Are you preparing for a baby—or preparing to become a mother?

So many expecting moms spend months researching baby gear, creating registries, and planning for birth. But one of the biggest transitions often gets overlooked: the transition into motherhood itself.

In this episode, I’m joined by Nina Spears, founder and CEO of Baby Chick®, certified baby planner, birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, and author of The Baby Chick Guide to Positive Pregnancy.

After supporting more than 800 families in person and thousands more virtually, Nina has seen firsthand how many women prepare extensively for their baby's arrival but feel unprepared for the emotional, physical, and identity shifts that come with becoming a mom.

In our conversation, Nina shares practical ways to prepare for pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and motherhood so you can feel more confident, supported, and equipped for this life-changing season.

We spend so much time preparing for baby… but what about preparing for you?

In this episode, I’m joined by Courtney Boylan, founder of Le Lolo Postpartum Essentials, a brand on a mission to make postpartum recovery feel more supported, beautiful, and empowering for new moms. After her own experiences as a mom of three, Courtney saw a major gap in the postpartum space—products were functional, but they didn’t make moms feel seen, valued, or cared for.

That’s where Le Lolo was born.

In this conversation, we talk about why postpartum essentials matter so much, how small things can make a big emotional impact, and why moms deserve products that reflect their worth—not just their needs.

This episode is a powerful reminder that self-care isn’t selfish—it’s essential, especially in the postpartum season.

When you're preparing for a baby, it's easy to focus on the tangible things: the stroller, the bassinet, the swaddles, and the baby monitor.

But what if the things you need most postpartum can't be purchased from a registry?

In today's episode, we're talking about the three essentials every new mom needs after birth—needs that are often overlooked but have a massive impact on your emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed, isolated, or unsure of who you are now that you're a mom, this episode is for you.

In this episode, I sit down with my mom, the first person I opened up to about my intrusive thoughts, to talk about what that experience was like from her side.

We talk about how she knew something wasn’t right, how she helped me find support, and what it looked like to walk alongside me without trying to take over. She shares honestly about the emotional weight of that season, how she educated herself on postpartum mental health, and how she supported not just me—but my husband, too.

This conversation is for the moms, the grandmothers, the partners, and the support people—the ones who want to help but may not always know how.

Postpartum isn’t just a transition for moms—it deeply impacts marriage, communication, and connection too.

In today’s episode, I’m joined by my husband as we have an honest conversation about what it really looked like to walk through postpartum depression and anxiety together. From the inside perspective of a husband, we’re talking about the things that were confusing, the things that helped, and the things he wishes more men understood about this season.

If you’re a mom in the thick of postpartum, this episode will help you feel seen and understood. And if you’re sharing this with your husband (highly recommend), it will give him practical, tangible ways to support you—without feeling like he has to “fix” everything.

In this deeply personal episode, I’m sharing more of my own postpartum story — from walking through postpartum depression to finding healing, purpose, and eventually building a business supporting other moms in the season I once struggled through myself.

We talk about what it looked like to wrestle with fear, identity shifts, and mental health challenges after becoming a mom, while also learning how the Lord was gently rebuilding my confidence, strengthening my faith, and calling me into the work I do today.

If you’re in a hard postpartum season right now, I hope this episode reminds you that healing is possible, support matters, and you are not forgotten in motherhood.

Whether you are struggling emotionally, feeling overwhelmed by the transition into motherhood, or wondering how God could possibly use your story for good, this conversation is for you.