EP 87 | Who am I? Exploring self-identity in motherhood
In this episode, I’m diving into a question I hear from so many mums.
Who am I now that I’m a mum?
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering where your pre-motherhood self went, or feeling lost in this new version of you, trust me, you’re not alone.
This is a shift we all go through. The transition into motherhood impacts everything from our identity to our emotions and relationships.
I’ve been thinking a lot about this lately, and so I’m sharing some of the most impactful strategies that have helped me (and so many of the mums I work with) navigate this huge shift in identity.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How you can reconnect with yourself after becoming a mum, and why it’s normal that your identity has changed.
- How to start creating space to check in with yourself, even if it’s just for 5 minutes each day. Your brain already knows a lot more than you think, you just need a bit of space to listen to what’s there.
- How to use self-awareness to understand what’s going on in your mind and figure out what you need right now.
- One of the most powerful strategies I use with my clients, even if you feel like you don’t have a spare second in your day.
- How to lean on your core values when you feel lost. Even though motherhood shifts your identity, your core values will always be there to ground you, no matter what stage of motherhood you’re in.
Motherhood changes you, but it’s not about returning to who you were before. It’s about figuring out who you are now and embracing that shift, even when it feels messy or confusing.
If this resonates with you, know that it’s ok. I’ve coached so many mums through this exact transition, and I’m right there with you in my own journey too.
Resources for you
- Download my free A Mother’s Mind Morning Musings: 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day. Get your free guide here
Connect with me:
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