Ep. 15 Sami Spalter: Your Weight Is NOT Your Worth: Choosing Identity Over Aesthetics in Pregnancy & Beyond

Ever had life hand you a mirror and ask who you’re becoming, not who you’ve been? That’s the heartbeat of our conversation with wellness creator, co-founder of FORM, and soon-to-be first-time mom, Sami Spalter! We go beyond trimester talk to unpack identity, body image, boundaries, and the surprising ways pregnancy turns discipline into surrendering and perfection into presence.Sami opens up about how the 1st trimester forced her to give up her highly adored pre-pregnancy routine and swap it for whatever her body needed most in that moment, her willingness to ask for help, & how she reminds herself daily that her weight does not define her worth. If you’re craving a warm, grounded take on pregnancy, purpose, and becoming, this one will feel like a DEEP exhale and a big hug to all the pregnant, postpartum & new mamas out there.More On What We Discuss:• pregnancy as identity shift and boundary builder• reframing weight gain as intentional and purposeful• dressing for comfort to protect mental health• releasing perfection and people-pleasing• practical prep for birth and the fourth trimester• direction over speed in postpartum healing• modeling self-respect and joy for our kids• healing family patterns and reparenting ourselves• surrendering to birth as initiation and choosing presenceMake sure to follow along Sami's pregnancy and motherhood story by following her on Instagram @samispalterFollow The Milk Podcast on all platforms for weekly episodes that remind you you're not alone, you're not crazy, and you're doing way better than you think.Follow & Subscribe For More:YouTube: @TheMilkPodcastInstagram: @TheMilkPodcast_@TaylaBurkeTikTok: @TheMilkPodcast @Tayla_Burke