Wow. #1 was spot on for me. I'm in my 30's and just became a new mom and I'm realizing how many negative beliefs about motherhood I held, and how often they're perpetuated. It took me having a baby to realize how society really treats children like nuisances and not the gifts that they are. Absolutely here for your motherhood content. Keep it coming, mama.

@zoen8354

2 жыл бұрын

I was going to comment but you took the words right out my mouth! I had my daughter at 38 and not a day goes by where I don't think about this.

@indy2316

Жыл бұрын

But maybe you would have felt differently if you had a baby in your 20s. Maybe it feels so right because you had already figured out who you were

My mom started having kids at 36 and stopped when she was 42. She now has 4 healthy children. I know this isn't possible for everyone but I just want you to know that it does happen!

@michelledillman

2 жыл бұрын

This is me! Had my first at 36. On my fourth pregnancy and will deliver 2 months before I'm 42. Hoping these babies keeps me young

@marcietanielu4358

2 жыл бұрын

I wish this was me, I’ve been having multiple MCs since 38, now 42 and my hormones and chances have gotten so much worse.

@michelledillman

2 жыл бұрын

@@marcietanielu4358 Ugggh I am so sorry. Loss and longing is so painful :(

@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist

2 жыл бұрын

yup! my mom had 4 of her 5 kids in her 30s!

I had my first child at 29 and my last at 39 (4in total). I never agreed with my mum who used to say ‘don’t have children too old’ until I had my own. My lovely mum died 3 years ago whilst all of her grandchildren were still young - had I started earlier she may have had many more years of enjoyment with them. Raising children is a family affair, if the parents are older then so are the grandparents and they may not have the health or ability to be as involved in the babies life. I never gave this a second thought until it was too late. Obviously everyone’s situation is different but this was true in my case. Thank you for this great video Hannah 💕🥰

I NEVER wanted kids! I saw my 4 older sisters have all these kids and they always looked SO tired and unhappy. Little did I know that yes, they were tired, but they found so much joy in motherhood. I felt bad for them because I thought they felt trapped in a life of servanthood. 🤣 Luckily I accidentally got pregnant at 31. I was SO mad at myself when I found out. I cried because I didn't want the responsibility. Then at the 1st ultrasound, I looked up at the monitor and saw this tiny little thing squirming around and kicking. I was COMPLETELY changed. I burst out with tears of joy in the doctor's office. I was on a high from that day forward. After she was born, I would often look at her and just get tears of complete joy. Cannot explain it. I never had the longing to be a mom. I wanted to travel and have fun and be free. NOW I wish I had more kids. 😐 But oh how I treasure the 1 I do have. I'm 42 now, and single so not looking likely, but I am considering adopting. But yeah, I get what you said about being a mom is what you were designed to do! It's absolutely amazing. Incredible. A miracle. Life is a miracle.

I'm really interested in hearing more about your take on the power of the mind. I feel like I regret worrying so much all of my 20s. I love how relatable you are, Hannah!

I loved that you talked about the power of our minds... amazing what mysteries are all around us in this life! Thank you so much for being you!!!

This was so awesome Hannah! I loved it! I meet you through following Ellen, and even though I am a 60-something mom of grown girls, I so enjoy the content both of you produce!

Hello Hannah! Great video! Congratulations on the new course 👏.

#1 was real real.. I’m now 30 and wish that I would have put my ego aside to work towards a family! Definitely got caught up in being independent, not wanting the “stereotypical” things and now I feel like I talked myself out of what may be exactly what I want anyway 😂 oh well, I’m an aunt of 13 cool kids.. so it all works out!

@ArmindaHeart

2 жыл бұрын

You can still have your family ❤️ it isn’t too late!

Listening to Mind Change right now. Thanks for the rec!

Amazing video Hannah! 😊

Can't wait for your course!!

One of my favorite videos you've made! Thank you for your realness and humor. You are so relatable and inspiring at the same time! Since having my baby last year I've never been more motivated and yet never had less time to work on those things than now 🤣 Proud of you! -Sara

Loved this video so much - thanks for sharing!

I appreciate you and your videos so much, Hannah! 💜

Hannah, I've been watching you for a few years, I found you because of your vegan content but I stayed because I love all of your other content even more! I love how you talk about life, how real you are, your life philosophies, mom things (I'm a new mom too so I relate) topics like you addressed in this video (investing, power of the mind, manifesting, etc)....THAT's the content I'm really interested in from you! Sending a big hug from one mama to another! You got this!

