What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Mum | Milena Sanchez

In this deeply honest episode of Do Not Disturb, Milena Sanchez — brand strategist, new mum, and force of nature — opens up about the raw realities of motherhood, postpartum anxiety, and redefining what success looks like as a woman today. From battling sleep deprivation to navigating the emotional rollercoaster of new parenting, Milena gets real about the highs, the lows, and the guilt that often goes unspoken.Whether you're a mum, planning to become one, or just curious about the journey, this conversation is a must-watch for anyone looking for truth beyond the curated highlight reels.✨ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes that go beneath the surface.📌 CHAPTERS00:00 - The Wild Transformation of Motherhood01:12 - Meet Alexandra Sasha: Strategist & New Mom03:20 - The Uncertainty of Fertility06:45 - “The Clock Is Ticking” – Pressure & Panic09:10 - The Postpartum Anxiety Nobody Talks About12:05 - Sleep When the Baby Sleeps? Yeah Right.15:50 - The Guilt That Comes With Motherhood18:22 - “You Should Be Happy” – The Silent Gaslighting21:40 - The Weight of Tiny Responsibilities24:00 - Redefining Success as a Modern WomanWhen I’m not hosting this podcast, I’m building Nojo — a bold, better-for-you sauce brand made to inject real flavour into your day.As a little thank you for tuning in, get 20% off at nojolondon.co.uk with the code DONOTDISTURB20.Follow Simona on:@greeninlondonwww.donotdisturbpodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Do Not Disturb: The Inside Story is a podcast for women building careers, growing families, and quietly wondering: “How am I supposed to manage it all?”Hosted by Simona Deifta — founder of NOJO and a working mum navigating her own questions — each week features raw, honest conversations with women who aren’t afraid to go deep. We talk about ambition, relationships, sex, money, fertility, burnout, resilience, reinvention — and everything in between.These are the conversations we usually have behind closed doors — but we’re having them out loud, so more of us can feel a little more seen, and a little less alone.🎙️ New episodes every Wednesday. Hit Follow to get the latest as soon as they drop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.