Motherhood Intended

Jacqueline shares a quick vent session on what life has been like with her "three-nager" recently, which sparks the topic of simplifying your life when things are busy and overwhelming. She shares three simple self-care hacks that you can implement to streamline your oral health, vitamins, and wardrobe. It's time to level up and make yourself a priority, ladies!
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The Motherhood Intended podcast, hosted by Jacqueline Baird, is coming back with Season 4! This show explores the journey to motherhood and all its challenges and joys. It aims to create a safe space to discuss topics such as infertility, family planning, mental health, and parenting. Jacqueline shares her own experiences and interviews other women and experts in the field. The podcast encourages connection and support among women navigating the complexities of motherhood. Season 4 is set to premiere on September 5th!
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TLDR:

• Motherhood doesn't always go as planned, and that's okay.
• The podcast provides a safe space to discuss fertility and motherhood.
• Connection and support are essential in the journey of motherhood.
• The podcast covers a wide range of topics related to motherhood, including infertility, hormones, adoption, and parenting hacks.

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In this heartfelt and humorous podcast episode, Jacqueline is joined by her BFF Jenny who shares her candid journey into motherhood. Jenny spills the tea on her experience with recurrent miscarriage, the emotional rollercoaster that followed, and her eventual successful pregnancy. She dishes out real talk on delivery, pumping, and postpartum life. With wine in hand, Jacqueline and Jenny dig into the ups and downs of creating baby besties and celebrate having their daughters just months apart. With frankness, wit, and a lot of love, they offer insights and encouragement for anyone navigating the complexities of motherhood.
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In this transparent and relatable *bonus* podcast episode, Jacqueline shares her conversation with her brother Jake who opens up about his journey of becoming a father while simultaneously battling a gambling addiction. He discusses his struggles and transformation, sharing his process of acknowledging he had an addiction, tackling it head-on, and continuing to uphold his commitment to staying clean.
The episode highlights the importance of parental perspectives, honesty, resilience, personal growth, and maintaining a supportive network when facing addiction. Jake also emphasizes the potential dangers of prevalent societal influences, specifically for young people in the sphere of gambling, urging parents to equip their children with awareness and wisdom.

00:00 Introduction and Welcoming the Guest

00:44 The Journey to Fatherhood: The Beginning

02:19 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Pregnancy

05:28 The Reality of Parenthood: First Year Reflections

07:34 The Struggle with Gambling Addiction: A Candid Discussion

10:26 The Impact of Addiction on Personal Life and Relationships

13:21 The Turning Point: Acknowledging the Addiction

21:40 The Road to Recovery: Attending the First Meeting

26:50 The Impact of Parenthood on Recovery

27:59 The Role of Support in Overcoming Addiction

30:39 The Unexpected Challenges of Parenthood and Recovery

32:29 The Importance of Transparency in Recovery

34:19 Navigating Unforeseen Challenges in Recovery

39:23 The Role of Education in Preventing Addiction

45:54 The Ongoing Journey of Recovery and Parenthood
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