It's How You Carry It | Women Rediscovering Their Self-Worth Beyond Infertility and Motherhood

This is part one of a 5 part mini series where I want to get real with you. Where we’re no longer going to play small. We’re going to take back control over our lives and BE in the present moment.

Waiting to live your life until you have the baby in your arms puts way too much pressure on the whole thing! As if you’re telling yourself you need to be suffering and in pain the until then. Yes, having our babies in our arms is SO magical – you had no idea how you could expand your heart to love even more.

But remember, let’s not put all this pressure on this little baby to bring you happiness and joy.

We want to cultivate that for ourselves so in the hard times, we can trust that we know how to support ourselves (even if that means having a support system behind you that knows you and you can easily rely on them)

Also, you deserve to feel loved and supported and if bringing that spark back by participating in my Reset Week is what can take off the pressure on you to do it alone, join now to be part of the live round for free coaching on starting April 14!

JOIN HERE → RESET WEEK, APRIL 14th

EPISODES I MENTIONED:

My Personal Family Building Journey through Adoption and Surrogacy (EP 1)How I View Motherhood As A Mom via Surrogacy and Adoption (EP 3)My Surrogacy Journey (EP 7)

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Don't think you're cut out to be a mom because infertility makes you feel like a hot mess all the time? Then it's time for you to pause and RESET.

Because the truth? Life with infertility and kiddos will always feel like a hot mess. There won't be a perfect time where everything will be serene and perfect. There will always be something.

But the reset is what helps you do the hardest thing on your infertility journey - accept and embrace where you are. Try to make peace with it by prioritizing yourself, your joy and rest so you can access the badass in yourself to OWN the hot mess and move through it anyway. To carve your own path to motherhood that feels damn good to YOU.

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Next live round is for my moms-to-be starting April 14, 2025 

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Even if you've thought about adoption as an option to grow your family, how do you actually know when it's time to explore that path? To move on and commit to that route?

I share how I knew when I was ready to pursue adoption in this episode because I know first hand how conflicting it feels to want to experience pregnancy and carry your children but feel so depleted from infertility consuming you mentally and physically.

It's hard to know when enough is enough but I share how changing my mindset about the big picture on how to grow your family when infertility is in the mix and that's how we went from infertility and possibility of no kids to 4 kids through adoption and IVF/surrogacy.

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The Reset Week: Start now by clicking here.

Next live round is for my moms-to-be starting April 14, 2025 

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Navigating Setbacks on the Path to Motherhood

The emotions and challenges faced during setbacks on the journey to motherhood are so hard but valid. Acknowledging these feelings, honoring past decisions, and not succumbing to fear-driven actions is an important part of this what feels like a never ending marathon called infertility. 

My Reset Weeks are so clutch after setbacks to gain clarity and make empowered choices. But doing them BEFORE we’re in the setback can help too because it’ll be like a self-maintenance plan for yourself over the course of 5 days to realign with your goals and keep you and your partner on the same page. 

I'm always rooting for you! Check out how to connect below if you'd like support.

TIMESTAMPS

00:05 Navigating Setbacks and Emotions

01:21 Honoring Your Past Decisions

02:20 Choosing Motherhood and Moving Forward

03:30 Staying Positive and Honoring Feelings

06:02 The Importance of Resetting

07:20 Conversations and Planning with Your Partner

14:11 Financial and Emotional Considerations

14:44 Join the Reset Week!

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DM me on IG: @rachel_mangahas

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Email Community: Join The Hot Mess Express Club

The Reset Week: Start now by clicking here.

Next live round is for my moms-to-be on April 14, 2025 

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"Is It Possible to Prioritize Myself Without Guilt as a Mom??"

Tune in as I share my own experience with letting the mom guilt take over something that helped me heal from infertility.

So if you're tossing the things that you once loved doing out the window because you think it makes you a better mom, this one's for you.

