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New Mom, Who This - An open conversationConversation with Yosra, she is back on the podcast to talk about her first upcoming trip without her son. Excitement, anxiety and everything in between. Part 1In this episode of New Mom Who This, Yosra is back on the podcast and we talk about her upcoming girls trip to Vegas. First time since she became a mother that she will be away from her son for more than 24h. We unpack what that means to her, the good the bad and everything in between.
She opens up about how getting ready to spend 4 days, not being on mom duty, feels strange and yet exciting. It opens up an interesting perspective: We forget how to be our own selves. What clothes do you bring...
2023-07-0526 minNew Mom, Who This - An open conversationConversation with Chase, on the importance of routine, finding purpose/meaning, and the rocky journey of IVFIn this week's episode of New Mom Who This, I am having a beautiful conversation with Chase, about finding your flow in the new journey that is Motherhood. She tells us about her routine and how needing more peace and quite have changed how she spends her me time.
We talk about community and finding purpose. And finally we mention the journey of IVF. It is such a personal subject, it is an experience that is widely different for everyone, and I am very grateful for Chase for being so open about it.
She tells...
2023-03-1831 minNew Mom, Who This - An open conversationConversation with Paola on the journey of finding her identity, reclaiming our bodies after becoming mothers, and the process of healing and growing through writing and photography.On this episode of NMWT, Paola opens up about social issues that come with being a woman and a mother, as well as an immigrant and social activist. We go through her healing process that came when she decided to write a book, about herself and all that she wants to be. We go through the struggles of stereotypes and facing expectations such as "being a mother is to give all of yourself to your children". Ideas that bring guilt to women who try to keep growing as an individual even after having children.
We go back t...
2023-02-2133 minNew Mom, Who This - An open conversationConversation with Lauren on the challenges of being an introvert mom, books that help guide us, and finding mentor parents for support.On this episode of NMWT, Lauren shares how the book Happiest Baby on the Block prepared her for her babies' sleep journeys. We discuss the importance of nurturing your relationship with your partner as things get more hectic. We talk about the joys of having friends who are not parents and taking the time to have them over for dinner. She tells us about finding mentors among other parents to help guide you in parenting.
And of course, we talk about when our kids become more independent and we have to figure out what new paths to t...
2023-02-0322 minNew Mom, Who This - An open conversationConversation with Brianna on changing your life after becoming a mother, being a single mom, redirecting your creativity and so much more.In this episode of NMWT Brianna and I share a wonderful and fun conversation about the decisions one has to make when becoming a parent. We discuss sleep, time, friendship, and finding hobbies that you can fit into this new life. She tells us how she decided to become an early childhood Montessori teacher, and recently opened her own school.
We talk about being a single mom, finding support from other mom friends, and embracing being vulnerable and real when needing help. Welcome to your next episode of New Mom Who This.
2023-01-2428 minNew Mom, Who This - An open conversationConversation with Yosra on balancing career and motherhood, making time for your partner, and friendships after kids.Join us as we talk about how hard it is to commit to a career you love while being the mother you want to be, especially when you don't have the village you thought you could create for yourself. We talk about relationships and how challenging it is to have date nights or the energy to really be there for your partner when you need time for yourself.
We talk about the changes motherhood brought to friendships as well. Friends who have kids don't have much time, and friends who don't have kids have a very different l...
2023-01-1525 minNew Mom, Who This - An open conversationConversation with Laura on the unexpected isolation of motherhood, simplifying things and making space for what matters.In this episode of New Mom Who This, we explore the stories and experiences shared by my fantastic guest Laura, on motherhood. We get honest and vulnerable as we discuss unrealistic expectations and how we want to simplify life in order to make space for what is most important. Join us as we delve deeper into the realities of parenting.
2023-01-1125 minNew Mom, Who This - An open conversationWelcome to New Mom, Who this?Welcome to the show, here is a quick look at what we'll be talking about and how we'll keep it real!
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