shift happens | personal growth, self-reflection, and stories that shift your perspective
life handed me stories i never expected… like discovering family secrets, surprise relatives, becoming a mom before i was ready, enough therapy to fill a book, and carrying grief that quietly shaped who i am. and if i learned one thing through it all, it’s this: change is inevitable, but growth is a choice.
stories matter. yours. mine. the messy, hidden, uncomfortable parts people don’t say out loud? i care about those. empathy, reflection, and honest conversations are my thing.
shift happens is your safe space for candid conversations and honest reflections that push you to own your story, face the hard truths, and keep moving forward (together).
because at the end of the day, the question isn’t “why did it happen”... it’s “what are you gonna do about it?”
shift happens | personal growth, self-reflection, and stories that shift your perspective
ep 16 | “my mess to carry, won’t be yours to clean up” — trauma, healing, and co-parenting w/ shelby wallace
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trigger warning: this episode includes discussions of domestic violence, postpartum depression, drug use, and emotional trauma. please take care of yourself while listening.
in this episode of shift happens, i’m joined by shelby, and we’re getting real about the messiness of co-parenting, healing from trauma, and trying to raise kids while still figuring out our own shit. shelby opens up about her past — addiction, dv, postpartum depression — and what it’s looked like trying to co-parent with someone who was part of that pain.
we talk about emotional triggers, setting boundaries, and why your mess isn’t someone else’s to clean up. this convo is raw, honest, and full of the kind of truth most people avoid. it’s about breaking cycles, doing the work, and refusing to let your past write your kids’ future. if you’ve ever felt stuck between your healing and your parenting, this one’s for you.
