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EPISODE · Nov 10, 2025 · 20 MIN

Comparing Pregnancies: Letting Each Experience Be Its Own Story

from Be Mom Your Way: The Inner Work of Being a Mother · host Jessica Zielske | Behavior Analyst | Motherhood Strategist

Ever caught yourself thinking, “I’ve done this before — I know what to expect”… only to realize that pregnancy and postpartum never play out the same way twice?In this episode, Jessica shares the raw, very different realities of her two pregnancies — one with her first daughter and one with twins — and what she’s learned about comparison, control, and the stories we tell ourselves about how it’s “supposed” to go.She talks openly about:The trauma of her first pregnancy and how it shaped her expectationsWhat felt different the second time — emotionally, physically, and mentallyThe guilt and fear of not being able to show up the same way for her toddlerWhy comparison (to our past selves or others) steals presence and joyHow curiosity, not control, helps us move through change with graceWhether you’re pregnant, postpartum, or reflecting on your own chapters of motherhood, this episode reminds you: you’re not meant to repeat your story — you’re meant to evolve through it.🎧 Comparing Pregnancies: Letting Each Experience Be Its Own Story — now streaming on Be Mom Your Way.

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Ever caught yourself thinking, “I’ve done this before — I know what to expect”… only to realize that pregnancy and postpartum never play out the same way twice?In this episode, Jessica shares the raw, very different realities of her two pregnancies...

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