{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Light Talks with 922 Ministries","title":"Nobody Warned Me About Motherhood","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3994,"description":"Motherhood isn’t always soft lighting, slow mornings, and perfectly folded laundry, and this episode isn’t pretending it is. In this real conversation, host Ali sits down with Lily Uitenbroek and Emily Chier to talk about the real early days of motherhood—the messy, emotional, exhausting, and deeply meaningful moments that don’t always get talked about. Whether you’re a new mom, hoping to be one someday, or just trying to support someone in this season, this episode meets you right where you are.\n\nIn this episode, we open up about:\nWhat early motherhood actually feels like (beyond the highlight reel)\nThe mental, emotional, and physical weight no one prepares you for\nMoments of doubt: “Am I cut out for this?”\nNavigating postpartum depression and anxiety honestly\nWhy you might not feel instant connection, and why that’s okay\nGrieving your “old life” while learning to love your new one\nThe importance of community—and how to find it when it feels awkward\nMarriage in survival mode: communication, connection, and expectations\nSimple, realistic ways to stay connected to your faith in a busy season\n\nPlease note, any ads displayed during this video are not placed by 922 Ministries and are not necessarily authorized or endorsed by 922 Ministries.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/cZAN4HM1o5kn81VPJoD7gyU-kAKWKbGKlxd1PQVj5gM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jYTc4/OTNjNTRjMGJkNGQz/OWNkNGI0NDY5MWEy/YWI2My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}