Talking Smack 415
Talking Smack 415 is the podcast for women navigating midlife, motherhood, menopause, mental health, and personal growth-with real talk, big laughs, and honest stories biweekly. Hosts Debbie Mink and Jamie the Great (Jamie Roseman), longtime best friends and Jersey girls, ( with Debbie now living in San Francisco hence the 415 in the title) dive into topics like friendship, sobriety, cancer journeys, beauty obsessions, burnout, and more.
Each episode blends humor, heart, and smart smack talk, featuring guests like therapists, coaches, and inspiring women. If you’re searching for community, women’s wellness, or just want to laugh with friends and feel seen, subscribe now and join the conversation. DM us what you want us to talk smack about next!
Talking Smack 415
Family: Jamie the Great’s Nephew Shai Gilmore on Being Raised by the Green–Roseman Crew
In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the Great and I sit down with someone very special: Jamie’s nephew… but also kind of her son… brother… all rolled into one — Shai Gilmore.
Shai’s story blends resilience, humor, and the fierce love that only family can provide.
He takes us back to when he was about 4 years old in Florida, where his Pop-Pop stepped in when life got complicated. Shai opens up about:
- Growing up with a mother in recovery
- Losing his father to a car accident
- Realizing, at just 4 years old, that “something wasn’t right”
- Becoming everyone’s favorite Green (sorry, Jamie)
- Navigating identity with a different last name
- High school chaos, college radio, and pranks
- What it felt like when he supported Jamie while she battled cancer
It’s sweet. It’s funny. It’s a little messy.
And above all — it’s a reminder that family is family is family.
We’re launching this episode for the holidays because Shai’s name literally means “gift.” So here it is: the gift of Shai — his laughter, love, and light — for your holiday season.
Whether you’re in the Bay Area, Florida, New Jersey, or navigating your own family story, this episode is for you.
Grab your earbuds or hop in the car and press play.
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