So much of the narrative around pregnancy and our bodies revolves around getting back to the way we were, getting rid of the ‘baby weight’ or ‘bouncing back’. 

In this episode of the Momcozy Village: Together We Grow podcast, host Lalaina sits down with Amanda Tice, a curve model and author of The New Mom Code a bold guide that invites moms everywhere to let go of outdated ideas about motherhood and embrace what it actually looks like.

Together, they discuss the shame and pressure around moms' bodies, explore Amanda’s first high-profile post-pregnancy modeling job, and reveal how her new book tries to clarify those vague pre-motherhood conversations.

02:01 - Amanda’s modeling career pre-baby and post-baby.

03:33 - Amanda’s experience with body dysmorphia during pregnancy.

04:52 - Why are moms so hard on themselves and their bodies?

08:30 - The experience of motherhood and grief.

12:08 - Amanda’s first post-baby modeling for Heidi Klum’s swimsuit line.

16:19 - Why did Amanda write The New Mom Code?

20:19 - What is matrescence?

22:59 - The reality of parenthood vs what you read about it.

24:42 - Amanda’s advice to moms struggling to love their bodies.

26:30 - What should moms do if people comment on their bodies?

28:23 - The New Mom Code audiobook.

29:51 - Amanda’s affirmations for self-esteem.

Join your host Lalaina Rabary every two weeks for light-hearted and fun chats with special guests about their motherhood journey.

So, whether you're rocking your baby to sleep, taking a walk, or just need a moment for yourself, tune in and connect with your new village.

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