From staying active and fueling your body properly to lowering expectations, rediscovering your identity, and making time for yourself, we discuss what it actually looks like to thrive in motherhood rather than simply survive it.

Andrew also shares the importance of showing up as a husband during postpartum, recognizing the mental load, taking initiative, and supporting your wife in ways that go beyond simply asking, "What do you need?"

Our reminder: You don't have to lose yourself in motherhood. You can embrace this new season while still caring for the woman God created you to be.

🕊️ We dive into:

• Finding time for movement with a newborn
• Nutrition, energy, and taking care of your body
• Navigating the identity shift of motherhood
• Rebuilding hobbies, friendships, and personal interests
• What moms really need from their husbands
• Protecting your marriage through the postpartum season
• Giving yourself grace and inviting God into the everyday chaos

🎙 The Imperfect Walk Podcast is a faith-based podcast hosted by Andrew and Sara Forbes exploring marriage, personal growth, parenting, faith, and the realities of walking with God through imperfect seasons of life.

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Chapters

00:00 Why her third postpartum feels more peaceful

05:47 Five practices for a better postpartum experience

09:23 Making movement fit around a newborn and toddlers

12:51 How nutrition supports energy and focus

14:38 Letting go of expectations and rebuilding identity

17:19 Rediscovering hobbies and caring for yourself

22:10 The empty-cup analogy for partner support

27:41 Sharing needs, household work, and rest

32:53 Making space for intimacy and connection

35:29 Faith, prayer, and a closing perspective on thriving

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