Motherhood doesn’t just change your schedule — it changes you. In this deeply honest episode, Juli & Nat unpack the often-unspoken grief that comes with becoming a mother: the grief of losing who you once were.

We explore how shedding your old identity, though painful, is also a profound invitation to grow — into a stronger, wiser, more aligned version of yourself.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Grieving the old you and why that’s not something to fear, but to honor
• How identity shifts in motherhood can open doors to new opportunities and self-discovery
• The bittersweet process of losing old friendships and filtering out what no longer serves your evolving self
• Grieving the passing baby phase — how fast time moves and what it stirs in us
• How motherhood can reshape your relationship with your partner, and what that transition can feel like

This episode is for the mama who looks in the mirror and sees someone different — and isn’t quite sure how to feel about it. It's for the woman sitting in the in-between — missing who she was, but not yet fully grounded in who she's becoming.

Let’s grieve together, grow together, and celebrate the beauty of becoming.

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In this episode, Nathaly & Juliana, discuss what we like to describe as "The Cocoon Stage" the messy, quiet, often lonely part. The part where everything feels like it’s shifting—your identity, your priorities, your relationships, even your body and mind. It’s the stage where you’re wrapped up in routines, doubts, sleepless nights, and the invisible labor no one applauds.

But it’s also where the transformation happens. Growth, healing, shedding old skin. It’s uncomfortable because you’re becoming. And no butterfly skips the cocoon.

So if you’re in the thick of it—wondering if you’ll ever feel like yourself again—remember: You’re not stuck. You’re transforming.

This isn’t the end. It’s the beginning of your wings.

Grab a cup of coffee, glass of wine or any beverage of your choice and join us for some truth, laughter, and solidarity.

Lets keep the conversation going:

DM us on Instagram @thiswasntinthemanualpod and share your motherhood reality check moments

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