In this episode, we drop into what the first trimester actually feels like: the exhaustion, the mood swings, the mental load, and the wild shift in identity that hits when you’re growing a human.

We talk about what no one prepares you for—like how hard it is to ask for help, why “just hire a nanny” isn’t always the answer, and how to rethink support in a way that doesn’t leave women burnt out and alone. 

Aggie opens up about the real emotional cost of being in her masculine to keep a business running, and Jacob shares what he’s learning as a partner (and why one meal four weeks ago doesn’t really count as enough).

If you’re navigating pregnancy, prepping for it, or supporting someone who is—this episode is for you. It’s honest, unfiltered, and hopefully a reminder that doing it differently isn’t just okay—it’s necessary.

Here’s what we get into:

(00:00 ) Why real food isn’t always realistic in trimester one

(03:15 ) Asking for help vs. expecting mind reading

(06:00 ) Conscious support: it’s not “help” if you’re on the same team

(08:10 ) Business vs. baby—rethinking roles without guilt

(10:12 ) The emotional labor behind “doing it all”

(13:30 ) How resentment builds when roles aren’t clear

(15:00 ) Weekly calendars, baby moons, and rethinking planning

Thanks for being here. This season of life is tender, raw, and really real—and it means a lot to share it with you.

A little thank-you from us:

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We’re not experts. We’re just in it. Thanks for listening.