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Here’s what you can expect from this episode:

Ever feel like all the motherhood “rules” go out the window once you’re in the thick of it? What if I told you so many of the choices I made with Blakely from breastfeeding plans to sleep routines, first foods, and even screen time, were the total opposite of what I thought I’d do before becoming a mom? On this episode, I’m getting more personal (and a little bit controversial!) as I walk you through the real-life, sometimes messy, always evolving decisions we made through my first 10 months of parenting.

You’ll get the real story—no filter—on breastfeeding versus formula (and what finally made me okay with the mom guilt), the untold drama of night weaning, and the sleep training method I once swore I’d never touch. I’ll share our flexible approach to baby-led weaning (and the surprising thing that happened during our first real choking scare), how we tackle the temptation of screens, and why I’m doubling down on gluten-free, low-sugar first foods. Plus, I’m opening up about one of the hardest parts for every new mom… fighting the urge to compare your baby’s milestones to everyone else’s, and how to really trust your gut when internet advice gets overwhelming.

By the end of the episode, you’ll find a sense of relief in knowing you’re not supposed to have it all figured out, and you’ll leave with fresh confidence, permission to change your mind (on anything), and a whole new way to block out the noise. There’s zero judgment, just open conversation about what actually works (and what doesn’t) as your family forges its own path.

Topics covered:

• Why motherhood “rules” (like breastfeeding for a full year or no formula allowed) are meant to be broken and how letting go of expectations helps your mental health
• The step-by-step approach I used for night weaning and transitioning to uninterrupted sleep (plus what really changed when Blakely finally started sleeping through the night)
• How trusting your gut (even when it goes against mainstream advice) can make the biggest difference in sleep training, feeding, and baby routines
• The real emotional toll of hormonal shifts during breastfeeding and night weaning and why being prepared makes all the difference
• Why comparison traps with baby milestones steal your joy (and the mindset shift that keeps you grounded in YOUR kid’s timeline)
• Flexible, real-life strategies for introducing solids and baby-led weaning without the overwhelm or “mom guilt”
• The well-researched reason behind waiting to introduce screens, gluten, and processed sugar (and how I balance boundaries without obsession)
• Why embracing a “mom’s mom” mentality means supporting all moms, no matter how different your choices look

Resources Mentioned:

• Get The Sleep Chief’s 0-12 month Sleep Guide
• Register for my FREE Training, 3 Steps to Sustainable Weight Loss Without Sacrificing A Life Well Lived
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Connect with Dani:

• Have any questions for me? Reach out to me here
• Connect with me on Instagram @mindinmymacros
• Subscribe to the show on YouTube @mindinmymacros

Related Episodes:

• Episode 93: 6 Month Postpartum Update: My Struggles, Body Recomposition Plan and More
• Episode 85: Postpartum Chats on C-Sections + C-Section Recovery with Madeline Custer
• Episode 77: 3 Month Postpartum Update: Weight, C-Section Recovery and More
• Episode 65: My Positive Birth Story: An Unexpected C-Section Delivery

Thank You to our Sponsor:

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More about Mindin’ My Wellness:

The Mindin’ My Wellness podcast is for busy, motivated and health-empowered women who are ready to kick old dieting mentalities to the curb and step into transformed health to look and FEEL their best, without sacrificing a life well-lived. Each week, your host Dani Marenburg and her guests will share top tips on all things macros, movement, mindset and everything in between. You’ll learn simple, effective and sustainable tips you can take away from each episode and implement in your daily life to look and feel like the best version of you.

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