Modern Mom Probs
Modern Mom Probs
Tara Clark, Bleav
Ditching Comparison, Leaving WWE, and Finding Yourself Again with Leah Van Dale
43 minutes Posted Aug 25, 2026 at 11:00 am.
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In this episode, Tara sits down with former WWE superstar, entrepreneur and podcaster Leah Van Dale for an honest conversation about identity, motherhood, and stepping into a new creative era. Leah opens up about her journey from professional dancer to wrestling royalty as Carmella, including winning the first Women’s “Money in the Bank," sharing the emotional shifts that came with leaving her high-profile WWE career behind. As a mom navigating the real-world pressures of parenthood, she reflects on how becoming a mother reshaped her priorities, forced her to confront social media comparison culture, and stripped away the pressure to "do it all" without burning out.
Together, Tara and Leah dive into the messy beauty of holding multiple truths, proving that ambition and devotion to family can coexist, even when life feels completely chaotic. Leah discusses her drive to build genuine connection through Snatch, a platform crafted to facilitate conversations around pregnancy and postpartum, as well as her new podcast Hot Mom Sh*t. Exploring everything from body image struggles to book recommendations like The Power Pause and When Life Happens, this empowering conversation is a reassuring reminder that motherhood doesn't mean sidelining your ambition, but discovering an exciting new way to thrive.
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https://www.instagram.com/theleahvandale
https://www.instagram.com/hotmomshitpod/?hl=en
https://www.youtube.com/@theleahvandale