Every Mom Is An Athlete

62. Are You Prepared for Motherhood? With Nina Spears

September 23, 2026·32 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

In this episode, I’m chatting with Nina Spears of Baby Chick about something I think we don’t talk about nearly enough: preparing for motherhood, not just birth. We spend so much time choosing baby gear, planning the nursery, and creating a birth plan, but what about preparing for the mental, emotional, relational, and practical realities of becoming a mom?Nina and I talk about matrescence, the mental load that starts during pregnancy, why partners need to be involved before the baby arrives, and how to build your support system before you actually need it. We also talk about the loneliness, guilt, exhaustion, and other emotions that can come with postpartum, and why all of those feelings can exist alongside deep love for your baby.Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode!Connect with Nina:Follow on Instagram @thebabychickCheck out her websiteConnect with Dr. Karlie:Follow on Instagram @drkarlieCheck out the websiteResources & Links:PreggoCore Plan - use code ATHLETE for a discountThe NEW Postpartum Plan WAITLISTCheck out all my plans and resources HEREMy most popular plan: Get Your Body Back - Postpartum Plan - use code ATHLETE for a discountC-SECTION edition: Get Your Body Back - use code ATHLETE for a discount

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