In this episode of The Audacity Effect, Kelly and Jenna unpack a question that has quietly taken over group chats, nightstands, and BookTok feeds everywhere: Why are so many people obsessed with romantasy right now?

From dragons and magical bonding to morally gray love interests and suspiciously attractive immortal beings (yes, some of them are a little animal-adjacent), fantasy romance has become a go-to escape for people across the board — not just “readers,” and definitely not just one type of person.

Under the jokes, there’s real psychology at play. We break down why romantasy works so well in stressful seasons of life, using concepts like narrative transportation, cognitive load, emotional regulation, and attachment theory — and why these stories feel comforting, immersive, and oddly restorative when real life feels heavy or overstimulating.

We also give a non-spoiler overview of what people mean when they reference books like Fourth Wing and A Court of Thorns and Roses, and yes — we talk about the elephant in the room: why the royal fae are kind of feral. No shame. Just curiosity. And science.

In this episode:

• Why fantasy romance is everywhere right now

• How immersive stories help regulate stress and mental overload

• Emotional intensity without emotional labor

• Identity, agency, and desire in women-centered storytelling

• Why escapism isn’t avoidance — it’s sometimes survival

• Dragons, danger, and the deeply unserious things we take very seriously

If you’ve ever said “I just need something fun to read” and ended up emotionally invested in a magical world instead — this episode is for you.

🎧 New here? The Audacity Effect is bold moves, real talk, and zero permission slips—helping you build a bigger life on your terms.

WELCOME TO THE AUDACITY EFFECT

Welcome to The Audacity Effect — the unapologetic podcast for women & people who are done waiting for permission and ready to build audacious careers, businesses, and lives.

We talk female ambition, confidence, reinvention, modern womanhood, leadership, and building something bigger — even if you’re still in your 9-5, still figuring it out, or still convincing your inner critic to calm down. We’re Jenna & Kelly — corporate escape artists in progress, accidentally-serious life strategists, and founders rewriting the rules one bold decision at a time.

Think: Self-development minus the cringe. Ambition without apology. Humor + healing + high standards.

Here’s what you’ll hear:

• How to stop shrinking and start showing up
• Confidence, comparison, jealousy & the real dynamics of female friendship
• Surviving corporate culture without letting it suck out your soul
• Second-act careers & identity pivots
• Overcoming imposter syndrome
• Entrepreneurship while working a full-time job
• Building confidence, resilience & brand direction
• Saying yes before you're "ready"
• Real conversations about ambition, burnout, and balancing it all

There will be real tools. Real pep talks. Real chaos. And zero performative perfection. A space for high-achieving women & others to come and stop playing it small.

You don’t need more qualifications — you need more audacity.

New episodes weekly. Welcome to your bolder era.

Want more?

Let’s chat: info@theaudacityeffect.com

Visit our website www.theaudacityeffect.com

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theaudacityeffect/

Want to advertise on our podcast? Email us at info@theaudacityeffect.com

Chloe Youtsey: Find the creator & genius behind our pod music on socials or at www.chloeyoutsey.com

Show socials: @the_audacity_effect @bodybyprosecco @jenna_kaitbenski @chloeyoutsey @little_monster_book

In this episode of The Audacity Effect, Jenna and Kelly are doing what they do best: talking books, spiraling a little, and accidentally unpacking life.

We share books that genuinely changed the way we think, including Loving Frank (and the real-life double standards that come with women choosing themselves), The Shack (faith, grief, and rethinking what you were taught), and Untamed(the permission slip to stop performing and start listening to yourself). We also shout out The Yellow Wallpaper—a classic short story that still hits hard when it comes to women, mental health, and autonomy.

Then we pivot into what we’re reading right now (including Red Rising) and why certain stories become the ones you carry for years. Expect: honest takes, a little sarcasm, big themes, and plenty of “wait…same.”

In this episode:

• Books that changed our lives (and why)

• Women choosing themselves + the consequences no one warns you about

• Faith, grief, identity, and the “permission” theme in powerful stories

• Literary rabbit holes: The Yellow Wallpaper and women’s autonomy

• What we’re currently reading + listener recommendations

Tell us what you’re reading right now—and if any book has ever cracked your brain open in the best way.

🎧 New here? The Audacity Effect is bold moves, real talk, and zero permission slips—helping you build a bigger life on your terms.

