Becoming A Beary

About this episode

In this episode, Ashlee recaps her recent wedding experience and discusses the emotional transitions that follow.

Hello and welcome back to Nevertheless, Shlee Persisted! I’m back — and SPOILER ALERT, I’m married! In this episode, I’m recapping the whirlwind that was the last two months: final wedding prep chaos, a joyful rehearsal dinner, our emotional private vows, the blur of the big day, and our cozy mini-moon in New Hampshire. Then I’m talking about the post-wedding emotional roller coaster : the weird mix of pride and imposter syndrome, navigating my new “Beary” identity, learning to rest without guilt, and starting to think about what’s next for my life and career. If you love wedding stories, behind-the-scenes chaos, and honest conversations about transitions, this one’s for you. And stay tuned — Matt’s joining me next week for a full wedding debrief! Chat with you all next week! xoxo, Shlee

People in this episode

Host: Ashlee Waldbauer

Guest: Matt

Topics covered

• wedding stories
• emotional transitions
• identity
• imposter syndrome
• self-care

Keywords

• wedding
• emotions
• identity
• Beary
• mini-moon
• imposter syndrome
• self-care

More episodes of Nevertheless, Shlee Persisted

• It's Giving Frustration · June 4, 2026 · 32 min
• The Art of Trial and Error · May 28, 2026 · 35 min
• The Quiet Kind of Bravery · May 21, 2026 · 35 min
• We Did It Jo! · May 12, 2026 · 58 min
• Hibernation · February 3, 2026 · 50 min
• Christmas Spirit & Big Feelings - A 2025 Reflection · December 16, 2025 · 57 min