Ironically Serious

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Oct 2025

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Ironically Serious offers an unfiltered take on up-leveling life in business, relationships, motherhood, friendships, health/wellness, and self-care. After a dramatic life pivot, Taylor Hedden pulverized society's expectations and started a podcast to document it along the way. Throwing a cold glass of water into the face of hardship, Taylor put a modern twist on confidence and what it means to have earned it. In the spirit of resilience, we relish in personal empowerment and the hard shit that makes us who we are. We're here for the relevant, raw conversations that promote transformation while at your lowest and showing shame the door. Let your hair down and lean in—all are welcome here.

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October 31, 2025Episode 8459 min

The Breastfeeding Episode I Wish I Had ft. Lindsay White

#84: What happens when you’re trying to feed your baby in public and the world tells you to cover up? Or worse... go sit in a bathroom stall?In today’s episode, I sit down with Lindsay White, the founder of The Little Milk Bar — a viral brand turned advocacy movement that’s helping moms ditch the shame and feed their babies wherever and however they need.We get into what it’s really like to breastfeed in a world that still censors boobs, the three wildly different feeding journeys Lindsay had with her kids, and how grief completely redefined her approach to motherhood and business.She opens up about the emotional toll of parenting, the ways partners can actually show up (it’s not what you think), and why we need to stop asking women to be quiet and pretty while doing the most emotionally complex job on earth.This one’s tender, powerful, and real AF.CONNECT WITH LINDSAY & THE LITTLE MILK BAR:On Instagram @lindsay_white13 @thelittlemilkbar_www.thelittlemilkbar.comUse code FREETOTEBAG to get a free Use Your Voice tote with $50+ purchaseCONNECT WITH TAYLOR:Join 2k others in my weekly unhinged newsletter where I get honest about entrepreneurship.Learn more about the Ironically Serious podcast at www.ironicallyserious.comSubmit a guest or topic for the podcast here.Follow the podcast on Instagram @ironicallyseriouspodStay connected with me @tay.hedden @chanelandleeSubmit your SOS to be featured on an episode here.Leave me a voicemail here.

October 6, 2025Episode 8353 min

Mom Guilt, Mat Time, and Mid-Dirty Martinis

#83: This one’s got range, y’all. 😅In this solo episode, I’m breaking down everything from my new dirty martini obsession (move over, Manhattans) to the raw spiral I had when my son broke his arm when I wasn’t there. We’re talking full-blown panic attack on the freeway, mom guilt that sucker-punched me, and how I navigated it all while driving to speak at a business conference.I also share what eight months of jiu-jitsu have taught me (besides how to choke someone out in public for lying about their belt color). From ego checks and cauliflower ear to rediscovering resilience I didn’t know I had... this episode is a deep dive into being a beginner, building confidence, and owning your identity outside of motherhood.This one’s funny, unfiltered, and full of life lessons you didn’t know you needed.CONNECT WITH THE TAYLOR:Join 1k others in my weekly unhinged newsletter where I get honest about entrepreneurship.Learn more about the Ironically Serious podcast at www.ironicallyserious.comSubmit a guest or topic for the podcast here.Follow the podcast on Instagram @ironicallyseriouspodStay connected with me @tay.hedden @chanelandleeSubmit your SOS to be featured on an episode here.Leave me a voicemail here.

September 26, 2025Episode 8254 min

Marriage, Money, and the Messy Middle ft. Brandee Gaar

#82: Brandee Gaar breaks down how she built a leading Orlando planning firm, survived the COVID zero-events era, and accidentally launched Wedding Pro CEO via daily 10-minute lives and a Clubhouse “morning show.” We talk about the years that looked “successful” but paid nothing, the summers that almost sunk them, her husband quitting (twice going back to serve to keep lights on), and why their standing Friday money/ops meeting is non-negotiable.We also hit mom guilt, kids who truly don’t remember the games you sobbed over missing, homeschooling for ambition, and the underrated power of a partner who says, “I’m not going anywhere.”Hit play if: you’re a wedding pro, a parent, or a builder stuck in the middle.CONNECT WITH BRANDEE:www.weddingproceo.comwww.blushbbg.comOn Instagram @brandeegaarLET'S STAY CONNECTED:Is video more your thing? Watch this episode on YouTube.Join 1k others in my weekly unhinged newsletter where I get honest about entrepreneurship.Learn more about the Ironically Serious podcast at www.ironicallyserious.comSubmit a guest or topic for the podcast here.Follow the podcast on Instagram @ironicallyseriouspodStay connected with me @tay.hedden @chanelandleeSubmit your SOS to be featured on an episode here.Leave me a voicemail here.

