In the second half of our conversation with postpartum doula Asha Woodall, we get real about some of the most emotionally charged parts of new parenthood: feeding decisions, guilt, and identity.

Asha walks us through the realities of breastfeeding and bottle introduction, how to let go of the pressure to “do it right,” and why every family’s journey looks different. We also talk about finding the right doula, the importance of mental health, and how new parents can reconnect with themselves during such a demanding season.

If you’ve ever felt guilty about how you feed your baby or lost yourself somewhere between feeding schedules and sleepless nights — this episode will remind you that you’re doing better than you think.

In this episode, we sit down with postpartum doula Asha Woodall to talk about what really happens after you bring your baby home.

This conversation gets honest about the emotional side of early parenthood: the parts no one really prepares you for. We talk about how communication between partners can fall apart (and how to rebuild it), why having a support team matters more than ever, and what a doula actually does during those chaotic first weeks.

Asha also shares the biggest misconceptions she sees new parents struggle with, how community support can make or break your experience, and why mental health is just as important as diaper changes.

If you’re expecting or deep in the newborn fog, this one’s for you.
Because you don’t have to figure it all out alone. 🤍

In this second part of our conversation, Sammi and I continue sharing what our first 5 months with Atlas looked like, but this time, we dive into the messier, more unexpected moments.

We talk about how we managed to travel across Japan and Hawaii for 7 weeks with a newborn, what helped us stay flexible (and sane), and what surprised us the most along the way.

We also open up about how our relationship evolved once we got a little more breathing room, what it took to reconnect, and the things we wish someone had told us about this phase of life.

Whether you’re preparing for life with a baby or trying to survive it in real time, we hope this gives you honest, human insight and a little encouragement too.