{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Motherhood Isn\u2019t Balanced and That\u2019s the Point: Work, Identity, and Letting Go of Perfect with Lindsey Simcik","description":"Motherhood can humble your nervous system fast, especially when sleep is unpredictable and everyone has an opinion. Lindsey Simcik (Almost 30) opens up about what it looks like to trust your instincts as a mom, even when you\u2019re tired, unsure, or doing things differently than the moms around you. We talk about choosing a gentler sleep path, tuning out the noise of parenting \u201crules,\u201d and why presence (especially during breastfeeding) can be one of the most profound biohacks for a child\u2019s long-term attachment and regulation.&amp;nbsp; We also get real about how marriage changes after baby, how the mental load creeps in, and the family \u201cphone hygiene\u201d boundaries that can protect connection in a world built to distract us. WE TALK ABOUT:&amp;nbsp; 09:30 - Sleep deprivation realities and the \u201csolo parenting\u201d nights that break you open 11:00 - Handling judgment and staying anchored in your parenting values 13:10 - Choosing gentle sleep support without abandoning your instincts 17:15 - Rebuilding intuition by getting quiet and turning down outside noise 20:45 - Breastfeeding as a presence practice and why scrolling can dull connection 23:35 - Creating \u201cphone hygiene\u201d rules so your child feels more important than a screen 30:50 - Scheduling intimacy and rebuilding partnership after baby 36:55 - Mental load, control, and letting your partner build confidence as a parent 44:20 - Work-life integration: mini sprints, grace, and letting go of rigid structure 48:50 - Designing your days around your season instead of someone else\u2019s rules SPONSORS: Join me in Costa Rica for Optimize Her, a 5-night luxury women\u2019s retreat in Costa Rica with yoga, healing rituals, and biohacking workshops\u2014only 12 spots available. RESOURCES: The Only Non-Toxic Baby Registry Guide You\u2019ll Ever Need \u2014 and It\u2019s Free Explore my luxury retreats and wellness events for women. Shop my faves: Check out my  Amazon storefront for wellness essentials. Lindsey Simcik\u2019s  substack and Instagram Almost 30 podcast LET\u2019S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify,  Apple Podcasts,  YouTube Music ","author_name":"Biohacking with Brittany","author_url":"http:\/\/www.biohackingbrittany.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39650290\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/197255740"}