Welcome to my cabernet-fueled corner of the world. If you're a new mom, or just a human figuring life out as it swallows you whole and spits you back out — this show is for you.
Life can feel lonely, especially when you're carrying things no one else can see. This space is for the conversations we’re all thinking about but not saying out loud. From mental health, to profound loss, relationships, identity, and the inner work that real growth requires, I share what I’m learning as I move through life in real time. This is a safe space for practical insight, honest reflection, and uncovering the path to growth that actually feels sustainable.
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for when the present feels unbearable but you don’t want to wish your life away.
as a new mother moving through fear, sadness, and uncertainty, i explore a realization that changed the way i understand my own healing journey: you are not defined by what happens to you, but by what you repeatedly choose - especially in the moments you feel most powerless.
this conversation isn’t about toxic positivity or forcing yourself to “think better.” it’s about something far more honest and psychologically true: the way your identity, nervous system, and sense of self are shaped by what you allow close to you.
you don’t have to escape your life to change your experience of it. you can feel everything fully while still choosing what gets to define you.
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13 Jan 2026
happy new year
this episode is for the people who started the new year heavy, disoriented, or quietly painful.
in this episode, we talk honestly about comparison, grief, postpartum depression and anxiety, and what happens when life interrupts your plans. i share what it felt like to set intentions for the new year, only to lose my dog unexpectedly days later, and feeling completely unsure how to move forward.
this isn’t a motivational episode. there are no goals to set or lessons to master. it’s a conversation about permission to slow down, to survive, and to meet yourself exactly where you are.
as always, please leave a rating & review if you enjoyed this episode!
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17 Dec 2025
maternal mental health matters
this one's for the moms! we talk all things maternal mental health from inside the experience, not from a place of having it figured out. it's difficult to admit you’re not okay when you love motherhood deeply. this episode isn’t advice. it isn’t motivational. it’s a space for mothers who feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and functional on the outside but drowning on the inside. you don’t have to apologize for feeling the way you do, and struggling does not make you a bad mom.
as always, please leave a rating & review if you enjoyed this episode!
trigger warning: discussion of maternal mental health, postpartum anxiety and depression.
15 Dec 2025
start (in the) now
when i say start now, it is not an invitation to rush, or to feel the sudden need to fix yourself, or to change your entire life overnight. instead, it is an invitation to slow down and explore what “starting now” looks like through a softer lens. we focus on nervous system regulation, awareness without self-judgment, working with your thoughts instead of against them, coming back into your body, and taking small, honest steps that build real self-trust over time. we talk about why motivation fades when your system is overwhelmed, why fear doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong, and how sustainable change begins with safety, not pressure.
this episode is for anyone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, quietly restless, or tired of abandoning themselves in the name of productivity or perfection. you don’t need clarity to begin. you don’t need confidence. you don’t need permission. this episode is meant to meet you exactly where you are, and help you begin again, without urgency.
as always, please leave a rating & review if you enjoyed this episode!
5 Dec 2025
the year of you
another deeply honest and transformative episode discussing the shift that so many women in their 20s and 30s experience: the moment you stop shrinking yourself to fit the life you’ve outgrown, and finally begin stepping into the person you are meant to become. we explore what it means to shed old identities and the expectations that have kept you small. this episode is an invitation to move boldly, intentionally, and unapologetically into your next chapter in the new year.
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29 Nov 2025
i don’t care anymore
i’m not apathetic, i’m free. today we explore the powerful shift that happens when you stop living for approval, perfection, or permission, and start living for yourself. i turn 30 next year. i’m in an in-between of who i was, who i am, and who i’m becoming. we talk about identity shifts in motherhood, career crossroads, creativity, and the fear of choosing “wrong.” healing is not linear, and neither is the trajectory of this episode… shocker. 😂 this is an invitation to release the fear of getting it wrong... and finally lean into the life that’s been waiting for you.
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19 Nov 2025
brain health is wealth
your brain is your best friend, and we take care of our friends. today's episode is all things rewiring and restoring our brains. a gentle reminder that, once again, you are not broken, you are becoming.
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14 Oct 2025
postpartum identity and the soft rebuild
the soft transformation of becoming a mother all while barely recognizing the person looking back at you in the mirror... four months in and that’s where i’m at. it's the messy middle. the space where your nervous system feels like a construction zone. between postpartum depression, identity loss, and the constant hum of “shouldn’t i have it together by now?” this episode is your (and my) permission slip to breathe slow and rebuild softly.
postpartum support and resources:
postpartum.net/get-help (https://postpartum.net/get-help?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
postpartum support international (PSI) helpline: 1(800)944-4773 or text “HELP” to (800)944-4773
national maternal mental health hotline: 1(833)852-6262
SAMHSA national helpline: 1-800-662-HELP
suicide and crisis lifeline: dial 988
follow @_alexandradawson on ig & tiktok for all things motherhood and healing.
as always, please leave a rating & review if you enjoyed this episode!
13 Sept 2025
the unapologetic creative
being a creative isn’t always neat - it’s messy, indecisive, and (for me) full of half-finished projects. in this episode, we talk about embracing the many hats i’ve worn (or tried to wear), why i’ve had more instagram handles than I can count, and how i’m slowly building upon new ideas while handling life as a working first time mom. if you’ve ever been laughed at for rebranding, doubted for chasing something new, or called “all over the place,” this one’s for you.
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28 Jul 2025
wedding on a budget
ah yes, the cultural madness that is wedding planning. as a 2025 bride who’s already married and with-child (yup), i break down what i’m skipping - like photographers and favors that end up in hotel trash cans. this is part rant, part reality check, and part heartfelt reminder about what really matters. if you’re planning a wedding and questioning your budget, or just tired of pretending neon signs and champagne towers matter, this one’s for you.
find me everywhere @juliaamorse & please leave a rating & review if you enjoyed this episode!
11 Jul 2025
getting my “pink” back
from sleepless nights and feeding schedules to quiet moments of rediscovery, this week i take a moment to reflect on the messy, magical in-between of new motherhood and the slow, intentional journey back to myself.
this isn’t about bouncing back. this is about moving forward. women - especially first-time moms - can reclaim their pink without chasing their past selves, and instead walk toward something softer, stronger, and more true. whatever your shade of pink is, this episode is a love letter to becoming, and a reminder that you’re not alone if life has felt a little beige lately.
find me everywhere @juliaamorse & please leave a rating & review if you enjoyed this episode!
8 Jul 2025
get to know me?
Host JULIA AMORSE answers questions generated by ChatGPT and plays a solo game of truth or sip, offering listeners a personal glimpse into her life and thoughts in this episode.
27 Jun 2025
feeling understood
Julia Amorose explores the profound impact of feeling understood on emotional well-being, highlighting its connection to brain health and addressing self-abandonment and social anxiety.
21 Jun 2025
so, i'm a mom now
Julia Amorose shares her experiences with early pregnancy, postpartum healing, identity shifts, and marriage changes, offering insights for new mothers and those navigating life's transitions.
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