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.

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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 Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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