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.

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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.

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Ever had a moment where you thought, “Did that really just happen?”

In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain and sharing some real life “client stories” from behind the scenes. The kind that are shocking, awkward, hilarious, and sometimes just plain confusing. Whether you work with clients, customers, families, or teams… you’ll definitely recognize the energy.

From unexpected requests to boundary testing moments (and the situations that leave you replaying conversations in your head later), this episode is equal parts storytelling, laughter, and real talk about what it means to work with people.

Because let’s be honest:

Some clients really do be wild. 😄

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Before we were parents…

we were kids sitting in classrooms too.

Some of us felt confident.

Some of us felt invisible.

Some of us learned early that school could feel heavy.

We talk about friend groups and social shifts, especially as kids move into the pre-teen and teen years. These transitions can feel big for them and for us.

And maybe most importantly, we reflect on how our own school memories still influence the way we parent today, sometimes more than we realize because sometimes parenting brings our own stories back to the surface.

This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and respond with intention instead of pressure.

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Real-Life Pressures with Reality TV views.

In this episode, we sit down for an honest conversation about what happens when parenting meets the public eye for all to judge. We explore the reality vs the reality TV viewpoints. Do you feel that it's more real-life or more performative? Do you also wonder what's really going on behind the cameras?

We talk about what shows like, 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' reveal about identity, community and motherhood.

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In this episode, Krystal and Desi rehash childhood memories. Questioning everything but also putting it into perspective to show respect and grace to how we were raised.

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Trying to find 'balance' can feel near impossible most days. When you decide to replace that pressure with understanding and grace, you are able to feel that weight lift off of your body each day.

We discuss the 'balance' we strive for in relationships, business and motherhood. From our relationships with food and physical activity we are covering a variety of balance in this episode.

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