Motherhood, Womanhood & Self-Care: How to Balance It All | DOTS Podcast Ep 2 ft Nasra & Hana

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Department of Talking Sense (DOTS) Podcast — the unapologetically honest podcast that dives into the chaos of life with common sense, sarcasm, and unfiltered truth.In this powerful episode, we explore the raw realities of motherhood, womanhood, and the vital importance of self-care.Joining us is the incredible Nasra, Co-founder and co-host of Entry Level Mums Podcast and Founder of HanaCodes and Bride The Gap in Tech; two platforms that empower women to reach their full potentials. Together, we get into the emotional and mental toll of parenting, the identity shifts women face after motherhood, and how to find balance between nurturing others and caring for yourself.We delve into: • The journey behind Entry Level Mums and HanaCodes • The myth of the “perfect mother” • Parenting as an only child • Reclaiming your identity post-motherhood • Cultural and societal influences and pressures • Practical ways to prioritise YOU00:00:00 - Intro00:03:20 - Who where you before you became a mother?00:10:00 - Parenting as an only child00:18:00 - The juxtaposition of coming from big families and small families when raising children00:24:00 - The effort it takes to raise a child00:30:00 - 60 and pregnant????00:34:00 - BUN them kids00:37:40 - Shoutout to SAWIYA00:39:00 - How Entry Level Mums came to be00:45:20 - Mum Club00:46:40 - Cultural and societal pressures00:49:30 - Dating as a single parent00:51:00 - What is a "Good Man"?00:55:30 - Everybody needs to go through heartbreak!00:58:00 - Would you date a man with kids?01:01:00 - 3 things you wish women were more vocal about during pregnancy01:05:00 - Romanticising marriage and parenthood01:07:00 - WHY IS THIS MAKING ME ANGRY?01:13:35 - What did you learn?01:15:00 - Kids are calculated!01:17:30 - THAT SMELL SHIT01:17:50 - OutroWhether you’re a mum, thinking of becoming one, or simply navigating the many layers of womanhood — this episode is packed with real talk, relatable stories, and refreshing advice.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more unfiltered conversations that make sense.Instagram:@studionasra@hanacodesxo@departmentoftalkingsense Subscribe for weekly episodes on tech, culture, personal growth, and making sense of the madness.