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Sep 9, 2025 16 min

Why Moms Don’t Need to Be Perfect to Be Enough

from Ask Me How I'm Really Doing: A Mom's Podcast

Picture this: you’re standing in your kitchen at 2 AM, baby finally asleep in your arms, and you’re wondering how in the world you’re supposed to know what to do next. Nobody gave you a manual. Nobody told you the exact way to soothe your baby or when you’ll sleep again. If you’ve ever felt like you should “just know” how to do this mom thing but secretly don’t, this one’s for you. In this episode of Ask Me How I’m Really Doing: A Mom’s Podcast, you’ll hear five truths every first-time mom needs to hear, the ones that make you feel seen, grounded, and a little less alone in the mess of new motherhood. What’s Inside This Episode ✨ 00:02 - The shock of being sent home with a baby and no manual ✨ 02:00 - Why asking for help is wisdom, not weakness ✨ 05:40 - Letting go of perfection and learning to trust yourself ✨ 10:15 - The real behind-the-scenes of Instagram “perfect” moms ✨ 15:30 - Why savoring the messy, sleepless moments will matter later ✨ 22:00 - The truth about baby gear and keeping it simple 🌱 Dream Seed Journal Prompt Where are you putting pressure on yourself to “know it all” in motherhood, and what would it look like to soften into asking for help or trusting yourself instead? Motherhood doesn’t come with a manual, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Come listen. I saved you a seat. Hadiya ☕️ 💖 FOLLOW ME AROUND TikTok: @HadiyaCoppedge YouTube: @HadiyaCoppedge RITUAL CLUB  🌿 Join the Ritual Club for just $7/month → Save My Seat

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