The Mom Salon
In this pilot episode you will hear the ins and outs of the mom salon, our why, and what you can expect from tuning in. Get a feel for who we are as individuals and as best friends with 9 kids between us. We will tell you why we're so passionate about helping other moms and why you shouldn't miss an appointment with us @ The Mom Salon! The place you come to laugh, learn, and recharge. XO Melissa & Leah
The Mom Salon
Mother's Day Series: part 5
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This week on Part 2 of the Mom Salon Podcast, Paige Souza is back and holding nothing back. After opening up in Part 1 about motherhood, identity shifts, and her decision to undergo a breast reduction, Paige returns post-surgery to share the full experience.. the recovery, the emotions, the unexpected challenges, and ultimately, how this journey changed her far beyond the physical.
Paige gets candid about what the healing process really looked like as a mom of two young girls, balancing recovery while still showing up for her family. She shares the fears she had leading into surgery, the emotional highs and lows afterward, and the overwhelming sense of relief and confidence she feels now on the other side.
We also dive into the deeper conversation so many women quietly struggle with: learning to prioritize yourself without guilt. Paige reflects on body image after motherhood, reclaiming confidence, and how making this decision for herself impacted not only how she feels physically, but mentally and emotionally too.
This conversation is vulnerable, empowering, and incredibly honest. Whether you’re a mom navigating your own identity shifts, considering a similar procedure, or simply trying to feel more like yourself again after kids, Paige’s story will resonate deeply.
Part 2 is raw, real, and the reminder so many women need that taking care of yourself is not selfish.. it’s necessary.