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.
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.