After 125 episodes of real, messy conversations about self-care, Jill and Linda take a moment to pause and reflect. In this episode, they share their weekly highs and lows—celebrating joyful moments like Halloween with family while also navigating the deep grief of losing a loved one. It’s a reminder that life rarely holds just one emotion at a time.

They also open up about an important decision for the podcast: taking a seasonal pause. After consistently showing up week after week, they’re giving themselves permission to step back, recharge, and return refreshed in the new year. This conversation is honest, heartfelt, and a powerful reminder that sometimes self-care looks like pressing pause.

In this episode, you'll hear:

1. Jill shares joyful Halloween memories with her son—and the heartbreaking news of her father’s passing after his battle with cancer.
2. Linda reflects on the sweet and funny moments of parenting a toddler discovering her voice and personality.
3. The emotional complexity of holding joy and grief at the same time.
4. Why Jill and Linda decided to pause the podcast after 125 weekly episodes.
5. How taking breaks can actually be an essential part of sustainable self-care.
6. What listeners can expect when Mucked Up My Self Care returns next season.

Self-care sometimes means pushing through—but other times it means giving yourself permission to pause. Jill and Linda aren’t saying goodbye—they’re simply pressing pause so they can come back refreshed and ready for more honest conversations about motherhood, life, and self-care.

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

📩 Need help figuring out where to start with self-care? Message us at muckedupmyselfcarepodcast@gmail.com and we'll send our favorite simple self-care ideas—no thinking required!

👋 Find Jill @mamaoutspoken and mamaoutspoken.com

💬 Connect with Linda @hellolindabonney or lindabonney.com