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13. Let's Talk About Sex After Having a Baby10 Aug 202601:04:24

What happens to intimacy after you have a baby?


In this episode of The Woman Within, we’re getting really honest about sex, desire, and intimacy after motherhood. We talk about finding your way back into your sexual body, navigating postpartum body changes, breastfeeding, hormones, limited time and privacy, and the mental load that can make it difficult to simply “drop in” and connect with your partner.


We also get into the harder parts: what happens when sex becomes infrequent, how resentment and disconnection can build, the importance of actually talking about what you need, and how intimacy can evolve as you and your relationship move through different seasons.


In this episode, we talk about:

  • Finding your sexual self after having a baby
  • Postpartum sex, desire, and changing needs
  • Breastfeeding, hormones, and weaning
  • Body image and learning to love your postpartum body
  • Making space for intimacy with little ones around
  • Communicating your needs with your partner
  • Resentment, disconnection, and becoming “roommates”
  • Rebuilding intimacy and connection in a new season of life
  • Redefining what sex and intimacy can look like after baby


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12. Embracing Aging: Beauty Standards and Self-Love03 Aug 202601:23:52

What if aging isn't something to fight—but something to embrace?

In this episode of The Woman Within Podcast, we're diving into beauty standards, natural aging, Botox, cosmetic procedures, body image, and the messages women receive about staying young. From childhood influences and social media to motherhood and the beauty industry, we're exploring how our relationship with appearance is shaped—and what it looks like to choose a different path.


We share our own experiences with makeup, skincare, cosmetic treatments, wedding pressures, body image after breastfeeding, and the subtle ways comparison can creep into our lives. Rather than telling women what they should or shouldn't do, we're inviting a deeper conversation: Where are our choices coming from? Fear? Insecurity? Self-expression? Curiosity? Self-love?


We also talk about the beauty we see in growing older—the wisdom, confidence, freedom, and deeper sense of self that can come with age. Our hope is that this conversation encourages you to define beauty on your own terms and to approach aging with more curiosity, compassion, and self-acceptance.


In this episode, we discuss:

  • Beauty standards and the pressure to stay young
  • Natural aging vs. cosmetic procedures, Botox, and fillers
  • Social media's influence on body image and beauty ideals
  • Childhood experiences that shape our relationship with appearance
  • The difference between self-expression and seeking external validation
  • Wedding culture, skincare, and wanting to "look your best"
  • Body image after pregnancy and breastfeeding
  • Sunscreen, skincare, and differing philosophies on caring for our skin
  • Why wrinkles can represent wisdom, joy, and a life well lived
  • Learning to accept change instead of trying to erase it
  • Holding space for different choices without judgment
  • Redefining beauty through self-acceptance, purpose, and authenticity


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3. Holding It All: Reparenting Ourselves in Motherhood, Toddler Behavior, & Future Baby Talk01 Jun 202601:00:32

Hosts Nicole and Sarah discuss the significance of service as a remedy for inner sadness and the impact of family dynamics on emotional well-being. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the complexities of parenting, focusing on emotional communication, the challenges of toddler behavior, and the journey of weaning. They reflect on their own experiences and the importance of modeling emotional safety for their children. The discussion also touches on the desire for more children, the need for a supportive parenting community, and the balance between motherhood and personal identity.


Key Topics:

Service, modern day village, parts work, teenage emotions, emotional safety, navigating difficult behavior, weaning, self care, second child preparation


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2. The Season of Shedding: Birth Story Rewiring, Weaning, Inner Child Healing01 Jun 202600:46:15

In this episode, hosts Sarah & Nicole reflect on the challenges of transitioning into the new year, the significance of shedding old patterns, and the importance of processing birth stories. The discussion delves into the complexities of inner child work, navigating shame, and the journey of breastfeeding. They share insights on finding balance in parenting while prioritizing self-care and emotional needs, ultimately celebrating growth and the possibilities that lie ahead.


Key Topics:

Motherhood, emotional healing, birth stories, self-love, inner child work, breastfeeding, parenting challenges, personal growth, transformation, shame


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1. From Voice Notes to Microphones01 Jun 202600:50:16

Join us as we explore the journey of motherhood, self-discovery, and the power of deep connection. Nicole and Sarah share their personal stories, insights on intuition, and the importance of creating space for the woman within. This episode is a heartfelt invitation to go within and embrace your the woman you are beneath all the roles.


