If you're a soon-to-be or brand-new mom drowning in conflicting advice, this episode is for you.

In this raw solo episode, I’m taking you back to my first postpartum experience—the one where I ignored all the “rest” rules, tried to bounce back too quickly, and believed I had to prove I could do it all. Spoiler: I regret it.

Now, as a mom of two, I’m sharing the five things I’d beg my first-time postpartum self to do differently—from truly following the 5-5-5 rest rule, to letting the house be messy, to unapologetically holding your baby as much as you want.

Whether you’re preparing for birth, deep in the newborn fog, or reflecting on your own early motherhood days, this episode will help you feel seen, grounded, and empowered to do postpartum your way.

💛 Listen in to hear:

• The truth about the 5-5-5 postpartum rule (and why I skipped it the first time)
  
  
  
  


• Why rest > productivity in early motherhood
  
  
  
  


• How to let go of the pressure to “bounce back”
  
  
  
  


• The importance of asking for (and accepting) help
  
  
  
  


• Why holding your baby all day is not spoiling them—it's instinctual
  
  
  
  

Because you don’t get to redo your first postpartum season... but you can learn from mine.

👇 Ready to set your postpartum experience up for more rest, support, and instinctual care? Press play now.

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