Sasha Vara: The Brutal Reality Nobody Talks About Motherhood

In this deeply personal episode, Simona sits down with Sasha Vara, luxury brand consultant, skincare founder, and new mom, for an honest conversation about the wild transition into motherhood, fertility struggles, postpartum anxiety, building a career, and redefining success.Sasha opens up about her fertility journey, the emotional rollercoaster of early motherhood, postpartum anxiety, the pressure to "just be happy," and how having a child reshapes every part of a woman's identity. We also dive into her incredible career journey, starting from moving to London at 15, to launching her skincare brand Sasha Vara.Whether you're a mom, an aspiring entrepreneur, or someone navigating major life transitions, this episode offers warmth, wisdom, and truth without the sugar-coating.📌 CHAPTERS0:00 - Introduction: Meet Sasha Vara2:45 - The Reality of the Fertility Journey9:50 - Discovering Low AMH: What Sasha Wishes Women Knew15:30 - Postpartum Anxiety and the Weight of Mom Guilt23:40 - Identity Shift: The Unspoken Transformation After Birth30:20 - How Motherhood Changed Our Relationships38:10 - Career Journey: From Fashion Intern to Brand Consultant45:00 - Launching a Skincare Brand During the Pandemic51:20 - The Role of Personal Branding and Relationships57:00 - Honest Talk: Sex, Intimacy, and Body Image Postpartum1:04:10 - Financial Independence, Motherhood, and Career Choices1:10:20 - Fertility Education: What Needs to Change1:16:45 - The Power of Calmness Over Hustle1:21:00 - Final Thoughts: Redefining Success, Finding Yourself AgainCONNECTFollow Sasha on:@sashavaraFollow Simona on:@greeninlondonwww.donotdisturbpodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.