Ep 195: Mindset, Motherhood and Embracing Change feat. Mimi Bouchard
Ep 195: Mindset, Motherhood and Embracing Change feat. Mimi Bouchard  
Podcast: Probably a Podcast
Published On: Tue Jul 14 2026
Description: Mimi? I think you meant mommy! Shannon is back with Mimi Bouchard to cover all things TTC, pregnancy, and the ever-changing journey of motherhood. Mimi talks about her difficult first trimester, including her experience with depression-like lows and intense nausea. The pair chat about the brutal two-week wait, anxiety about miscarrying, and the information overload from being chronically online. Mimi shares her best tips and tricks for maintaining positivity, including new tracks on Activations that focus on IVF, loss, nausea, body changes, epidurals, unmedicated births, changing plans, cravings, and so much more. Don’t forget to click the link for your free trial!  TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:27 Mimi Returns 00:02:20 Pregnancy Reveal 00:03:27 Mimi’s Real Name 00:04:48 HG First Trimester 00:09:53 Mindset Through Hard Times 00:14:23 TTC Reality Check 00:22:29 Two Week Wait Tips 00:25:52 Offline Mom Identity 00:29:18 Music Makes It Work 00:32:57 What Are Activations? 00:33:38 Meditation Guilt vs Rituals 00:34:43 Coffee Comeback Stories 00:35:31 Pregnancy Cravings Deep Dive 00:39:40 Salmon Bagel Emergency Trip 00:41:45 Baby Gender Reveal 00:43:51 Early Testing and Anxiety 00:46:45 Mindset and Daily Tools 00:51:55 Motherhood Excitement 00:57:31 Birth Prep Activation Tracks 01:01:03 Trial Link and Farewell SPONSORS: Don’t forget your 14-day free trial and exclusive discount at activations.com/probably Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping at Nutrafol.com and use code Probably. Get 15% off, plus free shipping, on your first set of sheets at Bollandbranch.com/probably with code Probably.  Use code Probably at Monarch.com for 50% off your first year.  Head to OliveandJune.com/probably for 20% off your first system. Go to Quince.com/probably for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. LINKS: Follow Shannon: https://instagram.com/probablyshannon/ SHANNON-IGANS TOUR: https://punchup.live/shannonmiddleton Follow Mimi: https://www.instagram.com/mimibouchard/ Follow Producer Courtney: https://instagram.com/whatsacourtney/ Follow Probably A Podcast: https://instagram.com/probablyapodcast/ Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/probablyshannonford Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices