In one of my most raw and real conversations, I sat down with one of my coaches on my team Monika Rodriguez to share our honest (and very different) journeys through fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum life.
Together, they talk about the pressures and myths around motherhood, around fertility struggles and ivf and iui, the shock of not always feeling an instant bond with your baby, and the importance of self-compassion during the messy, beautiful chaos of parenting.
You’ll hear:
- Monika’s fertility journey and why she resisted doctors at first
- Pregnancy myths and honest thoughts
- The power of nervous system regulation during fertility treatments
- Postpartum realities—mom guilt, breastfeeding challenges, and the pressure to “bounce back”
- Why it’s okay not to have it all figured out, and how to ask for help
This episode is a reminder that you’re not alone—motherhood, healing, and womanhood are all about showing up, just as you are. And even as functional health coaches, we are all going through our own unique journeys too and don’t always have it all together!
Connect with Monika Rodriguez:
Instagram: @monikapaez
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