We unpack how motherhood reshapes friendships, from drifting apart to finding “built-in” community in schools, sports, and faith groups. We share practical ways to meet aligned moms, keep pre-kid friendships alive, and release the guilt that comes with changing seasons.

• identity shifts that follow becoming a mom
• kids as connectors and why proximity matters
• mourning old dynamics without self blame
• finding community through school, sports and faith
• practical ideas for early postpartum connection
• balancing friends with and without children
• simple routines that make time for adult friendship
• gratitude for evolving seasons and steady effort

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We explore how marriage shifts when kids arrive, from mental load and the default parent dynamic to finding time and energy to stay close as partners. We share simple, low-cost ways to reconnect, use love languages, and keep conversations from becoming kid logistics.

• how roles shift and the default parent emerges
• the mental load behind activities, clothes, and schedules
• moving from household managers back to partners
• low-lift date ideas and novelty to spark connection
• prompts and card decks for better conversations
• sharing tasks with clear ownership and systems
• using love languages to make care land
• planning future goals to restore a shared horizon

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We share practical ways to reset after work, ask for help at home, and protect presence with your kids without chasing perfection. From five minute buffers to purpose driven no’s, we trade guilt for grace and build calmer evenings that actually fit real life.

• seasons that tip the balance and how to plan support
• commute and driveway decompression rituals that work
• naming overwhelm and modeling emotional literacy for kids
• using five minute resets to reduce reactivity
• scheduling downtime and finishing work mentally before pickup
• choosing presence over a sprawling to do list
• saying no to extras to protect energy and family time
• simple boundaries for phones, chores, and evening flow
• purpose filters for commitments and future seasons

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Thank you for listening, and remember, you are doing an amazing job

We talk honestly about finding identity beyond the role of mom, from newborn survival mode to the strange quiet of school-aged independence. Practical habits, honest stories, and small rituals show how to let go of guilt and model balance for our kids.

• early motherhood overwhelm and lack of brain space
• first baby anxiety versus later-baby confidence
• reclaiming small daily rituals that feel human
• transitions when kids start school and time opens up
• reviving old passions like cooking, reading, swimming
• handling default-parent dynamics and mental load
• naming guilt, sharing load with partners, setting boundaries
• modeling autonomy and balance for children
• simple, realistic self-care ideas for different seasons

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In this episode we discuss the overwhelm that can occur during this time of the year and how to support you during this time.

Recipes discussed in the episode:

https://happyhealthymama.com/homemade-elderberry-syrup-recipe.html

https://www.mamaknowsglutenfree.com/gluten-free-banana-muffins/

We took an almost 3 year hiatus…what’s new? And what’s our plan going forward! Spoiler: it’s going to awesome and we are super excited!!