In this episode of 'It's a Circus,' host Elsa chats with Neda, a board-certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in medical aesthetics and a mother of two toddlers just 17 months apart. Elsa and Neda delve into the humorous and often chaotic realities of parenting, from juggling motherhood with self-care to navigating healthy eating habits for kids. Neda shares her personal journey through pregnancy, breastfeeding challenges, and her disciplined approach to self-care and wellness. They discuss practical tips for maintaining a balanced lifestyle, the importance of self-care, and the intricacies of raising kids with close age gaps. Tune in for an honest and relatable conversation filled with laughter, insights, and heartfelt moments.
00:00 Welcome to It's a Circus
00:26 Meet Neda: The Juggling Mom and Aesthetic Nurse
01:10 Neda's Parenting Journey and Self-Care
02:48 Pregnancy and Birth Stories
14:33 Balancing Work and Motherhood
16:51 Healthy Lifestyle and Parenting Tips
29:15 Navigating Picky Eaters
30:51 Self-Care Tips for New Moms
31:32 Injectables and New Moms
34:07 Potty Training Two Kids at Once
40:36 Breastfeeding Struggles and Formula Feeding
50:00 Sleep Training Success
53:37 Parenting Reflections and Advice
55:14 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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Hosted by entrepreneur and mom Elsa Marit, It’s a Circus brings you real, unfiltered conversations with parents who know what it’s like to balance the chaos of kids, careers, and everything in between. Through heartfelt interviews and personal storytelling, Elsa peels back the layers of parenting to reveal the messy, hilarious, and deeply human moments we all experience—but rarely talk about.
This isn’t a guide to having it all figured out. It’s a reminder that you don’t have to.
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