In this powerful episode, Nikki Brooker, founder of Yana (You Are Not Alone), shares her mission to support moms through community, understanding, and compassion. She discusses the challenges of motherhood, the importance of finding support, and the unique ways men and women's brains function differently. 

Key insights include:

• The critical need for moms to build supportive communities

• Understanding the ‘mental load’ of motherhood

• Physiological differences between male and female brains

• The importance of giving yourself grace as a parent

• Stratgies for managing the challenges of parenting at different stages

Nikki emphasizes that there’s no such thing as a perfect mom, and the key to surviving motherhood is finding your people, being kind to yourself, and embracing the journey of continuous learning and pivoting.