September 12, 2025Episode 8157 min

The Sex Talk You Should’ve Gotten in Church, But Didn’t ft. Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers

#81: Sex. Shame. Spirituality. We’re going there today.In this conversation with sex therapist and researcher Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers, we unpack the toxic effects of purity culture and how the shame we were taught about sex, bodies, and desire continues to shape us as adults, parents, and partners.Tina doesn’t hold back. She breaks down how abstinence-only education fueled a generation of disconnection, the difference between modesty and moral panic, and why so many of us feel broken when it comes to intimacy.We also talk about her books Sex, God & the Conservative Church and Shameless Parenting—including the real reasons parents struggle to talk to their kids about sex, and how we can raise emotionally aware, sexually healthy humans (even if we’re still healing ourselves).This one cracks open the conversations most people avoid, but we need to be having anyway. Play it. Sit with it. And maybe finally let go of some of the shame you’ve been carrying.CONNECT WITH DR. TINA:www.tinaschermersellers.comOn Instagram @drtinashamelessBuy the books: Shameless Parenting and Sex, God, and the Conservative Church: Erasing Shame from Sexual IntimacyLET'S STAY CONNECTED:Is video more your thing? Watch this episode on YouTube.Join 1k others in my weekly unhinged newsletter where I get honest about entrepreneurship.Learn more about the Ironically Serious podcast at www.ironicallyserious.comSubmit a guest or topic for the podcast here.Follow the podcast on Instagram @ironicallyseriouspodStay connected with me @tay.hedden @chanelandleeSubmit your SOS to be featured on an episode here.Leave me a voicemail here.

September 5, 2025Episode 8054 min

How to Start Running (Without Being a Little Bitch) ft. Josh Hedden

#80: In this episode, I'm joined (once again) by my husband Josh, who just came off a 100-mile race attempt at Leadville 3 weeks ago that didn’t go exactly as planned. We’re breaking down what life has been like since the race, how he's processing the disappointment of a DNF (Did Not Finish), and what he's learned as both an athlete and a husband. He also breaks down beginner tips for anyone who wants to start running but feels intimidated by the “go hard or go home” culture + how to get started if you’ve never run a day in your life.(And yes, you can walk. You’re not a little bitch.)CONNECT WITH JOSH:On Instagram @josh__heddenLET'S STAY CONNECTED:Is video more your thing? Watch this episode on YouTube.Join 1k others in my weekly unhinged newsletter where I get honest about entrepreneurship.Learn more about the Ironically Serious podcast at www.ironicallyserious.comSubmit a guest or topic for the podcast here.Follow the podcast on Instagram @ironicallyseriouspodStay connected with me @tay.hedden @chanelandleeSubmit your SOS to be featured on an episode here.Leave me a voicemail here.

August 29, 2025Episode 7943 min

The 100-Mile Race That Shattered My Comfort Zone

#79: We just got back from Leadville, Colorado last week after 16 hours in the car, and 62.5 miles of watching my husband chase the craziest goal of his life… and honestly? I’m not the same.In this solo episode, I’m unpacking the raw truth of what it felt like to watch Josh take on the Leadville 100, how it shifted something deep inside of me, and why I’ve decided I’m done being mediocre. I talk about what it means to push yourself physically to change everything mentally, and why failure might just be the most transformational finish line of all.If you’ve been coasting, if you’ve been waiting, if you’ve been feeling like you’re meant for more... it's time to lace up.CONNECT WITH JOSH:On Instagram @josh__heddenListen to episode #71 with JoshCONNECT WITH THE TAYLOR:Join 1k others in my weekly unhinged newsletter where I get honest about entrepreneurship.Learn more about the Ironically Serious podcast at www.ironicallyserious.comSubmit a guest or topic for the podcast here.Follow the podcast on Instagram @ironicallyseriouspodStay connected with me @tay.hedden @chanelandleeSubmit your SOS to be featured on an episode here.Leave me a voicemail here.

July 25, 2025Episode 7854 min

Death, Dopamine, and Doing the Damn Thing ft. Jodi Wellman

#78: If you’ve ever felt stuck in the rinse-and-repeat cycle of life, this episode is your wake-up call.Jodi Wellman, author of You Only Die Once and founder of Four Thousand Mondays, joins me for a conversation that’s as deep as it is energizing. We talk about how grief, boredom, and near-death wake-up calls (literal or not) can be the ultimate invitation to actually live your damn life.We cover: — What it means to live like you mean it — Why “someday” is a dangerous trap — How small joys and everyday novelty can change everything — Bucket lists, regrets, and why the Grim Reaper might actually be your BFFThis episode isn’t about fearing death; it’s about using it to spark something real. You only die once. But how many Mondays do you have left? (Seriously. Count them.)LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:Get your copy of You Only Die OnceGet Jodi in the room at your next event Listen to Jodi's TedX TalkCONNECT WITH JODI:On Instagram @fourthousandmondayswww.fourthousandmondays.comCONNECT WITH THE TAYLOR:Join 1k others in my weekly unhinged newsletter where I get honest about entrepreneurship.Learn more about the Ironically Serious podcast at www.ironicallyserious.comSubmit a guest or topic for the podcast here.Follow the podcast on Instagram @ironicallyseriouspodStay connected with me @tay.hedden @chanelandleeSubmit your SOS to be featured on an episode here.Leave me a voicemail here.

