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What happens when the life you thought you’d have collides with the reality of motherhood?

In this powerful episode, Megan Cordaro, mom of five and Certified Birth Doula, joins Reesa Morala, LMFT, to share her raw and emotional journey of pregnancy, parenting, and sacrifice. Megan opens up about being pregnant with twins while her husband was deployed to Iraq, the overwhelming grief and resentment of letting go of personal dreams, and the hard-earned wisdom of learning to trust her parenting instincts.

As they dive deep into navigating motherhood, self-advocacy, and resilience, Megan also shares her nourishing Harvest Grain Bowl recipe—a comforting, wholesome dish perfect for busy parents.

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Harvest Grain Bowl

INGREDIENTS:

1 Bag of Harvest Grain from Trader Joe's

4 c of Chicken or Vegetable Broth

1/4 c of butter

Frozen Vegetables

Feta Cheese for serving

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Make the Harvest Grains according to the package.

2. Add frozen vegetables (whatever you have on hand) when adding the grains. They may need a couple more minutes to cook then the directions say, so keep an eye on them, stirring to check for liquid and to prevent burning.

3. Once done, serve with Feta cheese.

*You can also add any leftover chicken from another meal, if you're looking to boost protein.

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Disclaimer:

The insights shared on this platform are for informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute professional advice or treatment.

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Host: Reesa Morala, MA, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Reesa is a parenting specialist with a niche in supporting couples. Find Reesa hosting couples and parenting workshops nationwide!

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