I Just Sat Down Podcast

In a world that glorifies "the grind," Krystal and Desi sit down to pull back the curtain on what it actually means to be productive without burning out.

This episode is an honest conversation for the entrepreneur who is tired of the 24/7 hustle culture and is looking for a more sustainable, soulful way to build their business and their life.

NEW Episodes will be released every Monday at 10am EST.

You can find us on Instagram @ijustsatdown.podcast and let us know which topics you'd like to hear us chat about.

Contact us at: [email protected] to collab!We want you to be a guest and have a deeper conversation with us, so let us know what you wanna chat about.

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Ever had a moment where you thought, “Did that really just happen?”

In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain and sharing some real life “client stories” from behind the scenes. The kind that are shocking, awkward, hilarious, and sometimes just plain confusing. Whether you work with clients, customers, families, or teams… you’ll definitely recognize the energy.

From unexpected requests to boundary testing moments (and the situations that leave you replaying conversations in your head later), this episode is equal parts storytelling, laughter, and real talk about what it means to work with people.

Because let’s be honest:

Some clients really do be wild. 😄

NEW Episodes will be released every Monday at 10am EST.

You can find us on Instagram @ijustsatdown.podcast and let us know which topics you'd like to hear us chat about.

Contact us at: [email protected] to collab!

We want you to be a guest and have a deeper conversation with us, so let us know what you wanna chat about.

*Credit for sound - Success Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/success License code: PZJKCKVZW0YI8ZQX

Before we were parents…

we were kids sitting in classrooms too.

Some of us felt confident.

Some of us felt invisible.

Some of us learned early that school could feel heavy.

We talk about friend groups and social shifts, especially as kids move into the pre-teen and teen years. These transitions can feel big for them and for us.

And maybe most importantly, we reflect on how our own school memories still influence the way we parent today, sometimes more than we realize because sometimes parenting brings our own stories back to the surface.

This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and respond with intention instead of pressure.

NEW Episodes will be released every Monday at 10am EST.

You can find us on Instagram @ijustsatdown.podcast and let us know which topics you'd like to hear us chat about.

Contact us at: [email protected] to collab!

We want you to be a guest and have a deeper conversation with us, so let us know what you wanna chat about.

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Real-Life Pressures with Reality TV views.

In this episode, we sit down for an honest conversation about what happens when parenting meets the public eye for all to judge. We explore the reality vs the reality TV viewpoints. Do you feel that it's more real-life or more performative? Do you also wonder what's really going on behind the cameras?

We talk about what shows like, 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' reveal about identity, community and motherhood.

NEW Episodes will be released every Monday at 10am EST.

You can find us on Instagram @ijustsatdown.podcast and let us know which topics you'd like to hear us chat about.

Contact us at: [email protected] to collab!

We want you to be a guest and have a deeper conversation with us, so let us know what you wanna chat about.

*Credit for sound - Success Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/success License code: PZJKCKVZW0YI8ZQX

In this episode, Krystal and Desi rehash childhood memories. Questioning everything but also putting it into perspective to show respect and grace to how we were raised.

NEW Episodes will be released every Monday at 10am EST.

You can find us on Instagram @ijustsatdown.podcast and let us know which topics you'd like to hear us chat about.

Contact us at: [email protected] to collab!

We want you to be a guest and have a deeper conversation with us, so let us know what you wanna chat about.

*Credit for sound - Success Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/success License code: PZJKCKVZW0YI8ZQX

Trying to find 'balance' can feel near impossible most days. When you decide to replace that pressure with understanding and grace, you are able to feel that weight lift off of your body each day.

We discuss the 'balance' we strive for in relationships, business and motherhood. From our relationships with food and physical activity we are covering a variety of balance in this episode.

NEW Episodes will be released every Monday at 10am EST.

You can find us on Instagram @ijustsatdown.podcast and let us know which topics you'd like to hear us chat about.

Contact us at: [email protected] to collab!

We want you to be a guest and have a deeper conversation with us, so let us know what you wanna chat about.

