Hosts Gabrielle Green and Adrianne Erickson map the hero's journey onto motherhood, from the call to adventure of pregnancy through trials like breastfeeding, sleep struggles, identity shifts, and the return with new wisdom.

They emphasize preparation, trusting intuition, seeking community, setting boundaries, and the biological brain changes that heighten maternal perception.

The episode encourages mothers to take time to integrate their experience, ask for support, and share honest stories without judgment.

Links from the show

Ted talk: How the brain changes of motherhood help human survival

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Hosts Gabrielle and Adrianne share pregnancy updates, health scares, and candid reflections on postpartum burnout. They discuss finding a part-time nanny, restructuring schedules, and practical ways to protect mom time.

The episode also covers realistic New Year’s resolutions for moms—habit stacking, quarterly check-ins, self-care rituals like exercise and journaling, and quick tips from Reddit on small, buildable goals.

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Hosts Gabrielle Green and Adrianne Erickson introduce the Montessori method: its history, five core principles (respect for the child, the absorbent mind, prepared environment, freedom within limits, and practical life), and practical ways to set a child-centered home — floor beds, child-sized furniture, limited toys, observing more and directing less.

The episode also includes personal updates: a successful first rock show for dad, pregnancy and postpartum notes, baby-led weaning, container-less play, and how Montessori ideas are being applied at home. A concise, friendly primer for parents curious about Montessori.

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Interested in Montessori Literature? Heres our top picks!

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