Discover the real side of modern motherhood in this raw, unfiltered episode featuring Hannah—a 36-year-old military mom balancing five children across an extraordinary age span. From newborn care to teen driving lessons, she shares her signature “straddling” parenting style that resonates with every multitasking parent.

• Military Family Moves & Co-Parenting: After relocating from South Carolina to Mississippi for her husband’s career, Hannah opens up about split custody challenges and maintaining strong bonds despite months apart.
• Birth Stories & Childbirth Experiences: Journey through five unique deliveries—from a teenage first birth with delayed attachment to a fifth unmedicated labor requiring a manual placenta removal—and learn how each shaped her understanding of maternal resilience.
• Mental Health in Motherhood: Gain insight into managing bipolar disorder, anxiety, and postpartum depression while leading your family. Hannah’s honesty on patience struggles and past crises offers hope for parents seeking authentic mental health conversations.
• Raising Resilient Kids: Explore her philosophy of teaching kindness, setting boundaries, and knowing which battles to pick. Whether you’re in a blended family or facing military deployments, Hannah’s story reminds us to practice grace amid the beautiful chaos.

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