Deshauna Barber, former Miss USA 2016, joins Mallory & Maggie to discuss living life on your timeline, the journey to finding a partner, fertility & wanting to start a family, dating nightmares, and how millennials are superior to Gen Z-ers.
Deshauna is an international motivational speaker, host, Army veteran, former Miss USA and founder of the Women Veterans For Change. Crowned Miss USA in 2016, Deshauna became the first soldier to win the title, and later she made history as the youngest President and CEO of the Service Women’s Action Network (SWAN). She uses her ever-growing platform to advocate for increased support for soldiers with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, she is the host of Sour Loss, Sweet Lessons podcast where she talks self care, self love, and self-improvement.
00:00 Welcome In & Product Recommendations
03:07 Social Security Offices and the SAVE Act
06:37 Welcome Deshauna Barber
07:23 Nature vs. Nurture: The Drive to Succeed
15:38 Navigating Toxic Relationships
19:48 Finding True Partnership
24:05 The Impact of Childhood Trauma
28:45 Forgiveness and Healing
37:43 Navigating Trauma and Recovery
39:05 Forgiveness and Self-Reflection
39:57 The Journey of Egg Freezing and IVF
43:55 Planning for Parenthood
45:05 Health and Fertility Awareness
47:31 The Pressure of Societal Expectations
48:50 Personal Growth and Change
52:42 Fury or Fun: A Lighthearted Game
*This episode was recorded on April 10, 2025, and aired on April 14, 2025.
Pretty Furious Pod is hosted by Maggie Gehlsen-Burnett and Mallory Hagan. Our mission is to validate the female experience, challenge societal norms, and drive conversation about newsworthy topics plaguing the modern woman’s world. Through impactful conversations and humor, we aim to inspire our audience to use the most powerful force in the world to drive meaningful change: their anger.
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This Week’s Product Mentions:
Elta MD UV Clear Tinted Sunscreen:
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Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter Setting Powder:
Mary Kay Timewise Pore Minimizer:
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