Ep 178: The Quitting Cat Lady feat. Anna Grace Newell

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The boof squad is baaack! Shannon and AG sit down for a long-overdue FaceTime life update! AG explains how a meditation retreat very quickly transformed her entire life, and Shannon shares her surprisingly popular New Year’s resolution. They talk about Chinese medicine and Anna Grace’s venture into somatic therapy. A caticorn card is pulled, and AG shares her newest furry family members. Tune in to have a silly, goofy time with your favorite boof squad.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction01:09 Confessions07:15 Resolutions and Chinese Medicine18:00 Meditation Retreat and Mental Health34:52 Experiencing a Panic Attack36:11 Understanding Somatic Practices39:32 Launching a New Program42:21 Transitioning Away from Influencing56:23 Life Changes and New BeginningsLINKS:Follow Shannon: https://instagram.com/probablyshannon/Follow AG: https://instagram.com/annagracenewellFollow 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 is back in the states and solo this week to recap some recent travel, holiday celebrations, and sweet Daisy absolutely crushing her milestones! From Nashville to London to Portugal and back again, Shannon shares the joys and challenges of their first big trip with a baby, but your gurliepop didn’t make it out unscathed (enter: a terrible case of food poisioning). Who really loved the Anthropology Rock? How does Shannon feel about Europe’s healthcare? WHY does everyone keep calling it a Ralph Lauren Christmas? Don’t miss this episode of Probably A Podcast.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction and Podcast Setup00:22 Holiday Season Reflections01:11 Vacation Time and Work Culture01:56 Nostalgia for 201606:16 Traveling with an Infant07:57 Confession Time13:58 Travel plans24:14 The Anthropology Rock30:59 Christmas and Family36:19 Travel Adventures: London and Portugal38:47 Daisy's Milestones43:38 Baby's Development: Rolling and Sleeping49:31 Food Poisoning Nightmare01:06:28 Upcoming Plans 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.

This week’s episode has a VERY special guest, the premier model 1998 Ford, a man of many hobbies, Shannon’s favorite brother, Dylan Ford! Dylan shares his transformation from being a shy kid to an outgoing adult with a zest for life, his passion for drifting and car parts, and some insight into the Greenville comedy scene. Shannon and Dylan reminisce on their childhood and their family dynamics. Dylan dives into his recent trip to Japan and the pair give a little lesson in Japanese. Who is Sharon Kay’s favorite kid? What was it like growing up with Shannon? Laugh along with this smashing good time, as they yap about childhood antics and practice their improv skills. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:27 Meet the Guest: Dylan Ford01:49 Sibling Dynamics and Childhood Memories02:50 Dylan's Transformation and Interests08:28 Improv Comedy and Greenville Life11:05 Where is Dylan now?22:38 Travel Adventures and Language Skills33:47 Learning Japanese37:22 Childhood Memories and Mischief39:13 Sibling Dynamics and Growing Up42:23 Dylan’s Zest for Life50:14 Fashion Sense58:47 Improv Fun and OutroLINKS:Follow Shannon: https://instagram.com/probablyshannon/Follow Dylan: https://www.instagram.com/probablydylan/Follow Dylan’s film photography: https://www.instagram.com/fords_film/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 is joined by the host with the most, her friend and cookbook author, Cortney LaCorte! They chat about the intricacies of holiday hosting and the art of creating welcoming environments. Grocery store faves, tips for successfully following a new recipe, and the internet’s feedback on home renovations, Shannon and Cortney cover a lot of ground. Cortney shares some exciting details about her upcoming cookbook release, the vibes of Couch Caviar™ and her recent trip to Disney World. Shannon shares a childhood fear and her hate for abbreviations, and the girlies yap about their New Year's resolutions. Don’t miss this warm, silly episode of Probably A Podcast.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement00:40 Holiday Hosting and Traditions02:15 Couch Caviar and Childhood Memories04:39 Grocery Store Nostalgia08:07 Home Renovation and Moving Stories16:30 Renovations + Home Buying26:58 Dinner Parties and Club LaCorte33:21 Vision Woes and Childhood Lies38:18 Book Announcement and Writing Process43:25 Disney World Adventures51:31 Cooking Tips and Cookbook Insights01:00:46 New Year Resolutions and Future PlansLINKS:Follow Shannon: https://instagram.com/probablyshannon/Follow Cortney: https://www.instagram.com/cheesegal/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.

Don’t forget to sign up at activations.com/probably for your 2-week free trial and exclusive discount!This week’s episode is exactly what you need to uplevel your life in 2026. Shannon is joined by Activations creator Mimi Bouchard for an inspiring conversation with tangible steps to transform your life. Mimi shares her journey from financial struggles to success and how guided visualizations reprogrammed her mind to reach new goals. Shannon shares how listening to Activations has impacted her, while in the shower, avoiding a workout, or looking for a quick pep talk. Mimi explains the science behind the activations, like the reticular activating system, and gives great advice for integrating practices into your daily life. They discuss their favorite topic-specific activations, like breaking the cycle of doom scrolling, financial growth, and reprogramming your mindset. This episode is packed with practical advice, personal stories, and tools to help you finish the year strong and start 2026 feeling full of purpose and potential.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction01:14 Meet Mimi Bouchard02:30 Mimi's Transformation Journey05:33 The Power of Visualization07:28 Mimi's Move to London and Early Hustles12:35 Creating the Activations App24:47 The Science Behind Activations32:44 Practical Uses and Success Stories39:24 Exclusive Discounts and Free Trials (activations.com/probably)43:30 Health and Fitness Journey46:35 Transforming Your Mindset01:00:23 Financial Goals and Money Management01:11:21 Final Thoughts and FarewellLINKS:Follow Shannon: https://instagram.com/probablyshannonFollow Mimi: https://www.instagram.com/mimibouchardSign up for your trial of Activations (from a desktop): https://www.activations.com/probablyFollow Producer Courtney: https://instagram.com/whatsacourtneyFollow Probably A Podcast: https://instagram.com/probablyapodcastWatch 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 tiiiiime for the annual Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, or whatever-you-celebrate Special! Shannon is reporting tree-side to dive into all things Christmas and holidays. She shares their travel plans, including where they will spend Christmas and New Year's, and Daisy’s upcoming first international trip! She shares the Christmas gifts she bought for each person in her family, and the importance of making your own magic during the holiday season. But wait, there’s more! Shannon gets her first postpartum period (IYKYK) and gives her take on the famous case of pads v. tampons. She opens up about sleep-training her baby with the help of a virtual sleep coach, and why it ended up being one of the best decisions for her family (Shoutout Jess!). Shannon discusses her excitement for their home in Charleston and what their plans are for the new city. It’s a slam-jam-packed episode, so cozy up, grab a Peppermint Mocha™, and enjoy your yearly dose of shenanigans in Probably A Christmas Special. Merry Menstruation! I mean Christmas!TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction and Holiday Greetings00:55 Personal Updates: Periods and Postpartum Experiences08:21 Sleep Training and Parenting Insights18:42 We’re Moving to Charleston?31:02 Holiday Plans and Travel Tips32:28 Christmas Plans and Family Gifts49:20 Q&A: Parenting Tips and Traditions55:11 Holiday Wishes and Final ThoughtsLINKS: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.

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.