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.
A new year is supposed to feel exciting. Fresh goals, new energy, a reset. But after becoming a mom, January can feel..heavy.
In this episode, we talk about the parts of motherhood no one really prepares you for when the calendar turns. The quiet identity shifts. The grief for who you used to be. The pressure to “have it all figured out” when you’re still learning yourself in this new season.
This is an honest, reflective conversation for the mom who loves her child deeply but still feels unsure, slower, or different than she expected. If you’re entering the new year without big resolutions, with more questions than answers, or just overwhelmed with where to start and how to move forward, this episode is for you.
In this episode, we talk about:
- How becoming a mom reshapes your identity in ways no one warms you about
- The grief and guilt that canc ome with missing your pre-mom self
- Why the New Year feels different after motherhood
- Letting go of timelines, pressure, and “bounce back” culture
- Redefining growth, success, and goals in this season
- Entering the year gently, without forcing a reset
Reflective prompts:
- What parts of myself am I still getting to know?
- What expectations can I release this year?
- What would it look like to move forward more gently?
Important reminders:
- You are not behind
- You are not broken
- You are becoming
Let’s keep the conversation going:
DM us on Instagram @thiswasntinthemanualpod and share your motherhood reality check moments.
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