I love watching your videos and it’s so cool seeing how you’re changing and settling in with your thoughts on motherhood. You seem much more relaxed these days and I think you look more like your mom. (I mean that as a compliment). You, your mom and Ellen are all such beautiful ladies. Great video!

I'm so excited about this course!

Although the topic of having children and when in life it’s most “preferable” is personal and our own-I think it truly takes having your own baby to feel those amazing feelings in that immediate, unconditional love, makes you see life in such a different way-it opens your soul to knowing more of that seems necessary. It wonderful that you can look back with any clarity-many women can’t even do that. 💛

This is so interesting to hear. You’re right, most people don’t talk about wanting to start earlier. I’m in my mid 20s and don’t want kids until my 30s because of reasons that you named it. And I wonder if I’ll be in the same place as you, wishing I started earlier. However, the plan is still to wait for now. I can’t imagine having a person to take care of right now. I don’t currently have the desire to start the process.

100% agree on your insight about having kids vs age vs dreams etc. SO RELATE. I made the exact same mistake. Waited way too long.

I feel the EXACT same way about wanting more kids and wishing you started a family sooner. My baby girl is turning one next week and I’m also like okay, this was the most challenging thing ever, but I loved every minute of it and I want like 3 more. 😂❤️

Beautiful valuable video. Thankyou

I love your bookshelf! So beautiful! I really enjoyed your inspiration you bring to the table! Our minds are so so so powerful and a lot of us don't realize that, some of us know but we are still trying to figure out how to change the mindset that we have always known growing up! Thank you for your knowledge!

I am 21 and I am really happy you made this video! Thank you so much for sharing. I started investing 6 months ago and I was scared at first and thought I didn't have enough money but it is insane the journey I've been through. You have an other video on the topic of "regret" and it is about how you wish you took care of your skin when you were in your 20s. Ever since, I've been taking care of my skin. I would love it if you could have a "what I wish I knew - in my 20's" series - would be amazing. You would be the big sister I never had ❤️❤️❤️

I'm vegan but I don't use Instagram

I would so love more financial videos!!!! It’s my favourite content

If it makes you feel any better, my mom had her first baby when she had just turned thirty. She didn’t have me until almost six years later at 35. She had my younger sister at 37, and then my youngest sister at 40. My moms had all her kids from ages 30-40 and are age gaps from sibling to sibling are 6 yrs, two yrs, and three yrs. Four kids and she had 3/4 as a “geriatric” mother. And I don’t even feel like our age gaps are that close, besides my younger sister and I. That’s just to say, you can totally have many kids in your 30s/early 40s. Don’t think your dream of a big family is obsolete just because you started in your 30s.

Please share your financial journey and tips please!

Loved this video Hannah....chat n chai session 👌👌👌

Thank you for this! I have always wanted to be a young mom. I had my son when I was 22 and my daughter when I was 25. Every time I would express my desire to have children young I was met with so much negativity. For me I knew I would be less financially stable than older moms and maybe have less academic success but I was super happy to do those things with my children. My mom passed away at 38 so I think I always had this fear of what if I don’t get the time with my children that I want? Not to mention I feel like my body handled pregnancy and birth really well because of my age. And I do think it plays a role. So anyways thank you!

Thanks for sharing. I just turned 30 and already have some regrets about my 20s...some of which we share! BTW That shirt is 🔥Where did you get it?!

You are GLOWING. Motherhood looks great on you!

Well done! A vegan course I much needed!!

I’m only 21. Definitely taking this video to heart!

I am so interested in your financial journey story! I recently turned 20 yrs old and would love to hear your perspective and experience with finances!

Would you ever do a bookshelf tour??? 😍😍

I was just waiting for her to spill her tea! Lol

Me watching this as a 26 year old who has never invested in anything…

I regret that, as a very young person, and young adult, I didn’t have the strength to stand up for myself, and for what I believe, or rather, don’t believe. Hearing you ask your hubby what your age is, that’s so me 😊. I so respect that you give your baby the privacy he deserves.

I’m not vegan but I love your videos. I just like your mindset on things! Awesome video today. Watched it while getting ready for church :)

Hannah I love your videos. ❤️

WHAT?? sorry I'm shocked that your baby is already almost 1. Time is so strange. I totally understand your perspective on "regrets" and appreciate you sharing!

Not on Instagram but wanted to put my vote in that I'm not Vegan but ily 🤩 it's the personality for me

Thank you for sharing #1 about having children. I’m currently 31 about to be 32 and trying to decide if having kids is for me. What you said about how you used to feel is exactly how I’ve felt. I realize after you said it though, that I haven’t heard of this before and in a way, I feel relieved to hear it. As if I needed assurance that “everything will be alright.”

