Let’s talk about something that feels really uncomfortable for a lot of us: asking for help.

If just reading that sentence made you feel itchy or tense or like you need to go reorganize the baby’s dresser for the third time… this one’s for you.

Because somewhere along the way, a lot of us absorbed this unspoken rule: A “good” mom handles everything on her own. She anticipates every need. She never complains. She bounces back instantly and still has snacks organized by category in the pantry.

As moms, we’re often told to push through burnout and juggle it all, but that mindset can be so draining, especially when we’re trying to keep up with the endless demands of motherhood. Enter Kasia Stiggelbout, the founder of Inflow, a wellness brand designed to help women heal from burnout by aligning productivity tools with the natural rhythms of the female cycle. In this conversation, we dive into how understanding and honoring our cycles can help combat burnout, reduce stress, and empower moms to live more balanced lives.

Here’s the thing about becoming a mom: it’s beautiful and magical and life-changing...

And also messy, exhausting, and full of moments that make you question everything you thought you knew.

One minute, you’re rocking your baby like a pro. The next, you’re crying because you microwaved your coffee four times and still didn’t drink it. (We’ve all been there.)

That’s where self-compassion comes in—not as a cute Pinterest quote, but as a lifeline. It’s not about pretending everything’s fine. It’s about treating yourself like a human being (because, plot twist: you are one), especially when things feel hard.

You’ve probably heard all about the registry must-haves, the birth plan options, and the ten thousand different ways to swaddle a baby. But what about preparing emotionally for postpartum?

Spoiler alert: Emotional prep is just as important (if not more) than packing your hospital bag. And no, it’s not about pretending everything’s going to be sunshine and sleepy snuggles. It’s about getting real with yourself before baby arrives—so when those big feelings hit (and they will), you’re not blindsided.

Today, I’m chatting with Abby Dosen—mom of three and author of the brand new book Realistic Self-Care for Moms: A Guided Journal for Taking Care of You While Taking Care of Them. Her journey from scribbling in a notebook to publishing a full-on self-care journal is inspiring (and super relatable).

If you’ve ever felt like journaling sounds nice in theory but just isn't realistic in your busy day-to-day life, Abby gets it. And more importantly, she’s here to show you that it is doable—without needing a candle-lit desk, color-coded pens, or even more than 60 seconds a day.

Postpartum is one of those things that never goes exactly as planned. No matter how much you read, research, or prepare, there will be surprises—some good, some really challenging. But that doesn’t mean you can’t set yourself up for success.

Instead of trying to predict everything, focus on building flexibility, support, and simple systems to help you adjust as things unfold.