924. Your most honest motherhood questions, answered: Advice on marriage, identity, and intimacy

In this episode, Lindsey answers listener questions about relationships, personal growth, and emotional well-being during seasons when life changes faster than you can catch up. From the distance that can creep into a marriage to the identity shift of becoming a mother, she shares honest perspective from her own experience. She unpacks what it takes to rebuild intimacy when your relationship starts feeling like a to-do list, navigate being touched out, and talk about resentment when your partner's career takes off. She also gets real about postpartum body image and learning to respect the body you're living in now. For the woman who feels like she's lost her purpose after maternity leave—or wonders whether she got married too young—Lindsey offers a grounded reminder that change doesn't automatically mean you've made the wrong choice. This conversation is about communication, self-awareness, and making room for who you're becoming. We also talk about: The weekly relationship check-in that helps couples get beyond schedules, errands, and kid logistics Why consistency can matter more than fireworks when it comes to physical intimacy How to create a pause between feeling overstimulated + reacting to your kids Simple ways to release built-up frustration without taking it out on the people you love Why eating well, sleeping, moving, and making time for yourself can change how you show up as a mom Dressing for the body you have now instead of waiting to feel confident in a different one How to celebrate your partner's success without ignoring your own unmet needs Finding new sources of creativity, community, and accomplishment during maternity leave The Saturn return, comparison, and knowing the difference between a relationship red flag + your own internal transformation Resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindseysimcik/ Substack: https://momplex.substack.com Sponsors: Primal Queen | Visit https://www.primalqueen.com/ALMOST30 for their HUGE holiday sale. After you purchase, they’ll ask where you heard about them—PLEASE support our show and let them know we sent you. This Is Small Business | Check out Amazon’s This is Small Business on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere else you get your podcasts. Ritual | Save 25% on your first month at https://Ritual.com/ALMOST30. The Real Real | Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to therealreal.com/ALMOST30. EllaOla | Go to https://EllaOla.com/ALMOST30 for 20% off your first purchase. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Learn More: Get your copy of Almost 30, A definitive guide to a life you love for the next decade and beyond. https://almost30.com/book Listen to Morning Microdose! A quick trip into higher consciousness - https://almost30.com/morning-microdose Watch on YouTube - https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Join our community - https://www.facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Follow: https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.