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EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 1H 4M

Ep 189: Motherhood and Swimsuit Modeling feat. Katie Austin

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*Trigger warning: Pregnancy and miscarriage are discussed throughout this episode. Please skip if these are sensitive topics for you! ♥️*A guest you know and love, Katie Austin is back! Shannon and Katie reminisce on their journey from a tequila-filled 2021 to becoming mothers! Katie shares why she announced her pregnancy when she did, and the symptoms she's experienced so far. Shannon discusses her love for motherhood and the balance of work, mom, and social life. Katie shares how she leaned on friends and socializing throughout her pregnancy, the exciting announcement at her Sports Illustrated photoshoot, and the years of work it took her to get there. They discuss their anxiety about miscarriage and the negativity from the "just wait"-ers. Hear how Shannon and Katie's lives, bodies and priorities have changed throughout pregnancy and motherhood, and take a tequila shot for Katie this week.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Welcome Back Reunion00:33 Tequila Era Flashback02:11 Pregnancy Talk Takes Over04:47 First Trimester Struggles06:57 Postpartum Positivity Mindset10:59 Keeping Life After Baby13:14 Stagecoach Mom Moment16:16 Gender Reveal Tease18:14 Sports Illustrated Journey21:55 Pregnant SI Shoot Secrets26:19 Body Image While Pregnant30:08 Awkward Bump Phase31:36 MJ Day Appreciation33:45 Real Friendships Not Content35:41 On Set With MJ Day36:38 New Mom Hormone Tears37:13 Dog Guilt And Backlash40:25 Telling Mom And Bestie44:09 Denise Crashes The Shoot49:54 Pregnancy Talk Etiquette53:16 Voice Notes On Fast Speed57:53 First Trimester Survival01:01:01 Respect For Working Moms01:02:52 SI Issue And GoodbyeLINKS:Follow Shannon: https://instagram.com/probablyshannon/Shannon’s tour dates: https://punchup.live/shannonmiddletonFollow Katie: https://www.instagram.com/katieaustin/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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*Trigger warning: Pregnancy and miscarriage are discussed throughout this episode. Please skip if these are sensitive topics for you! ♥️*A guest you know and love, Katie Austin is back! Shannon and Katie reminisce on their journey from a tequila-filled 2021 to becoming mothers! Katie shares why she announced her pregnancy when she did, and the symptoms she's experienced so far. Shannon discusses her love for motherhood and the balance of work, mom, and social life. Katie shares how she leaned on friends and socializing throughout her pregnancy, the exciting announcement at her Sports Illustrated photoshoot, and the years of work it took her to get there. They discuss their anxiety about miscarriage and the negativity from the "just wait"-ers. Hear how Shannon and Katie's lives, bodies and priorities have changed throughout pregnancy and motherhood, and take a tequila shot for Katie this week.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Welcome Back Reunion00:33 Tequila Era Flashback02:11 Pregnancy Talk Takes Over04:47 First Trimester Struggles06:57 Postpartum Positivity Mindset10:59 Keeping Life After Baby13:14 Stagecoach Mom Moment16:16 Gender Reveal Tease18:14 Sports Illustrated Journey21:55 Pregnant SI Shoot Secrets26:19 Body Image While Pregnant30:08 Awkward Bump Phase31:36 MJ Day Appreciation33:45 Real Friendships Not Content35:41 On Set With MJ Day36:38 New Mom Hormone Tears37:13 Dog Guilt And Backlash40:25 Telling Mom And Bestie44:09 Denise Crashes The Shoot49:54 Pregnancy Talk Etiquette53:16 Voice Notes On Fast Speed57:53 First Trimester Survival01:01:01 Respect For Working Moms01:02:52 SI Issue And GoodbyeLINKS:Follow Shannon: https://instagram.com/probablyshannon/Shannon’s tour dates: https://punchup.live/shannonmiddletonFollow Katie: https://www.instagram.com/katieaustin/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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