I Just Sat Down Podcast

Krystal and Desi are talking about all the backend bull that people never talk about. The accounting, added-on costs, what our businesses entail and more. If you've been thinking about starting your own business or you can relate to all the back end business stuff, tune in and let us know if we missed something that you also deal with. Don't forget to Subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enj...

In this episode, Desi and Krystal are chatting about some hot take items that may not be so easy digestible! Sometimes we just gotta tell it like it is, even when it's hard for others to hear. Don't forget to Subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode. You can find us on Instagram @ijustsatdown.podcast and let us know which topics you'd like to hear us chat about. Contact us a...

In a world where boys will be boys excuses a gender and girls being girls creates a weak ideology, Krystal and Desi sat down to talk about what happened at Cornell University. This is a very sensitive and triggering conversation. Please make sure little ears aren't around for this one. Don't forget to Subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode. You can find us on Instagram @ij...

It's officially fall and we are embracing all that it brings. Learning to embrace rest, learning to let go of what is no longer serving us and finding balance and sanity through the back to school and focused work transition. Are you a fall girlie and what is your favourite thing about fall? Don't forget to Subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode. You can find us on Instagr...

Drop the Guilt! There is no rule book and there is no specific one way to be a Mom. We all know the ' Perfect ' Mom doesn't exist so why do we feel the shame and guilt around these Stereotypes other people put on us? In this episode, we sit down to chat about the different motherhood stereotypes we've experience first hand and how we handle those outside opinions. What is a Mother Stereotype you r...

On this short episode, we tried our best to put together a Five Minute Permission Slip for you as a reminder that you don't have to always be everything for everyone else. Reminder: Your needs are important too, Mama! Don't forget to Subscribe , rate, and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode. Let us know in the comments how your family's back to school week went! You can find us on Instagram...

Tag Teachers, You're It! School is officially back in session! As families everywhere transition into a brand new school year, Krystal and Desi are sitting down to chat about what that reality actually looks like. In this episode of I Just Sat Down Podcast , we are tackling the back to school season from all angles. From the chaos of school supply shopping to the emotional shift for both kids and...

We hit the big 5-0! For our milestone 50th episode, we are sitting down with Krystal's best friend, the incredibly resilient Jenna Morley, a true "Heart Warrior Mama."In this deeply moving conversation, Jenna opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of navigating a congenital heart defect (CHD) diagnosis with her little boy. She shares the raw reality of hospital stays, surgeries, and what it re...

Desi the Libra and Krystal the Aries chat about their astrological dynamics. What happens when cardinal fire meets cardinal air? In this episode, we unpack the profound, mirror like relationship between Aries and Libra, diving deep into our personal lives as co-hosts to explore how these opposing energies play out across our lives. We begin by looking at reparenting and boundaries, uncovering how...

What if saying no doesn’t make you selfish, difficult, or a bad mom? In this episode of I Just Sat Down, we’re talking about the power of healthy boundaries and why so many of us struggle to set them in the first place. As women and mothers, we’re often taught to be available, helpful, understanding, flexible, and accommodating. We say yes when we want to say no. We keep the peace. We take on more...

The Weight We Carry: Body Image Beyond the Scale What happens when the number on the scale starts feeling like a measurement of you? In this episode of I Just Sat Down, we’re talking about body image, the scale, and the emotional weight we can carry around our bodies, especially as women and mothers. We talk about the way our relationship with our bodies can change through motherhood, aging, life...

Episode 46: Love in the Little Moments Motherhood isn’t measured by perfect days, it’s built in the little moments. In this episode of I Just Sat Down , we’re talking about what it really means to be present with our kids in a world that constantly pulls us in different directions. Between work, laundry, appointments, and the never-ending to-do list, it’s easy to feel like we’re never doing enough...

We’re catching up on all the life that’s been happening lately! From celebrating a very special four year old’s birthday to navigating the beautiful chaos of summer, we’re sharing what life has looked like behind the scenes. In this episode, we chat about the realities of balancing business, motherhood, family life, and everything in between. We talk about the wins, the challenges, the busy schedu...

