The Truth About Motherhood Right Now: Sleep Deprivation, Overwhelm & Finding Routine Again | #155

In this honest life update episode, we’re sharing what motherhood looks like for us right now... the wins, the challenges, and the very real in-between.We talk about rebuilding strength after a C-section, navigating toddler chaos and overstimulation, how sleep deprivation affects everything, and why routines can feel life-giving in certain seasons of motherhood. We also open up about feeling baby kicks during pregnancy, the emotional weight of the mental load, waking up at 5 a.m., hormone-supportive habits, and the financial pressure that can come with running a business while raising a family.This episode is candid, relatable, and full of those real mom moments that often go unspoken. If you’re in a season of trying to hold it all together while also finding your way back to yourself, this one will feel like a conversation with friends who get it.In this episode, we cover:Rebuilding strength and reconnecting with your body after a C-sectionThe emotional and physical impact of postpartum sleep deprivationToddler chaos and the reality of parenting multiple kidsThe invisible mental load many mothers carry every dayWhy routines can actually create more freedom, creativity, and flowThe transition out of the postpartum season and back into personal rhythmsNavigating motherhood while growing and supporting a businessThe financial and emotional pressures of entrepreneurship during family lifeThe beauty of sharing both the wins and the challenges of motherhoodWhy real conversations about motherhood matter more than perfection online00:00 Intro01:33 Life updates02:14 Toddler chaos and the destruction phase07:49 Reflecting on postpartum while caring for other children12:33 Why sleep deprivation is so hard in motherhood13:35 Trying to stay organized as a mom (and why chaos still happens)21:39 The small parenting struggles that add up31:00 The Skylight calendar and organizing family life39:24 Getting back into exercise after a C-section44:30 Getting back into routine and finding rhythm again54:45 The pressure for business to grow financially1:00:00 Money as the next personal growth frontier1:03:51 Why sharing life updates matters1:07:19 OutroResources Mentioned:Uplift Workout Program: Use code DRLEAH0770 for $20 off Dow Janes Financial ProgramDr. Morgan's Pregnancy Call LessonsDr. Leah's Womanhood Wellness MembershipHealthy As A Mother Podcast | YouTubeHealthy As A Mother Podcast | InstagramHealthy As A Mother Podcast | TikTokHealthy As A Mother Podcast | Merch StoreFind more from Dr. Leah:Dr. Leah Gordon | InstagramDr. Leah Gordon | WebsiteWomanhood Wellness | WebsiteFind more from Dr. Morgan:Dr. Morgan MacDermott | InstagramDr. Morgan MacDermott | WebsiteUse code HAAM and save 10% at FondUse code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at RedmondFor 20% off your first order at Needed, use code HEALTHYMOTHERSave $260 at Lumebox, use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER