Candidly Kasi

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Candidly Kasi

Candidly Kasi is a space for real conversations about the seasons of womanhood—motherhood, marriage, parenting, perimenopause, and everything in between. No filters, no pretending, no “having it all” pressure. Just honest stories, hard truths, lessons learned, and the reassurance that you’re not alone in what you’re feeling. If you’ve ever thought “Is this normal?”—this podcast is for you.

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       Wilson's 9th Birthday Podcast Special

    In this special audio only episode, Kasi is joined by her daughter, "Wilson"—who kicks things off by singing the intro and celebrating her 9th birthday. They chat about what it feels like to be nine, birthday plans (think pool time, presents, and an arcade party with a visit from Holly), and their favorite Mother’s Day tradition of staying in bed watching movies like Harry Potter.Wilson shares her favorites in a fun rapid-fire Q&A, from colors and foods to movies and a recent room makeover—complete with a hilarious story about Pepper helping pick the paint color. She talks about her love of swimming and gymnastics, her dream of becoming a singer, and what makes a good friend. When asked what the world needs more of, her answer is simple: kind people.The host reflects on motherhood, their favorite family moments, and shares a story about standing up for others. The episode wraps up with a sweet highlight—Wilson performing her original song, “Ki-Li-E”.Please follow this show on Spotify. It really helps!Follow Along:https://www.tiktok.com/@natural_minded_mamahttps://www.instagram.com/natural_minded_mama_Episode Sponsors:Shop GET BLESSED BOTANICALS and use code KASI to save 15% https://getblessedbotanicals.com/KASIShop NIMA Gluten Detecting Sensor and use code KASI to save 25% https://nimanow.com/KASIShop Primal Queen Female Focused Beef Organ Supplements and save 25% at checkout https://www.primalqueen.com/KASIShop Bees & Trees Honey and use code KASIDESTEFANO for 10% off at checkout https://www.beesandtrees.com/?ref=KASI

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    Bonus: OCPD, Wellbutrin, and Letting Go of Control

    In this episode of Candidly Kasi, Kasi shares how an OCPD diagnosis changed her perspective on mental health. She opens up about starting Wellbutrin, quieting the mental noise, improving focus, and becoming more open to the idea that medication can be self care. Episode Sponsors:Shop GET BLESSED BOTANICALS and use code KASI to save 15% https://getblessedbotanicals.com/KASIShop NIMA Gluten Detecting Sensor and use code KASI to save 15% https://nimanow.com/KASIShop Primal Queen Female Focused Beef Organ Supplements and save 25% at checkout https://www.primalqueen.com/KASIShop Bees & Trees Honey and use code KASIDESTEFANO for 10% off at checkout https://www.beesandtrees.com/?ref=KASI

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    Calories, Cravings & Comebacks with Christina Ruff

    Christina joins the podcast to share her weight loss journey that started after a March 2020 wedding and carried through COVID lockdowns. She breaks down how she began with at-home workouts, cleaned up her nutrition, and saw results within weeks—dropping from 170 to 140 pounds. Now a busy single mom of two, she talks about fitting workouts into real life, why the scale doesn’t define success, and how strength and confidence matter more. Episode Sponsors:Shop GET BLESSED BOTANICALS and use code KASI to save 15% https://getblessedbotanicals.com/KASIShop NIMA Gluten Detecting Sensor and use code KASI to save 15% https://nimanow.com/KASIShop Primal Queen Female Focused Beef Organ Supplements and save 25% at checkout https://www.primalqueen.com/KASIShop Bees & Trees Honey and use code KASIDESTEFANO for 10% off at checkout https://www.beesandtrees.com/?ref=KASI

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    Healing Out Loud with Tara Leigh

    Tara Leigh opens up about her childhood trauma, the journey to finding love, and what it really looks like to heal. This conversation goes to some heavy places—but somehow, we still find laughter in the middle of it all. It’s about resilience, growth, and the power of not letting your past define you.Shop GET BLESSED BOTANICALS and use code KASI to save 15% https://getblessedbotanicals.com/KASIShop NIMA Gluten Detecting Sensor and use code KASI to save 15% https://nimanow.com/KASIShop Primal Queen Female Focused Beef Organ Supplements and save 25% at checkout https://www.primalqueen.com/KASIShop Bees & Trees Honey and use code KASIDESTEFANO for 10% off at checkout https://www.beesandtrees.com/?ref=KASI

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    Sun Kissed and Pissed

    In episode two of Candidly Kasi, host Kasi DeStefano reflects on April milestones. She shares how COVID disruptions in New Jersey pushed her family to move to a place they’d never visited, in Florida. While grateful for the life they’ve built, Kasi admits seeing her daughter reconnect with an old friend stirred feelings of missing her past community.Shop GET BLESSED BOTANICALS and use code KASI to save 15% https://getblessedbotanicals.com/KASIShop NIMA Gluten Detecting Sensor and use code KASI to save 15% https://nimanow.com/KASI00:35 Beach Day Sunburn01:16 Why We Left Jersey04:35 Missing Old Friends06:22 Moving Blind and Buying09:22 Weekend Recap and Bowling13:12 Gratitude and Next Guests14:05 Sponsor Break15:34 Fear of Change Lessons18:14 Florida Culture Shock20:25 Wrap Up and Thanks

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    The Candid Journey to Understanding Perimenopause

    The Candid Journey to Understanding Perimenopause | Candidly, Kasi (Ep. 1)In the first episode of Candidly Kasi, Kasi launches her uncensored podcast after feeling censored on social media.She shares her personal experience with perimenopause, and describes symptoms she faced starting around age 38: brain fog, disrupted sleep, mood swings, low libido, hot flashes, and about 30 pounds of weight gain, she felt like she was losing her mind!She talks about her HRT journey and breaks down exactly what she did to start feeling like herself again.00:00 Welcome to the Podcast00:47 Why I Started This01:14 Perimenopause Explained02:19 Symptoms and Weight Gain03:44 Getting Diagnosed05:27 Finding Midi Care06:40 Patch Fail and Pivot07:37 Gel and Progesterone Wins08:26 Adding Testosterone09:22 Results and Energy Return11:58 Periods and Pregnancy Scare13:58 Relationships and Mental Health16:27 Sponsor Break Boron17:16 No One Size Fits All18:22 Q&A and Next Episodes

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Candidly Kasi is a space for real conversations about the seasons of womanhood—motherhood, marriage, parenting, perimenopause, and everything in between. No filters, no pretending, no “having it all” pressure. Just honest stories, hard truths, lessons learned, and the reassurance that you’re not alone in what you’re feeling. If you’ve ever thought “Is this normal?”—this podcast is for you.

HOSTED BY

Kasi DeStefano

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