In this Mom Talk: Valentine’s Day Edition of After Reality, I’m reflecting on the many sides of this holiday — the sweet stuff, the pressure, and everything in between. I’m celebrating my seventh Valentine’s Day with my husband (the longest Valentine I’ve ever had), and sharing how I’m trying to create meaningful traditions for our three kids — inspired by how my mom always made Valentine’s Day feel so special when I was growing up.

I also take a minute to honor Catherine O’Hara and James Van Der Beek, and how their passing had me thinking about nostalgia, legacy, and the people who shape us. Along the way, I share a few personal stories — from affordable gifts to family memories — and invite you to zoom out and think about what love really means to you.

And yes — we keep it a little spicy too. I’m talking love languages, including physical touch, and how intimacy can look different in the thick of parenting… but still matters. Because sometimes love isn’t a grand gesture. Sometimes it’s the small, everyday things — and showing up for each other in the middle of real life.

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In this episode of After Reality, I’m joined by Psychic Shirley for a fun, prediction-filled preview of the upcoming season of The Bachelorette featuring Taylor Frankie Paul. Shirley pulls Tarot cards and shares her insights on Taylor’s journey — including what she’s truly looking for in a partner (think: safety, devotion, and real emotional security), plus reflections on her past relationships and the lingering dynamic with her ex, Dakota. We also zoom out into bigger-picture relationship advice, and how humor and joy can be a lifeline when life feels heavy. I wrap things up by sharing how you can book a private reading with Shirley using Courtney10.

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In today’s episode of After Reality, I’m joined by my dad (your favorite) Papa Robertson for a February check-in—and some simple, practical ways to feel better now and keep that momentum going into the rest of the year.

We talk about a few lifestyle goals that can make a big difference: choosing real, direct human communication, staying physically active, and tightening up finances by cutting those sneaky little daily expenses that add up fast. Papa also shares his go-to wellness advice—moderating alcohol, steering clear of overly processed foods, and taking a step back from the stress of the 24-hour news cycle.

We also get into minimalism and doing an “energy audit”: focusing on the people and habits that lift you up, and letting go of the toxic stuff that drains you. And to wrap it all up, we lean into personal growth—reading classic books, spending more time in nature, and finding joy in new hobbies (yes, including Papa and his ukulele era).

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