Key Topics:

-The inception and purpose of the podcast

-Motherhood as a journey of self-discovery

-The importance of intuition and ancestral wisdom

-Sharing stories to find nuance and validation

-The process of deconstruction and rebuilding in life and motherhood


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11. How Do I Build a Village as a New Mom?27 Jul 202601:21:15

They say it takes a village—but what does that actually look like in today's world?

In this episode, we're exploring what it means to build meaningful community as mothers, partners, and women living in a culture that often leaves us feeling isolated, overstimulated, and expected to do it all. We share how our perspectives on village have evolved over the past two years, the ways we're intentionally creating support in this season of motherhood, and why we've realized that having a village starts with becoming a villager.

We also dive into the realities of asking for help, navigating mom guilt, finding childcare that aligns with your family's values, and allowing our children to form secure relationships with other trusted adults. From grandparents and mentors to chiropractors, friends, and "mother's helpers," this conversation is an invitation to rethink what support can look like—and to remember that we were never meant to do motherhood alone.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Why building a village starts with being a villager
  • The difference between modern life and the villages we evolved in
  • Defining family values before building community
  • Mom guilt, asking for help, and becoming more resourced
  • The many forms a village can take beyond childcare
  • The importance of grandparents, mentors, and intergenerational relationships
  • How friendships change after becoming a parent
  • Creating community through everyday places and shared interests
  • Mother's helpers, babysitters, Montessori, and finding aligned caregivers
  • Following your child's unique temperament instead of comparing them to others
  • Grieving the transitions of motherhood while embracing your child's growing independence
  • Social media, unrealistic expectations, and releasing the pressure to "do it all"
  • Giving ourselves permission to receive support and raise children in community


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10. Pregnancy, Loss, and Grief20 Jul 202602:03:12

In this vulnerable episode, Nicole takes us through her journey of navigating pregnancy loss for the first time. She shares the story of what happened in heartfelt detail and brings awareness to the sobering reality that miscarriage happens to more women that we realize. Statistics state that anywhere from 25% to 50% of women miscarry either knowingly or unknowingly. 


This unique episode features 3 different conversations that tell Nicole’s story as she processes the experience in real time and sheds light on all the layers of grieving and uncertainty many women face in early pregnancy. Together, Sarah and Nicole explore all the reasons for miscarriage, both biological and spiritual, the unexpected layers of grief, and the idea that every woman who experiences pregnancy loss will move through it in their own time and in their own unique way.


We hope this honest and unfiltered conversation creates more awareness around miscarriage and offers hope to anyone searching for meaning in their own processing of pregnancy loss.


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9. Tapping Into The Wisdom of Our Cycles13 Jul 202601:05:38

From getting to know our menstrual cycles before motherhood, the return of our cycles postpartum, and the unexpected shifts that came with weaning, we're sharing our own hormone journeys. We talk about some surprising symptoms, the moments we questioned what was happening in our bodies, and how learning to understand our cycles has completely changed the way we approach motherhood, work, and self-care.


We also reflect on our experiences with birth control, hormonal acne, nutrition, and cycle awareness before becoming mothers, and explore what it looks like to honor our changing capacity in a world that expects us to operate the same every day. Whether you're newly postpartum, years into motherhood, trying to conceive again, or simply wanting to better understand your body, we hope this conversation reminds you that you're not broken—and you're definitely not alone.


In this episode, we discuss:

  • Returning to our menstrual cycles after pregnancy and breastfeeding
  • The hormonal shifts that happen after weaning
  • Why postpartum hormones continue changing long after the newborn stage
  • Pregnancy-like symptoms during the luteal phase
  • Our experiences with birth control and hormonal acne
  • Nutrition, hormone health, and supporting the body naturally
  • Learning to understand and work with each phase of the menstrual cycle
  • Cycle syncing while balancing motherhood and work
  • Communicating hormonal changes with our partners
  • Releasing mom guilt and leaning on community for support
  • Raising sons and daughters with a healthier understanding of women's cycles


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8. Should We Post Our Kids Online? Exploring Child Consent, Safety and Digital Boundaries06 Jul 202601:16:03

This conversation explores one of the biggest questions modern parents face: Should we post our kids online? Rather than offering rules or easy answers, we unpack the nuance behind child privacy, consent, safety, and the evolving role of social media in family life.


