The Bubble Lounge (Highland Park & University Park Texas)
The Bubble Lounge Podcast is hosted by Martha Jackson and is the leading hyper-local podcast covering Highland Park and University Park, Texas. With more than 350 episodes and over 190,000 listens, the show has become a trusted voice connecting the Park Cities community.
Each week, Martha sits down with community leaders, business owners, athletes, and residents to spotlight the people, places, and conversations shaping life in the Park Cities. Episodes explore philanthropy, lifestyle, wellness, fashion, relationships, local business, and the moments that bring neighbors together.
What sets The Bubble Lounge apart is its focused reach. Designed for an influential, community-minded audience, especially women and families in Highland Park and University Park — the podcast delivers authentic storytelling paired with strong local impact.
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Episodes
347 episodes
Round Top 101 with Kate Swail
Round Top is back, and if you’ve ever heard friends talk about their annual girls’ trip there but wondered what it’s really like, this episode is for you.The Round Top Antiques Show runs March 14–28 and has grown from a small Texas antiq...
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Season 9
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Episode 9
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28:14
Why You Need to Attend Côtes du Coeur This Year with Chef Richard Chamberlain & Event Co-Chair Chris Clark
There’s something special that happens when great food, incredible wine, and a meaningful cause all come together in one room — and that’s exactly what makes Côtes du Coeur such a signature event in Dallas. In this episode, I sit down with 2026...
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Season 9
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Episode 8
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27:50
SAFE, SMART, AND AWARE, with Tracy Walder
Personal safety looks very different today than it did even a few years ago — and it’s not just about where we go, but how we live, what we click, and how aware we are in a world that moves fast.In this timely episode, Martha sits down w...
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Season 9
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Episode 7
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29:58
Mr. Donavan - Parenting the Child That You Have, Not the Child That You Want
In this timely and powerful episode, Martha sits down with Mr. Donavan to talk about something every parent needs to hear: parent the child you have, not the child you want.Mr. Donavan shares his own journey—from a bullie...
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Season 9
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Episode 6
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29:07
Grit & Grace: Three Conversations I’ll Never Forget
Some conversations stay with you long after the microphones are turned off. This episode brings together three of those stories — stories of adversity, resilience, and the quiet strength it takes to keep going when life doesn’t go as planned.
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Season 9
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Episode 5
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39:49
Meet the Leaders Behind Highland Park Baseball
❤️ LIKE THE SHOW? Click here to send us a message.The 2026 Highland Park baseball season is officially here, and we’re kicking it off the best way we know how — by putting faces, personali...
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Season 9
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Episode 4
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25:06
Highland Park MAPS Program: Where Ideas, Collaboration, and Curiosity Meet
Thinking bigger sometimes means learning differently—and that’s exactly what this episode captures. I sat down with MAPS students from Highland Park High School, Natalie Denton, Ryan Moore and Rohan Portteus, to talk about what really happens i...
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Season 9
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Episode 3
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32:35
Starting the year with clarity and intention with Life Coach Jen Maroulis
A new year is a chance to reset, refocus, and move forward with intention.Life coach Jen Maroulis joins us to share practical tools for setting meaningful goals, staying focused, and creating momentum—especially for moms navigating the t...
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Season 9
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Episode 2
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37:56
Happy New Year 2026: Martha & friends get together to reflect on 2025
New Year’s Eve at The Bubble Lounge was anything but quiet—a full house, plenty of laughs, and our most honest recap yet. From a surprise “Citizen of the Year” phone call to a Yankees hat that crashed a Rangers Zoom, we looked back on a year pa...
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Season 9
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Episode 1
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34:46
The Pause We Need at Christmas with The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata of Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church
Christmas week can feel like a beautiful blur — full of tradition, emotion, and let’s be honest… exhaustion. In this week’s episode of The Bubble Lounge, I’m joined by The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Ch...
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Season 8
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Episode 48
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29:26
The Holiday Wake-Up Call: Recognizing When Loved Ones Need Extra Help
The holidays have a way of bringing everything into focus.We’re home. We’re together. And sometimes, we notice things we didn’t see before — a parent who’s more forgetful, a loved one struggling with daily routines, or a quiet feeling th...
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Season 8
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Episode 47
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24:14
Ghosting the Host: The Holiday Habit Parents Need to Break
This week, Dr. Kelly Jameson joins me for a timely holiday reality check: RSVPs, manners, and the surprising double standard so many of us fall into. We expect our kids to honor every commitment—practice, games, rehearsals—yet as pa...
