862. I’m Pregnant with Baby #2! An Unfiltered Update + Q&A

About this episode

Lindsey shares her experience and insights on being pregnant with her second child, discussing various aspects of pregnancy and family dynamics.

Maybe you guessed it?! Lindsey is pregnant with baby #2! In this episode, she shares her exciting news and gets real about the emotional, physical, and spiritual shifts of pregnancy the second time around—from body image, being pregnant with a toddler, and squeezing self-care into the cracks. Ahead, she shares how she and Sean are preparing for the transition to two kids—from daily check-ins to managing capacity, expectations, and avoiding resentment. She also shares mindset shifts around partnership, presence, and creating a supportive dynamic during major life changes. Plus, Lindsey answers your most-asked pregnancy questions—including her workout routine, nutrition, supplements, and what surprised her most about this pregnancy. She also opens up about her birth mindset—how she’s preparing mentally + physically for labor. We also talk about: Maintaining connection with your partner during pregnancy Mobility, stretching, and preparing the body for labor Her birth plan + choosing a midwife vs. OB-GYN Managing body image + confidence during pregnancy What she eats in a day during the second trimester Pregnancy nutrition, protein, and choline for baby development Supporting your…

People in this episode

Host: Lindsey Simcik

Topics covered

• pregnancy
• self-care
• body image
• partnership
• nutrition
• transition to sibling

Keywords

• pregnancy update
• self-care
• body image
• nutrition
• workout routine
• birth plan
• toddler transition

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Instagram, Substack

Books & works: Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond

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