Drawing from our own experiences—including navigating public platforms, motherhood, and raising toddlers in the digital age—we reflect on the responsibility of protecting our children's autonomy while also honoring our own need for connection, community, and authentic storytelling. From digital footprints to intuition, we explore what it means to parent consciously in a world that's changing faster than any generation before us.


Whether you're a parent who shares often, rarely posts, or is somewhere in between, we hope this conversation invites curiosity instead of judgment—and helps you think more intentionally about the boundaries that feel right for your family.


In this episode, we discuss:

  • Why one of us decided to stop sharing our child's face online
  • Child consent and respecting your child's future autonomy
  • Digital footprints and what we're creating for our kids before they can choose
  • Safety, privacy, and navigating the realities of social media
  • Fear vs. awareness when protecting our children
  • The role of intuition and discernment in parenting
  • Sharing our children as context vs. making them content
  • The impact of social media on family culture and parent-child trust
  • Statistics around parents posting their children online
  • Modeling a healthy relationship with technology for the next generation
  • Where social media culture may be heading in the future


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7. Trusting Divine Timing: Sleep Struggles, Meeting our Toddler’s Unique Needs, & Growing Our Families29 Jun 202601:04:29

In this catch-up episode, we're sharing what has been unfolding behind the scenes over the past few weeks—from major shifts in sleep and parenting, to navigating resentment, asking for support, and trusting that sometimes the hardest seasons are quietly reshaping us.


We talk honestly about the emotional weight of motherhood, redefining our roles within our families, and learning to let go of the expectation that there's one "right" way to raise our children. From exploring preschool and honoring our toddlers' unique needs, to conversations about growing our families and the emotions that surface with every cycle, this episode is a reminder that clarity often comes through living the questions—not rushing to find the answers.


If you're in a season that feels messy, uncertain, or deeply transformative, we hope this conversation reminds you that you're not alone.


In this episode, we cover:

  • Sleep struggles, low sleep needs, and learning to parent the child you actually have
  • Maternal burnout, asking for help, and redefining partnership
  • Processing resentment, sadness, and emotional release
  • Trusting intuition over mainstream parenting expectations
  • Touring preschool and embracing different educational paths
  • How our toddlers' unique personalities are shaping our parenting decisions
  • The emotional complexity of trying for another baby
  • Cyclical shifts in fertility, desire, and readiness for pregnancy
  • Somatic healing, nervous system regulation, and what our bodies may be communicating
  • Letting go of comparison and embracing the season you're in


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6. It’s Not Linear: Navigating Regressions, Sleep Training, Tongue Ties, and Learning from our Mistakes22 Jun 202601:33:29

In this episode, we explore what it means to trust the process when growth isn’t linear—for our children or for ourselves.


What begins as a conversation about potty training regressions and toddler behavior evolves into a deeper reflection on emotional release, motherhood, and making space for what’s next. Sarah shares how her son’s recent challenges have become an invitation to move through emotions she’s been carrying since becoming a mother, while Nicole opens up about helping her daughter transition out of old sleep habits and preparing her heart for the possibility of another baby.


We also reflect on past parenting decisions—from sleep training to tongue-tie releases—and the perspective that comes with looking back. Together, we discuss how fear, uncertainty, and outside influences can shape our choices, and how motherhood continually invites us back to trust, intuition, and self-compassion.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Potty training regressions and toddler behavior
  • Emotional release and nervous system healing in motherhood
  • Preparing for another baby while parenting a toddler
  • The grief and beauty of watching our children grow up
  • Sleep struggles, co-sleeping, and developmental transitions
  • Sleep training, tongue-tie releases, and revisiting past parenting decisions
  • Intuition versus fear when making choices for our children
  • The importance of friendship, village, and being witnessed through hard seasons
  • Trusting that growth—for both mothers and children—is rarely linear


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5. Expanding our Edges: Welcoming the next baby in, Signs and Spirituality, and Potty Training 15 Jun 202601:22:43

In this episode, we explore the quiet knowing that your family might be ready to grow, the grief of letting go of versions of yourself you've worked hard to reclaim, and the tension between trusting your intuition and wanting logistical certainty.


We talk about building a village, honoring the loved ones who continue to shape us after they're gone, and redefining prayer, spirituality, and what it means to be a light in the world. 


We also share honest reflections on toddler potty training and the practice of releasing perfectionism in motherhood.


If you're navigating change, standing at the edge of a new season, or learning to trust yourself more deeply, this conversation is for you.