*Credit for sound - Success Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/success License code: PZJKCKVZW0YI8ZQX

In this episode, Desi and Krystal are just catching up on life. No big topics, no deep dives just an every day real life chat.

Adult life always seems to keep us busy and on our toes, so learning to find calm through the chaotic moments and manage any surprises that pop up.

NEW Episodes will be released every Monday at 10am EST.

You can find us on Instagram @ijustsatdown.podcast and let us know which topics you'd like to hear us chat about.

Contact us at: [email protected] to collab!

We want you to be a guest and have a deeper conversation with us, so let us know what you wanna chat about.

*Credit for sound - Success Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/success License code: PZJKCKVZW0YI8ZQX

In this episode, Desi and Krystal share their Entrepreneur journey starting at the beginning stages of starting their businesses.

Sometimes it can feel overwhelming, trying to balance being a parent and a boss because the final decision always comes from you. I mean, at the end of the day, we are all just trying to find our way, make it successful and enjoy the journey.

NEW Episodes will be released every Monday at 10am EST.

You can find us on Instagram @ijustsatdown.podcast and let us know which topics you'd like to hear us chat about.

Contact us at: [email protected] to collab!

We want you to be a guest and have a deeper conversation with us, so let us know what you wanna chat about.

*Credit for sound - Success Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/success License code: PZJKCKVZW0YI8ZQX

In this episode, we just sat down and somehow ended up unpacking old relationships — the ones that shaped us, stretched us, and maybe even broke us a little.

We’re talking about the random things that still pop into your head, the patterns you didn’t notice until later, and the moments where you’re like… wait, why did I tolerate that?

This isn’t about bashing the past, it’s about understanding it!

Because whether we like it or not, old relationships have a way of sneaking into how we show up today… in our boundaries, our reactions, and even who we choose next.

In this episode, we get into:

• The “why am I still thinking about this?” moments

• Realizing your old standards were… questionable at best

• How past relationships shape your current mindset

• The difference between healing and just moving on

• Outgrowing versions of yourself that accepted less

It’s honest, a little chaotic, and very “wow… that actually explains a lot.”

NEW Episodes will be released every Monday at 10am EST.

You can find us on Instagram @ijustsatdown.podcast and let us know which topics you'd like to hear us chat about.

Contact us at: [email protected] to collab!

We want you to be a guest and have a deeper conversation with us, so let us know what you wanna chat about.

*Credit for sound - Success Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/success License code: PZJKCKVZW0YI8ZQX

Big feelings are part of growing up but how we respond to them can shape a child’s emotional world for life.

In this episode, we’re unpacking a Big Feelings Toolkit for parents and caregivers, we discuss emotional expression, resilience, and generational healing as these are things through our parenthood journey that matter deeply.

We talk about:

• Why children’s emotions aren’t “too much”

• How emotional suppression shows up across generations

• Simple tools to help kids name, regulate, and move through big feelings

• How mothers can model emotional safety, even when they didn’t grow up with it

This episode is for the parent who wants to raise emotionally intelligent kids without silencing their feelings or their voice.

We Cover:

• Why “calm down” doesn’t actually help kids regulate

• Teaching kids that all feelings are allowed (even the messy ones)

• Age-appropriate tools for anger, sadness, frustration, and overwhelm

• How moms can reparent themselves while parenting their children

• Building emotional safety at home, one conversation at a time

The Big Feelings Toolkit Includes:

• Naming emotions without judgment

• Body-based regulation tools (movement, breath, grounding)

• Language swaps that build connection instead of control

• Repairing after emotional moments (for kids and parents)

Takeaway:

Your child doesn’t need you to fix their feelings.

They need you to make space for them.

NEW Episodes will be released every Monday at 10am EST.

You can find us on Instagram @ijustsatdown.podcast and let us know which topics you'd like to hear us chat about.

Contact us at: [email protected] to collab!

We want you to be a guest and have a deeper conversation with us, so let us know what you wanna chat about.

*Credit for sound - Success Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/success License code: PZJKCKVZW0YI8ZQX