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June 25, 2025 53 mins

Hey, friends. Since having a baby, I’m all about normalizing the hard parts of motherhood, and today Danika Brysha is helping me do just that.

Danika is America’s leading Self-Care Expert and founder of Self-Care Society and Model Meals. She is a 3x Wellness Entrepreneur, former Plus Size Fashion Model for brands like Bare Minerals, Old Navy, and Lands End, Host of the Podcast and YouTube series "Your Morning Mindset Practice,” and mother to two young daughters. Danika has been featured on Chopped, People, InStyle, Shape, PopSugar, Create & Cultivate, and more.

In today’s episode, we talk about...

  • Danika’s postpartum experience
  • How to protect your mental health postpartum
  • The importance of social connection as a mom
  • How to make self-care a priority without the overwhelm
  • Danika’s tips for navigating body image issues post-baby
  • The importance of knowing the hard parts won’t last forever
  • How to cope with stressors without resorting to alcohol
  • How to prioritize your partner post-baby
  • Why Danika gave up social media for a year

...and so much more. 

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Episode show notes... 

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