Ep 172: Mommin' on my Mind: Postpartum Confidence, Breastfeeding and Overwhelm

Ya girl is back at it again! Shannon is solo this week for a deep dive into motherhood: finding confidence postpartum, balancing motherhood with personal needs, and navigating her breastfeeding journey. She talks about upcoming travel plans with Daisy, her concerns, and ideas for making air travel as easy as possible. Shannon shares her worries about trusting others to care for Daisy while she is away, and reflects on the close-knit relationships she has with her family (shoutout Sharon Kay). Shannon addresses the guilt associated with choosing formula and gives the full rundown on her breastfeeding journey. Don’t miss this funny, mom-fueled episode of Probably A Podcast.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction and Podcast Setup00:55 Balancing Motherhood and Podcasting01:37 Traveling with a Baby: Tips and Experiences03:51 First Flight with Baby: Preparations and Concerns09:21 Parenting Fears and Funny Anecdotes17:27 Family Dynamics and Parenting Philosophy29:39 Cherishing Family Bonds30:12 Balancing Motherhood and Career31:05 The Overwhelm of Motherhood38:18 Navigating Postpartum Confidence42:16 The Breastfeeding Journey57:03 Finding Mental Clarity in MotherhoodLINKS:Follow Shannon: https://instagram.com/probablyshannon/Follow Producer Courtney: https://instagram.com/whatsacourtney/Follow Probably A Podcast: https://instagram.com/probablyapodcast/Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/probablyshannonfordProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Shannon welcomes her friend and music management superstar, Sophia Sansone! They chat about how they met, her experience breaking into the music industry, and what it was like growing up with 8 siblings (and being on Oprah). Shannon asks Sophia about her career evolution, from being a fresh face in Nashville to managing high-profile clients like Luke and Nicole Combs and The Band Perry. Sophia opens up about a personal tumultuous relationship, the importance of leaning on faith and family, and how she overcame the experience. Tune in for an episode with an equal dose of silliness and resilience. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:29 Podcast Drinking Habits00:51 Sophia's Background and Friendship02:51 Sophia's Career Journey03:26 Make Wake Artist Management04:20 Luke Combs' Rise to Fame05:17 Sophia's College and Early Career14:17 Family and Personal Life15:10 Oprah and Family Experience23:38 Women in Business31:01 CMA Fest and Awards Highlights32:45 Managing Artists: Challenges and Insights39:32 Navigating a Tumultuous Relationship46:16 Healing and Personal Growth01:00:02 Faith and Family Support01:03:03 Looking Forward: Future Plans and GratitudeLINKS:Follow Shannon: https://instagram.com/probablyshannon/Follow Producer Courtney: https://instagram.com/whatsacourtney/Follow Probably A Podcast: https://instagram.com/probablyapodcast/Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/probablyshannonfordProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Your gurliepop is back solo for a special *enhanced* episode. Shannon recaps her 32nd birthday, the recent CMA Awards and activities (Shoutout to her friends consistently showing up for her). She shares how she is navigating her postpartum body and changes to her style. Shannon spills the secret for how she avoids hangovers like a pro, glove size recommendations, and gives us one of her biggest pet peeves. Who isn’t invited to her birthdays anymore? How much did she spend on Christmas lights? What is her Friendsgiving hot take? Listen to this high-speed episode to find out.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction and Confession00:39 Hand-Painted Wedding Gifts and Champagne Stories02:05 Podcasting and Future Plans04:35 Birthday Reflections and Celebrations10:22 CMA Awards and Fashion Dilemmas19:47 Financial Responsibility and Shopping Habits28:18 Birthday Gift Dilemma: Cashmere Gloves31:58 Thankfulness and Pet Peeves33:05 The Importance of Showing Up for Friends41:03 Christmas Lights Extravaganza50:25 Motherhood Realities: Drool and All53:38 Hot Take: Friendsgiving is OverratedLINKS:Follow Shannon: https://instagram.com/probablyshannon/Follow Producer Courtney: https://instagram.com/whatsacourtney/Follow Probably A Podcast: https://instagram.com/probablyapodcast/Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/probablyshannonfordProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's a Carolina Girl podcast! This week, Shannon sits down for a hilarious and inspiring episode with the talented Priscilla Block! Priscilla shares her career journey, from her many side hustles to her viral TikTok moment, and the song that changed her life. The gurliepops talk tour travel, songwriting, and relationships: how did Priscilla end up with her man? Who would her dream artist collaboration be? And why does she keep repeating 75 Hard? Grab your gas station coffee and tune in to another episode of Probably A Podcast.