Growth is rarely linear, and it's almost never pretty. In this season two debut of Mucked Up My Self Care, Jill and Linda are back — and they are not the same women who started this podcast. From pregnancy announcements and pregnancy symptoms to solo parenting four kids 24/7 and navigating grief, this episode is a raw, honest look at what it means to evolve publicly and privately, and what you have to let go of to make room for who you're becoming. If you've ever felt like slowing down means falling behind, this one's for you.

In this episode, you'll hear:

1. Why slowing down can actually be the most intentional form of growth — and how Jill and Linda are applying that to the podcast in season two
2. Jill's big announcement: after years of trying, baby number two is on the way — and pregnancy symptoms are no joke the second time around
3. What it really means to be a solo parent (hint: it's not the same as single parenting) and how Linda is navigating that 100% on her own
4. How grief, miscarriage, and massive life shifts shaped the decision to take a break — and why that was one of the smartest moves they've made
5. The quarterly check-in strategy that keeps this cross-world collaboration grounded and growing
6. Why posting less can actually mean doing more — and what season two is going to look like
7. How to give yourself permission to outgrow the version of you that got you started

Growth doesn't always look like doing more. Sometimes it looks like a 3-year-old pouring cereal five times a day while you try to hold it all together — and finding the grace in that chaos anyway. Jill and Linda get vulnerable about the behind-the-scenes moments that nobody sees, the habits and expectations worth letting go of, and why our taste buds regenerating every couple of weeks might just be the best metaphor for self-care growth you'll hear today. You're allowed to outgrow the old version of you. And we're here to hold that space.

Until next episode, we hope you can unstuck your muck! 💛

📩 What are you giving yourself permission to outgrow? Tell us at muckedupmyselfcarepodcast@gmail.com — we'd love to hear from you!

👋 Find Jill @mamaoutspoken and mamaoutspoken.com

💬 Connect with Linda @hellolindabonney or lindabonney.com