This week on ShrinkChicks, it’s a special takeover with Em and Nikki — producer, head of operations, and soon-to-be mom (hard launch alert 🚨). Nikki opens up about her journey to pregnancy, sharing what it’s been like to face the uncertainty of not being “100% sure” about having kids, navigating anxiety, and learning to get comfortable with the unknown.

Nikki is given full rein to ask Em anything and everything … as long as it’s on the mic. Em answers questions about her own path to motherhood, from scripting her “why,” to the biggest shifts she’s noticed in herself as a parent, to the advice she wishes she could give her past self. Together, they cover everything from comparison traps and “mommy wars,” to toxic positivity, slowing down work, and the messy reality of early parenthood.

Whether you’re a parent, thinking about becoming one, just curious about the emotional rollercoaster, or want to learn more about Em and Nikki, this episode is an honest and validating look inside look into pregnancy and motherhood.

Tune in to gain insight, awareness, and action!

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