43: Honest Advice on Motherhood, Marriage & Finding Yourself

What do you wish someone had told you before you became a mom? In this episode, Nicci and Lise pull back the curtain on the real, unfiltered truth about motherhood. From identity and independence before kids, to grace in long-term partnerships, to the lifeline of good mom friends, this episode is the conversation you didn't know you needed.And they close on an incredible high note: Rio's Law is now officially on the books in Georgia, a huge win for the autism and neurodiverse community.00:00 Coming up...01:01 Welcome & What's Been Going On This Week05:05 Are You a Napper or Not? The Great Debate11:01 Did You Always Want to Be a Mom?13:36 Build Your Identity BEFORE You Become a Mother18:57 Give Yourself Grace. It's Your First Time Doing Life Too21:34 The Pressure of Being a "Perfect" New Mom22:28 Sleep When the Baby Sleeps (Do As We Say, Not As We Did)23:29 Stop Putting Pressure on Yourself Postpartum25:44 How the Mom You Are Changes With Each Child32:19 Single Mom Survival: Accepting Help & Setting a Routine46:47 The Seasons of Marriage Nobody Warns You About53:38 The Power of Your Mom Friend Circle01:01:44 Rio's Law Deep Dive: What It Means & Why It Matters01:06:30 Tanner Meets Christopher McDonald from The Iron Giant 😂01:07:57 What's Coming Up Next & Exciting Guests Ahead