62. Are You Prepared for Motherhood? With Nina Spears

In this episode, I’m chatting with Nina Spears of Baby Chick about something I think we don’t talk about nearly enough: preparing for motherhood, not just birth. We spend so much time choosing baby gear, planning the nursery, and creating a birth plan, but what about preparing for the mental, emotional, relational, and practical realities of becoming a mom? Nina and I talk about matrescence, the mental load that starts during pregnancy, why partners need to be involved before the baby arrives, and how to build your support system before you actually need it. We also talk about the loneliness, guilt, exhaustion, and other emotions that can come with postpartum, and why all of those feelings can exist alongside deep love for your baby. Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! Connect with Nina: Follow on Instagram @thebabychick Check out her website Connect with Dr. Karlie: Follow on Instagram @drkarlie Check out the website Resources & Links: PreggoCore Plan - use code ATHLETE for a discount The NEW Postpartum Plan WAITLIST Check out all my plans and resources HERE My most popular plan: Get Your Body Back - Postpartum Plan - use code ATHLETE for a discount C-SECTION edition: Get Your Body Back - use code ATHLETE for a discount