☕️ Hey friend, welcome to the very first episode of Ask Me How I'm Really Doing: A Mom's Podcast!

Today, I'm opening up about something deeply personal: those foggy early months of motherhood where every day felt exactly the same, my own version of "Groundhog Day." I'm sharing how I struggled with isolation, baby blues, and that desperate search to find myself again amid the beautiful chaos of new motherhood. 🌸

Walk with me (literally, I'm recording this on a walk with my little one and our dogs!) as I share the raw, unfiltered story of how a simple coffee shop visit sparked my journey back to myself. If you've ever felt lost in the "new mommy bootcamp" wondering where you went, this one's for you. Grab your coffee, settle in your favorite spot, and let's rebloom together.

In this episode

🌧️ (01:56) The reality of postpartum isolation and why "staying in" for 40 days affected me

☕️ (03:37) How cabin fever led to a transformative coffee shop moment that changed everything

🌿 (06:02) Three gentle ways to reclaim yourself: modified routines, small home wins, and asking for what you need

💫 (12:57) Why "finding yourself" is a slow, gentle bloom, not an overnight transformation

Dream Seed Journal Prompt ✨

"What simple routine or space (like my coffee shop) brought you peace before motherhood? How might you reintroduce a version of this into your life this week, even with baby in tow?

Until our next heart-to-heart,

Hadiya ☕️💖