Postpartum, Pressure, and Finding Power

Scratching the Surface of Success

Ohio (USA) resident Erin Sheen is a single mom to a 15 year old teenage daughter. Erin has recently made the transition from a successful 30 year career as a corporate recruiter for Fortune 500 companies and Big 4 public accounting firms. To transforming her weekend side hustle into a bustling business. Owning and operating multi locations of a children's lice removal buisness throughout the mid west - The Lice Nanny. In episode 18, Erin discusses her planned path to motherhood. Choosing to embrace the option of single motherhood in her late 30s through fertility treatments. Erin shares the unexpected joys of traveling that path and the hurdles faced along the way. Our conversation exemplifies how strategic thinking, choosing the road less traveled and embracing setbacks can transform your life. -------- For more information on The Lice Nanny visit her website: https://www.licenanniesusa.com/ [https://www.licenanniesusa.com/] ---------------------------------------- Follow on social media: Instagram: @stoptellingmetorelax_IG [https://www.instagram.com/stoptellingmetorelax/] Tik Tok: @stoptellingmetorelax_TT [https://www.tiktok.com/@stoptellingmerelax?_r=1&_t=ZP-92OpD3nKQON] Linktree: linktr.ee/stoptellingmetorelax [http://linktr.ee/stoptellingmetorelax] https://linktr.ee/stoptellingmetorelaxContact Information: Veronica Welch Email: stoptellingmetorelax@gmail.com [stoptellingmetorelax@gmail.com] Instagram: @vwelch85 [https://www.instagram.com/vwelch85/] Monetary Support Welcome HERE  - - - - - - - - > Venmo [https://account.venmo.com/u/VW1985]   PayPal [https://paypal.me/veronicaw85?locale.x=en_US&country.x=US]

Guess Who's Back...Back Again

5, 4, 3, 2, 1....Recording 🔘 🎥🎙 STOP. Telling Me to Relax returns after a 2 month break! Under the guise of anonymity that Reddit thrives off of. Episode 18 dives into anonymous posts from various communities on Reddit for single mothers. Hearing from mothers across the globe who are experiencing the isolation and loneliness experienced in young motherhood. The the importance of setting boundaries with grandparents to focus on prioritizing self-care. Experiencing the betrayal and resulting bitterness and depression the trauma of single motherhood may foster. The conversation concludes with a focus on a very famous once single young mom and how her experiences may help us all realize that. No matter what our lives look like. We all experience the same single mom struggles. - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow on social media: Instagram: @stoptellingmetorelax_IG [https://www.instagram.com/stoptellingmetorelax/] Tik Tok: @stoptellingmetorelax_TT [https://www.tiktok.com/@stoptellingmerelax?_r=1&_t=ZP-92OpD3nKQON] Linktree: linktr.ee/stoptellingmetorelax [http://linktr.ee/stoptellingmetorelax] Contact Information: Veronica Welch Email: stoptellingmetorelax@gmail.com [stoptellingmetorelax@gmail.com] Instagram: @vwelch85 [https://www.instagram.com/vwelch85/] Monetary Support Welcome HERE  - - - - - - - - > Venmo   PayPal

We Need to Talk About Taylor Frankie Paul

This episode dives into the explosive and deeply complex situation surrounding Taylor Frankie Paul, a TikTok influencer and reality star, and her tumultuous relationships and mental health struggles. We'll analyze the lessons single mothers and women can learn from her recent experiences, focusing on self-worth, boundaries, and mental health.  Watch Here on Hulu -------- > The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives [https://www.hulu.com/series/secret-lives-of-mormon-wives] Check out additional content on Taylor Frankie Paul: POV from a former Mormon Mom  Life, take two!  [https://youtu.be/vZYhNGDV_rY?si=IOZlNcVWqGKYPMzB] Mom Influencers Juicy Scoop w/ Heather Mcdonald [https://youtu.be/_WXc2G1MjJE?si=tfSqA_MWtAPSwURB] Clinical POV on DV arrest and TFP's mental health Denise Brady, Licsensed Therapist [https://youtu.be/nLa3ygwZRN0?si=TRIuJ1HN4ymmXORe] Detailed breakdown on soft swinging scandal She's Speaking with Emily Hanks [https://youtu.be/eHLJdvOKJYk?si=Vmjme9rEm0CfiuXx] -- --- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow on social media: Instagram: @stoptellingmetorelax_IG [https://www.instagram.com/stoptellingmetorelax/] Tik Tok: @stoptellingmetorelax_TT [https://www.tiktok.com/@stoptellingmerelax?_r=1&_t=ZP-92OpD3nKQON] Linktree: linktr.ee/stoptellingmetorelax [https://linktr.ee/stoptellingmetorelax]Contact Information: Veronica Welch Email: stoptellingmetorelax@gmail.com Instagram: @vwelch85 [https://www.instagram.com/vwelch85/] Monetary Support Welcome HERE  - - - - - - - - > Venmo [https://account.venmo.com/u/VW1985]   PayPal [https://paypal.me/veronicaw85?locale.x=en_US&country.x=US]