I love it

I love my first baby so much (now 7) and I was so afraid of having my second bc I didn't want to love another as much but I appreciate and accept my second baby so much more than I did my first (okay with sleepless nights, crying, and much more obsessed with playing with her) and I'm not sure if it had to do with 20s vs 30s, experience, lower stress levels, or a combination but I know that if I had babies younger, it wouldn't have been as good as it feels right now. My 2nd will be 1 next week and I'm 34 so I relate to baby obsession at this point in our lives.

The anxiety I had at 18:37 that you were going to spill your tea. Then you just swing it around lol I was losing it! :)

I remember the video you made of an announcement of your pregnancy and you were THE HAPPIEST EVER. You are seriously glowing since the beginning of your pregnancy journey :)

I used to be vegan. I was vegan plant-based for 2 years , but it truly just wrecked my body and health. I did it the right way too. I literally LOVED being vegan, I loved the food , the taste, and I thought it was soo easy ! It just ruined my health. I am soo grateful for all the food God has created us to eat and I totally love your channel! I have a 21 month old and mom life is the best life! 🙌

I truly adore your videos. I’m 34 with two boys. My husband and I started later in our relationship to have children. The thing is I wish we had some sooner than later. My oldest boy will be 5 in February and my baby will be 1 in April. It’s the hardest thing to look back on today. Especially since I’ve always wanted a big family.

Please share your financial journey

I’ve always enjoyed your content for your personality, clever editing and the randomness of it all. There was a video you did whilst visiting your sister years ago that summed up why I gravitated to you (having also watched Ellen for years. You were on a beach videoing each other swinging on something. You were full on enjoying yourself, whipping around, I recall upside down, not concerned how you looked. Ellen kept asking if it looked pretty how she was spinning/swinging or something like that. We were besties without you knowing it;) I’m not vegan, and as you said about your husband in your pen pal letter, probably may never be. I’ve chosen not to be a mother. Yet I find all topics fascinating. ✌️

I adore how vulnerable you are, it's amazing , I am far away from being vegan but I still watch all your videos Sending you love and respect from Casablanca, Morocco.

I have been vegan for more than 5 years. I really love when people I follow do challenges with meal plans.. like we are all doing this together and have videos to motivate you to get everything prepared ahead of time and then motivate you to stay on track through the challenge. Since having my 2nd baby almost 2 years ago I have struggled to get back on track with healthy eating. Through my entire pregnancy I worked out daily and ate pretty much entirely WFPB high raw and felt amazing. When my baby was only 3 weeks old the pandemic hit and I actually suffered from major postpartum depression. I have worked really hard to manage my depression better, but still struggle with staying consistent with healthy eating.

Hannah, I was more like you, waited 6 years before having my first at 28, now regrets on the wait for myself, had 2nd 32, 3rd at 35. Had 2 friends that had their children until in early 40’s, you still have time … and to put some years between each child ~ JillyinSD ( mom to Jen, Aub & Ev) 💜💜💜love your channel

I love that you are so sensitive towards women with infertility… I have been trying for 9 years. My heart hurts to have children.

is acorns available in the UK?

I have two boys. My first one was at 21. While I do wish I could have had more experiences, I'm really happy I'll be young when they are grown. We'll be the best of friends.

@mirella8733

2 жыл бұрын

Your still very young , lots of time to get started 😁

I feel this as well. But a little different. I wish I had taken a solid year to get ahead of my triggers and my husband to do similar. We have a very hard time parenting through our triggers. We have done great but I feel guilty for wanting to have more babies but having such a struggle with my reactive-self

I’m 27 and waiting! I feel like I just because who I am. I love having money and being child free. But I think 28-30 is a good age. I want to live for me for a little bit and be financially stable before raising kids :)

Yeah not vegan either. I actually took that poll. But I just adore you and your spunk. I feel like we would get along in real life. Been a subbie since the beginning. I also really love this video. Very thought-provoking. I’m 28 and have 3 boys.. And I’m just thinking about how I can use the last bit of my 20s wisely. So thank you.

I originally came to your channel for vegan content, and have since gone back to eating animal products, but I stayed for the raw insightful talks and now motherhood content 😊 I so appreciate you being honest about your first "regret". I'm 23 and just had my first baby and man is it hard work but I am so glad that I started now and didn't wait, because I also want many more and to have lots of energy for them! I just think it's sad that our culture tells young women to focus first on their careers and then maybe on children if they want them later... I think it robs many women of the opportunity to be mothers (increased infertility with age) or to have big families.

The camping to kids is so accurate! I feel seen haha.

