Baby Steps Podcast

Motherhood Hit Different: Cheryl Wong’s Honest Journey

Episode Summary

In her first-ever podcast, Cheryl Wong shares the unexpected beauty and chaos of becoming a mother. From a smooth pregnancy to a wild birth and everything in between, she talks about intuition, presence, and finding grace in every messy moment.

Episode Notes

In this tender and insightful episode, we sit down with Cheryl Wong—fashion and lifestyle creator and first-time mom—for an honest, joy-filled conversation about intuitive parenting, breastfeeding wins, and why being present is the greatest gift you can give.

 

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

- Why Cheryl didn’t have major pregnancy cravings—except for a surprising new love for apples and yogurt with honey.

- The unexpected emotional and physical shock of labor—and how she learned to surrender when her birth plan didn’t go as expected.

- Diapers vs. wipes: which one she really can’t do without.

- Why her breasts became her ultimate parenting multitool—from soothing to sleeping and everything in between.

- How preparing her mindset and trusting her instincts helped her overcome fear and embrace the chaos with calm.

- The overwhelming gratitude she feels for a peaceful pregnancy, a supportive partner, and a baby who made her transition to motherhood smoother than expected.

- Cheryl’s deeply personal take on parenting with grace, intuition, and mindfulness in a world full of overwhelming advice.

- A beautiful reminder that time flies, and being fully present for those fleeting first moments is the most meaningful thing you can do.

 

Whether you're navigating your own labor fears, wondering if you’re “doing it right,” or simply looking for a voice of calm in the parenting storm, Cheryl’s story is a warm, grounded companion for the journey. Her gentle wisdom is a reminder: you don’t need perfection—you just need presence. One moment at a time.