I Hated the Baby Years & Other Truths No One Talks About

I’m back for another solo episode! In this one, I’m catching you up on everything: life lately, parenting epiphanies, personal shifts, and a few hot takes I had to get off my chest. From summer travel plans and raising pre-teens to why I’m not falling for every wellness trend online, this one's a mix of honest reflections and playful rants (yes, we’re talking about fantasy books, healing culture, and capri pants). I also open up about feeling disconnected from social media, the emotional weight of parenting older kids, and the importance of building real community. If you’re navigating your own in-between season or need some camaraderie in the messy, beautiful chaos of life, this one's for you.

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What I talked about:

00:26 Life Updates

01:32 Puppy Adventures and Parenting Reflections

03:08 Navigating Parenting Challenges

13:30 Father's Day Reflections

15:47 Summer Plans and Travel Excitement

19:40 Social Media Presence and Personal Growth

21:45 Rediscovering Myself

22:03 Current Projects and Redirections

23:07 Book Recommendations and Reading Journey

24:39 Motherhood and Community

25:18 Propaganda I’m NOT Falling For

25:54 Supplements and Personalized Health

30:05 I read ACOTAR…

31:45 50/50 Relationships and Equity

32:55 Political Views and Social Media

34:20 Fashion and Overdressing

37:02 Healing and Self-Improvement

40:10 Contradictions and Personal Growth

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