July 11, 2025Episode 771 hr 3 min

The Genius Is You (But You Gotta Sell It) ft. Helen Thacker

#77: Helen Thacker has been in business longer than most of us have been using Instagram, and she’s got thoughts. After 22 years of entrepreneurship, two six-figure businesses, and raising two boys, Helen’s no stranger to reinvention, risk, and real-life challenges (hi, back injury and burnout).In this episode, we talk about the messy parts of building a business while raising a family, how intuition and work ethic can coexist, and why so many women are playing small when they know they’re meant for more. Helen drops major wisdom on what it actually takes to get seen, get paid, and stand out without selling your soul. If you’ve ever felt like your genius is being overlooked—or you’re lowkey scared to sell—this one’s for you.We also talk about: ✹ Finding your “thing” and owning it out loud ✹ Building confidence (even when you’re spiraling in your car pre-networking event) ✹ Her industry-first AI tool that helps you write better messaging in your voice ✹ Why your Canva addiction is not helping you get paid ✹ What to do when your business starts to feel heavy AFWhether you’re in the thick of a hustle season or ready to claim your authority, this convo will hit home.Listen in and then go sell something, without the sleaze. ;)CONNECT WITH HELEN THACKER:On Instagram @helenthackerwww.helenthackercoaching.comJoin Helen's free messaging vaultGet Iconessence AILET'S STAY CONNECTED:Is video more your thing? Watch this episode on YouTube.Join 1k others in my weekly unhinged newsletter where I get honest about entrepreneurship.Learn more about the Ironically Serious podcast at www.ironicallyserious.comSubmit a guest or topic for the podcast here.Follow the podcast on Instagram @ironicallyseriouspodStay connected with me @tay.hedden @chanelandleeSubmit your SOS to be featured on an episode here.Leave me a voicemail here.

June 27, 2025Episode 7652 min

The Vagina Whisperer Speaks ft. Dr. Sara Reardon

#76: What do you actually know about your pelvic floor? Like… beyond “do your Kegels” and hope for the best?In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Sara Reardon (also known as The Vagina Whisperer) to talk all things pelvic floor health, pain with sex, birth recovery, body awareness, and her new book Floored. Whether you’re postpartum, perimenopausal, or just tired of being dismissed by your OB, this conversation is your permission slip to start asking better questions about your body.We get into: – Why “just do Kegels” is not the whole story – The mental health side of pelvic floor dysfunction – How stress, trauma, and anxiety show up in the body – Sara’s journey writing Floored and claiming her voice – Why self-assessment matters way more than you think – How to know if your pelvic floor is too tight (yep, that’s a thing) – Normalizing the conversation around sex, leakage, and body literacyIf no one ever taught you about your pelvic floor, this episode will.The Vagina Whisperer SpeaksBUY YOUR COPY OF FLOORED HERETake Dr. Reardon's Pelvic Floor Quiz HereCONNECT WITH DR. SARA REARDON:On Instagram @the.vagina.whispererwww.thevagwhisperer.comLET'S STAY CONNECTED:Is video more your thing? Watch this episode on YouTube.Join 1k others in my weekly unhinged newsletter where I get honest about entrepreneurship.Learn more about the Ironically Serious podcast at www.ironicallyserious.comSubmit a guest or topic for the podcast here.Follow the podcast on Instagram @ironicallyseriouspodStay connected with me @tay.hedden @chanelandleeSubmit your SOS to be featured on an episode here.Leave me a voicemail here.

June 18, 2025Episode 7555 min

Pregnant? Maybe. Busy? Definitely.

#75: Look, I’m not saying I am pregnant… but I’m also not saying I’m not. 😅In this solo episode, I’m catching you up on everything life’s been throwing at me lately, from the unexpected pregnancy scare that had me spiraling (with Google searches and ovulation math) to reflecting on marriage, parenting, and what the hell it means to try and do it all well. I’m getting real about what this next phase of life and business actually feels like: chaotic yet grounded and weirdly stable.Inside the episode: – A maybe pregnancy scare – The beauty + baggage of parenting in a blended family – Thoughts on marriage, second chances, and fighting better this time around – Chanel & Lee updates: new hires, growth, and learning how to let go – Behind-the-scenes of speaking on the main stage (!!!) – Why being busy still doesn’t make me feel “enough," and what I’m doing about itLet’s just say this one has everything: condoms, commitment, control issues.LET'S STAY CONNECTED:Is video more your thing? Watch this episode on YouTube.Join 1k others in my weekly unhinged newsletter where I get honest about entrepreneurship.Learn more about the Ironically Serious podcast at www.ironicallyserious.comSubmit a guest or topic for the podcast here.Follow the podcast on Instagram @ironicallyseriouspodStay connected with me @tay.hedden @chanelandleeSubmit your SOS to be featured on an episode here.Leave me a voicemail here.

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