In this honest life update episode, we’re sharing what motherhood looks like for us right now... the wins, the challenges, and the very real in-between.

We talk about rebuilding strength after a C-section, navigating toddler chaos and overstimulation, how sleep deprivation affects everything, and why routines can feel life-giving in certain seasons of motherhood. We also open up about feeling baby kicks during pregnancy, the emotional weight of the mental load, waking up at 5 a.m., hormone-supportive habits, and the financial pressure that can come with running a business while raising a family.

This episode is candid, relatable, and full of those real mom moments that often go unspoken. If you’re in a season of trying to hold it all together while also finding your way back to yourself, this one will feel like a conversation with friends who get it.

In this episode, we cover:

Rebuilding strength and reconnecting with your body after a C-section
The emotional and physical impact of postpartum sleep deprivation
Toddler chaos and the reality of parenting multiple kids
The invisible mental load many mothers carry every day
Why routines can actually create more freedom, creativity, and flow
The transition out of the postpartum season and back into personal rhythms
Navigating motherhood while growing and supporting a business
The financial and emotional pressures of entrepreneurship during family life
The beauty of sharing both the wins and the challenges of motherhood
Why real conversations about motherhood matter more than perfection online

00:00 Intro

01:33 Life updates

02:14 Toddler chaos and the destruction phase

07:49 Reflecting on postpartum while caring for other children

12:33 Why sleep deprivation is so hard in motherhood

13:35 Trying to stay organized as a mom (and why chaos still happens)

21:39 The small parenting struggles that add up

31:00 The Skylight calendar and organizing family life

39:24 Getting back into exercise after a C-section

44:30 Getting back into routine and finding rhythm again

54:45 The pressure for business to grow financially

1:00:00 Money as the next personal growth frontier

1:03:51 Why sharing life updates matters

1:07:19 Outro

Resources Mentioned:

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Dow Janes Financial Program

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