Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Coming up on the one year mark of becoming a mom, I figured it would be a good time to sit down and have a chat about the highs and the lows, the lessons and the changes that I’ve experienced with motherhood. Grab a comforting tea or coffee and come hop into the conversation, whether you’re expecting, already a parent, might want to be one day or don’t want kids at all and are just curious about the experience.
Kalyn's Instagram ▹ instagram.com/kalynnicholson13
00:00 - Welcome!
00:51 - Episode Sponsors
03:17 - Postpartum & The First Few Months
05:53 - Expectations vs. Reality
08:40 - Moments I will Never Forget
11:29 - Ad Break
16:00 - The Harder Parts
18:17 - The Trade Offs & How it's Changed Me
23:05 - How it Changed my Relationship(s)
25:15 - Ad Break
26:19 - If I Could Go Back to the Start...
28:30 - Looking towards the future (hopes & fears)
30:45 - Final Thoughts
Kalyn's Books:
Catcher [dystopian fiction] ▹ amazon.com/dp/B07G7QSGM2/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_ND2283Y3PSS6R819JGYE
Dancing With Elephants [poetry] ▹ amazon.com/dp/1999415132/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_1YY0TYZ5KT9TE6DM1HQF
FEELS [self-development] ▹ amazon.com/dp/1999415124/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_4EJ7S7CFYBGE1K68GGW1
Disclaimer: I am not a mental health specialist, just a Canadian gal with an old soul who likes to crack the ice on deep conversations that can foster personal growth and positive change.
❤ This Coffee Talk is sponsored by Lingoda, Lume & eBay
LUME - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code COFFEE at lumedeodorant.com/coffee
Lingoda - Knock that learn a new language off of your bucket list by checking out lingoda.com to learn more about Lingoda, and use my code KALYNSCOFFEE for 20 euros or 25 dollars off your Spring registration!
Coming up on the one year mark of becoming a mom, I figured it would be a good time to sit down and have a chat about the highs and the lows, the lessons and the changes that I’ve experienced with motherhood. Grab a comforting tea or coffee and come hop into the conversation, whether you’re expecting, already a parent, might want to be one day or don’t want kids at all and are just curious about the experience.
Kalyn's Instagram ▹ instagram.com/kalynnicholson13
00:00 - Welcome!
00:51 - Episode Sponsors
03:17 - Postpartum & The First Few Months
05:53 - Expectations vs. Reality
08:40 - Moments I will Never Forget
11:29 - Ad Break
16:00 - The Harder Parts
18:17 - The Trade Offs & How it's Changed Me
23:05 - How it Changed my Relationship(s)
25:15 - Ad Break
26:19 - If I Could Go Back to the Start...
28:30 - Looking towards the future (hopes & fears)
30:45 - Final Thoughts
Kalyn's Books:
Catcher [dystopian fiction] ▹ amazon.com/dp/B07G7QSGM2/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_ND2283Y3PSS6R819JGYE
Dancing With Elephants [poetry] ▹ amazon.com/dp/1999415132/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_1YY0TYZ5KT9TE6DM1HQF
FEELS [self-development] ▹ amazon.com/dp/1999415124/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_4EJ7S7CFYBGE1K68GGW1
Disclaimer: I am not a mental health specialist, just a Canadian gal with an old soul who likes to crack the ice on deep conversations that can foster personal growth and positive change.
❤ This Coffee Talk is sponsored by Lingoda, Lume & eBay
LUME - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code COFFEE at lumedeodorant.com/coffee
Lingoda - Knock that learn a new language off of your bucket list by checking out lingoda.com to learn more about Lingoda, and use my code KALYNSCOFFEE for 20 euros or 25 dollars off your Spring registration!
![Are We All Narcissus? Social Media and the Reflection Obsession
Looking at social media through the lens (and myth) of Narcissus.
Heres the Ekhart Tolle conversation that inspired this talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-zKZ-tpG18&pp=ygUoZWNraGFydCB0b2xsZSBsaXZlIGxpa2UgYW4gYW5pbWFsIHBhcnQgMg%3D%3D
My Instagram ▹ https://www.instagram.com/kalynnicholson13/
Flow Corner Instagram ▹ https://www.instagram.com/kalynsflowcorner
If you want to support my channel, get early, ad-free access to Coffee Talks, a monthly bonus video, access to my community discord chat, an invite to the book club I host every Sunday or to use the special emoji on this channel, click the Join button and be part of the coffee club! ✨
My Books:
Catcher [dystopian fiction] ▹ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G7QSGM2/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_ND2283Y3PSS6R819JGYE
Dancing With Elephants [poetry] ▹ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1999415132/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_1YY0TYZ5KT9TE6DM1HQF
FEELS [self-development] ▹ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1999415124/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_4EJ7S7CFYBGE1K68GGW1
Disclaimer: I am not a mental health specialist, just a fellow earthling with an inquisitive soul who likes to crack the ice on deep conversations that can foster personal growth, virtual connection and hopefully positive change.
