Postpartum can make you feel like you’re living on shifting ground, and saying “I’m fine” doesn’t magically make it true. Sheree records her first solo episode at nearly four weeks postpartum to mark the moment, tell the truth about what’s helping, and name the fear many moms carry after a hard first experience with postpartum anxiety and postpartum depression.

We get into the biggest change right away: sleep. Not the dreamy, uninterrupted kind, but the kind you protect like it’s medicine. Sheree shares how pumping and constant wake-ups wrecked her rest the first time, and why choosing exclusive formula feeding now is a mental health decision, not a character flaw. She talks about letting go of pressure, getting longer stretches where she can, and using practical supports like white noise and a quick wind-down after night feeds.

From there, we zoom out into the “glimmers” holding her steady: fresh air and sunlight, toddler-friendly outdoor play, noticing the tiny newborn moments with less stress, and dropping the need to over-schedule every day. She also shares realistic postpartum self-care that doesn’t require a full makeover of your life, like electrolyte water before coffee, protein-forward breakfasts, long sensory showers as a reset, and building professional support with a perinatal therapist and a nutritionist.

Connection is a throughline too: audiobooks during late-night feeds, book club, online community, and leaning on a supportive partner while still protecting a little quiet time together. If you’re postpartum now or heading there soon, come listen, then tell us what worked for you.

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You can love your kids completely and still miss yourself. I’m recording this one from the car on purpose, because sometimes the most honest conversations happen in the in-between moments, on the way to work, before the day takes over. I get real about the question so many moms carry quietly: who am I outside of motherhood?

I share what I was like before kids, when my life was full of hobbies and I could move from interest to interest without checking a calendar. Now everything takes planning, childcare, and a level of logistics that can drain the fun out of even the best intentions. We talk about that adjustment, the grief of losing spontaneity, and the relief that comes when your kids get older and you start getting pieces of freedom back. If you’re navigating mom burnout or trying to find yourself again, you’ll hear your own thoughts echoed here.

I also open up about the practices I’m exploring as part of my self-care for moms toolkit: reading more in every format, trying acupuncture, booking Reiki, staying curious about new experiences, and giving myself permission to experiment without needing to justify it. Along the way I share a few life updates, including how much I miss having Sheree on the mic and what’s coming next for Turn the Paige.

After you listen, come talk to me. DM us, email us, or leave a review and tell me what you do outside of motherhood, what you’ve discovered you love, and what you’re ready to try next.

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Motherhood can feel like living in 20-minute blocks while everything around you keeps moving. I’m recording solo today while Sheree is deep in the newborn phase, and I’m honestly naming the thing so many moms feel but rarely say out loud: parenting is chaotic, ridiculous, and somehow we still adapt.

We get into the real mechanics behind that chaos, from kids eating in the car and handing you trash mid-drive to the constant shuffle of laundry, house tasks, and the never-ending question of what to do with them next. I share a mindset shift that came up in therapy and in my own “Chatty” check-ins: when you’re not gaining traction on your goals, it doesn’t always mean you’re failing. It often means you need better systems. That idea connects to everything from weekend routines to the daily pivot when yesterday’s plan stops working.

We also talk about the invisible work of being the default parent: managing appointment scheduling, relying on reminder emails, double-booking by accident, and running your life through Google Calendar and a paper planner just to stay afloat. I even share a small school-lunch slip that proves how fast the mental load can pile up, even when you’re usually on top of it. If you’ve been feeling mom burnout, overwhelmed by routines, or stretched thin by family logistics, this one will feel like a deep exhale.

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You ever catch your reflection and feel a split second of grief, like you’re looking at someone you don’t fully know? I’m coming to you solo and unfiltered, talking from the messy middle of it: turning 40 this year, carrying extra “fluff” after two kids, and wrestling with the gap between gratitude for my body and frustration with how unfamiliar it feels.

I open up about postpartum body changes, C-sections, weight gain, bloating, gut inflammation, and the exhausting cycle of trying to “fix” myself with diet culture shortcuts. Supplements, electrolytes, creatine, magnesium, bloat products, all the things that work great for someone else can totally backfire for me. That’s where the comparison trap hits hardest, especially when you’re surrounded by curated social media bodies and the quiet pressure to bounce back like motherhood never happened.

We also get into hormones and birth control, including how mood swings and pre-period depression can show up out of nowhere, and why I’m hoping a more localized option supports my mental health. I talk about reformer Pilates, impatience, chronic low back pain, and the bigger mindset shift I’m trying to make: learning my body instead of fighting it. I even share the part of my story that shaped all of this, my past with anorexia and bulimia, and why self-compassion isn’t optional when you’re rebuilding trust with your body.

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Our group chat energy goes live when we bring in our bestie Sara, aka our Zodiac Queen, and let the conversation take the scenic route through astrology, personality, and the weird little clues that make people make sense. We start with friendship history and a quick Enneagram detour, then jump into zodiac “this or that” questions that sound playful until they turn into real talk about vulnerability, privacy, and going hard for the people you love.

