Candidly Kasi

Welcome back to another episode. After years of struggling to relax during massages, I finally tried craniosacral therapy—and it completely changed how my body responds to stress. In this episode, I'm sharing my experience, what the treatment actually feels like, and why it helped shift me out of constant fight-or-flight mode. But first… you'll hear some of my most ridiculous massage stori...

In this episode of Candidly Kasi , Kasi sits down with Sammy’s Milk founder Erin Hendricks to discuss how a mother's search for a better formula option turned into a thriving business. Kasi shares her own experience using Sammy’s Milk when she transitioned her daughter Wilson from breastfeeding, recalling how seamless the switch was and the personal support Erin provided in the company's e...

On this episode of Candidly Kasi , Kasi reflects on motherhood as her oldest daughter, Kiley, approaches her 20th birthday and prepares to join the podcast for a special birthday episode. Inspired by a conversation with a pregnant hairstylist, Kasi shares the stories of her two very different births. Kylie’s pregnancy was relatively smooth but ended with a difficult induction, intense labor, and a...

In this Candidly Kasi update, Kasi shares the ups and downs of adjusting her Wellbutrin dosage over the past six weeks. From early wins to unexpected side effects, she opens up about navigating medication changes, sleep struggles, perimenopause, and mental health. As always, Kasi shares her personal experience—not medical advice—and reflects on the ongoing process of finding what works best for he...

In this episode of Candidly Kasi , I'm sharing my personal journey with Breast Implant Illness—from getting my first saline implants in 2011 to "upgrading" to silicone implants in 2015, and the health nightmare that followed. After having my daughter in 2017, I began experiencing hair loss, rashes, brain fog, joint pain, digestive issues, extreme fatigue, and a long list of symptoms...

In Episode 10 of Candidly Kasi , Kasi reflects on the loss of her childhood best friend, Lyndsey, after a recent conversation about addiction brought old emotions back to the surface. She shares memories of their lifelong friendship, the guilt she carries for pulling away during Lyndsey's struggles with addiction, and the difficult reality of loving someone you can't save. Kasi also opens...

On this episode of Candidly Kasi , Kasi sits down with Dom to talk honestly about marijuana addiction, rehab, and the difficult road to getting sober. Dom shares how what started as casual use slowly became a way to escape stress, emotions, and everyday life — until he realized he no longer felt like himself without it. Together, they discuss the stigma around marijuana addiction, the warning sign...

On this episode of Candidly Kasi, Kasi sits down with licensed mental health counselor Tobi Granger for an honest conversation about therapy, emotions, and the stories we tell ourselves about mental health. Tobi explains that therapy isn’t about “fixing” people—it’s about learning skills for wellbeing, just like we learn skills for work, parenting, or life. Together they unpack the stigma around e...

In this episode of Candidly Kasi , Kasi chats with Tony Berardo from Humanity and Hashtags about how he stays jacked while eating mostly plant-based and how intermittent fasting and lifestyle changes helped put his Crohn’s symptoms into remission. The two dive into TRT, hormone health, perimenopause, parenting, workouts, protein, recovery, and the pressure to stay healthy in a world full of ultra-...

In this special audio only episode, Kasi is joined by her daughter, "Wilson"—who kicks things off by singing the intro and celebrating her 9th birthday. They chat about what it feels like to be nine, birthday plans (think pool time, presents, and an arcade party with a visit from Holly), and their favorite Mother’s Day tradition of staying in bed watching movies like Harry Potter . Wilson shares h...

In this episode of Candidly Kasi , Kasi shares how an OCPD diagnosis changed her perspective on mental health. She opens up about starting Wellbutrin, quieting the mental noise, improving focus, and becoming more open to the idea that medication can be self care. Episode Sponsors: Shop GET BLESSED BOTANICALS and use code KASI to save 15% https://getblessedbotanicals.com/KASI Shop NIMA Gluten Detec...

Christina joins the podcast to share her weight loss journey that started after a March 2020 wedding and carried through COVID lockdowns. She breaks down how she began with at-home workouts, cleaned up her nutrition, and saw results within weeks—dropping from 170 to 140 pounds. Now a busy single mom of two, she talks about fitting workouts into real life, why the scale doesn’t define success, and...

Tara Leigh opens up about her childhood trauma, the journey to finding love, and what it really looks like to heal. This conversation goes to some heavy places—but somehow, we still find laughter in the middle of it all. It’s about resilience, growth, and the power of not letting your past define you. Shop GET BLESSED BOTANICALS and use code KASI to save 15% https://getblessedbotanicals.com/KASI S...

In episode two of Candidly Kasi, host Kasi DeStefano reflects on April milestones. She shares how COVID disruptions in New Jersey pushed her family to move to a place they’d never visited, in Florida. While grateful for the life they’ve built, Kasi admits seeing her daughter reconnect with an old friend stirred feelings of missing her past community. Shop GET BLESSED BOTANICALS and use code KASI t...

The Candid Journey to Understanding Perimenopause | Candidly, Kasi (Ep. 1) In the first episode of Candidly Kasi, Kasi launches her uncensored podcast after feeling censored on social media. She shares her personal experience with perimenopause, and describes symptoms she faced starting around age 38: brain fog, disrupted sleep, mood swings, low libido, hot flashes, and about 30 pounds of weight g...