Solo Ep: Special Birthday Episode! Reflections on the Last Year and What I Foresee for 2023

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Happy Birthday to our host, Lina! In this special solo episode,
Lina reflects on her journey through mental health and motherhood
in the last year. 

As Lina turns 34, she explores what success and happiness means
to her. She shares that last year she put her mental health at
the forefront and the benefits she's seen, especially as the end
of year means burn out for most people and she has been able to
maintain an energized and motivated state. 

Lina also shares that her most DM'd question is how she lost "the
baby weight" and her thoughts around snapback culture and the
complicated subject of weight-loss with someone who has a history
of eating disorder. She talks about losing weight while being
mindful that she doesn't repeat any disordered eating
patterns. 

As Lina looks towards the new year, she shares the things that
she sees for herself: taking less brand deals on Instagram,
growing her side-business as an influencer talent manager, and
continuing to manage her mental health and put her focus on
self-care. 

She also talks about the journey into getting pregnant again and
the longer it takes, the more unsure she is about having another
baby. Lina shares that their life as a family of 3 feels
"complete" and the complex feelings around adding another family
member. 

The New Mamas Podcast also turns 2 this week and we'd like to
thank you for listening! 


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