Before the kids, before the responsibilities, there was just a girl trying to find her way. In A Girl Before Mom, Stacey Cardona pulls back the curtain on a life defined by resilience. Through stories of toxic love, the isolation of prison, and the hustle of single motherhood, Stacey proves that your past doesn’t define your future. This is a space for honest conversations about family, friends, and the messy process of finding yourself again. If you’ve ever felt lost in the shadows, tune in to find your light.
At 47, I’ve raised my kids mostly on my own, welcomed a grandbaby, and am counting down the days until my last child graduates high school. But when I decided to open Hinge on a random Tuesday night, I realized two things very quickly: modern dating is a whole new language, and my adult kids—who still live under my roof—have zero chill when auditing my profile.
In this episode, I’m breaking down the hilarious reality of dating in your late 40s when your adult kids act as your uninvited dating coaches. From profile picture roastings and decoding tech slang to the wild role reversals of your children giving you a curfew, we're covering it all. Join me for an honest, funny look at what it means to hold down your boundaries, navigate the apps, and reclaim your identity after years of putting everyone else first.
1 May 2026
Navigating the Shift
Change is supposed to be good, right? Not always. Today I’m discussing the depression I’ve been navigating for the last fortnight and the moment I realized—with a little help from a friend—that my current "life transitions" are the culprit. It’s an honest, unscripted look at mental health, triggers, and the power of having people who see what you can’t.
17 Apr 2026
What I Wish I Knew: My First Pregnancy Story
Twenty-seven years ago today, my life changed in the best way possible. 👣 In honor of my son’s 27th birthday, I’m taking a trip down memory lane in the upcoming podcast episode. I’m sharing all the raw, unfiltered stories from my very first pregnancy—the nerves, the excitement, and everything in between.
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