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What happens when a proudly private Gen X attorney agrees to become a mom—not because she always wanted to, but because it mattered to her partner?

In this episode, we sit down with L, aka @notactuallygolden, a civil rights attorney, TikTok legal explainer, and mom of a 13-year-old, who never planned on being a parent. L walks us through her winding road to motherhood—how she negotiated parenting terms like a lawyer, survived a brutal first year with a baby who projectile vomited daily, and why having an older child feels like finally meeting a new friend.

She’s also one of the clearest, calmest legal voices on TikTok breaking down the ongoing Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively case—and let’s just say, she’s not afraid to call out misinformation, no matter how viral it is.

We also dive into:

Why she’s never had Facebook (and never will)

Postpartum anxiety and the hidden side effects of hormonal IUDs

Splitting the mental load in a two-attorney household

TikTok doxxing drama, "mommy sleuth" labels, and what it's like being hated by Reddit

Whether you’re a reluctant parent, overthinker, introvert, or just someone who wants to feel seen—this one’s for you.

⚖️ She’s not here for the fluff. Just the truth.

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