Come along with me as we redefine what self-care looks like for us moms who are trying to embrace our hot mess of a life and being the best mommas to our littles 🤎

LINKS

The 5 Day Reset

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Tune into hear how I was reminded today that I too am still a "work in progress". And it is normal and human to fall into the trap of perfection in different scenarios.

Use this example to help you recenter as you move through the Reset Week yourself!

If you're curious about the Reset Week, you can still join here!

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This is the last of my 5-part mini-series on debunking myths about motherhood and life after infertility. I talk about the misconception that moms feel like it's their duty to only return to their interests once things 'calm down'. It's so important to refocus on being present and prioritizing yourself amidst chaos so you can show up for your family they way you want.

And that starts with figuring out how to make choosing you without the shame and guilt and prioritizing what you need when you're navigating infertility well into motherhood 🤎

TIMESTAMPS

00:06 Myth of the Perfect Image of Motherhood

00:53 Career Aspirations and Reality

02:06 Misconceptions About Motherhood

02:25 Balancing Motherhood and Personal Interests

03:49 Gratitude and Being Present

06:19 Choosing Yourself Now

09:13 Teaching Kids Autonomy

16:23 The Importance of Resets

17:44 Invitation to the Live Reset on 3/10!

Ready for a reset and maybe accountability and free coaching seems like a great way to get started?

Come join me on 3/10 for the Reset Week!→ Sign up ⁠here⁠!

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Today I tackle myth number 4: 'Motherhood is my purpose, I shouldn't need anything else.' We explore the idea that motherhood is a role rather than an entire identity and discuss the importance of pursuing personal dreams, passions, and joy outside of being a mom. The impact of infertility, identity crises, and the journey to and through motherhood is one mom's dismiss. I am guilty of it too -- tabling self-fulfillment beyond parenthood.

This episode emphasizes how finding personal joy and purpose can enhance your relationships with your partner and kids. If you're listening then I personally invite you join the LIVE round of the Reset Week starting on March 10th, designed to help moms like you reconnect with yourself while nurturing your relationships.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:04 Debunking the Myth: Motherhood as Sole Purpose

01:01 Identity Crisis in Motherhood

01:34 Finding Fulfillment Beyond Motherhood

02:34 Balancing Personal Joy and Parenting

03:47 Deepening Connections with Kids

05:56 Self-Fulfillment and Family Support

07:47 Reset and Reconnect

08:22 Join the Live Coaching Session

Ready for a reset and maybe accountability and free coaching seems like a great way to get started?

Come join me on 3/10 for the Reset Week!

→ Sign up ⁠here⁠!

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Have you ever questioned why you’re not blissfully happy now that the baby you revolved your whole life around is finally here? Whether it is postpartum (which I don’t personally have experience with) or maybe it’s just the transition in responsibilities and demands of motherhood, it’s undeniable that every mom needs a well deserved mental reset.My Reset week is what will help you take those breaks, put yourself first and get back to remembering who you are beyond infertility and motherhood while feeling safe. 

TIMESTAMPS

00:13 The Struggles of Motherhood

01:01 Balancing Expectations and Reality

02:12 Prioritizing Self-Care

03:00 The Reality of Imperfect Days

03:46 Motherhood is Hard for Everyone

04:49 Join the Reset Week

Ready for a reset and maybe accountability and free coaching seems like a great way to get started?

Come join me on 3/10 for the Reset Week!→ Sign up ⁠here⁠!

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Have you ever thought that maybe its the act of trying to be organized, lining things up perfectly all the time is what's leading to burnout?

I dig deeper into why it's not a scheduling issue but the tendency to put yourself last.  To putting an insane amount of pressure on yourself.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:23 The Reality of Burnout

01:00 Prioritizing Yourself

02:56 Small Acts of Self-Care

05:50 Join the Reset Week

Ready for a reset and maybe accountability and free coaching seems like a great way to get started?

Come join me on 3/10 for the Reset Week!→ Sign up ⁠here⁠!

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