In this episode, Sahar is joined by guest co-host Vanessa Nish for an honest conversation about motherhood and the ways it has reshaped their identities, priorities, and perspectives. From the small daily shifts to the big life changes, they explore how becoming a mom transforms not just how you parent, but who you are!Connect with @unprepared_w_sahar_and_rachel for more!
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Ep. 30 - Still Unprepared: The Highs and Lows of Mom Life Online
We flashback to one of our favorite episodes, we're diving into the whirlwind world of social media and how it shapes our experiences as moms. Join us as we explore the double-edged sword of connectivity that platforms like Instagram and TikTok.We’ll discuss the ways social media has become a lifeline for community and support during motherhood, while also examining the overwhelming tide of judgment, comparison, and misinformation that can follow. From the constant need to measure up to picture-perfect parenting moments, to the joy of discovering helpful resources, to those annoying ads, we cover it all!Ready to laugh, relate, and maybe even find some helpful resources? Tune in for insights and anecdotes that will resonate with anyone navigating the ups and downs of motherhood in the digital age!Want to connect with Sahar and Rachel? Follow them on Instagram @swan_sahar and @rackenzLinks Mentioned in the Episode:Safe in the seat: https://www.instagram.com/safeintheseat?igsh=c2Q0OWxwemxwdWF1 The_car_mom: https://www.instagram.com/the_car_mom?igsh=NGYwM29nODMzMWE2 Yummy toddler food: https://www.instagram.com/yummytoddlerfoodigsh=c3h1aHFsaHZ0MHdy Dr. Marta Perez: https://www.instagram.com/dr.martaperez?igsh=MmpqMDYxaGN3Zmk1 Milestones and motherhood: https://www.instagram.com/milestones.and.motherhood?igsh=bHR2a2JsMmN2aXZw Signing time: https://www.instagram.com/signing_time?igsh=eGlwejJuanpodGZn The every momhttps://www.instagram.com/theeverymom?igsh=MTRreHZnMGE2cmtuZg== Big little feelings: https://www.instagram.com/biglittlefeelingsigsh=MTgwZ2NudWJ5c2hsNw== The psychologists child: https://www.instagram.com/the_psychologists_child?igsh=MW5hY2c0ejF3bXh4dw== The.vagina.whisperer: https://www.instagram.com/the.vagina.whisperer?igsh=M3BsMG9lZnB5MjMx Postpartum.push: https://www.instagram.com/postpartum.push?igsh=NXR1ZDFybDZmdTRt
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Ep. 29 -The Road Not Taken: Sahar's & Rachel's Fantasy Lives
Ever wonder what your life would look like if you'd taken a different path? This week, Rachel (35 weeks pregnant and over the heat) and Sahar (drowning in school apps) dive into their fantasy alternate lives. Sahar dreams of a chic life as a skincare esthetician in New York City, while Rachel fantasizes about running an animal rescue in Europe. They debate the mental load of school lunches vs. bedtime, play some "Would You Rather?" (Personal chef or housekeeper? Wine or ice cream?), and share the chaotic reality of the first week of school. If you're interested in catching up with the girls, or just looking for an energetic conversation while you pack lunches for your own littles, you’ll want to tune in!What would your alternate reality look like? Let us know @unprepared_w_sahar_and_rachel and follow your favorite hosts @swan_sahar and @rackenz
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Ep. 28 - Through the Lens of Our Own Childhoods: How Upbringings Can Help (and Haunt) Your Parenting
Welcome back to Unprepared with Rachel and Sahar! This week, we’re diving into a topic every parent can relate to—how our own upbringings shape the way we raise our kids. From strict immigrant households to free-spirited third-child chaos, we compare our childhoods and discuss the values, discipline styles, and traditions we’ve carried forward (or left behind).Plus, Sahar spills on her wildly different high school reunion experience (and why you should definitely go to yours). Whether you’re a parent, a soon-to-be parent, or just curious about generational shifts, this episode is packed with laughs, relatable struggles, with a little sprinkle of hard earned wisdomWhat parenting habits did you inherit (or avoid like the plague)? Let us know at @unprepared_w_sahar_and_rachel and follow your favorite hosts @swan_sahar and @rackenz
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Ep. 27 - Spiders vs. Spa Robes, Boob Jobs, and Lake Dives
Welcome back to Unprepared with Sahar and Rachel after a brief hiatus—and boy, do we have stories to share! In this episode, the hosts recap their very different recent trips: Sahar’s rustic, chaotic family adventure at a spider-filled Canadian lake cottage (complete with 10 kids and zero showers) versus Rachel’s ultra-luxurious, butler-serviced baby moon at Nemacolin Resort.From debating "outdoorsy vs. outsidey" lifestyles to the shocking $10,000 price difference between plastic surgeons (yes, we’re talking boob jobs), no topic is off-limits. Plus, Rachel drops details about her dreamy spa retreat, while Sahar reveals whether she actually swam in the lake (spoiler: she did!).Whether you’re a mom dreaming of a kid-free escape or just love hearing brutally honest takes on postpartum bodies, cosmetic procedures, and the real cost of "self-care," this episode is for you.Connect with Sahar and Rachel on Instagram @swan_sahar and @rackenz and join the conversation @unprepared_w_sahar_and_rachel
Welcome to Unprepared with Sahar and Rachel, the podcast where two working moms dive into the real, raw, and often chaotic moments of balancing careers, family, and everything in between. Join us as we chat about motherhood, navigating relationships, the latest trends, skincare secrets, self-care practices, and all the things that make up our crazy yet rewarding lives. With candid conversations and plenty of laughs, we’ll cover the ups, downs, and in-betweens of being a modern mom. Tune in for a refreshingly honest take on everything from work-life balance to pop culture, and everything else that keeps us going.
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