Mother’s Day can hold so much beauty, but also so much pressure.

In this episode of I Just Sat Down, we’re unpacking the emotional weight behind Mother’s Day expectations. From the invisible mental load to disappointment, comparison, grief, overstimulation, and the pressure to make the day “perfect,” this conversation creates space for the honest side of motherhood that often goes unspoken.

Whether you’re a mom craving rest, a daughter navigating complicated family dynamics, or someone feeling unseen during a day that’s supposed to feel joyful — this episode is for you.

We talk about:

The pressure and emotional expectations surrounding Mother’s Day

Why many moms end the day feeling exhausted or disappointed

The mental load mothers carry behind the scenes

Healing the need for perfection in motherhood

Creating more realistic, meaningful expectations

Giving yourself permission to feel what’s real

This episode is your reminder that motherhood does not need to look perfect to be meaningful.

Take a breath, sit down with me, and let’s have the conversation many mothers are quietly carrying.

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In this honest and empowering conversation, we sit down with Krystal's cousin Angie to talk all things perimenopause. This is the phase that so many women experience, but so few feel prepared for.

We’re breaking the silence around the physical, emotional, and hormonal shifts that can start earlier than expected, and how they can impact everything from mood to metabolism to identity.

If you’ve been feeling “off,” overwhelmed, or just not like yourself lately… this episode will help you feel seen, validated, and supported.

In This Episode, We Talk About:

- What perimenopause and menopause actually is (and when it can begin)

- Common symptoms that often go unrecognized

- Hormonal changes and their impact on our health

- Why so many women feel dismissed or unheard

- Navigating changes in your body with compassion

- Simple ways to start supporting yourself through this phase

A Gentle Reminder:

Perimenopause isn’t something to “fix”, it’s something to understand and move through with support. You’re not alone in this, even if it feels like it.

Connect with Angie: angie@thewomenswellnesshub.com and on Instagram @angelahollinshead.rn

Loved This Episode? Make sure to follow, share with a friend, and leave a review, it helps more women find these conversations and feel less alone.

NEW Episodes of 'I Just Sat Down' will be released every Monday at 10am EST.

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In a world that glorifies "the grind," Krystal and Desi sit down to pull back the curtain on what it actually means to be productive without burning out.

This episode is an honest conversation for the entrepreneur who is tired of the 24/7 hustle culture and is looking for a more sustainable, soulful way to build their business and their life.

NEW Episodes will be released every Monday at 10am EST.

You can find us on Instagram @ijustsatdown.podcast and let us know which topics you'd like to hear us chat about.

Contact us at: ijustsatdownpodcast@gmail.com to collab!We want you to be a guest and have a deeper conversation with us, so let us know what you wanna chat about.

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