I Just Sat Down Podcast

Money isn’t just about numbers, it’s about emotions, habits, beliefs, and the stories we carry.

In this episode, We are joined by Paula Wilimek, a financial advisor who helps people build clarity and confidence around money without shame, fear, or overwhelm.

Together, we unpack how money mindset is often shaped early in life, how it shows up in adulthood, and what it really takes to create a healthier relationship with finances.We talk about:

• How childhood experiences shape our money beliefs

• Common money mindsets that keep people stuck

• Why avoidance, guilt, and fear around money are so common

• How to begin shifting your money story without perfection

• Practical ways to feel more empowered and less overwhelmed with finances

This conversation isn’t about hustle culture or “get rich quick” advice, it’s about understanding your relationship with money so it can support your life instead of stressing it. Whether you feel anxious about finances, avoid looking at numbers, or want to feel more confident making money decisions, this episode is for you.

Listen now and start changing the way you feel about money.

You can find Paula Wilimek on Instagram:

@Paula_Wilimekfinancialadvisor

You can check out her website:

https://wilimekfinancial.com

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.

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Ever notice how your child is polite, quiet, and well-behaved everywhere else…

but completely unravels with you?

In this episode, we’re unpacking why kids often act out the most with the parent they feel safest with and why that behaviour is actually information, not failure.

We talk about:

• Why children “hold it together” in public and release it at home

• What emotional safety really looks like (and why it’s exhausting)

• The difference between misbehavior and emotional unloading

• Why you get the hardest parts of your child

• How to reframe acting out without excusing harmful behavior

• What kids are really communicating when they melt down with you

If you’ve ever thought:

• “Why are they so good for everyone else?”

• “What am I doing wrong?”

• “Why do I get the worst version of them?”

This episode is for you.

You’re not failing.

You’re likely the place they feel safest to fall apart.

I Just Sat Down — honest conversations about parenting, nervous systems, and the mental load we carry.

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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Seasonal shifts don’t just change the weather — they change us.

In this episode, we’re having an honest, pressure-free conversation about seasonal mental health: how different times of year can impact our mood, energy, nervous system, and emotional capacity — often without us realizing it.

We talk about:

• Why seasonal changes can affect mental health (even if you “love” the season)

• The nervous system’s relationship to light, routine, and environmental shifts

• Seasonal depression, burnout, and emotional flattening — and why it’s not a personal failure

• How survival mode can show up more strongly during certain times of year

• Gentle ways to support yourself without forcing productivity, positivity, or “fixing”

This is not a “do more” episode.

It’s an invitation to notice, soften, and meet yourself where you are — season by season.

Whether you feel heavier in winter, disregulated in summer, or emotionally off during transitions, you are not broken — you are responding.

Pull up a chair.

We just sat down — and we’re talking about it.

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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Clutter isn’t just about stuff... it’s about stress, overwhelm, unfinished stories, and emotional weight we carry every day.

In this episode, Clear House, Clear Head: A Survival Guide, we explore how decluttering your physical space can become a powerful tool for mental clarity, emotional regulation, and nervous system support. This isn’t about perfection, minimalism, or aesthetic homes, it’s about creating safety, ease, and breathing room in your life.

We talk about why clutter builds up (especially when you’re in survival mode), how trauma and overwhelm affect our relationship with our space, and gentle, realistic ways to clear without burnout or shame.

If your home feels heavy, your mind feels noisy, or you’re stuck in “I’ll do it later” mode, this episode is for you!

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.

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A new year doesn’t require a new version of you — it invites a more honest one.

In our first episode of 2026, we’re talking about goals, vision boards, and how to set intentions that actually fit your life, not just look good on paper. This isn’t about hustling harder or manifesting faster. It’s about clarity, alignment, and choosing goals that feel supportive, realistic, and meaningful for the season you’re in.

This episode is an invitation to reflect, reset, and redefine what success looks like for you this year — without guilt, urgency, or burnout.

Whether you love vision boards or have struggled with them in the past, this conversation is about meeting yourself where you are and moving forward with intention.

If you’re craving a softer, more grounded way to step into 2026 — this episode is for you. ✨

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.

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2025 Recap — Holding Joy, Grief, and Growth

In this final episode of 2025, we take time to reflect on the year behind us — the growth, the lessons, and the moments that shaped both the podcast and our personal lives.

In this episode, Krystal courageously shares about her experience with miscarriage earlier this year and how that season impacted her emotionally, mentally, and as a mother. We talk openly about holding grief alongside gratitude, navigating loss while continuing to show up, and what it means to give yourself permission to slow down and heal.

This conversation is honest, gentle, and grounded in compassion — a reminder that healing is not linear and that every experience deserves space.

✨ In this episode, we discuss:

• A heartfelt recap of 2025 for the podcast

• Krystal’s personal experience with miscarriage

• What this year taught us about resilience, boundaries, and self-compassion

• Moving into the next year with intention and care

Listener note: This episode includes discussion of pregnancy loss. Please listen with care.

Thank you for being part of this community. You belong here — in every season.

Honest, relatable, and full of heart — this conversation is for every mom who has ever wondered where she fits in or who’s truly in her corner.

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.

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In this episode, we’re switching things up with a stretched out Rapid Fire round, because let's face it, our rapid fire is never rapid.

You'll hear our real and raw, honest answers. We get into past topics and discover some new things about ourselves along the way.

Honest, relatable, and full of heart — this conversation is for every mom who has ever wondered where she fits in or who’s truly in her corner.

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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In this episode, we’re diving into the emotional side of mom friendships — the expectations, the guilt, the longing for deeper connection, and the courage it takes to build your village. We talk about why friendships shift after kids, how to navigate the ones that fade, and how to nurture the relationships that feel safe and supportive.

Honest, relatable, and full of heart — this conversation is for every mom who has ever wondered where she fits or who’s truly in her corner.

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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Choosing Presence Over Perfection

This week, we’re talking about something so many of us quietly crave: A Simple Christmas.

We’re letting go of the pressure to create a luxury, picture-perfect holiday and leaning into peace, presence, and intentional moments. From giving back in small but meaningful ways to soaking up the magic with our kids while they’re still in that sweet, wonder-filled phase — this episode is a grounding, heart-centred reminder of what truly matters this season.

In This Episode, We Explore:

    •    How comparison steals our joy during the holidays

    •    Creating a season based on connection, not consumption

    •    Simple ways to give back that don’t cost much

    •    Slowing down and actually feeling the magic again

    •    Letting your kids’ wonder guide the pace of the season

    •    Making space for a peaceful, aligned holiday

Takeaway Message

The magic of Christmas isn’t created by how much we buy or how extravagant things look — it’s found in the small, quiet, genuine moments we often rush past. This season, we’re choosing presence over perfection.

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.

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The stories we’ve been told about being a “good mom” are often the ones holding us back. In this episode, we break down the most common motherhood myths, talk about where they come from, and share what real, grounded motherhood actually looks like.

Perfect for any mom ready to release the pressure and take back her power.

Remember, we are all in this together and there is no judgement here, only open conversations!

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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