#MomLifeBeLike...

Whats up mama friend?! So, my baby is about to turn one.....I AM NOT OKAY!!!! HAHA like, where did the time go?! This also means I'm coming up on one year in to my motherhood journey, and in this episode I wanted to shed some light on a few of the biggest things that I've learned along the way. Everyones journey is different, maybe you can't relate to mine, but just know this is a *JUDGEMENT FREE ZONE* and us mamas are all in this together. I reference in the episode a postpartum nurse that I follow on Instagram that has taught me SO much within this first year...her name is Karrie Locher @karrie_locher and she is absolutely incredible. If you're not already, go give her a follow! And as always, if you loved this episode, I'd love it if you'd share it with your other mama friends, leave me a review, or take a screen shot and share it on your social media and TAG me so I can say thank you!!! If we're not connected on IG, look me up girl! @ashley_spalding17 I hope you enjoy, and I'll talk to you soon. Xo, Ash

Hey mama! Sorry I left ya hangin last week! Looks like being a super mom and juggling alllllllla the things just isn't for me. The icky feeling of overwhelm started to creep in and I had to adjust quick. Moving forward, this podcast will release episodes on a BIWEEKLY basis instead of a weekly basis moving forward. Now for todays topic, I wouldn't to chat a little about guilt. Whether its feeling like we're doing TOO much, or not enough, it can really get us down. Sometimes we have to restructure things and thats okay. The great thing as moms, we learn to adapt, because we have to! This pep talk is for you, but its also for me. If you vibe with this girl, lets connect. If you have some suggestions for future episode topics, lets connect. If you wanna be mom friends and talk about our babies, LETS CONNECT! Instagram is my main platform, so connect with me there if you're not already: @ashley_spalding17 Thanks for being here mama. I'll talk to you soon. Xo-Ash

Hey mama! I had the craziest thought pop in to my head today and I felt like...maybe you could relate? I've been through a few different career paths since graduating high school 10 years ago. I get a few years in, and I either change my mind and want to do something else, or my passion for that just goes away. And then I became a mom....and I'm head over heels in love with every single aspect and thought "What if being a MOM is what I'm MEANT to do?!" Like the rest of these things I'm doing and going for are all just passion projects to fuel my soul and fill my cup and help me grow and evolve? Let me spill it here for ya! Let me know if you relate in any way! Or just pop on over to IG and say hi and let me know what you think of this episode :) @ashley_spalding17 Talk to you soon mama! Xo, Ash

Hey mama! Ever catch yourself saying "I was NOT prepared for that!" while on your motherhood journey? Yeah. Same sis. So today, we're chatting about the things they DIDN'T tell you before becoming a mom! I asked on my Instagram some things that other mamas didn't know and share a couple of those..then go in to sharing a few of my own "WTF" moments! I'm sure there's plenty more, but #mombrain I forgot. Grab a glass of wine or some coffee, relax, and lets enjoy together. If you have a moment that you've experienced in motherhood that you weren't prepared for and I didn't share here, slide in to my DM's on insta and tell me mama! Lets connect! I'm sure it'll be an "OMG" or a "SAMEEEEEEE" moment for us haha! Connect with me @ashley_spalding17 Cheers to us beautiful mama! Xo, Ash

Hey mama! I'm talking today about our BODIES! I know...daunting for some. But I want to touch on the term "bouncing back" and really encourage you to embrace every step of this postpartum journey. You don't need to get your body back, IT DIDN'T GO ANYWHERE! We're just working on adapting to these changes. Lets remember to love ourselves through every step of this journey. You are strong, beautiful and amazing no matter what you look like or what size you are. Some body positive influencers I like to follow: @ashliemolstad @thetummydiaries @thebodylovesociety @kelclight Keep rockin it mama! If we're not connected on IG, lets be friends already! Us mamas have to stick together. Head over and follow me @ashley_spalding17 Xo, Ash