Bluntly Speaking

Welcome to "Bluntly Speaking," a podcast that feels like a chat with your older sisters. Hosted by Jola Jovani and Elisa Jovani, two sisters sharing personal experiences and science-backed insights. Playful, relatable, and research-driven, this podcast helps you strengthen every part of your relational well-being.

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Episodes

Thursday Apr 16, 2026

In this episode of Bluntly Speaking Jola and Elisa discuss the difference between criticism and and feedback, how to give good feedback, and what it means to be a nitpicky partner.
 
Resources🧠
1. Work with Jola: https://www.jointrealitymedia.com 
2. Learn how to lead conversations without conflict: https://www.jointrealitymedia.com/makeitland
3. The Invisible Load Audit: Who Actually Hold the Relationship Together: https://www.jointrealitymedia.com/store/p/shared-labour-workbook
 
Connect🩷
https://www.instagram.com/jola.jovani/ 
https://www.tiktok.com/@jola.jovani 
https://www.instagram.com/bluntly.speaking.pod
 
Disclaimer: All content here is for educational purposes only and to provide perspective not as a replacement for therapy or professional medical advice. Please make sure you reach out to the right qualified professional with your specific concern.

Friday Jan 30, 2026

In this episode of Bluntly Speaking, Jola and Elisa discuss attachment styles, how they develop and change, and the type of communication each attachment style needs. 
 
Resources🧠1. Work with Jola: https://www.jointrealitymedia.com
2. Learn how to communicate issues in a way that your partner gets it: https://www.jointrealitymedia.com/communicationtoolkit
 
Connect🩷https://www.instagram.com/jola.jovani/
https://www.tiktok.com/@jola.jovani
https://www.instagram.com/bluntly.speaking.pod
Disclaimer: All content here is for educational purposes only and to provide perspective, not as a replacement for therapy or professional medical advice. Please make sure you reach out to the right qualified professional with your specific concern.

Monday Oct 20, 2025

In this episode of Bluntly Speaking Jola, Elisa and Russell discuss the challenges and benefits that come with being vulnerable. Vulnerability helps you strengthen romantic relationships, friendships and even your work relationships.
 
Resources🧠
1. Work with Jola: https://www.jointrealitymedia.com
2. Learn how to communicate issues in a way that your partner gets it: https://www.jointrealitymedia.com/communicationtoolkit
 
Connect🩷
https://www.instagram.com/jola.jovani/
https://www.tiktok.com/@jola.jovani
https://www.instagram.com/elisa_jovani/

Sunday Sep 21, 2025

In this episode of Bluntly Speaking Jola and Elisa discuss the different types of attraction, attracting the right partner and bringing the spark back!

Wednesday Sep 17, 2025

In this episode of Bluntly Speaking Jola and Elisa discuss what leads to relationship breakdown from relationship icks to dealbreakers and how to know if you should stay or leave. 

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