I Just Sat Down Podcast

We’ve all heard the phrase, “It takes a village to raise a child.” But what happens when that village doesn’t exist, or at least not in the way we hoped it would?In this episode, we explore the reality of parenting without the support system many of us expected to have. Whether you’re raising children far from family, navigating strained relationships, doing it mostly on your own, or simply feeling unsupported in the day-to-day demands of motherhood, this conversation is for you.We discuss:• The grief of not having the village you imagined• Why so many modern mothers feel isolated• Letting go of unrealistic expectations of family and friends• Building community in unconventional ways• How to become part of your own village• Practical ways to create connection and reduce isolationIf you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying the weight of parenting alone, this episode serves as a reminder that you’re not the only one—and that support can sometimes be built in places we least expect.🎙️ Listen now and join the conversation.Because motherhood was never meant to be done in isolation.NEW Episodes of 'I Just Sat Down' 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.*Credit for sound - Success Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/success License code: PZJKCKVZW0YI8ZQX

Summer is supposed to feel fun, magical, relaxing, and full of memories, but for many mothers, it can also feel overwhelming, exhausting, expensive, and mentally draining.In this episode of I Just Sat Down, we’re talking honestly about the pressure and expectations that come with summer motherhood, from trying to create the “perfect” summer for your kids to managing schedules, finances, routines, guilt, and burnout.If summer has ever left you feeling overstimulated instead of relaxed, this conversation is for you.In this episode we discuss:The pressure to make summer magicalSocial media vs. real life summer experiencesFinancial stress during summer breakMom guilt and comparisonBurnout from constant planning and caregivingGiving yourself permission to slow downSummer does not have to be perfect to be meaningful!Follow, share, and send this episode to another mom who needs the reminder that doing your best is enough.NEW Episodes of 'I Just Sat Down' 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.*Credit for sound - Success Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/success License code: PZJKCKVZW0YI8ZQX

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.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.*Credit for sound - Success Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/success License code: PZJKCKVZW0YI8ZQX

In this episode, Desi and Krystal share their Entrepreneur journey starting at the beginning stages of starting their businesses.Sometimes it can feel overwhelming, trying to balance being a parent and a boss because the final decision always comes from you. I mean, at the end of the day, we are all just trying to find our way, make it successful and enjoy the journey.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.*Credit for sound - Success Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/success License code: PZJKCKVZW0YI8ZQX

Big feelings are part of growing up but how we respond to them can shape a child’s emotional world for life.In this episode, we’re unpacking a Big Feelings Toolkit for parents and caregivers, we discuss emotional expression, resilience, and generational healing as these are things through our parenthood journey that matter deeply.We talk about: • Why children’s emotions aren’t “too much” • How emotional suppression shows up across generations • Simple tools to help kids name, regulate, and move through big feelings • How mothers can model emotional safety, even when they didn’t grow up with itThis episode is for the parent who wants to raise emotionally intelligent kids without silencing their feelings or their voice.We Cover: • Why “calm down” doesn’t actually help kids regulate • Teaching kids that all feelings are allowed (even the messy ones) • Age-appropriate tools for anger, sadness, frustration, and overwhelm • How moms can reparent themselves while parenting their children • Building emotional safety at home, one conversation at a timeThe Big Feelings Toolkit Includes: • Naming emotions without judgment • Body-based regulation tools (movement, breath, grounding) • Language swaps that build connection instead of control • Repairing after emotional moments (for kids and parents)Takeaway:Your child doesn’t need you to fix their feelings.They need you to make space for them.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. *Credit for sound - Success Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/success License code: PZJKCKVZW0YI8ZQX

Ever notice how your child is polite, quiet, and well-behaved everywhere else…but completely unravels with you?In this episode, we’re unpacking why kids often act out the most with the parent they feel safest with and why that behaviour is actually information, not failure.We talk about: • Why children “hold it together” in public and release it at home • What emotional safety really looks like (and why it’s exhausting) • The difference between misbehavior and emotional unloading • Why you get the hardest parts of your child • How to reframe acting out without excusing harmful behavior • What kids are really communicating when they melt down with youIf you’ve ever thought: • “Why are they so good for everyone else?” • “What am I doing wrong?” • “Why do I get the worst version of them?”This episode is for you.You’re not failing.You’re likely the place they feel safest to fall apart.I Just Sat Down — honest conversations about parenting, nervous systems, and the mental load we carry.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.*Credit for sound - SuccessMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/successLicense code: PZJKCKVZW0YI8ZQX

Clutter isn’t just about stuff... it’s about stress, overwhelm, unfinished stories, and emotional weight we carry every day.In this episode, Clear House, Clear Head: A Survival Guide, we explore how decluttering your physical space can become a powerful tool for mental clarity, emotional regulation, and nervous system support. This isn’t about perfection, minimalism, or aesthetic homes, it’s about creating safety, ease, and breathing room in your life.We talk about why clutter builds up (especially when you’re in survival mode), how trauma and overwhelm affect our relationship with our space, and gentle, realistic ways to clear without burnout or shame.If your home feels heavy, your mind feels noisy, or you’re stuck in “I’ll do it later” mode, this episode is for you!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.*Credit for sound - SuccessMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/successLicense code: PZJKCKVZW0YI8ZQX

2025 Recap — Holding Joy, Grief, and GrowthIn this final episode of 2025, we take time to reflect on the year behind us — the growth, the lessons, and the moments that shaped both the podcast and our personal lives.In this episode, Krystal courageously shares about her experience with miscarriage earlier this year and how that season impacted her emotionally, mentally, and as a mother. We talk openly about holding grief alongside gratitude, navigating loss while continuing to show up, and what it means to give yourself permission to slow down and heal.This conversation is honest, gentle, and grounded in compassion — a reminder that healing is not linear and that every experience deserves space.✨ In this episode, we discuss: • A heartfelt recap of 2025 for the podcast • Krystal’s personal experience with miscarriage • What this year taught us about resilience, boundaries, and self-compassion • Moving into the next year with intention and careListener note: This episode includes discussion of pregnancy loss. Please listen with care.Thank you for being part of this community. You belong here — in every season.Honest, relatable, and full of heart — this conversation is for every mom who has ever wondered where she fits in or who’s truly in her corner.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.*Credit for sound - SuccessMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/successLicense code: PZJKCKVZW0YI8ZQX

In this episode, we’re diving into the emotional side of mom friendships — the expectations, the guilt, the longing for deeper connection, and the courage it takes to build your village. We talk about why friendships shift after kids, how to navigate the ones that fade, and how to nurture the relationships that feel safe and supportive.Honest, relatable, and full of heart — this conversation is for every mom who has ever wondered where she fits or who’s truly in her corner.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.*Credit for sound - SuccessMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/successLicense code: PZJKCKVZW0YI8ZQX