In this mini bonus episode, we talk about:

• The rise of the “90s Butter Mom” trend
• The desire for slower rhythms, presence, and simplicity in motherhood
• How nostalgia and social media shape our expectations as moms
• Finding balance between modern life and intentional living

If you’ve been craving a slower pace, feeling overstimulated in early motherhood, or wondering why this trend resonates so deeply—you’re not alone.

Struggling with postpartum anxiety, hormone imbalance, or feeling constantly overwhelmed as a new mom? In this episode, Carrie sits down with ICU nurse and mom of two, Brooke Varvel, to talk about what’s really happening in your body after pregnancy—and how to begin regulating your nervous system.

Brooke shares her personal experience with postpartum overwhelm and what she’s learned about how hormones impact your mental, emotional, and physical health in early motherhood.

We talk through practical tools to help you regulate your nervous system, manage stress, and find peace in the middle of the chaos along with spiritual encouragement for the hard moments when motherhood feels like too much.

If you’ve ever felt overstimulated, anxious, or disconnected after having a baby, this conversation will help you understand why and what you can actually do about it.

Follow Brooke and learn more:
Nest & Rest Instagram

A new chapter of New Mom in a new city and studio! Carrie and her husband Connor share life updates this week, including moving across the country as a family and finding their new home in Nashville!

The couple share stories from the past year, where they traveled a lot more than they expected, and lived in four different cities with their baby boy. Though they are not experts, Carrie and Connor share all the travel tips and they learned along the way. They also touch on how to stay united with your spouse while under stressful circumstances that traveling with kids can tend to bring. This is a great episode for new moms planning to road trip or fly with their baby for the first time!

Links to products they recommend in the episode:

Portable Noise Machine

Nuna Travel Crib

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