<p>In this episode, we drop into what the first trimester <em>actually</em> feels like: the exhaustion, the mood swings, the mental load, and the wild shift in identity that hits when you’re growing a human.</p><p><br /></p><p>We talk about what no one prepares you for—like how hard it is to ask for help, why “just hire a nanny” isn’t always the answer, and how to rethink support in a way that doesn’t leave women burnt out and alone. </p><p>Aggie opens up about the real emotional cost of being in her masculine to keep a business running, and Jacob shares what he’s learning as a partner (and why one meal four weeks ago doesn’t really count as enough).</p><p><br /></p><p>If you’re navigating pregnancy, prepping for it, or supporting someone who is—this episode is for you. It’s honest, unfiltered, and hopefully a reminder that doing it differently isn’t just okay—it’s necessary.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Here’s what we get into:</strong> </p><p>(00:00) Why real food isn’t always realistic in trimester one </p><p>(03:15) Asking for help vs. expecting mind reading </p><p>(06:00) Conscious support: it’s not “help” if you’re on the same team </p><p>(08:10) Business vs. baby—rethinking roles without guilt </p><p>(10:12) The emotional labor behind “doing it all” </p><p>(13:30) How resentment builds when roles aren’t clear </p><p>(15:00) Weekly calendars, baby moons, and rethinking planning</p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks for being here. This season of life is tender, raw, and really real—and it means a lot to share it with you.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>A little thank-you from us:</strong> </p><p>→ Get a free month of the BESTIE App – Aggie’s wellness app for syncing hormones, energy, and mindset.</p><p><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bestie-cycle-tracker-by-aggie/id6741853802⁠ " target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>App store</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aggie.bestie&amp;pli=1⁠ " target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Playstore</strong></a></p><p><br /></p><p>→ Take 15% off Biohacking Bestie supplements – Use code PODCAST at<strong> </strong><a href="biohackingbestie.com⁠" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>BiohackingBestie</strong></a></p><p><br /></p><p>These aren’t affiliate links—just tools that help us, and hopefully help you too.</p><p>We’re not experts. We’re just in it. Thanks for listening.</p>

Uncool by Aggie and Jacob

Aggie and Jacob

Uncool Episode 4: From CEO to Mom: The Shift No One Prepares You For

JUN 5, 202517 MIN
Uncool by Aggie and Jacob

Uncool Episode 4: From CEO to Mom: The Shift No One Prepares You For

JUN 5, 202517 MIN

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<p>In this episode, we drop into what the first trimester <em>actually</em> feels like: the exhaustion, the mood swings, the mental load, and the wild shift in identity that hits when you’re growing a human.</p><p><br /></p><p>We talk about what no one prepares you for—like how hard it is to ask for help, why “just hire a nanny” isn’t always the answer, and how to rethink support in a way that doesn’t leave women burnt out and alone. </p><p>Aggie opens up about the real emotional cost of being in her masculine to keep a business running, and Jacob shares what he’s learning as a partner (and why one meal four weeks ago doesn’t really count as enough).</p><p><br /></p><p>If you’re navigating pregnancy, prepping for it, or supporting someone who is—this episode is for you. It’s honest, unfiltered, and hopefully a reminder that doing it differently isn’t just okay—it’s necessary.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Here’s what we get into:</strong> </p><p>(00:00) Why real food isn’t always realistic in trimester one </p><p>(03:15) Asking for help vs. expecting mind reading </p><p>(06:00) Conscious support: it’s not “help” if you’re on the same team </p><p>(08:10) Business vs. baby—rethinking roles without guilt </p><p>(10:12) The emotional labor behind “doing it all” </p><p>(13:30) How resentment builds when roles aren’t clear </p><p>(15:00) Weekly calendars, baby moons, and rethinking planning</p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks for being here. This season of life is tender, raw, and really real—and it means a lot to share it with you.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>A little thank-you from us:</strong> </p><p>→ Get a free month of the BESTIE App – Aggie’s wellness app for syncing hormones, energy, and mindset.</p><p><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bestie-cycle-tracker-by-aggie/id6741853802⁠ " target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>App store</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aggie.bestie&amp;pli=1⁠ " target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Playstore</strong></a></p><p><br /></p><p>→ Take 15% off Biohacking Bestie supplements – Use code PODCAST at<strong> </strong><a href="biohackingbestie.com⁠" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>BiohackingBestie</strong></a></p><p><br /></p><p>These aren’t affiliate links—just tools that help us, and hopefully help you too.</p><p>We’re not experts. We’re just in it. Thanks for listening.</p>