A real day in the life of a stay-at-home mom in this season of motherhood.

What does a real day actually look like in this season of motherhood?

In this solo episode, Jacqueline walks you through a true day in the life — from the moment she wakes up to when the house finally goes quiet at night. Not the highlight reel. Not the optimized routine. Just the honest rhythm of life right now as a stay-at-home mom of three, balancing motherhood, mental load, and creative work.

Jacqueline shares what mornings look like getting two kids out the door for school, how her days shift depending on whether her toddler is home with her or at her school program, and how her work as a podcaster happens in small pockets of quiet time. She talks about the invisible labor of motherhood, the constant emotional regulation, and the tension between being present with your kids while still wanting space for your own purpose.

This episode is for any mom who feels like her days are full but invisible, meaningful but hard to quantify — and who needs the reminder that showing up counts, even when there’s no checklist to prove it.

In this episode, we talk about:

• A real day in the life of a stay-at-home mom
• Managing the mental load of motherhood
• Parenting multiple kids in different stages
• Working and creating during naps and school hours
• After-school chaos, activities, and evening routines
• Why some seasons of motherhood are about maintenance, not growth
• Letting go of productivity pressure in motherhood

✨ Reflection prompt:
What does your day actually require of you — emotionally, mentally, and physically?

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Infertility doesn’t just affect your body—it can quietly strain your marriage in ways no one prepares you for.

In this solo episode, Jacqueline talks openly about how infertility, IVF, pregnancy loss, and long fertility journeys can impact a relationship—not just during treatment, but long after you’ve successfully grown your family.

She talks about the emotional survival mode couples often slip into, why communication can break down, how grief and coping styles differ between partners, and why those patterns don’t automatically disappear once a baby arrives. If anything, they can be harder to address when you’re busy raising a family and expected to “just be grateful.”

Jacqueline also shares why she believes therapy should be part of the fertility process—not because something is wrong, but because infertility is traumatic and relationships deserve support.

If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your partner during or after infertility, this episode is for you.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• Why there should be a “warning label” on fertility treatments
• How infertility quietly rewires a marriage
• When love starts to feel like logistics and survival
• Different coping styles and emotional labor between partners
• Why therapy can be a powerful support during fertility treatment
• How infertility impacts relationships after pregnancy or completing your family
• Lingering trauma, grief, and coping mechanisms that don’t just disappear
• A gentle journaling prompt to help you reflect and reconnect

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If this episode resonated, you might journal and reflect on:

• What coping habits did we develop during infertility that helped us survive—but may not be serving us anymore?
• Where do I notice protection or distance showing up in our relationship?
• What kind of support do I wish we had—during infertility or now?

You don’t need answers today. Awareness is enough.

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This episode marks a powerful full-circle moment on Motherhood Intended.

Three years ago, Alison joined the podcast to share her decision to freeze her eggs in an episode titled “Egg Preservation: A Story of 10 Maybe Babies.” At the time, she was preserving her fertility and creating options for her future — without knowing exactly where the journey would lead.

Today, Alison is back to share what happened next.

In this Season 7 premiere, Jacqueline and Alison reflect on the path from egg freezing to single motherhood by choice, including:

• deciding to pursue motherhood on her own
• choosing a sperm donor
• pursuing IVF
• navigating pregnancy after infertility decisions
• and welcoming her now almost six-month-old son

This honest conversation explores both the emotional and practical sides of fertility preservation — from the uncertainty of freezing eggs to the realities of IVF, pregnancy, and early motherhood. Alison shares what surprised her most, what she wishes she had known earlier, and how she defines success now, looking back on the journey.

This episode is for anyone who:

• is considering freezing their eggs
• is navigating fertility timelines or delayed parenting
• is exploring single motherhood by choice
• or is wondering how today’s fertility decisions can shape tomorrow’s possibilities

It’s a story about options, agency, patience — and what can unfold when you give yourself time.

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Jacqueline will be hosting both in-person and virtual meet-ups in the coming months and sharing updates about Your Fertility Village!
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