What does it really take to walk away from a “good” relationship that isn’t right for you? In this powerful episode, author and speaker Amber Rae opens up about leaving her nine-year marriage—a decision that others called brave, selfish, and everything in between. She shares how writing helped her heal, why staying “for the kids” or out of fear can do more harm than good, and how choosing love and authenticity—over comfort and expectation—can transform everything.

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In this episode, I chat with Anna Kai, the queen of no-BS confidence, about why true confidence isn’t about being arrogant or “that bitch” — it’s about proving to yourself you’ve got what it takes. We dive into the power of quitting (yes, quitting!), why missing your boat might just mean you’re building a way cooler one, and how to stop comparing your life to everyone else’s highlight reel on social media.

Anna gets real about feeling one step away from losing everything, even while living the so-called “influencer dream.” Her top advice for anyone feeling stuck? Experiment. Try new things, even if it’s scary or uncertain — that’s how you find your own path.

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Aurora’s fresh off a chaotic Italian “romantic” getaway (spoiler: food poisoning), Anna’s typing from a walking pad while tapering off Zoloft, and somehow we still manage to cover everything from parenting burnout to the boldest cheating scandal ever caught on a jumbotron. We talk productivity myths, the strange clarity of driving, how oranges might be ancient throat medicine, and why 53 minutes is the max time Anna can tolerate being in a restaurant.

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In this episode, I get called a boomer—by my own boyfriend—because of my love for grandma hobbies like baking and knitting, but honestly, that might make me peak Gen Z. I break down some of the lingo Gen Z is using (no cap), question whether weddings are just overpriced stress-fests, and debate with Anna about whether farting in front of your partner is a sign of closeness or a total romance killer.

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This episode is straight TMI. Anna Kai talks underwear preferences, her stash of painty liners, and how once she had two menstrual discs stuck up her vagina at one time. Meanwhile, I admit I’ve had two tampons stuck up there without realizing. It’s fine. We’re fine.

Then we switch gears to talk about first crushes (Anna’s was Lance Bass), how my son Remi quizzes me on his crushes, and why people say I play favorites between my kids.

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ADHD can intensify emotions, which can especially impact relationships. In this second part of our series with Shanna Pearson, we move beyond common advice to explore the real, everyday challenges that people with ADHD experience: why medication might not always feel fully effective, what it means to “focus on the wrong things,” and how tools like mood scheduling can help you work with your brain rather than against it. We also discuss sugar crashes (sometimes called the “ADHD sugar hangover”), clarify common myths about supplements, and share practical strategies that really support well-being—like prioritizing protein, sleep, and giving yourself grace to be imperfect.

Shanna Pearson is Founder of Expert ADHD Coaching: https://expertadhdcoaching.com/

Her new book is Invisible ADHD Proven Mood and Life Management for Smart Yet Scattered Women: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250891624/invisibleadhd/

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ADHD is more talked about than ever. In this episode, we sit down with Shanna Pearson, an ADHD expert who also has ADHD, to unpack some of the most misunderstood aspects of the condition. From the overwhelm that often starts in childhood to why your brain craves stimulation, we talk diagnosis vs. misdiagnosis, body doubling, rejection sensitivity, dopamine regulation, and what it actually feels like to live with ADHD.

Shanna Pearson is Founder of Expert ADHD Coaching: https://expertadhdcoaching.com/

Her new book is Invisible ADHD Proven Mood and Life Management for Smart Yet Scattered Women: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250891624/invisibleadhd/

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Ever spiral after a text, blame yourself for something you’re not sure was your fault, or obsess over a moment days later? You’re not alone. In this episode, I talk through the question so many of us with ADHD constantly ask ourselves: Is it me… or is it my ADHD? I share a recent situation with a mom friend that had me second-guessing everything, and how ADHD shows up in my life through overthinking, memory lapses, people-pleasing, and emotional overload—especially as a parent. I also get into rejection sensitivity, hormone shifts, dating red flags, and why sometimes my brain just can’t let things go.

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