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Mom's Who Inspire: Yael Cohen

This document profiles mom blogger Yael Cohen. It discusses how her blog helped the author feel less alone as a new mother. Yael is also the CEO of a cancer nonprofit and spends time with her family, including her son Jagger and another child on the way. Yael shares her perspective on motherhood, including her favorite part being seeing things through her child's eyes, the challenge of redefining her sense of self, and the importance of self-care and finding mom friends for support.

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Mom's Who Inspire: Yael Cohen

This document profiles mom blogger Yael Cohen. It discusses how her blog helped the author feel less alone as a new mother. Yael is also the CEO of a cancer nonprofit and spends time with her family, including her son Jagger and another child on the way. Yael shares her perspective on motherhood, including her favorite part being seeing things through her child's eyes, the challenge of redefining her sense of self, and the importance of self-care and finding mom friends for support.

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MOMS WHO INSPIRE: YAEL COHEN

The Expectful Blog


P A R E N T H PO RO E DG N A N C Y

Moms Who Inspire: Yael Cohen


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ANNA GANNON AUGUST 25, 2016

Yael, Scooter, Jagger and baby on the way

Ill never forget the first time I came across Yael Cohen.
It was a rainy day in New York City and my three-month old daughter had been screaming for the
better part an hour. I was at my wits end when she finally fell asleep on top of me. Since I couldnt move
much I hopped on Facebook to kill some time. While scrolling, I stumbled across one of Yaels blog
posts on Motherlucker entitled, Things No One Tells You: Its Lonely at First. The post talks about how
new motherhood is lonelier than Yael originally thought it would be. As I read it, her words Redefining
my sense of self was what took the longest seeped deep into my heart.
Her words felt like my internal dialogue, and for the first time as a mother, I felt like what I was feeling

was completely normal. Her blog has been a place where I go to feel more connected ever since.
Yael is much more than just the mastermind behind Motherlucker. Shes also the CEO of Fuck Cancer, a
nonprofit she founded that helps bring awareness to early cancer detection that Yael founded after her
mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. And when Yaels not running her businesses, shes spending
time with her family, husband Scooter Braun, son Jagger and a little one on the way.
When I interviewed Yael I was immensely filled with love as she spoke about her motherhood
experience. One thing that really hit home for me was when she talked about the importance of having
mom friends and how much love and support theyve brought to her life. You can read more about that
in her answer to question four.
However, If theres one thing I want to get across about Yael before I let her take the reigns below, its
this; She is the real deal. Shes not scared to speak her truth, be vulnerable and push for what she
believes in, and thats why Im so honored to share her thoughts with you below.
1. Whats your favorite part about being a mom?
New perspective. When you become a mom everything is new, not only for you but for your baby. I love
watching Jagger experience things for the first time because it helps me see them differently and to
appreciate them more. Just the other day he saw an airplane and it made his entire day! Motherhood
has given me the opportunity to live life through fresh eyes.
2. Whats been the biggest challenge being a mom?
Readjusting my definition of self. When you become a mom YOUR life changes the most. Doing what
you want, when you want, just isnt an option anymore. I mean, even attempting to go to the bathroom
is a big ordeal
3. Self-care can be a challenge for moms. What advice do you have for moms who want to
incorporate more self-care into their lives?
Hmm, yeah I definitely struggled with self-care initially. After giving birth I really couldnt see how there
could be space for both motherhood and time for myself. But when Jagger was 8 weeks old I went to a
local mom group and a woman asked me if Id like to go for a hike with her and some of the other moms
that weekend. I was hesitant at first but it turned out to be just what I needed. I think its about finding
ways that are reasonable and about finding your mama tribe. When you hangout with other moms they
make you feel understood and they get excited about little things like nursing your baby in the park for
the first time, which is just amazing.
4. Whats the one piece of relationship advice you would give to new parents?
Remember your life before you were a mother. My mom told me that when I became a new mom and it
really stuck with me. Its easy to get wrapped up in taking care of your baby, but its important to pay
attention to your partner and show them love too.
5. Whats one thing people would be surprised to learn about you?
That I had a touch of postpartum. I struggled with adjusting to my life and I felt really lonely for a while.
I didnt really find joy in anything but my baby, and I just didnt feel fun anymore. Motherhood is hard
and when it doesnt all go great at first, we feel subpar. Its definitely hard work but its rewarding work.

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