Glow Through It

Samantha Dench—a licensed esthetician, functional medicine practitioner, entrepreneur, and single mother of three teenagers has an honest conversation about motherhood, reinvention, and self-care. Samantha shares her personal journey through marriage, divorce, and raising teens while building a career rooted in helping others feel confident in their skin. From relocating to Austin, Texas, to navigating the realities of dating as a single parent, she opens up about the emotional and practical challenges that shape life after divorce. With more than two decades of experience in the skincare industry, Samantha has built a reputation for taking a holistic approach to skin health. As the founder of Skin Deep Esthetics + Wellness, she focuses on addressing the root causes of skin issues by exploring the connection between internal wellness and external beauty. In this episode, she explains how factors like gut health, hormones, nutrition, and lifestyle choices all play a role in achieving healthy skin. Samantha also discusses her work educating both clients and professionals on functional skincare, as well as her podcast, The Functional Aesthetician Podcast, [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-functional-aesthetician/id1845922052]where she dives deeper into the science behind skin health. She shares how blending functional medicine with esthetics allows people to look beyond surface-level treatments and instead understand how the body works as a whole. Samantha is also the founder of Zozo Skincare, a safe skincare line designed specifically for tweens. As a busy single mom and entrepreneur, she emphasizes the importance of self-care— making space to recharge. This episode offers thoughtful insights on parenting teens, rebuilding after divorce, and why caring for yourself is essential for single mothers. Connect with Samantha: www.skindeepil.com [http://www.skindeepil.com/]  Instagram: @skindeepil [https://www.instagram.com/skindeepil/] The Functional Aesthetician [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-functional-aesthetician/id1845922052] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - -- Contact Information: Veronica Welch Email: stoptellingmetorelax@gmail.com  Follow on social media: Instagram: @stoptellingmetorelax_IG [https://www.instagram.com/stoptellingmetorelax/] Tik Tok: @stoptellingmetorelax_TT [https://www.tiktok.com/@stoptellingmerelax?_r=1&_t=ZP-92OpD3nKQON] Linktree: linktr.ee/stoptellingmetorelax [https://linktr.ee/stoptellingmetorelax] *Monetary Support Welcome HERE  - - - - - - - - > Venmo [https://account.venmo.com/u/VW1985]   PayPal [https://paypal.me/veronicaw85?locale.x=en_US&country.x=US]

Postpartum, Pressure, and Finding Power

Residing in England’s West Midlands town of Stratford-upon-Avon. Elizabeth (Liz) is a 34 year old single mum, candidly sharing her experiences of the transition into pregnancy, sobriety, and single motherhood. With humility, opens up about pregnancy body image struggles, quiet resentment towards her ex partner, mum guilt, and the pressure of cultural myths that romanticize motherhood—revealing what no one talks about. Liz reflects on overcoming alcohol dependence, resisting “mommy wine” culture, and protecting her mental health as a single mother. She shares the mindset shifts that helped her reclaim control, build confidence, and transform her identity from overwhelmed to empowered. With the resilience and knowledge she has gained over the past few years, Liz now heads a platform that supports overwhelmed moms in feeling steadier and more like themselves again—without being told to just “relax.” Connect with Liz: Email:  thefulfilledmumcoach@gmail.com Instagram:@elizabethcatherinemonroe [https://www.instagram.com/elizabethcatherinemonroe?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] Facebook: Elizabeth Catherine Monroe   [https://www.facebook.com/elizabethcatherinemonroe] - -- --- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow on social media: Instagram: @stoptellingmetorelax_IG [https://www.instagram.com/stoptellingmetorelax/] Tik Tok: @stoptellingmetorelax_TT [https://www.tiktok.com/@stoptellingmerelax?_r=1&_t=ZP-92OpD3nKQON] Linktree: linktr.ee/stoptellingmetorelax [https://linktr.ee/stoptellingmetorelax]Contact Information: Veronica Welch Email: stoptellingmetorelax@gmail.com Instagram: @vwelch85 [https://www.instagram.com/vwelch85/] Monetary Support Welcome HERE  - - - - - - - - > Venmo [https://account.venmo.com/u/VW1985]   PayPal [https://paypal.me/veronicaw85?locale.x=en_US&country.x=US]