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement01:06 Growing Up in the Carolinas02:08 Moving to Nashville and Early Struggles06:03 The Viral Moment and TikTok Success20:04 Tour Life and New Album28:54 Dream Collabs and Country Music Crossover29:21 The Appeal of Country Music Fans32:41 Balancing Touring and Creativity34:26 Navigating Love and Privacy48:34 Embracing Challenges and Personal Growth57:08 Tour Highlights and Live Performances01:00:24 Wrapping Up with GratitudeLINKS:Follow Shannon: https://instagram.com/probablyshannon/Follow Priscilla: https://www.instagram.com/priscillablock/See Priscilla on tour: priscillablock.comFollow Producer Courtney: https://instagram.com/whatsacourtney/Follow Probably A Podcast: https://instagram.com/probablyapodcast/Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/probablyshannonfordProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Your favorite YouTube star is back! Shannon and Jennica sit down to yap about all things dating, motherhood, and personal growth. They bond over their shared love of trains and delicious beverages. Jennica teases some exciting upcoming chapters of her life, insights on motherhood and how to handle your kids’ independence and adventures. They share her fear of birth and what got them through it. The gurliepops spill the tea about Jennica’s romantic life (or lack thereof) and what’s in store for her future. Don’t miss this silly catch up with your favorite long-form content queens. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:41 Swig and Fun Drinks02:17 Life Changes and New Chapters03:46 Motherhood Reflections06:55 Dating and Relationships12:27 Concerts and Performances22:42 Childbirth and Recovery32:20 Travel and Trains35:36 College Weekend and Growing Up36:44 Navigating Motherhood and Independence42:04 Parenting Through the Ages53:42 Dating Stories and Personal Growth01:06:33 Concluding Thoughts and Future PlansLINKS:Follow Shannon: https://instagram.com/probablyshannon/Follow Jennica: https://www.instagram.com/jennicathomp/Watch Jennica on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jennicaandannicaFollow Producer Courtney: https://instagram.com/whatsacourtney/Follow Probably A Podcast: https://instagram.com/probablyapodcast/Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/probablyshannonfordProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Real talk? Modern parenting is a doozy. There’s never been more pressure to be perfect with social media readily at our fingertips - mixed with total isolation and no help. Where the f*ck is that village everyone talks about? Consider After Bedtime your village. Led by Kristin and Deena - founders of the largest online parenting community, Big Little Feelings - After Bedtime is the place you can go at the end of a long hard day to find your “enough”-ness. We’ll laugh, we’ll cry, we’ll maybe pee our pants a little as we unpack things we’re ALL experiencing but too ashamed to talk about: imperfect marriages, miscarriages, managing toddler mania, apologizing to our kids and everything in between. You’ll leave with actionable, realistic tips to make this whole parenting thing smoother - small changes, big impact. In an age where parents need more *real* connection than ever, let’s talk honestly about the hard - and remind ourselves we are not alone, we are not failing. In fact, we’re f*cking crushing it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One of your favorite guests is back! Shannon is joined by fellow incredibly talented and beautiful Nashville comedian, Amber Autry! Spray tans, coffee habits, and Kim Kardashian, the girlies are here to yap and catch up on all of their life happenings. They compare wedding mishaps: a missing reservation and a melted shoe? Amber shares her experience filming for Netflix, crowdwork, and writing new material for her shows. They discuss Amber's journey with transcendental meditation, and Shannon gives a honeymoon hot take. Have you ever seen a mouse be sexy? Who is buying Thailand? Hear all about it in this week’s episode!TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction00:29 Shoe Shopping Hacks and Humble Brags01:37 Coffee Lies and Relationship Dynamics03:16 Trash Talk04:22 Kim Kardashian and TV Shows07:57 Motherhood and Career Balance15:13 Wedding Stories and Mishaps27:21 Travel Plans and Honeymoon34:39 College Experiences and Future Plans36:56 The Importance of Crowd Work in Comedy37:35 Balancing New and Old Material44:03 Tour Life52:15 Transcendental Meditation and Slowing Down55:32 Preparing for a Netflix Special01:02:03 Upcoming Hour Special in Knoxville01:09:18 Concluding Thoughts and FarewellLINKS:Follow Shannon: https://instagram.com/probablyshannon/Follow Amber: https://www.instagram.com/amberautrycomedy/Get a ticket to Amber’s shows: https://www.amberautrycomedy.com/Follow Producer Courtney: https://instagram.com/whatsacourtney/Follow Probably A Podcast: https://instagram.com/probablyapodcast/Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/probablyshannonfordProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shannon has a stye, and her favorite sister is back on the podcast! After meeting Daisy for the first time, Shannon and Emery chat about memories from their childhood, an eventful trip to the farmers' market, and some risky adventures. From going to the YMCA camp when the decapitated head washed up at the lake (IYKYK) to going on a stranger's sailboat in Cartagena, their lives have been full of excitement from jump. Did they find a homeless encampment? How’s Shannon’s truck doing? Hear all the memories in this hilarious episode of Probably A Podcast.