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A Girl Before Mom

A Girl Before Mom

By: Stacey Cardona
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Summary

 Before the kids, before the responsibilities, there was just a girl trying to find her way. In A Girl Before Mom, Stacey Cardona pulls back the curtain on a life defined by resilience. Through stories of toxic love, the isolation of prison, and the hustle of single motherhood, Stacey proves that your past doesn’t define your future. This is a space for honest conversations about family, friends, and the messy process of finding yourself again. If you’ve ever felt lost in the shadows, tune in to find your light.Stacey Cardona Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Navigating the Shift

    Navigating the Shift
    May 1 2026

    Change is supposed to be good, right? Not always. Today I’m discussing the depression I’ve been navigating for the last fortnight and the moment I realized—with a little help from a friend—that my current "life transitions" are the culprit. It’s an honest, unscripted look at mental health, triggers, and the power of having people who see what you can’t.
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    14 mins
  • What I Wish I Knew: My First Pregnancy Story

    What I Wish I Knew: My First Pregnancy Story
    Apr 17 2026

    Twenty-seven years ago today, my life changed in the best way possible. 👣 In honor of my son’s 27th birthday, I’m taking a trip down memory lane in the upcoming podcast episode. I’m sharing all the raw, unfiltered stories from my very first pregnancy—the nerves, the excitement, and everything in between.
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    26 mins
  • 10 Years of Grace and the Shift to What’s Next

    10 Years of Grace and the Shift to What’s Next
    Apr 10 2026

    What does a decade of loyalty look like? As I hit my 10th anniversary at the firm, I’m reflecting on the highs, the lows, and the incredible support that kept me going. From the early days to the present, I’ve been allowed to be a human first and an employee second. With the office closing its doors soon, the search for a new workplace has officially begun. Join me as I discuss how to honor the past while bravely stepping into the unknown.
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    16 mins
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