Trigger Warning: Birth details, surgery, grief, postpartum experiences.

In this episode, I finally sit down to share my birth story . A story that unfolded against all odds. I open up about what labor, delivery, and recovery have looked like for me, including the moment my doctor discovered endometriosis during my C-section. I talk about how that felt, how it connects to my long journey with endo, and why it’s so important to keep telling these stories.

I also reflect on grief as I honor the one-year anniversary of my grandmother’s passing on Christmas Eve. The holidays can be heavy, and I talk about checking in on your loved ones, giving yourself grace, and navigating joy and heartbreak at the same time.

This episode marks a natural transition for the podcast. While endometriosis will always be a core part of what I talk about, I’m expanding into the other experiences that are shaping my life right now — motherhood, parenting, relationships, caregiving, and body image.

I share some thoughts on manifestation and how I stayed grounded before the baby was born. I also talk about a great episode I listened to of Not Skinny But Not Fat with Tana Mongeau that really resonated with me. And as always, I touch on my “gardening” journey (aka marijuana) as part of my wellness and coping tools.

This episode is raw, honest, and full of real-life transitions — from birth to grief to growth.