Solo Sesh: Couch Confessions

After months away, I'm back—and getting real about one of the hardest seasons of my motherhood journey.In this episode, I share my experience navigating the 8-9 month postpartum period, battling anxiety, body image struggles, relationship challenges, and the overwhelming feeling of losing myself. I open up about living in fight-or-flight mode, the strain it placed on my marriage, and how honest conversations, support from loved ones, and reconnecting with my partner helped me find my way back.If you've ever felt lost in motherhood or like you're carrying the weight of everything alone, this episode is for you.

Motherhood isn’t always black and white. In this solo episode, we’re talking about the grey area—the space where you can deeply love being present with your kids… while still missing the version of yourself that existed before.After six months of being a stay-at-home mom, this episode dives into the identity shift that no one really prepares you for.In this episode, we talk about:The transition from survival mode to the “now what?” phase of motherhoodMissing the working version of yourself while loving being homeHow much of our identity is tied to productivity and careerThe internal tug-of-war between wanting to provide and wanting to be presentScrolling LinkedIn and realizing opportunities you could have takenThe guilt that comes with wanting moreWhy this feeling doesn’t make you ungratefulRedefining productivity in this season of lifeLearning to hold both ambition and presence at the same time

In this episode of Mommy Unplugged, Gabby shares an honest look into the realities of motherhood during the postpartum season—better known as the “milky mommy era.” From the physical demands of breastfeeding to the emotional rollercoaster that comes with caring for a new baby, this episode dives into the parts of motherhood that aren’t always talked about.Gabby opens up about the exhausting but beautiful stage of life that comes with leaking milk, sleepless nights, and learning how to care for both a baby and herself at the same time. The conversation highlights how quickly life changes after becoming a mom and the pressure many women feel to “have it all together” while navigating postpartum recovery.This episode also touches on the importance of having a support system and carving out time for yourself, including the need for a little girl time to reconnect, laugh, and feel like more than just “mom” for a moment. Gabby reflects on the balance between motherhood, identity, and maintaining friendships during such an overwhelming yet transformative season.

Episode 4 Couch Confessions is a solo sesh and we’re sitting down for a real, unfiltered couch conversation. We’re talking about the mental load of motherhood, intimacy after baby, feeling touched out, and the identity shift that happens when you become a mom. It’s honest, relatable, and a reminder that behind every mom is still a woman figuring it all out.

Two pregnancies. Two completely different birth stories. One woman forever changed.In this episode of Mommy Unplugged, we’re sharing the raw truth about infertility, the emotional and hormonal rollercoaster that tested our guest, and the two birth experiences that reshaped her understanding of strength. This one is messy, vulnerable, and real — because not all strength looks the same, and not all births go the way we plan.

This episode dives into the pregnancy no one talks about—the one that isn’t celebrated. I open up about battling intense hormones, pre-partum depression, and an identity crisis that left me grieving the woman I was before becoming a mother. I share the mental weight of loving my baby while feeling disconnected from myself, and the guilt that comes with not enjoying pregnancy the way you’re expected to. I also walk through a labor and birth experience I never anticipated. This is a raw, honest conversation about motherhood, grief, and the parts of pregnancy we’re often too afraid to say out loud.

Episode 1: Davianna – Birth, Blended Families, and the Raw Truth of MotherhoodWelcome to the very first episode of The Mommy Unplugged Podcast — a space for unfiltered, honest conversations about motherhood in all its messy, magical, and real moments.In this episode, we’re joined by Davianna, a mother of three, who opens up about her journey through birth stories, blended family dynamics, and all the spicy, unfiltered truths that come with parenting.Together, we dive deep into:The realities of giving birth (the beautiful and the hard parts)Navigating life as part of a blended familyFinding your voice and identity as a motherThe freedom that comes with owning your truthThis isn’t your typical polished parenting chat — it’s raw, relatable, and full of laughter, emotion, and real talk.Get ready to feel seen, heard, and maybe a little inspired to unplug from perfection and reconnect with your own motherhood journey.🎧 Listen now and join the conversation with Davianna — because motherhood deserves to be told in all its shades of real.