For The Girl

8 things I've learned since becoming a mom with Mallory Riddaugh

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In this episode, I sit down with my sweet friend Mallory Riddaugh—one of my go-to girls for all things motherhood—and we got real about the highs, lows, and holy chaos of being a mom. Mallory shared 8 incredible lessons she’s learned since becoming a mama (trust me, they are GOLD), and we chatted about everything from surviving the newborn days to choosing joy in the trenches. We laughed (a lot), maybe cried a little, and kept it super honest about how God has used motherhood to absolutely reshape our hearts. Whether you're eight months pregnant, holding a fussy baby, or just dreaming about motherhood one day, we hope this convo reminds you that you're not alone—and you’re doing better than you think.

In This Episode
Why We Almost Started a Mom Podcast
Motherhood Friendship & Advice Exchange
The Podcast We Never Made: Not Your Mother’s
Meet the Riddles: Mallory’s Family + Background
From Teacher to Instagram Mom Life
One Hard Thing a Day: Mental Health in the Newborn Stage
Lesson #1: “Hard” Doesn’t Mean “Wrong”
Tolerating Hard Feelings Is a Mom Superpower
Finding Humor in the Chaos
Lesson #2: Who You Marry Affects Motherhood
Night Shifts, Diapers, and Dream Teammates
Lesson #3: If It's Not In Your Life, It Won't Be In Your Kid's Lives
Lesson #4: The Mental Load Is Real
Lesson #5: No One Knows What They Are Doing
Lesson #6: It's An Incredible Use of Your Time
Lesson #7: It's Ok To Not LOVE Your Post-Birth Body. But Be Proud.
Lesson #8: Mom Anxiety is Real. Joy Is a Choice
When It’s Hard to Like the Season You’re In
Mom Hacks & Laugh-Out-Loud Moments
Encouragement for the New Mama


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