❤ This Coffee Talk is not sponsored. If you enjoyed the chat, it helps a lot to thumbs it up or leave your thoughts below! Are We All Narcissus? Social Media and the Reflection Obsession](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xzAjkIvn41k/mqdefault.jpg)
![The Plan With Me Coffee: Planning 2026 (Year Map, January & Weekly Spreads)
Grab a mug and join me while I set up my 2026 planner, from the full year vision/goals/moral code/money spreads to monthly and my weekly spreads.
I WROTE A NEW 2026 WINTER ARC BOOK: The Season of Becoming: Winter Edition ▹ https://www.kalynnicholson.com/product-page/the-season-of-becoming-winter-edition
My Digital Diary ▹ https://linktr.ee/kalynnicholson
My Instagram ▹ https://www.instagram.com/kalynnicholson13/
Flow Corner Instagram ▹ https://www.instagram.com/kalynsflowcorner
If you want to join my book club, get extra coffee talks, or tune in for community movie watch parties etc., click the Join button and become part of the coffee club! ✨
My Books:
Catcher [dystopian fiction] ▹ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G7QSGM2/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_ND2283Y3PSS6R819JGYE
Dancing With Elephants [poetry] ▹ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1999415132/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_1YY0TYZ5KT9TE6DM1HQF
FEELS [self-development] ▹ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1999415124/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_4EJ7S7CFYBGE1K68GGW1
Disclaimer: I am solely a fellow earthling with an inquisitive soul who likes to crack the ice on deep conversations that can foster personal growth, virtual connection and hopefully positive change, not an expert in any sense. Take what resonates, leave what doesnt, or let me hear your thoughts!
❤ This Coffee Talk is not sponsored. The Plan With Me Coffee: Planning 2026 (Year Map, January & Weekly Spreads)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/y8sgYmrma7M/mqdefault.jpg)

![Awakening Inspired Action 🌱
There is only what life is asking of us. 💗
The deck I am reading is The Healing Mantra deck by Matt Kahn.
My Instagram ▹ https://www.instagram.com/kalynnicholson13/
Flow Corner Instagram ▹ https://www.instagram.com/kalynsflowcorner
If you want to support my channel, get early, ad-free access to Coffee Talks, a monthly bonus video, access to my community discord chat, an invite to the book club I host every Sunday or to use the special emoji on this channel, click the Join button and be part of the coffee club! ✨
My Books:
Catcher [dystopian fiction] ▹ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G7QSGM2/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_ND2283Y3PSS6R819JGYE
Dancing With Elephants [poetry] ▹ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1999415132/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_1YY0TYZ5KT9TE6DM1HQF
FEELS [self-development] ▹ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1999415124/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_4EJ7S7CFYBGE1K68GGW1
Disclaimer: I am not a mental health specialist, just a fellow earthling with an inquisitive soul who likes to crack the ice on deep conversations that can foster personal growth, virtual connection and hopefully positive change.
❤ This Coffee Talk is not sponsored. If you enjoyed the chat, Id love to hear your thoughts on the conversation. Also, liking and sharing the video helps if you feel called to 🤍 Awakening Inspired Action 🌱](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zb_VIPpBveY/mqdefault.jpg)
![My January Favourites & 2025 Resolutions ☕️
Brew up some coffee or tea and come chat about the best things of the month (comment your currently watching, reading, eating & loving) and some resolutions for the year for the self-proclaimed softies out there.
My Instagram ▹ https://www.instagram.com/kalynnicholson13/
Flow Corner Instagram ▹ https://www.instagram.com/kalynsflowcorner
If you want to support my channel, get early, ad-free access to Coffee Talks, a monthly bonus video, access to my community discord chat, an invite to the book club I host every Sunday or to use the special emoji on this channel, click the Join button and be part of the coffee club! ✨
My Books:
Catcher [dystopian fiction] ▹ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G7QSGM2/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_ND2283Y3PSS6R819JGYE
Dancing With Elephants [poetry] ▹ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1999415132/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_1YY0TYZ5KT9TE6DM1HQF
FEELS [self-development] ▹ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1999415124/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_4EJ7S7CFYBGE1K68GGW1
Disclaimer: I am not a mental health specialist, just a fellow earthling with an inquisitive soul who likes to crack the ice on deep conversations that can foster personal growth, virtual connection and hopefully positive change.
❤ This Coffee Talk is not sponsored. My January Favourites & 2025 Resolutions ☕️](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zmcnrwxo4rc/mqdefault.jpg)