Ironically Serious
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.
Episodes
84 episodes
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-b...
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Episode 83
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53:53
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 lo...
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Episode 82
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54:33
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, an...
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Episode 81
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57:02
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 ...
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Episode 80
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54:11
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 tru...
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Episode 79
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43:18
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
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Episode 78
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54:25
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, ...
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Episode 77
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1:03:11
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 fl...
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Episode 76
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52:32
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 (wit...
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Episode 75
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55:15
Big Therapy Energy ft. Ally Hoffman
#74: This episode might as well come with a co-pay.I’m joined by the incredible Ally Hoffman—licensed therapist, founder of Safe Space Healing Collective, and the type of human who lives and breathes what she teaches. Wit...
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Episode 74
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1:20:37
Connection Isn’t Complicated (We Just Make It Weird) ft. Kate Terentieva
#73: We all know small talk is exhausting—so what if we just… stopped settling for it?In this episode, I’m joined by Kate Terentieva, founder of Off The Record—a connection card game built to help you skip the surface and get st...
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Episode 73
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1:19:13
Doing the Inner Work... and Still Getting Sh*t Done ft. Christiana Garza
#72: This week, I’m sitting down with Christiana Garza—mom, mentor, co-founder of Her Society, and the kind of woman who’s built a business and a life with both backbone and soul. We’re talking about what it really means to show up for...
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1:09:57
My Husband’s Running 100 Miles (Literally, Not Metaphorically)
#71: We’re back with an episode that’s part love story, part therapy session, and part "why would anyone do that to themselves?"—and it’s all happening from a hotel room in Amarillo, Texas (cue the romance). In this episode, I sat down with my ...
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Episode 71
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1:03:11
Grief, Growth & Getting Back Up ft. Mikayla Chaparro
#70: Mikayla Chaparro didn’t just pivot—she rebuilt. The last time Mikayla came on the podcast, she was walking through the raw, immediate aftermath of losing her son, Valor. It was tender, heavy, and still too fresh to fully unpack.In t...
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Episode 70
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1:46:41
You Don’t Need Brand Photos—You Need Balls
#69: In this solo episode of Ironically Serious, I show up with a black eye, a pile of business hot takes, and absolutely zero apologies. (If you’re watching the video version—yes, I really did record this with a full-on face bruise.)<...
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Episode 69
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48:52
What They Don’t Tell You About Building a Community ft. Amanda Smith
#68: What do you get when a former teacher builds a national women’s community, plans a conference for hundreds, and somehow still manages school pickup? You get Amanda Smith.In this episode, I sit down with the founder of Dallas Gir...
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Episode 68
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1:18:09
29, Flawed, and Figuring Shit Out
#67: I took a little break (not from podcasting, just from pretending I have my life together) to enjoy spring break with my kids, and now I’m back with thoughts. I’ve officially entered my last 6 months of my 20s, and natural...
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Episode 67
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48:13
Losing Parents, Finding Strength & Scaling a Business Anyway ft. Kate Lenihan
#66: Losing a parent is life-altering. Losing both parents while building a business and raising a family? That’s next-level. Kate Lenihan knows exactly what it’s like to navigate grief, entrepreneurship, and motherhood all at once—and...
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Episode 66
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1:16:55
Getting Choked Out for Personal Growth
#65: I’ve been on a kick lately (literally)—because somehow, I signed myself up for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. And let me tell you, nothing humbles you faster than getting choked out by a 13-year-old.In this solo episode, I’m diving i...
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Episode 65
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45:48
Why Brides Are Paying Thousands for iPhone Videos ft. Emily Cline
#64: What if your wedding content was delivered before your hangover even hit? That’s exactly what Emily Cline does—capturing real, behind-the-scenes moments of luxury weddings and delivering them in 24 hours (all with just he...
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Episode 64
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1:47:07
Networking Is Weird, But Here’s How to Actually Do It
#63: If you’ve ever had to introduce yourself at a networking event and suddenly forgot everything you’ve ever done in your life, same. Networking is weird, small talk is painful, and yet… building real connections is kind of essential...
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Episode 63
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43:00
Maternity Leave, Italian Dreams, and Taking Big Risks ft. Nikki Maffey
#62: What do you get when you mix a corporate layoff, pregnancy hormones, and a dream of Italian citizenship? Nikki Maffey’s life.In this episode, Nikki drops some major news (spoiler: she’s pregnant!) and gives us a peek into h...
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Episode 62
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1:08:23
Sobriety, Catfishing & the Chat Roulette Era: A Chaotic Reunion ft. Jessica Hawks
#61: Remember when I said I failed Dry January in 48 hours? Well, plot twist—I'm now 13 days alcohol-free and feeling weird about admitting that on the internet. But you know what's even weirder? Having Jessica Hawks back on the pod to talk abo...
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1:31:57
If It’s Not a F*ck Yes, It’s a No
#60: So here’s the deal—I took a 17-day hiatus thinking it would be no big deal, but plot twist: it changed everything. In this episode, I’m getting real about shiny distractions (hi, Pilates studio co-ownership), saying no to things t...
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Episode 60
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50:50
Trust Your Gut, Clear the Blocks, and Build What You Deserve ft. Shelby Hayle
#59: Ever feel like you’re chasing goals that aren’t even yours? Like, is this my dream or just something Instagram told me to want? Cause SAME, babe.Today, I’m sitting down with the multi-passionate queen herself, Shelby Hayle—...
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Episode 59
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