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction and Sty Troubles00:26 Meeting Baby Daisy04:04 Pandemic Reflections06:50 Middle School Memories08:26 Back to School Shopping22:44 Camp Stories and Fear Factor33:50 Camp Memories and Breakdancing35:02 Christmas Village Extravaganza40:00 Scandalous Camp Pranks42:52 Vintage Truck Adventures51:23 Childhood Mischief and Treehouse Building59:31 Dangerous Encounters and Intuition01:01:39 International Adventures01:06:05 Final Thoughts and FarewellLINKS:Go to www.vivrelle.com and apply for a membership today using code PROBABLY for your first month of membership FREE - the code will also allow you to skip the Vivrelle waitlist.Get 20% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets, at BollAndBranch.com/PROBABLY.Use code PROBABLY for 20% off Minted Holiday Cards, Gifts and Wrapping Paper at MINTED.COM.Use code PROBABLY at MONARCHMONEY.COM in your browser for half off your first year. That’s 50% off your first year at monarchmoney.com with code PROBABLY.Right now, Tonal is offering our listeners $200 off your Tonal purchase with promo code PROBABLY at TONAL.COM.Right now, Baked by Melissa is offering our listeners 20% off your order at Bakedbymelissa.com/PROBABLY.Follow Shannon: https://instagram.com/probablyshannon/Follow Producer Courtney: https://instagram.com/whatsacourtney/Follow Probably A Podcast: https://instagram.com/probablyapodcast/Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/probablyshannonfordProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Halloween from Probably A Podcast! In this episode, Shannon reveals this year’s costumes for herself and Daisy, shares about her 6-week postpartum appointment, and what you’ve all been waiting for: an update on her bum. She talks about the construction progress at the house and putting Daisy’s tiny footprints in the driveway. Shannon goes through her pregnancy bag to reveal what she actually used (hint: it’s 4 things). Who is returning used baby clothes to Amazon? How is Shannon's lazy bladder? What are her favorite songs to sing to Daisy? It’s a classic Shannon TMI episode, full of honesty about the happiness and challenges of new motherhood. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction and Jackhammer Troubles03:43 Halloween Plans and Costume Fiascos05:30 Six-Week Postpartum Checkup14:17 Baby's Hair and Skin Color32:30 Hospital Stay and Postpartum Realities35:39 Pelvic Floor Therapy and Postpartum Realities36:30 Leaky Bladder and Baby Size Surprise37:41 Emotional Moments and Singing to Baby46:14 Hospital Bag Essentials: What I Used and Didn't Use01:03:16 Standing Up for Myself: The Orange Juice Story01:07:53 Final Thoughts and FarewellLINKS:Follow Shannon: https://instagram.com/probablyshannon/Follow Producer Courtney: https://instagram.com/whatsacourtney/Follow Probably A Podcast: https://instagram.com/probablyapodcast/Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/probablyshannonfordProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

They’re officially MOM AND DAD! Shannon and James sit down to recap the birth of their sweet baby girl, Daisy Patricia Middleton! They discuss the long weeks leading up to her due date, the unexpected parts of labor, and Shannon’s luck: a (wonderful) student nurse who made her cry. Shannon talks about her initial fear of childbirth and what helped ease her anxiety. James shares his perspective from the delivery room, and his shock from the shape of Daisy’s head (parents, you know). Epidural, low blood pressure, swelling, catheters, hemorrhoids, but also the overwhelming joy of being parents: don’t miss episode 164 for all things birth of Daisy. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:46 Discussing Birth Fears and Expectations02:57 Preparing for Labor04:27 The Final Days Before Birth08:59 Induction Day and Early Labor17:22 Labor Progress and Epidural Experience27:24 The Student Nurse Encounter29:15 Epidural Challenges and Adjustments34:39 The Long Push and Blood Pressure Scare39:10 The Final Push and Delivery50:31 Post-Delivery Reflections52:03 Nurse Support and Baby's First Moments52:42 Record-Breaking Baby Stats53:34 Postpartum Nurse Experiences57:33 Post-Birth Recovery Challenges58:19 Catheter and Swelling01:01:47 Hemorrhoids and Recovery01:03:33 Lazy Bladder and Number 201:15:25 Baby's Head and Recovery01:17:18 Final Thoughts and GratitudeLINKS:Follow Shannon: https://instagram.com/probablyshannon/Follow Producer Courtney: https://instagram.com/whatsacourtney/Follow Probably A Podcast: https://instagram.com/probablyapodcast/Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/probablyshannonfordProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.