Episode 11: Postpartum and what we can learn from it

In this episode of On The Journey with SJK, I reflect on the profound lessons that motherhood and the postpartum phase have taught me. Instead of focusing on the commonly discussed postpartum depression, I introduce a new perspective I call postpartum acceptance, a mindset centered on honoring your feelings, embracing the imperfect days, and giving yourself grace through one of life's biggest transitions.I walk through five key lessons that motherhood has reinforced for me, and that apply to all of us, whether we are new parents or not. From learning to accept what you're feeling without rushing to fix it, to understanding that every day cannot be perfect, to practicing kindness and compassion toward others, to trusting your instincts even when the world tells you to seek external validation. And perhaps most importantly, I reflect on the power of slowing down and enjoying the moment. Life is not a race. It's a beautiful journey. So fall in love with where you are right now.__________________________________________________Key Highlights💜 Postpartum Acceptance Over Postpartum Depression: I introduce the concept of postpartum acceptance, a reframe that encourages new mothers to honor their feelings rather than rush through them. Whether you feel ecstatic or overwhelmed, the key is to accept it and give yourself grace.🌟 Every Day Cannot Be Perfect: From obsessing over my baby's nap schedule to realizing that some days just won't go as planned, I learned that progress matters more than perfection. This lesson applies far beyond motherhood.💛 Be Kind and Compassionate: I reflect on how important it is to be a cheerleader for the people around you, especially new mothers. We never know what battles someone is fighting, and compassion can make all the difference.🧭 Trust Your Instincts: Motherhood taught me how powerful our intuition really is. Whether it's knowing something is wrong with your baby or making big life decisions, your gut is your best guide. Stop seeking external validation and start trusting yourself.✨ Slow Down and Enjoy the Moment: We often pin our happiness to future milestones, but life is about savoring the small moments. I share how motherhood taught me to stop being destination focused and fall in love with the journey itself.⏳ Your Timeline Is Uniquely Yours: Comparisons steal our joy. Everyone has a different story and a different timeline. I encourage listeners to stop comparing and embrace their own path.__________________________________________________Resources & Next Steps📖 Explore topics on mindfulness, self-acceptance, and personal growth on On The Journey with SJK🎧 Subscribe to On The Journey with SJK on Apple PodcastsConnect with SJK:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onthejourneywithsjk/📧 Email: [email protected] to Songs by SJK🎵 "Universe Within" on Apple Music🎵 "Universe Within" on Spotify🎵 "Misaligning my Destiny" on Apple Music🎵 "Misaligning my Destiny" on Spotify📋 Exercise 4 Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WCWg2aLRCGwC_XyPyhVg69TLuywuL7eZzL_RLv96MXA/edit?usp=sharing__________________________________________________YouTube Chapter Timestamps00:00 Welc