From there, we get honest about the body and the brain. Pregnancy symptoms, baby kicks, brain fog, and the way ADHD-style spirals can look like “Libra traits” if you squint. Sara shares why she’s drawn to the stars while still holding the skeptical truth that astrology is a tool, not a rule. We also talk spirituality, intuition, Reiki, psychic readings, and why some of us are curious while others are terrified of a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Then we pivot into true crime and Psychology: hypervigilance in everyday places, The Yogurt Shop Murders, wrongful convictions, and the nature vs nurture question behind serial killers and violent behavior. To cleanse the palate, we end where we always end up anyway: reality TV. We break down The Traitors like it’s a social experiment, then Sarah tells the BravoCon story and how she actually met Lisa Vanderpump in the wild.

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A vanished recording, a pregnancy reveal, and a promise to do postpartum differently. That’s where we pick up—right in the messy middle—sharing what’s working, what still scares us, and how tiny rituals help us feel human again. We trade banter about early-bird survival, Super Bowl snack culture, and Curling’s quiet charm, then move straight into the real talk: second-time-mom prep, sundown anxiety, and the thick, lonely hours when the house goes dark and the mind gets loud.

We unpack the difference between zero-to-one and one-to-two, from the shock of a first C-section to the confidence that returns when you’ve already kept one tiny human alive. This time, there’s a plan: a postpartum toolkit, friends on speed dial, and permission to believe that every phase ends. We get intimate about bodies that hold more than memory—pelvic floor therapy that no one mentions, numbness around scar lines, and why gentle movement and scar work matter. Acupuncture becomes a steady anchor for back pain and sleep; Reiki adds warmth, weighted blankets, and heart-and-root attention that invites release without overthinking. We talk energy, safety, and why healing shows up best when your nervous system finally gets to exhale.

Then the comfort of stories takes over. Reading replaces doom-scrolling, audiobooks soothe insomnia, and childhood favorites return at a kinder pace. We compare Goodreads, StoryGraph, Fable, and Libby; juggle TBR lists; and shout out the narrators who can carry you through a 2 AM feed. Expect a flurry of recommendations across thrillers, YA fantasy, and historical fiction, plus a peek into our Bookstagram, an Amazon storefront with cozy reading essentials, and a brand-new guided self-care journal we built for busy minds and tired hearts.

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Motherhood can feel loud and lonely at the same time. We sat down with Rebekah Cadet, a military spouse who landed in Columbia, South Carolina without a built-in village, and watched her turn one brave TikTok into The Black Mom Village—now 100 moms strong. From a community baby shower for women with no local support to everyday playdates at the library, Rebekah shows how small, clear invites can transform isolation into belonging.

We trade honest stories about postpartum depression and anxiety, the strange grief of losing childhood homes to divorce, and the shock of seeing your toddler shoved at a playground while you freeze and search for words. Together, we unpack what modern community actually requires: subgroups for pregnancy and special needs, WhatsApp threads with purpose, and gentle scripts for public parenting moments that protect your kid and keep the peace. We talk book clubs that feed adult conversation, childcare swaps that buy an hour of quiet, and how to accept quiet gratitude without needing a spotlight.

Rebekah is also preparing for postpartum while leading a growing network. Her plan is simple and wise: identify a small inner circle now, pause large events after birth, and invite the village to run meal trains and laundry trades so care doesn’t depend on a single organizer. If you’re searching for your people—or ready to build a circle where you live—this conversation offers practical steps and real comfort. Tap play for ideas you can copy, language you can use in tough moments, and a reminder that your village may be one message away.

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A cozy cousin hang turns into a full-hearted exploration of identity, books, and the rituals that keep family close. We kick off with a quick-fire round—text or call, hardwood or carpet, audiobook or podcast—then dive into star signs with a Pisces who owns her empathy and intuition, a Leo wrestling with leadership and creativity, a Libra chasing balance, and a Gemini reframing duality as clarity. It’s fun, honest, and unexpectedly revealing.

From there, we open the scrapbook. Grandparents’ colorful rooms. Pool days and Pop-Tarts in the toaster. Holiday hosting that taught us how community actually works. Those memories lead straight to the reading life: how we use book clubs to stay connected after school, why Goodreads and StoryGraph scratch different itches, and where library apps like Libby beat Spotify’s audiobook limits. We share the titles that hit hard at the right moment—Legendborn’s myth and power on a Southern campus, Sunburn’s breathtaking queer love in 90s Ireland, Wrong Place, Wrong Time’s time-loop thriller tension, plus joyful romances from Jasmine Guillory and emotional resets from Kennedy Ryan.

Film school insights jump in too—what makes directing humane, how stressful an AD’s job really is, and why adaptation saturation needs more original IP. Still, some adaptations are worth it when they expand the story with care. We also talk practicals: duology vs. seven-book epics, narrator make-or-break, and budget-friendly hauls from ThriftBooks. Underneath it all is a clear theme: stories help us turn the page. They give language to change, courage to choose ourselves, and a way to keep talking when life gets loud.

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