She Shed Unfiltered

Episode 17: The Year I Lost So Much — And Found Myself Again

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591021/fan_mail/new] Over the last year, Donna lost more than she ever imagined — a relationship, her sister, her cat, her sweet dog Nelly, and parts of herself along the way. But somewhere inside the grief, heartbreak, and rebuilding, something unexpected happened. She started finding herself again. In this deeply personal episode, Donna and Meg talk about what women gain after loss: clarity, boundaries, independence, peace, community, and a stronger relationship with themselves. This isn’t about silver linings or toxic positivity. It’s about surviving hard seasons, rebuilding honestly, and learning to love the person you’re becoming. Because sometimes the year you lose so much becomes the year you find parts of yourself you never want to lose again. https://www.facebook.com/sheshedunfiltered https://www.instagram.com/sheshedunfiltered

Episode 16: I Took My Space Back

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591021/fan_mail/new] EPISODE 16 — I Took My Space Back After heartbreak, loss, and major life shifts, Donna and Meg talk about the surprising power of reclaiming your space, physically, emotionally, and mentally. From packing away old memories to repainting walls, changing routines, reclaiming your side of the bed, and creating peace inside your home, this episode explores how healing often begins with the smallest changes. But this conversation goes deeper than furniture and décor. It’s about nervous systems, grief, boundaries, betrayal, loneliness, friendship, emotional survival, and the quiet realization that home should feel safe — especially to you. Because sometimes reclaiming your space is really about reclaiming yourself. Sometimes healing doesn’t begin with a breakthrough. Sometimes it begins with moving the furniture. https://www.facebook.com/sheshedunfiltered https://www.instagram.com/sheshedunfiltered

Episode 15: If You Keep Telling the Story, You Won’t Heal

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591021/fan_mail/new] In this episode of She Shed Unfiltered, Donna and Meg are joined by longtime friend Nicole for a conversation that will challenge the way you think about healing. Years ago, Nicole said something to Donna that never left her: “If you keep telling your story, you’ll never heal.” At the time, it didn’t make sense. Now, it’s become a guiding truth. Together, they unpack what it really means to let go — not as a quick fix, but as a practice. From heartbreak and divorce to parenting, identity, and midlife transitions, this conversation dives into the stories we cling to… and how they can quietly keep us stuck. This episode explores:  Why we replay the same stories (and what it’s actually doing to us)  The difference between processing and staying stuck  How to let go without closure or answers  The power of your “village” and not doing it alone  Asking yourself: what version of me is telling this story? If you’ve ever felt stuck in the past, searching for answers, or replaying something that still hurts… this episode will hit home. Because healing isn’t about forgetting. It’s about releasing what no longer belongs to you. https://www.facebook.com/sheshedunfiltered https://www.instagram.com/sheshedunfiltered

Episode 14: Perimenopause. No one prepared us for it — and yet here we are.

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591021/fan_mail/new] In this episode of She Shed Unfiltered, Donna and Meg skip the experts and get real about what it actually feels like when your body, brain, and hormones decide to do their own thing. From hot flashes and brain fog to weight gain, mood shifts, and sleep struggles, nothing is off limits. But this conversation doesn’t stop there. Because somehow… at the exact same time their hormones are going haywire, both Donna and Meg find themselves back in the dating world, navigating new relationships, vulnerability, and yes even a unicorn.  This episode is equal parts laughter, honesty, and “did that really just happen?” moments, including: *  The symptoms no one warns you about (and why it feels like you’re losing your mind)  *  How perimenopause impacts confidence, body image, and sex drive  *  The frustration of trying everything… and still not feeling like yourself  *  Why women are left to figure this out on their own  *  And the unexpected freedom of becoming completely unapologetic in midlife If you’ve ever thought “what is happening to me?” , this conversation will make you feel seen. Because midlife isn’t the end of something… It’s the start of a version of you that gives far fewer f*cks.  https://www.facebook.com/sheshedunfiltered https://www.instagram.com/sheshedunfiltered

Episode 13: Thought I Was Losing My Job — I Was Losing Myself

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591021/fan_mail/new] You don’t just lose a job. You lose the version of yourself you built around it. For so many of us, our work becomes more than a paycheck. It becomes identity. Structure. Validation. Purpose. It’s how we introduce ourselves. How we measure success. How we understand our place in the world. So when it’s suddenly gone… the question isn’t just “what’s next?” It’s: Who am I without it? This week in the Shed, Donna and Meg are joined by two of their own,  Tracey Barlow, our go-to for capturing the moments that define the Shed, and Nicole Weisner, who supports our production behind the scenes, for a candid conversation  about what really happens when your career no longer defines you. The uncertainty. The loss of confidence. The quiet identity crisis no one prepares you for. Because starting over isn’t just about finding a new job. It’s about rebuilding yourself. https://www.facebook.com/sheshedunfiltered https://www.instagram.com/sheshedunfiltered