Buckle up for another fun episode from the Besties! This week, they are breaking down all things BIRTH! Erika and Shay are sharing their experiences with infertility, miscarriage, morning sickness, exercising, postpartum recovery, delivery, doctors, cravings (Uncrustables and Cheetos, anyone!?), mental health, breastfeeding and so much more!  They're getting specific about vaginal deliveries and c-sections too.  Every awkward moment is covered in today's episode.  Grab some coffee and settle in with this girlfriend chat that just proves how each and every birth and pregnancy journey is different and that no one way is the right way!
The two books Shay references that she loved to read while pregnant: 
Belly Laughs 
The Girlfriends Guide' to Pregnancy

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Hi! We're Shay Shull from Mix and Match Mama and Erika Slaughter from A Little Bit of Everything, and we're two best friends breaking down topics each week that you won't find on our blogs! We cover everything from pop culture to travel, motherhood, organization, fitness, fashion, food and so much more! We're two best friends just chatting about life, and we're so excited you're here!

Kids & Family

It's the end of the school year and the Besties are PUMPED! And speaking of...the Besties are catching up on the Vanderpump drama, aging gracefully, Martha Stuart on the cover of Sports Illustrated, and the upcoming season of the Golden Bachelor. Erika is also breaking down her agent training trip on the Disney Cruise Line's newest ship, the Disney Wish! She is sharing all about why it is the perfect experience adults, kids, extended families and beyond! Why is it Andrew's favorite cruise line? And what awkward thing happened to him at church?! And of course, they are answering your listener questions about favorite podcasts and foods they could never not eat!!


https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/the-bachelor-senior-citizen-season-fall-2023-1235614927/
https://www.bravotv.com/the-daily-dish/show/vanderpump-rules
https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2023/05/15/martha-stewart-featured-2023-si-swimsuit-cover-model
https://mixandmatchtravelagency.com/
https://www.disneyholidays.co.uk/disney-cruise-line/ships/disney-wish/
https://www.disneyaulani.com/
https://alittlebitofeverythingblog.com/last-disney-wish-post-i-promise/

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The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the ⁠Mix and Match Mama⁠ blog and Erika Slaughter of ⁠A Little Bit of Everything⁠.





S4 EP12: Crashing and Cruising

The end of the school year is BUSY and the Besties are feeling it! Between kids, activities, work, and travel, the Besties are doing, well, their best, and are breaking down recent life events and random updates. Not only do listeners get a behind the scenes look at life, but the Besties are also talking summer movies, TV shows, Botox call-outs, Disney Cruise Line and so much more! Our listener questions have them diving into books, Google searches, and Instagram stalking. Buckle up for another FUN episode! 
We love feedback! Be sure to reach out via email at thebestiebreakdown@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram @thebestiebreakdown, follow us and leave us a lovely rating, and review on your favorite podcasting platform!


Disney Wish | Disney Cruise Line
Mix & Match Travel Agency
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17491088/
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001722/
https://www.insider.com/some-sparkling-water-brands-contain-risky-pfas-chemicals-report-2020-9
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1416765/
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0238784/
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0386676/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bestie-breakdown/id1509081920?i=1000527228620
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103924/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Parent_Trap_(franchise)

The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the ⁠Mix and Match Mama⁠ blog and Erika Slaughter of ⁠A Little Bit of Everything⁠.





S4 EP11: Busy Seasons, Botox Call-Outs, and Summer Fun!


Oh, the Besties are at it again! Not only are they sharing all of the fun details from Erika's 40th birthday trip to Turks and Caicos, but they are also chatting golf tournaments, Wi-Fi theories, end-of-the-year chaos, and are playing a fun little game. They are also diving into some fun pop culture topics (who just had a baby at 79?!) and are answering your listener questions about planning outfits for vacation and celebrities in the wild. 
We love feedback! Be sure to reach out via email at thebestiebreakdown@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram @thebestiebreakdown, follow us and leave us a lovely rating, and review on your favorite podcasting platform!
https://mixandmatchmama.com/2023/05/turks-caicos-2023/
https://alittlebitofeverythingblog.com/orlando-turks-40th-birthday-trip/
https://gracebayclub.gracebayresorts.com/
https://www.attbyronnelson.org/
https://mixandmatchtravelagency.com/
The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the ⁠Mix and Match Mama⁠ blog and Erika Slaughter of ⁠A Little Bit of Everything⁠.




S4 EP10: The One Where the Besties Go to Turks!

Hi from Turks and Caicos! The Besties and their husbands are on location while celebrating Erika's 40th birthday in a fabulous location. But no fear! They have been saving so many fun topics for your listening pleasure! Erika is giving us an update on her skin, Shay is sharing the phobias that keep her from eating mayo and wearing socks, they are both sharing a fun pop culture round-up, and are answering YOUR listener questions about makeup and skin treatment.


We love feedback! Be sure to reach out via email at thebestiebreakdown@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram @thebestiebreakdown, follow us and leave us a lovely rating, and review on your favorite podcasting platform!
https://mixandmatchtravelagency.com/
https://www.bravotv.com/summer-house
https://www.amazon.com/Enneagram-Beginners-Christian-Understanding-God-Centered/dp/0593196775

The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the ⁠Mix and Match Mama⁠ blog and Erika Slaughter of ⁠A Little Bit of Everything⁠.





S4 EP9: 40th Birthdays, Skin Treatment, Unique Phobias, and More!!

Oh friends! This episode contains so many updates, opinions, reviews and some excellent listener questions! We are giving you an update on the motorcyclist, Erika's trip to Santa Barbara and her unsuccessful bike ride, Shay's review of Taco Bueno recommended by Sheaffer (per listener request), and the Love is Blind reunion fail! Listeners are asking ALLLL about trip planning and...memoir titles?!
 https://www.netflix.com/title/80996601
https://people.com/tv/the-bachelor-s-sean-and-catherine-inside-their-wedding/
https://www.tacobueno.com/locations/&zip;=73401
https://mixandmatchtravelagency.com/


We love feedback! Be sure to reach out via email at thebestiebreakdown@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram @thebestiebreakdown, follow us and leave us a lovely rating, and review on your favorite podcasting platform!
The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the ⁠Mix and Match Mama⁠ blog and Erika Slaughter of ⁠A Little Bit of Everything⁠.





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