Somewhere along the way, being busy became a badge of honour. Between work, school, sports, birthdays, appointments, extra curriculars, hobbies, self-care, making time for others, making time for ourselves..... and trying to make every moment magical, it's easy to mistake a full calendar for a full life. In this episode, Desi and Krystal sit down to discuss the good, the bad and the ugly when it c...

In Episode 43, You Don’t Have to Answer That , we’re talking about the questions Mothers are constantly asked that often cross the line from curious to intrusive. From “When are you having more kids?” to “How long will you breastfeed for?” to “Don’t you have enough already?” These moments can feel overwhelming, personal, and sometimes even a little demeaning. This episode is a reminder that not ev...

We’ve all heard the phrase, “It takes a village to raise a child.” But what happens when that village doesn’t exist, or at least not in the way we hoped it would? In this episode, we explore the reality of parenting without the support system many of us expected to have. Whether you’re raising children far from family, navigating strained relationships, doing it mostly on your own, or simply feeli...

Motherhood asks so much of women emotionally, mentally, and physically. But what happens when mothers are constantly pouring from an empty cup? In this episode of I Just Sat Down , we’re talking about the unmet needs so many mothers quietly carry every single day. From emotional support and rest to identity, appreciation, connection, and feeling truly seen. This conversation is about the things mo...

Summer is supposed to feel fun, magical, relaxing, and full of memories, but for many mothers, it can also feel overwhelming, exhausting, expensive, and mentally draining. In this episode of I Just Sat Down , we’re talking honestly about the pressure and expectations that come with summer motherhood, from trying to create the “perfect” summer for your kids to managing schedules, finances, routines...

Episode 39 Our ONE YEAR Podcastiversary 🎉 We cannot believe it’s been one full year of podcasting together! In this special podcastiversary episode, we’re reflecting on the moments that shaped us, the conversations that challenged us, the laughs we didn’t expect, and the growth that happened both behind the mic and in real life. From messy motherhood moments to healing conversations, burnout, bou...

In Episode 38, we sit down with Intergalactic Goddess Kristen Dorion for a conversation that goes far beyond the everyday realities of motherhood. Together, we explore healing on a deeper level, from energy shifts and intuition to breaking generational patterns and reconnecting with yourself as a woman and Mother. This episode dives into the idea that healing isn’t always linear, and motherhood ha...

Mother’s Day can hold so much beauty, but also so much pressure. In this episode of I Just Sat Down , we’re unpacking the emotional weight behind Mother’s Day expectations. From the invisible mental load to disappointment, comparison, grief, overstimulation, and the pressure to make the day “perfect,” this conversation creates space for the honest side of motherhood that often goes unspoken. Wheth...

In this honest and empowering conversation, we sit down with Krystal's cousin Angie to talk all things perimenopause. This is the phase that so many women experience, but so few feel prepared for. We’re breaking the silence around the physical, emotional, and hormonal shifts that can start earlier than expected, and how they can impact everything from mood to metabolism to identity. If you’ve been...

In a world that glorifies "the grind," Krystal and Desi sit down to pull back the curtain on what it actually means to be productive without burning out. This episode is an honest conversation for the entrepreneur who is tired of the 24/7 hustle culture and is looking for a more sustainable, soulful way to build their business and their life. NEW Episodes will be released every Monday at 10am EST....

Ever had a moment where you thought, “Did that really just happen?” In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain and sharing some real life “client stories” from behind the scenes. The kind that are shocking, awkward, hilarious, and sometimes just plain confusing. Whether you work with clients, customers, families, or teams… you’ll definitely recognize the energy. From unexpected requests to bo...

Before we were parents… we were kids sitting in classrooms too. Some of us felt confident. Some of us felt invisible. Some of us learned early that school could feel heavy. We talk about friend groups and social shifts, especially as kids move into the pre-teen and teen years. These transitions can feel big for them and for us. And maybe most importantly, we reflect on how our own school memories...