
The Best Labor Day Weekend Getaways In Texas
School has started and the fall routine has begun, but there's already a three-day weekend ahead that's begging for us to goof off. Ideas, we need ideas!
Giving Produces a Bigger High Than Receiving
If you give someone a really great gift this week, you'll still be feeling the high five days from now, according to a new study. And the buzz from receiving wears off a lot more quickly.
A Two-Pound Holiday Weight Gain Means You’re Normal
This time next week if the scale reads two pounds higher than normal, you're right there with the rest of humanity. That's the average weight gain during the holidays, but the truly surprising thing is how long it takes to get rid of it!
If You Have One Of These Passwords You Should Change It Right Now
If your password is "password," it's really not very secure. And don't change it to "123456," because that's easy for hackers to figure out too. Seriously! People are still using these horrible passwords and several others that need to go away right now.
Texas Family Goes Viral With Christmas Light Display
The Hinojosa family is getting views by the millions for its synchronized light display. Can you imagine how much work goes into this? Wow!