<div> <p>What do you wish someone had told you before you became a mom? In this episode, Nicci and Lise pull back the curtain on the real, unfiltered truth about motherhood. From identity and independence before kids, to grace in long-term partnerships, to the lifeline of good mom friends, this episode is the conversation you didn't know you needed.</p><p>And they close on an incredible high note: Rio's Law is now officially on the books in Georgia, a huge win for the autism and neurodiverse community.</p><p>00:00 Coming up...<br>01:01 Welcome &amp; What's Been Going On This Week<br>05:05 Are You a Napper or Not? The Great Debate<br>11:01 Did You Always Want to Be a Mom?<br>13:36 Build Your Identity BEFORE You Become a Mother<br>18:57 Give Yourself Grace. It's Your First Time Doing Life Too<br>21:34 The Pressure of Being a "Perfect" New Mom<br>22:28 Sleep When the Baby Sleeps (Do As We Say, Not As We Did)<br>23:29 Stop Putting Pressure on Yourself Postpartum<br>25:44 How the Mom You Are Changes With Each Child<br>32:19 Single Mom Survival: Accepting Help &amp; Setting a Routine<br>46:47 The Seasons of Marriage Nobody Warns You About<br>53:38 The Power of Your Mom Friend Circle<br>01:01:44 Rio's Law Deep Dive: What It Means &amp; Why It Matters<br>01:06:30 Tanner Meets Christopher McDonald from The Iron Giant 😂<br>01:07:57 What's Coming Up Next &amp; Exciting Guests Ahead</p></div>