From Chaos to Comeback – Donna’s Story Part 3

This week on Mom’s Unfiltered, we’re wrapping up my personal backstory with Part 3—and this one is all about the glow-up. 💫 After the seizures, the struggle, the setbacks, and the straight-up chaos life threw at me, I’m flipping the script and showing you how I turned the pain into power. This episode is a celebration of growth, grit, and grabbing life by the messy mom bun.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like life was ganging up on you—this one’s for YOU.

💬 Make sure to check out our Reddit community: #MOMSUNFILTEREDPODCAST where the real talk never stops. Share your story, get support, and don’t forget to read the group rules (because chaos we love, but drama we don’t 👀).

🎧 And don’t miss next week’s episode where I’ll show you how to take that thing you love and turn it into a full-blown business. Your passion might just be your paycheck. 😉

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This episode contains detailed and emotionally intense content that may not be suitable for all audiences. It is not intended for listeners under the age of 18. Please proceed with care.

In this week’s deeply personal episode of Mom’s Unfiltered, I’m joined by my sister Stevie as she opens up about one of the hardest moments a mother can face. Stevie shares the emotional rollercoaster of her newborn being life-flighted shortly after birth and spending critical time in the hospital. From the initial fear to the sleepless nights in the NICU, this conversation sheds light on the strength it takes to get through the unimaginable.

We laugh, we cry, and we hold space for the messy, raw truth of motherhood. If you've ever faced a medical emergency with a child—or just want to hear a story of fierce love and resilience—this one’s for you.

Grab the tissues, and maybe a blanket. Let’s get real. 💜

Episode Title: Part 2: Epilepsy, Motherhood & Newborn Chaos
Description:
Welcome to Part 2 of this 3-part series, where I continue sharing my personal journey of becoming a mom while living with epilepsy. In this episode, I talk about the emotional experience of bringing my newborn daughter home and the overwhelming fears that came with it. From learning to manage my seizures on little to no sleep, to the terrifying reality of having a seizure while caring for a baby—this chapter of my life was anything but easy. I also open up about how, as my daughter grew, I had to teach her what to do if I ever had a seizure. This isn’t just a story about motherhood—it’s about survival, strength, and figuring it all out when life doesn’t play fair.

Welcome to our first full episode of Mom’s Unfiltered! This is part 1 of a 2-part series where I share my backstory — what it was like growing up with epilepsy, and the unexpected journey of becoming a teen mom while living with a disability. From scary moments to awkward surprises, it’s a raw and real look into a part of my life that shaped everything. I hope you enjoy this wild ride, because trust me — it’s a fun (and emotional) one!

Teaser Episode: Welcome to Mom’s Unfiltered – Let’s Get Real

Welcome to the teaser episode of Mom’s Unfiltered — a brand new podcast where nothing is off-limits and everything is real. I’m your host, Donna, and in this short intro, I’ll share a bit about who I am, why I created this podcast, and what you can expect from future episodes.

As a teen mom, someone living with epilepsy, and now a business owner and advocate for others, I’ve lived through some wild, painful, and hilarious moments — and I know I’m not the only one. This podcast is for every kind of parent out there — moms, dads, single, married, divorced, figuring it out as they go — and anyone who just wants a space to feel seen, heard, and supported.

Mom’s Unfiltered will dive into real-life experiences like parenting while living with a disability, being judged for your choices, trying to build a life and a business, and the chaos that comes with dating, co-parenting, or just surviving the day. Some episodes will be deep and emotional. Others will be wild and hilarious. But all of it will be real.

This is a safe space to laugh, cry, learn, and connect. My goal is to build a community where we can uplift each other and share the stories most people are too afraid to talk about.

So if you’re ready to join me on this ride — hit follow, subscribe, and get ready for Episode 1 where we kick things off with the very real story of how I found out I was pregnant as a teen… and how a library book ended up spilling the secret.

We’re just getting started — and I’m so glad you’re here.