In this episode of Motherhood Diaries I’m joined by a beautiful mama, Ashley, for a conversation that feels like sitting on the couch with a friend who just gets it. Together, we open up about the identity shift that comes with becoming a mom, the moments we realized we needed something that was just ours, and the guilt that can come with it.

We talk about what it looks like to reconnect with yourself again — not in some big, life-changing way, but in the small, meaningful moments that slowly bring you back.

Because the truth is — you didn’t stop being you when you became a mom. And maybe… this is your reminder to come back to her 💫

We talk about:

🌼 the identity shift no one prepares you for

🥲 the guilt that can come with choosing yourself

🌱 starting small and finding your “thing” again

🤍 and how it actually makes you a better mom

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For the first time on Motherhood Diaries, I’m not opening the pages alone — my husband joins me as my very first guest. He’s been by my side through every moment of my motherhood journey and has been my biggest cheerleader along the way.

In this honest conversation, we talk about the behind-the-scenes of parenthood: how becoming parents reshapes a marriage, the hard seasons nobody talks about, and the lessons we’ve learned together along the way. As well as a glimpse into my motherhood journey through my husbands eyes.

If you’ve ever wondered how parenthood changes a relationship, or just want a glimpse at the real-life moments behind the highlight reel, this episode is for you.

Tune in to hear:

•How parenthood has reshaped our marriage

•The unseen parts of motherhood from a partner’s perspective

•Lessons, laughter, and real talk from our journey together

Before kids, I had a very long list of things I’d NEVER do as a mom. Letting my kid eat a treat or snack before dinner? Never. Using my phone as a babysitter? Absolutely not. Nope.

Fast forward a few years… and spoiler alert: I’ve broken almost every single one of those rules. In this episode, I get real about the messy, chaotic, and hilarious moments that made me realize motherhood isn’t about perfection—it’s about survival, flexibility, and learning to laugh at yourself along the way.

If you’ve ever done something you swore you’d never do (and let’s be honest, we all have), this episode is your new best friend. Tune in, laugh, and maybe even cringe a little with me—because motherhood is messy, imperfect, and 100% relatable.

Let’s open the pages✨

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On social media, we show the smiles, the milestones, the picture-perfect moments… but what about the hard, messy, behind-the-scenes parts of motherhood? In this episode of Motherhood Diaries, we explore the reality behind the highlight reel — the moments we rarely share, the feelings we often hide, and the quiet struggles that connect us all.

I share personal stories, reflective questions for you to pause and think about your own journey, and a touching peek into my mom’s old journal, reminding me that the moms we admire most had doubts and challenges too.

This episode is for every mom trying her best, for anyone who needs permission to be human, imperfect, and whole. Sometimes, the stories we don’t see are the ones that matter the most.

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Dear Diary…

This one is for the mom who feels exhausted in a way sleep doesn’t fix.

In Entry 3 of Motherhood Diaries, we’re talking about surviving mom burnout — the kind that creeps in quietly. The irritability. The overstimulation. The mental load that never turns off. The guilt for even needing a break.

I’m sharing what burnout looks like for me, how I notice when I’m running on empty, and the small but intentional ways I try to slow down before I completely unravel.

This episode isn’t about having it all together. It’s about lowering the bar, asking for help, and choosing grace over guilt in survival seasons.

If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed, or not like yourself lately — you are not alone. And you are still a good mom.

Let’s open the pages.

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In Entry 2: Unseen Battles, we talk about the silent struggles so many mothers carry behind the scenes. The ones no one sees, but we feel every single day.

I’m sharing a deeply personal battle I’ve kept close to my heart—and how navigating motherhood through unseen challenges has reshaped my strength, perspective, and grace for myself. If you’ve ever felt like you had to be strong in silence, this episode is for you.

Let’s normalize the hard days, honor the resilience it takes to keep going, and remind each other that unseen doesn’t mean insignificant.

This is the first page of Motherhood Diaries — and it’s being written in real time.

In this opening entry, Anne shares the heart behind this podcast, the reason these pages needed to exist, and a few honest motherhood confessions shes never said out loud. The messy moments. The quiet struggles. The love that runs deeper than words and the days that feel heavier than expected.

This space is for the mom who’s doing her best while feeling stretched thin. The mom who’s grateful and overwhelmed at the same time. The mom who needs to know she’s not alone in her thoughts.

Whether you’re listening during nap time, in the car, or in the middle of a long day, you belong here. No pressure to be perfect. Just real stories, shared softly, one entry at a time.

Welcome to the pages.