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Season 8
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Episode 46
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27:58
Inside the ABPA Home Tour: How One Event Transforms Two Schools
The Armstrong Bradfield Preschool Association’s Home Tour is one of the most beloved traditions in the Park Cities — and this year, we’re giving you a front-row seat. In this episode, I sit down with 2025 Home Tour Chair Kelly Ogena, who...
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Season 8
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Episode 45
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24:05
Navigating College Admissions with Casey Gendason
If you’ve been quietly wondering why college admissions feel so much harder than when we applied, this episode is for you. I sat down with Casey Gendason, a trusted college advisor in our community, to break down what has changed...
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Season 8
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Episode 44
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43:01
Home for the Holidays: When College Kids Return with Dr. Kelly Jameson
They’re home! The suitcases are in the hallway, the laundry’s multiplying by the hour, and your college kid has turned your quiet house back into a frat party. In this week’s episode of The Bubble Lounge, Dr. Kelly Jameson joins me to ...
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Season 8
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Episode 43
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30:47
How Preservation Park Cities Protects Our Community’s Heritage
The Park Cities wouldn’t be what it is today without the people dedicated to preserving its history and charm. I sat down with Jason Morski, president of Preservation Park Cities, and Larry Good, architect and author of
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Season 8
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Episode 43
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27:42
Courtside with the Highland Park Basketball Captains
This week on The Bubble Lounge, we’re courtside with the Highland Park basketball captains — the leaders driving both the boys and girls teams this season. Get ready for big energy, team chemistry, and a peek behind the scenes at what ...
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Season 8
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Episode 42
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38:36
The Woman Behind Dallas’ Tastiest Weekend: Iris Midler of Chefs for Farmers
This week on The Bubble Lounge, we’re celebrating seven incredible years of storytelling, laughter, and community—and we couldn’t think of a better guest to mark the occasion than Iris Midler, founder of Chefs for Far...
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Season 8
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Episode 43
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35:04
Navigating Teen Friend Groups with Dr. Kelly Jameson
It’s homecoming season in the Park Cities, which means friendship dynamics are in full swing — the group texts, the photo plans, the dinners, the after-parties… and yes, sometimes the hurt feelings.That’s why we’re bringing back one of ...
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Season 8
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Episode 41
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37:01
Surviving Breast Cancer with Cathy Williamson of The Middle Page Blog
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Cathy Williamson, the inspiring voice behind The Middle Page Blog, to hear her extraordinary journey through breast cancer — a disease that often hides in plain sight.Cathy’s sto...
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Season 8
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Episode 40
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29:31
College Parents Weekend What Really Happens with Lisa Bedford & Sylvia Scott
If you’ve done the whole college Parents Weekend thing, you know it’s a wild mix of excitement and exhaustion. There’s the scramble for reservations, the nonstop walking, the emotional rollercoaster of seeing your kid thriving — and then having...
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Season 8
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Episode 39
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30:38
The Scotsmen Tradition: Spirit, Service, and School Pride
When you think of the Scotsmen, you probably picture them sprinting across the field waving flags. But that’s just the beginning. The truth is, there’s so much more to being a Scotsman—and in this episode, we pull back the curtain to share it a...
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Season 8
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Episode 38
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30:53
Finding Grace in Caregiving: Josh Hickman Opens Up About His New Book
Today’s episode is heartfelt, raw, and one that so many of us will connect with. I’m sitting down with Highland Park native and multi-talented creative, Josh Hickman, to talk about his powerful new book Forgetting: The Trials and Tri...
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Season 8
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Episode 37
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33:54
Leading the Highland Belles with the 2025 Lieutenants
Meet the Highland Belles Lieutenants, Sadie Baker, Josie Borders, Ashley Mowan, Dylan Roy and Elizabeth Slates. 💙💛In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to lead one of the most iconic high school drill te...
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Season 8
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Episode 36
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29:41
The Highland Park Cheer Captains' Guide to School Spirit
Highland Park Friday nights wouldn’t be the same without the cheerleaders bringing the energy, the sparkle, and the school spirit that keeps the stands buzzing. In this episode, we sit down with this year’s cheer captains to get a b...
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Season 8
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Episode 35
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34:31