I was vegetarian and plant based for four years and I got really sick from it even though I took vitamins and ate the proper alternatives. I needed to listen to my body as at 20 years old I was having health problems. My doctor had me getting blood work every three months. Now I eat chicken and fish occasionally (about once a week) and I feel so much better. I still think reducing animal products is so important and thats why I enjoy your videos/ meal ideas. I just feel it doesn't need to always be full veganism but in general just reducing animal product consumption when possible. I think we often think of vegan as something that has to be extreme either one way or the other. Even if people eat vegan meals or vegan alternatives just a few times a week that's still a win! Just wanted to share my opinion and shoutout the people who still try in small ways.❤️❤️

What do you mean with the thumbnail picture? Body change or only mindset? Love your shirt, very elegant and relaxed at the same time!

Never been into your channel for the vegan aspect. It's cool, I respect it, even have gotten into eating a tiny bit more plant based bc of you and your sister- but I mostly watch you two for everything else other than the vegan thing, even though it's never a problem when it pops up.

I'm watching your videos for years. It's so funny, how I always thought of you as much cooler than your sister, because you didn't have children and I loved your videos about books, languages and vegan food, etc. 🙃 Now you love being a mom. I guess videos about book recommendations will be very rare now.

@wakemeup9835

2 жыл бұрын

This is such a weirdly aggressive backhanded compliment lol

Honestly I don’t really watch you because you’re vegan, we are just around the same age and I like your personality and taste. I’m not super curious about going vegan. I eat mostly plants but I am not really interested in going fully vegan. I will continue to watch but I don’t think it’s fair to assume that because we watch you, we want to be vegan. That said, Im excited about your future content and I truly mean this feedback in the nicest way possible!

@MGoblivion

2 жыл бұрын

100% agree!!

@karinwtfont

2 жыл бұрын

Same

@natashapintor9743

2 жыл бұрын

same here! I honestly used to be vegan for 3 yrs and loved Hannah's channel not just because of the vegan content. Now im not vegan (I didn't want to maintain the lifestyle for a myriad of reasons) and I watch for her personality and writing/poetry/art content.

@Latira

2 жыл бұрын

totally with it agree

@CustomComfyCrochetByDawnMarie

2 жыл бұрын

Same

Interesting convesation, My mum was a young mum and had 4 kids. She was constantly telling me not to rush relationships, marriage or kids. Im 30 and i still dont have desire to have a child. I have many friends my age with kids and they struggle. Either way you will regret what you did and didnt do.

It doesn't happen for everyone. I had my first kid when I was 24. I wasn't ready and it because of that I suffered from depression during my pregnancy and i was emotional and sad even 2 years after having my son (thanks God for my husband, he was my rock 😊💕) I was ready for another baby when my son was 4, it was completely different. I enjoyed my pregnancy, I was happy and taking care of her it was so easy. When she born, when I heard her crying, I cried with her and kept crying of happiness when they put her on top of my chest, the most beautiful feeling ever, it made me feel sad that I didn't have that joyful moment with my sweet boy 😢. I know that was my depression making me feel that way, it took me awhile to understand that, because for long time I thought I was a bad mom.

I used to be vegan for 6ish and am not any longer, which is a good decision for me at this time. BUT I like watching your videos, and Ellen's too, because I love you both and I'm interested in your lives!

Love that you spoke about #1... I’m not vegan but your energy is lovely and you inspire me to be vegan. I just crave chicken at times and don’t know meals for kids always . So I cave 😅

I'm going to have to borrow your comparison of camping with having kids. That might just do the trick and get the ball rolling ;)

I had my babies at 20, 22 & 24 and have zero regrets. Also I will be 42 when my youngest turns 18. So there is a ton of time for freedom later.

I think this means that you are exactly where you are supposed to be. Enjoy!

I like that shirt on you ♥️

I'm a meat eater. Mainly fish, chicken, eggs and pork. But I love veggies and fruit. Staying healthy is my goal. But I think your a awesome Mom and health conscious. Glad you have choose to eat, what makes you feel good & healthy. I believe everyone chooses what they want. And we can admire and care for all kinds of people.. regardless of whether they are vegan or not 🤗💞

I came to your channel at first about 4 years ago because you had made a video about your husband not being vegan, and I stayed because of who you are. I especially love how you respectfully disagree with people, it's a skill I need and am working on! 😁

What was the name of the book and author please? Xoxoxo

I’m not vegan, but I am dairy free (and a nutritionist) I just love your videos and recommend them to plant-based clients and to clients who want inspiration for eating more vegetables and dairy-free options.

