It's really easy to lose yourself in motherhood.

If you feel lost as you enter this life-changing portal of motherhood, you are not alone. Let's dive deep into the many changes we face as we transition from who we once were to who we are now. It takes time to grow into yourself as a mother. The enormity of the role is intimidating. Motherhood feels overwhelming because it's all-consuming. You don't know who you are in this new skin as you cling to your old self. As you enter the portal of motherhood, you must leave parts of her behind and make space for a new, better, stronger version. Rather than remaining lost, allow yourself to be reborn through motherhood. It's a messy journey, but you are not alone.

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Grab your tissues... In this episode I get really raw about the thoughts I've had as a mother when it comes to my child growing up. Raising our kids is the most beautifully painful heartache we will ever experience. Hop over to Instagram and let me know if you've had any of these thoughts... @mybestmomfriend + follow along to stay connected!

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In this episode, I spill the beans on all the things I and many moms that follow my journey over on Instagram @mybestmomfriend said they wish they knew before becoming a mom. It's a compilation of the many life changes that threw us off guard as we entered motherhood.

I follow it up with some of the best pieces of collective mom advice.

As you listen to this episode, I hope you feel seen and validated in your experience as a mom and know that whatever you're feeling, you are not alone.

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Listen to the other episodes I mentioned throughout the episode:

Boundaries Episode

Postpartum Body Image Episode

What to Really Expect Postpartum Episode

Marriage After Baby Episode

Surviving Sick Days With Littles Episode

Listeners sent in their questions all about mom life.

Tune in as I chat marriage after baby, maternal mental health, postpartum body image, finding yourself as a mother and the things I wish I had known going into motherhood.

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Tune in to the other episodes I mentioned throughout the podcast:

Moms Vs Dads: Mom Guilt + Mental Load of Motherhood

Marriage After Baby

Postpartum Body Image

Mom Guilt - what is it? How do we navigate it? How does it show up for us? Can we eliminate it? Let's explore this cycle of guilt that creeps into our brains as moms. In this episode, I will list some common scenarios that cause mom guilt to show up for us, how it makes us feel, and what we can do to change the narrative.

Everyday things that cause mom guilt:

-breastfeeding / ending our breastfeeding journey

-being a working mom / being a stay-at-home mom

-not spending "enough" time with our kids

-counting down to bedtime

-missing our pre-baby life

-feeling "bored" while parenting or playing with our kids

-comparing ourselves or our kids to other moms and families

-giving your kids too much screen time

-losing your temper

... to name a few. Press play and let's chat all about it. Mama, I want you to walk away knowing it's not just you. You're not the only one consumed by these negative feelings. We are in this together!

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Motherhood is messy. Parenting is hard -- especially if you want to do it RIGHT. We will all make mistakes, none of us are perfect, and our kids don't expect us to be. But they do need us to show up. It's important. Being a parent is one of our biggest, most impactful roles in life. In this episode, we talk about what conscious parenting is and what it looks like in real-life parenting moments. We talk about re-parenting ourselves, cycle-breaking, and healing inter-generational family trauma. We discuss how this healing and how showing up consciously for your children changes your relationship with yourself, your partner, and your kids and why it's so important.

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*Trigger Warning: Birth Trauma, Miscarriage*

In today's episode, I sit down with Kayleigh Summers from @thebirthtrauma_mama, and we get deep into all things birth trauma. She shares her personal experience and birth story and the trauma she faced while bringing her child into the world. Birth can be empowering and beautiful but also traumatic and scary. If you have experienced birth trauma, I hope this episode helps you feel seen and validated in your experience. Your feelings surrounding your birth are valid and real. It is perfectly okay to feel disappointed or to grieve. We also talk about partner birth trauma, navigating your marriage after this type of trauma, and how to handle future pregnancies or the "guilt" of not wanting to do this a second time or psychically being unable to.

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I'm sure you've heard the term "boundaries" tossed around left and right. What does having boundaries as a (new) mom mean? What are boundaries, why do we need them, what are some examples, and how do we enforce them? In this episode, I dive deep into what boundaries we need as new and seasoned mothers. Our family and friends need to respect our wishes, especially regarding our children's well-being and our mental health. I hope this episode empowers you to learn to say "NO," to ask for her without feeling guilty, and to understand that you are NOT being rude by setting firm boundaries. Motherhood can be challenging. Our family should be a village, supporting us, respecting our wants and needs, and making life a little easier.

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There is a grieving period when your maternity leave ends and you return to work. You might find yourself wondering things like: What milestones will I miss? Will my child love their new caretaker more than me? When will the guilt and separation anxiety stop consuming me? It's a challenging season of motherhood to navigate. What I can tell you is that a mother's love can never be replaced. In the eyes of your child, you will always be number one! With time, the daily separation gets more manageable, and you'll find your groove again.

In this episode, I will guide you through your journey back to work step-by-step. I will share ways to prepare and how to navigate your emotions.

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Mama, you've got this! I won't sugarcoat it - it's not an easy time, but it will get better! Hang in there.