This Wasn't in the Manual
This Wasn't in the Manual
Podcast Description
Motherhood changes everything—your sleep, your body, your mind, your entire world. Welcome to Motherhood: The Beautiful Chaos, where we dive into the unfiltered reality of raising tiny humans. From sleepless nights to balancing careers, social lives, and everything in between, we’re here to explore it all. The mom guilt, the belly laughs, the heart-melting moments—and of course, the chaos. Get ready for real talk, relatable stories, and all the ups and downs of this wild, beautiful ride called motherhood.
No filters, no shame—just honest conversations and a supportive space to remind you that you're not alone in this wild ride. Let's laugh, cry, vent, and lift each other up as we navigate the beautiful chaos together.
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Explores key topics such as the dichotomy of expectations versus reality in motherhood, emotional challenges like mom guilt, and the transformative effects of parenting, with specific episodes featuring themes like embracing chaotic moments and personal identity shifts after becoming a mother.

Motherhood changes everything—your sleep, your body, your mind, your entire world. Welcome to Motherhood: The Beautiful Chaos, where we dive into the unfiltered reality of raising tiny humans. From sleepless nights to balancing careers, social lives, and everything in between, we’re here to explore it all. The mom guilt, the belly laughs, the heart-melting moments—and of course, the chaos. Get ready for real talk, relatable stories, and all the ups and downs of this wild, beautiful ride called motherhood.
No filters, no shame—just honest conversations and a supportive space to remind you that you’re not alone in this wild ride. Let’s laugh, cry, vent, and lift each other up as we navigate the beautiful chaos together.
Every parent knows the drill, just when you’re finding your rhythm, the sniffles, fevers, and sleepless nights hit. In this episode, Juliana and Nathaly open up about the reality of caring for sick little ones while still trying to juggle work, home, relationships, and self-care.
From the emotional toll of seeing your child unwell to the logistics of rearranging schedules, we share out personal stories, the chaos behind the scenes, and the small strategies that keep us going. You’ll hear about:
- The guilt and pressure parents feel when life can’t pause
- How to manage work responsibilities when kids need you most
- Ways to prioritize your own health while caregiving
- Reminders that it’s okay to ask for help (and say no!)
Whether you’re in the thick of it right now or just want to feel seen and supported, this episode is a reminder that you’re not alone.
Tune in for an honest, unfiltered (and emotional) conversation about motherhood in the messiest seasons.
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DM us on Instagram @thiswasntinthemanualpod and share your motherhood reality check moments.
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