Key Topics:

  • Trusting bodily wisdom vs. logistical readiness
  • Preparing emotionally and spiritually for another baby
  • Building and receiving support from your village
  • Grieving and honoring changing identities in motherhood
  • Dreams, signs, ancestors, and continuing bonds after loss
  • Prayer, spirituality, and connection to the divine
  • Privilege, abundance, and giving back
  • The return to community-centered living
  • Toddler potty training and releasing perfectionism
  • Learning to trust our children—and ourselves—through transitions


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4. Safe Enough to Grow: Nervous system safety, relationship evolution, and raising confident kids08 Jun 202601:06:08

What begins as a conversation about birthdays unfolds into a deeper exploration of secure attachment, autonomy, marriage, friendship, and the slow evolution of family life.

We share stories from our own relationships, discuss the difference between chemistry and true connection, and explore how healthy conflict, nervous system safety, and emotional growth shape both our partnerships and our parenting.

We also talk about perfectionism in motherhood, preparing for future children, and the delicate balance between holding our little ones close while giving them the space to grow.

This episode is a reminder that the goal isn't to keep our children dependent on us forever—it's to create a foundation strong enough that they can confidently become themselves.


In this episode, we discuss:

  • Celebrating toddler milestones and second birthdays
  • Secure attachment and fostering independence
  • The evolution of marriage and long-term partnership
  • Healthy conflict and relationship growth
  • Perfectionism in motherhood
  • Nervous system safety and emotional connection
  • Friendship, community, and the "slow burn" of trust
  • Thoughts on future babies and expanding our families


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15. The Ways We Move: Pre Baby, Pregnancy, and Postpartum24 Aug 202601:29:31

Our relationship with movement changes throughout our lives—and pregnancy and motherhood can completely redefine it.

In this episode of the Woman Within Podcast, we take a deep dive into our personal histories with movement, exercise, fitness, dance, gymnastics, strength training, and yoga, and explore how the way we move has evolved as we've grown, become mothers, and moved through pregnancy and postpartum.

We talk about the difference between moving for performance, appearance, and achievement versus moving for connection, mental health, strength, mobility, nervous system regulation, and simply feeling at home in your body. We also get into how pregnancy can be an invitation to slow down, listen to your intuition, and let go of expectations about what your workouts “should” look like.

Then we explore postpartum movement and recovery—rebuilding your relationship with your core and pelvic floor, reconnecting with your body after birth, and learning to move again alongside your baby rather than feeling like you need to “get your body back.”

Ultimately, this is a conversation about moving with your body rather than against it, and allowing your relationship with movement to change as you change.


In this episode, we talk about:

  • Our childhood relationships with movement, gymnastics, swimming, and dance
  • How competitive fitness shaped our relationships with our bodies
  • Moving from performance and achievement toward embodiment and connection
  • Our journeys through strength training, CrossFit, yoga, and functional movement
  • How pregnancy changes your body, nervous system, and relationship with exercise
  • Why pregnancy may be an invitation to slow down and soften
  • Movement during pregnancy and preparing the body for birth
  • Postpartum recovery, core and pelvic floor rehabilitation
  • Reconnecting with your body after pregnancy and birth
  • Body image and the pressure to “get your body back”
  • Moving as a way to connect with your baby
  • How movement can support nervous system regulation and mental health
  • Learning to trust your intuition and meet your body where it is


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14. When Your Friend Gets What You Prayed For17 Aug 202601:19:05

What happens when a close friendship changes because your lives suddenly take very different paths?


In this deeply honest conversation on The Woman Within podcast, we explore female friendship, changing friendships, pregnancy loss, jealousy, grief, boundaries, and emotional vulnerability. After Nicole experiences a pregnancy loss while her close friend continues into pregnancy, the two are forced to navigate emotions neither expected—and confront what it really means to stay connected when your lives no longer look the same.


We talk about friendship differentiation, when friendships naturally fade versus when they have the potential to grow deeper, how to communicate difficult emotions without blaming the other person, and why healthy friendships require both reciprocity and the ability to give each other space.


A conversation about what it takes to keep loving someone when life takes you down different roads.


In this episode, we discuss:

  • Navigating friendship through major life changes
  • Pregnancy loss and complicated emotions like jealousy and grief
  • When friendships fade vs. when they deepen
  • Boundaries, space, and emotional safety
  • Reciprocity and managing expectations in friendship
  • Vulnerability and communicating your needs
  • How to stay connected when your lives stop matching
  • Building deeper, healthier female friendships


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