Baby Steps Podcast

Finding Joy in the Chaos with Dani Odiamar

Episode Summary

In this episode of Baby Steps, Dani Odiamar—writer, lifestyle content creator, and new mom—opens up about her unexpected journey into motherhood, which began with a surprising psychic reading. She shares the highs and lows of pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, including her emotional struggles with breastfeeding and the life-changing shift to formula. Through chaos and challenges, Dani reflects on the deep joy of raising her daughter and the importance of self-care, perspective, and letting go of control. Her story is an honest and uplifting reminder that every phase—no matter how messy—is part of a beautiful journey.

Episode Notes

In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Dani Odiamar—writer, lifestyle creator, and first-time mom—for a deeply personal, raw, and empowering conversation about unexpected motherhood, spiritual guidance, and learning to let go.

 

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

- The wild way Dani discovered she was pregnant—thanks to a psychic and a bag of pickles and chips.

- Her surprising pregnancy cravings (hint: it wasn’t junk food!).

- Diapers vs. wipes—and why wipes are her parenting MVP.

- The emotional toll of breastfeeding struggles, and the relief of finding the right formula.

- How a planned natural birth turned into an unexpected C-section—and the powerful lesson it taught her about surrender and resilience.

- The truth about motherhood: it's chaotic, beautiful, and full of growth for both baby and parent.

- A gentle reminder that everything is a phase—and time really does fly when you're raising a little human.

- Dani’s soulful advice on parenting with presence, grace, and self-care.

 

Whether you’re navigating postpartum recovery, choosing formula, or just figuring out what kind of fruit to eat next, Dani’s story is a comforting reminder: you don’t need to have all the answers—you just need to be present, be kind to yourself, and take it one baby step at a time.