WELCOME TO THE AUDACITY EFFECT

Welcome to The Audacity Effect — the unapologetic podcast for women & people who are done waiting for permission and ready to build audacious careers, businesses, and lives.

We talk female ambition, confidence, reinvention, modern womanhood, leadership, and building something bigger — even if you’re still in your 9-5, still figuring it out, or still convincing your inner critic to calm down. We’re Jenna & Kelly — corporate escape artists in progress, accidentally-serious life strategists, and founders rewriting the rules one bold decision at a time.

Think: Self-development minus the cringe. Ambition without apology. Humor + healing + high standards.

Here’s what you’ll hear:

• How to stop shrinking and start showing up
• Confidence, comparison, jealousy & the real dynamics of female friendship
• Surviving corporate culture without letting it suck out your soul
• Second-act careers & identity pivots
• Overcoming imposter syndrome
• Entrepreneurship while working a full-time job
• Building confidence, resilience & brand direction
• Saying yes before you're "ready"
• Real conversations about ambition, burnout, and balancing it all

There will be real tools. Real pep talks. Real chaos. And zero performative perfection. A space for high-achieving women & others to come and stop playing it small.

You don’t need more qualifications — you need more audacity.

New episodes weekly. Welcome to your bolder era.

Want more?

Let’s chat: info@theaudacityeffect.com

Visit our website www.theaudacityeffect.com

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theaudacityeffect/

Want to advertise on our podcast? Email us at info@theaudacityeffect.com

Chloe Youtsey: Find the creator & genius behind our pod music on socials or at www.chloeyoutsey.com

Show socials: @the_audacity_effect @bodybyprosecco @jenna_kaitbenski @chloeyoutsey @little_monster_book

You’re capable. Dependable. Successful on paper. So why do you feel stuck?

In this episode of The Audacity Effect, Jenna and Kelly talk about a rarely discussed experience among high performers: being good at a lot of things but fulfilled by none of them.

This isn’t burnout. It’s not failure. It’s the competence trap—when reliability turns into obligation, and success becomes a cage.

We unpack:

• Why high achievers struggle most to make changes

• The difference between restlessness and dissatisfaction

• How being “the dependable one” quietly costs you fulfillment

• Why gratitude and ambition can coexist

• How to start making micro changes when you don’t know what the big change is yet

If you’ve ever thought, “Nothing is wrong… so why does this still feel wrong?” — this episode is for you.

Because just because you’re good at something doesn’t mean it gets to keep you forever.

🎧 New here? The Audacity Effect is bold moves, real talk, and zero permission slips—helping you build a bigger life on your terms.

WELCOME TO THE AUDACITY EFFECT

Welcome to The Audacity Effect — the unapologetic podcast for women & people who are done waiting for permission and ready to build audacious careers, businesses, and lives.

We talk female ambition, confidence, reinvention, modern womanhood, leadership, and building something bigger — even if you’re still in your 9-5, still figuring it out, or still convincing your inner critic to calm down. We’re Jenna & Kelly — corporate escape artists in progress, accidentally-serious life strategists, and founders rewriting the rules one bold decision at a time.

Think: Self-development minus the cringe. Ambition without apology. Humor + healing + high standards.

Here’s what you’ll hear:

• How to stop shrinking and start showing up
• Confidence, comparison, jealousy & the real dynamics of female friendship
• Surviving corporate culture without letting it suck out your soul
• Second-act careers & identity pivots
• Overcoming imposter syndrome
• Entrepreneurship while working a full-time job
• Building confidence, resilience & brand direction
• Saying yes before you're "ready"
• Real conversations about ambition, burnout, and balancing it all

There will be real tools. Real pep talks. Real chaos. And zero performative perfection. A space for high-achieving women & others to come and stop playing it small.

You don’t need more qualifications — you need more audacity.

New episodes weekly. Welcome to your bolder era.

Want more?

Let’s chat: info@theaudacityeffect.com

Visit our website www.theaudacityeffect.com

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theaudacityeffect/

Want to advertise on our podcast? Email us at info@theaudacityeffect.com

Chloe Youtsey: Find the creator & genius behind our pod music on socials or at www.chloeyoutsey.com

Show socials: @the_audacity_effect @bodybyprosecco @jenna_kaitbenski @chloeyoutsey @little_monster_book