BECOMING ALIGNED- for the ambitious, working mom, who wants to prioritize self care in motherhood.

BECOMING ALIGNED- for the ambitious, working mom, who wants to prioritize self care in motherhood.

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  • Mental Load and Motherhood: Why Moms Feel Overwhelmed and How to Lighten the Invisible Work

    Motherhood often comes with an invisible responsibility known as the mental load—the constant planning, organizing, remembering, and emotional labor that keeps a family running. In this episode, we dive into the reality of the mental load in motherhood, why so many moms feel overwhelmed, and how it impacts stress, burnout, relationships, and overall well-being. We discuss practical strategies for sharing the mental load, improving communication with partners, and creating systems that support mothers rather than exhaust them. If you've ever felt like you're the “default parent” who carries everything in your head, this episode will help you feel seen and give you tools to lighten the load.

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    15 min
  • Bouncing back is overrated after having a baby, do this instead with Carly Buehler.

    Learn how to truly reconnect with your core after having a baby. Postpartum fitness coach Carly Buehler shares expert tips on core rehab, pelvic floor healing, diastasis recti recovery, postpartum exercise, and safe ways to rebuild strength after pregnancy and birth.

     

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    38 min
  • Postpartum Sleep Deprivation: The Truth About Infant Sleep and Unrealistic Expectations

    Postpartum sleep deprivation is real — and it’s not because you’re doing something wrong.

    In this episode, we talk about why it’s not biologically normal for babies to sleep through the night at 2–4 months old, despite what many sleep programs and “quick-fix” sleep solutions promise.

    If you’re an exhausted postpartum mom feeling pressure to fix your baby’s sleep, this episode will help normalize infant sleep patterns, release unrealistic expectations, and remind you that frequent night waking is a normal part of early development.

    You’re not failing — you’re responding to your baby.

    Instagram: @itslaurenricks

    @b.aligned.postpartum

    Perinatal Behavioral Health Coaching

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    1:1 Sleep consult

    15 min
  • You Don’t Need to Do More to Be Worthy: Redefining Success in Motherhood

    In today’s episode, we’re breaking down one of the biggest beliefs mothers carry — that we need to do more to feel worthy, valuable, successful, or “good enough.” And I’m sharing why that belief no longer holds power in my life… and why it doesn’t need to in yours either.

    We’re talking about the roots of this pressure, how the world measures motherhood versus how God measures motherhood, and the emotional load that comes with constantly trying to prove yourself.

    This episode will leave you grounded, reassured, and reminded that your worth isn’t found in how much you do — but in who you are and the love you pour into your home.

     

    Ways to Connect With Me:

    • Try a free Calm the Chaos Session

    • Book a Motherhood Reset Session

    • Connect with me on Instagram @itslaurenricks OR @b.aligned.postpartum

    • Listen to more episodes of the Motherhood podcast

      17 min
    • The Truth About Postpartum Sleep: Why Rest Isn’t a Luxury—It’s a Lifeline.

      In this episode, we dive into the reality of postpartum sleep deprivation and why rest is one of the most important parts of a new mom’s healing journey. You’ll learn what’s actually happening in your body and brain when you’re not sleeping, how it impacts your emotions, and practical, grace-filled ways to prioritize rest even in the middle of newborn chaos.

      This isn’t about perfection—it’s about giving yourself permission to rest, release guilt, and trust that God meets you in the stillness.

      🔗 Resources Mentioned:

      💛 Free Postpartum Reset Plan.

      💌 Let’s connect on Instagram: @itslaurenricks
      🕊️ Join the Postpartum Collective community

      17 min
    • Postpartum Series: All about Mama Care

      Thank you so much for listening! If you are in your postpartum era I would love to hear from you! 

       

      Join Postpartum Collective

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      @b.aligneddoula 

      @itslaurenricks

      26 min
    • What we are missing in postpartum nutrition from a Functional Dietitian Standpoint.

      In todays Postpartum Series episode we are talking with Lucia Harmeling on the topic of postpartum nutrition! Its such a good conversation and I cant want to have her back for more postpartum motherhood chats!

       

      Find Lucia: 

      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucia.harmeling.rd/

      Website: https://savorli.co/

      How to work with her: https://savorli.practicebetter.io/#/64026050d61738871f169467/bookings?p=64c16814f064c777793ca236&step=package

       

      Join Postpartum Collective:

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      My Services: Www.laurenricks.com

      36 min

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    Welcome to Becoming Aligned, the go-to podcast for new moms navigating postpartum, mom identity shifts, and motherhood with faith and well-being at the center. Whether you're in the newborn haze,…