I never really had a strong desire for children, I went off the pill at 33 and thought 'if it happens it happens if not, that's cool'. I hated pregnancy but the moment our little one was born... I was overwhelmed with love and a feeling of purpose. Looking back I think 'what was I doing with my life?' I made art, I partied.. I thought I was doing these things to make my life feel more 'full' I thought I was giving it meaning.. but our boy gave me all that like nothing else would ever have been able to. There was a lot of trauma before he was born so his birth, as well as my nephews birth, gave that sense that things are moving on again, a new life for the whole family. I wonder, if we'd had him sooner.. how would that have impacted me? The way that I've grown through the birth of our boy the way I've matured (and my partner) - we needed that. I could have done with that maturity and that sense of 'things moving on', sense of hope.. sooner. I only want one more, I want to focus all my attention on two. I've been vegan on and off for a long time but having my own child - I will never ever eat meat again or have the milk that is meant for a calf - the cruelty of the industry has become unbearable to think about. Having your baby taken away?? Not on my watch

@char5940

2 жыл бұрын

Having a child was what made me go vegan as well. I suddenly connected babies being taken away and where cow milk really comes from. Glad to hear someone else felt the same ❤️

Oh wait, I'm not lucky at finding 4 leaf clovers? Hahaha but for real I've found HUNDREDS! I loved this and I'm in my early 20s so thank you :)

I sooooo feel the same way! I regret not having babies at least in my late 20’s. Now I’m 38 and I don’t think I’ll be able to have another 😔 it’s so sad 😭

Which book of hers changed your life

I’m so excited about this course!!!! I want to go vegan, but a little confused as how to start and stay the course. I think this course is going to be my Christmas present to myself.

I’m in this weird boat where I desire pregnancy and birth again. But I got a tubal ligation after my second because he was a traumatic birth (home birth with my first, emergency c section with my second which looking back now I don’t think I was an emergency c section) and I want another but I think I want another because I’m trying to replace that traumatic birth with my son and not because I want another truly. I’m longing for it, but I also know I don’t think I do want one. It’s strange

I wish i would have waited till I was at least 24. Because I've been doing it all alone

I have been vegan in the past. I have so many food allergies it's hard to be on any exact diet because each allergy offends someone of one diet or another, but I love your channel.

I was vegan for years and very passionate about it. I became anemic and during my pregnancies became very sick. I had to start liver capsule supplements to prevent having to get a blood transfusion. Now I’m not vegan because it’s really difficult to feed my family of picky eaters and I can’t make two separate dinners everyday. I’m here because you like yoga, books, and you’re just generally entertaining.

Interested in vegetarianism but I do eat fish and sometimes chicken. Mostly veggie dishes.

I'm going through infertility. After 6 years and 9 miscarriages I have given up at 39! (Feeling 50 now)..Its hard and soul crushing..

@zoen8354

2 жыл бұрын

You are a warrior, I had 2 miscarriages. I can't even fathom what 9 must be like. Sending huge virtual hugs in your direction x

Love this video and all your positive messages. I was vegan when i started following and i still follow you because i think you're great but i would not be vegan again. That being said, i think it's important to eat vegan the right way.. the way you and your sister eat is optimal so i love that you are educating people! And I'll get something out of it because my husband is vegan and i do most of the cooking (because if it were up to him he'd eat just vegan junkfood). Anyways, all that is to say that you are wonderful and i enjoy all your content.

DAMN, acorns is not available in our country Aotearoa/NZ ☹️

Love your necklace 😍 you are so Beautiful ❤️

18:13 I will never be vegan, but I find yours and your sister's channels interesting. I find you really funny Hannah :)

@betsyb1374

2 жыл бұрын

same!

Meee trying to figure out how old I am when I was 34 and thought I was 32 and I even argued with my daughter and husband that I was 32 but i was definitely 34 I was soo shocked I was actually 34😭 I don’t know how that happened lol

love love love your channel even though I am not vegan at the moment! You are such an inspiration:) But... the way you hold your cup and almost spill your tea all the time gives me anxiety..:D

You would be a great Ted Talk person!

Vegan here, you and Ellen + a few other vegan youtubers really helped me to explore what it meant to be vegan when I became interested in veganism my senior year of high school and I was convinced to go vegan 2 years after watching you all and realizing how fulfilling it would be. I was raised in the south ( Texas and north Carolina) so it was definitely an interesting transition between diet and navigating family conversation, but it aligned so perfectly with my values and beliefs that I was convinced I had not choice to put it off once I saw what it was like for all of you! (been FULLY vegan for almost 4 years now)