This week, Shannon is joined by the host with the most, her friend and cookbook author, Cortney LaCorte! They chat about the intricacies of holiday hosting and the art of creating welcoming environments. Grocery store faves, tips for successfully following a new recipe, and the internet’s feedback on home renovations, Shannon and Cortney cover a lot of ground. Cortney shares some exciting details about her upcoming cookbook release, the vibes of Couch Caviar™ and her recent trip to Disney World. Shannon shares a childhood fear and her hate for abbreviations, and the girlies yap about their New Year's resolutions. Don’t miss this warm, silly episode of Probably A Podcast.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement

00:40 Holiday Hosting and Traditions

02:15 Couch Caviar and Childhood Memories

04:39 Grocery Store Nostalgia

08:07 Home Renovation and Moving Stories

16:30 Renovations + Home Buying

26:58 Dinner Parties and Club LaCorte

33:21 Vision Woes and Childhood Lies

38:18 Book Announcement and Writing Process

43:25 Disney World Adventures

51:31 Cooking Tips and Cookbook Insights

01:00:46 New Year Resolutions and Future Plans

LINKS:

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This week’s episode is exactly what you need to uplevel your life in 2026. Shannon is joined by Activations creator Mimi Bouchard for an inspiring conversation with tangible steps to transform your life. Mimi shares her journey from financial struggles to success and how guided visualizations reprogrammed her mind to reach new goals. Shannon shares how listening to Activations has impacted her, while in the shower, avoiding a workout, or looking for a quick pep talk. Mimi explains the science behind the activations, like the reticular activating system, and gives great advice for integrating practices into your daily life. They discuss their favorite topic-specific activations, like breaking the cycle of doom scrolling, financial growth, and reprogramming your mindset. This episode is packed with practical advice, personal stories, and tools to help you finish the year strong and start 2026 feeling full of purpose and potential.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction

01:14 Meet Mimi Bouchard

02:30 Mimi's Transformation Journey

05:33 The Power of Visualization

07:28 Mimi's Move to London and Early Hustles

12:35 Creating the Activations App

24:47 The Science Behind Activations

32:44 Practical Uses and Success Stories

39:24 Exclusive Discounts and Free Trials (activations.com/probably)

43:30 Health and Fitness Journey

46:35 Transforming Your Mindset

01:00:23 Financial Goals and Money Management

01:11:21 Final Thoughts and Farewell

LINKS:

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It’s tiiiiime for the annual Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, or whatever-you-celebrate Special! Shannon is reporting tree-side to dive into all things Christmas and holidays. She shares their travel plans, including where they will spend Christmas and New Year's, and Daisy’s upcoming first international trip! She shares the Christmas gifts she bought for each person in her family, and the importance of making your own magic during the holiday season. But wait, there’s more! Shannon gets her first postpartum period (IYKYK) and gives her take on the famous case of pads v. tampons. She opens up about sleep-training her baby with the help of a virtual sleep coach, and why it ended up being one of the best decisions for her family (Shoutout Jess!). Shannon discusses her excitement for their home in Charleston and what their plans are for the new city. It’s a slam-jam-packed episode, so cozy up, grab a Peppermint Mocha™, and enjoy your yearly dose of shenanigans in Probably A Christmas Special. Merry Menstruation! I mean Christmas!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction and Holiday Greetings

00:55 Personal Updates: Periods and Postpartum Experiences

08:21 Sleep Training and Parenting Insights

18:42 We’re Moving to Charleston?

31:02 Holiday Plans and Travel Tips

32:28 Christmas Plans and Family Gifts

49:20 Q&A: Parenting Tips and Traditions

55:11 Holiday Wishes and Final Thoughts

LINKS:

Follow Shannon: https://instagram.com/probablyshannon/

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.