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EPISODE · May 13, 2025 · 25 MIN

Unsexy Truths About Parenting (and the sexy opportunities on the other side)

from Just This · host Amanda Scharpf

Just as our podcast tagline suggests we really believe that the journey of into parenthood and motherhood is transformative and magical. AND that doesn't always mean it's all sparkles and ease. In fact a lot of the time it's not like that at all.Today, we’re peeling back the layers of what it’s really like to navigate the physical, emotional, and mental shifts of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum that don’t make it to onto social media No filters. No perfection. Just the raw and the real. We’re also exploring the hidden sexy (and magical) opportunities within the unsexy: deeper connection, creativity, and even rest as an act of empowerment. Tune in for some truth bombs and a fresh reframe on the messy magic of early parenthood.In this episode, we’re diving into:How your body actually transforms after pregnancyThe delicate dance of breastfeedingHow body acceptance in pregnancy and postpartum can be a game changer The messy and vulnerable parts of motherhoodTransforming those uncomfortable, raw body moments into the ultimate acts of self-compassion and powerThe power of communication in a time of exhaustion, hormones, and emotional rollercoastersWhy motherhood’s unsexy truths might just lead you to your most empowered, authentic self yet.Resources/Links:EPISODE: Nurturing Fertility Beyond the Science of ConceptionEPISODE: Unleashing the Power of Your Postpartum BodyEPISODE: Discover the Needs Behind Your EmotionsHave questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThisWe are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review.Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show.

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