EP 1: Janvi shares her highs and lows of postpartum, the pressures and doubts that haunt every mom.

Meet Janvi Gandhi Kanakia, in our first episode of Bump In, with Shruti Bharath.

This rockstar mom of two little rascals under 4, is all about living life on her terms. With a PhD in International Studies and over a decade of experience juggling non-profits, academia, and consulting, she turns her passion into action. Janvi dreams big, using innovation and top-notch management skills to sprinkle a little magic and kindness wherever it's needed most. When she's not on a mission, you can catch her breaking a sweat in between diaper changes or at the park, library, or a wild kiddie party, busting a move and sharing giggles with her little ones.

Janvi talks about navigating the wild ride of parenthood. She takes us through the highs and lows of postpartum battles, the pressures of society, and doubts that haunt every mom. Join us on this rollercoaster journey through job changes, moments of pause, and the quest to unveil the truth behind the myths of motherhood.

I had a blast chatting with Janvi, and her adorable little ones kept popping in and out during the recording, though you'd never know thanks to some "expert" editing! This recording captures the true chaos and joy of #momlife!

We also talked about important books by author Emily Oster - Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool and Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom is Wrong - and What You Really Need to Know.

About the host of Bump In: Hi there, I'm Shruti Bharath. Just your regular mom juggling a million hats - from being a boss at work to running the show at home. Oh, and I kicked off Beyond The Bump to navigate this crazy rollercoaster of parenthood alongside fellow moms and dads. My mission? Stirring up a potpourri of relatable, practical, and fact-filled content to help women unleash their superpowers as leaders, entrepreneurs, writers, and coaches-in-training. Motherhood is like a pivotal chapter in our book of life, right? I'm not about doling out mom advice because hey, we're all winging it here. Let's dive deep into this adventure armed with curiosity and kindness, making choices that sync with our values and dreams. Plus, I'm throwing in a unique urban Indian perspective for that extra spice!