In this week’s episode, Kalyna opens up about the deep, often unspoken realities of early motherhood—centering on breastfeeding, the mother–child bond, and how her expectations collided with the truth of birth and postpartum life. She shares how she went into maternity leave believing that with enough preparation and intention, breastfeeding and bonding would unfold smoothly, only to discover that love and effort do not erase exhaustion, pain, conflicting advice, or the loneliness of doing something so natural in a culture that often feels anything but supportive. Kalyna talks about the mother–child dyad as a living relationship—two bodies and nervous systems learning one another through feeding, touch, eye contact, and presence—whether that feeding happens at the breast, with pumped milk, or formula. She reflects on how, in the fog of sleepless nights and endless feeds, her focus shifted from “doing it right” to simply being with her baby: watching cues, responding in real time, and letting go of the idea that there is one perfect way to nourish and connect. From there, the episode zooms out to ask how society sets women up to fail around breastfeeding and early bonding. Kalyna explores how short or unpaid maternity leave, pressure to “bounce back,” lack of realistic prenatal education, and workplaces that treat feeding as a disruption all undermine the very outcomes we say we value: responsive feeding, secure attachment, and maternal well-being. The conversation then widens to honor the whole family unit—mother, father or partner, and child—and asks what it would mean to treat that unit as sacred in both language and practice. Kalyna talks about inviting her partner more deeply into caregiving, nights, advocacy, and emotional support, and how sharing the load has strengthened not just their baby’s sense of safety but their relationship as a couple. You’ll hear small, practical shifts that are helping her navigate this season with more grace and less pressure: accepting help without guilt, setting firmer boundaries around work, normalizing feeding in public and with friends, and redefining a “good” day as one where everyone feels connected and cared for, not just productive. This episode sets the tone for what’s ahead on the show: honest conversations about motherhood, identity, work, boundaries, and rebuilding a life that actually feels good from the inside as Kalyna continues to process this transition in real time. --- // LINKS // 1:1 Coaching With Kalyna Merch - Lead. Apparel Take the Free Enneagram Quiz Here // BOOKS // Read Memorable Order Memorable on Amazon Buy Memorable from Barnes and Noble Get Memorable from Indigo Memorable Book Tour with Kalyna // SUPPORT THIS SHOW // Inner Circle: Get behind the scenes access Donate to help with show production // COURSES // Enrol in Predictable Profit™ - Build a business that generates consistent income Free Build a Business 101 Training // SOCIAL // Instagram Facebook LinkedIn YouTube
