Girl, You Ain't Crazy Podcast

Still Healing, Still Me: Navigating Autoimmune with Amy

In part three of our conversation with Amy, we shift into a deeply personal topic: autoimmune health. Amy shares her journey from being diagnosed with Graves Disease to later navigating Hashimoto’s, and we talk honestly about what it’s like when your body suddenly seems to stop cooperating. From symptoms and stress to lifestyle changes and daily management, we discuss the reality of living with an autoimmune condition that often affects far more than people realize. This conversation also became personal because Candice lives with Hashimoto’s too, turning this episode into more than an interview — it became two women comparing experiences, frustrations, lessons learned, and those moments of realizing, “Wait…that happens to you too?” We talk about the physical side, the emotional side, and the challenge of trying to care for yourself while still balancing work, family, and the many roles life asks you to fill. And perhaps our most relatable takeaway? We both agreed we’d gladly take at least a one-week vacation from our own bodies. If you’ve ever felt dismissed, exhausted, confused by symptoms, or frustrated trying to understand your own health journey, this conversation is for you. Because feeling different doesn’t mean you’re crazy.

Still Teaching, Still Me: Purpose, Passion & Pouring Into Others with Amy

In part two of our conversation with Amy, we shift from motherhood into what she considers one of her greatest purposes: teaching. Amy is a teacher, CrossFit gym co-owner, mentor, mom, and someone who pours deeply into the people around her. In this episode, we have an honest conversation about the realities of public education in North Carolina, the emotional demands educators face, and the changing needs of students and families today. We talk about the challenges teachers carry beyond lesson plans and classrooms, the importance of empathy and connection, and what it looks like to continue showing up for others when so much is constantly being asked of you. We also discuss something many women know all too well: when you spend your life pouring into everyone else, how do you make time to pour back into yourself? This conversation is for teachers, parents, caregivers, and anyone trying to balance purpose, passion, and self-care. Because caring deeply can be beautiful — but you matter too. And if you’ve ever felt stretched thin while trying to be everything to everyone… you’re not crazy.

Still Mom, Still Me: Navigating Motherhood With Amy

Motherhood changes—but so do we. This week on Girl, You Ain’t Crazy, we’re joined by Amy: teacher, CrossFit gym co-owner, Hashimoto’s warrior, mom of high school and college boys, and mentor to young girls learning confidence through fitness. In this episode, we talk honestly about the many versions of motherhood—raising little kids versus young adults, learning to let go while still showing up, balancing marriage, work, health, and identity, and what it looks like when your role as “mom” begins to shift over time. Amy shares the beauty and challenges of pouring into others while still trying to take care of yourself. We also discuss the emotional transition that happens as children grow older and become more independent—and how motherhood never really stops evolving. This conversation is for the moms in the thick of it, the moms rediscovering themselves, and the women learning that caring for everyone else doesn’t mean losing who they are. Because growing, changing, and evolving through motherhood? Yeah… you’re not crazy.

Doing It All (And Feeling It All): A Conversation with Dr. Shadia Sheikh, Part 3

In the final part of our conversation with Shadia Sheikh, we talk about something every woman needs—but not every woman has enough of: support. We dive into the power of female friendships, the women who show up when life gets heavy, and what it means to both receive support and give it to others. After conversations about career pivots, motherhood, identity, and resilience, this final episode reminds us that none of us are meant to carry life alone. Because behind so many strong women… there are other women helping hold them up. This is an honest, heartfelt conversation about community, connection, and the friendships that help us keep going.

Doing It All (And Feeling It All): A Conversation with Dr. Shadia Sheikh, Part II

In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Shadia Sheik, we move into a deeper and more personal side of her story. Shadia shares what it has been like to navigate life as a Palestinian woman in the United States—beginning with the division and discrimination she experienced after 9/11, and how those moments shaped her perspective and identity. We also talk about the emotional weight of what is happening in Gaza today, and how global events can feel deeply personal, even when they’re happening miles away. This is an honest and vulnerable conversation about identity, grief, resilience, and what it means to carry something that others may not fully understand. We also explore how we can all become more aware, more compassionate, and more willing to learn—especially when conversations feel uncomfortable. This episode isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about listening, understanding, and creating space for stories that matter.