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“I moved in with another single mom… and people had so many questions. But the truth is: I needed community more than I needed space.”

What if healing from betrayal meant rewriting everything — including how we mother, how we live, and who we let in?

In this heartfelt and deeply honest episode, host Sam Strom and Jaime Fisher (@heyjaimefish) sit down with Chanel Wolf (@mamachanelwolf) — a single mom, yoga teacher, and plant medicine advocate — to talk about navigating single motherhood, co-living with another single mom, and healing after betrayal.

Chanel opens up about rebuilding her life after a painful breakup, choosing community over isolation, and how plant medicine became a key part of her healing and self-discovery.

🎧 This is a raw, healing, and hopeful conversation about what comes after heartbreak — and how support, sisterhood, and alternative paths can help us redefine what motherhood can look like today.

🎙️ Episode Guests:
Chanel Wolf (@mamachanelwolf) – Single mom, yoga teacher, entrepreneur, and plant medicine guide

Jaime Fisher (@heyjaimefish) – Co-host and return guest, known for sharing her personal experiences with marriage and motherhood

Hosted by Sam Strom

🔹 Topics We Cover:

What is a “mommune”? Real talk on shared living between single moms

Rebuilding your identity after relationship betrayal

Why co-living can be a lifeline for overwhelmed solo parents

How plant medicine can support emotional recovery and resilience

Honest reflections from Jaime on her own path through relational hardship

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Meghan Markle, postpartum preeclampsia, maternal health, cultural perceptions, parenting, surrogacy, fertility, celebrity news, public scrutiny, women's health

Summary

In this episode, Sam Strom and Zara Hanawalt discuss various topics surrounding motherhood, health, and societal perceptions. They delve into Meghan Markle's recent revelations about postpartum preeclampsia, the cultural stigma surrounding women's health issues, and the alarming maternal mortality rates in the US compared to other countries. The conversation also touches on the scrutiny faced by public figures like Markle, the challenges of parenting in public spaces, and the controversial nature of children's fashion. They explore the complexities of surrogacy and fertility challenges, emphasizing the need for understanding and compassion in these discussions.

Takeaways & Topics

• Meghan Markle's experience with postpartum preeclampsia highlights the need for awareness.
• Cultural perceptions often undermine women's health issues.
• Maternal mortality rates in the US are alarmingly high, especially for women of color.
• Public figures face intense scrutiny that can overshadow their personal struggles.
• Parenting in public can be challenging, and support is crucial.
• The fashion choices for children can spark controversy and debate.
• Surrogacy raises ethical questions that society must address.
• Fertility challenges are deeply personal and vary for each individual.
• Women often face judgment regardless of their parenting choices.
• Compassion and understanding are essential in discussions about motherhood.

🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned:

• Confessions of a Female Founder – Meghan Markle’s new podcast
• Reshma Saujani & MomsFirst
• Commonwealth Fund maternal mortality stats
• Abigail Tucker’s book Mom Genes
• Book recommendation: Careless People by Lucy Sante (Congressional drama, Meta secrets, and motherhood)
• Brooke Schofield’s cosmetic surgery updates on TikTok
• Do We Know Them? Podcast recommendation – deep dive into social media commentary

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In this episode of Do You Want the Truth? Pop Culture Hour, Zara and Sam dive into Kylie Kelce’s refreshingly honest postpartum podcast episode—and why it should be required listening for anyone interacting with a new parent. We break down some of the most frustrating pieces of advice new moms get (looking at you, “sleep when the baby sleeps”), and reflect on how celebrity culture, hustle culture, and social media have shaped the unrealistic expectations around postpartum recovery.

From night nurses and nannies to bonding delays and breastfeeding struggles, this episode is full of candid conversation around the parts of new parenthood that often get glossed over or left out completely. We also touch on homeschooling trends, daycare guilt, and how different privilege can show up in parenting choices. Plus, a little Miss Rachel update and a preview of our upcoming episode with Power Pause author Neha Ruch!

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