Finding Yourself Again In Motherhood

In this first episode of my 8-part series on identity and self-worth for moms, I’m getting real about the feelings of loss and confusion that can come with motherhood. I’m sharing my personal journey of feeling like I lost myself after having kids and how I’ve been working to rediscover who I am now.

I’ll talk about the pressures of trying to be the “perfect mom,” the guilt of missing who you used to be, and the steps you can take to start finding your way back to yourself.

 

Key Points I Discuss:

• The common feelings of identity loss among new moms
• My personal experience of feeling lost and overwhelmed as a new mom
• Understanding the pressure to conform to motherhood stereotypes
• The concept of "mom impostor syndrome" and how it affects our self-worth
• How to start reclaiming your identity in small, intentional steps

 

Reflective Exercise: Take a moment today to think about what you miss most about the woman you were before becoming a mom. Write it down. This is the first step in reconnecting with yourself.

 

Resources I Mention:

• Rediscover You In Motherhood Mini Course: https://tanielstrydom.com/rediscover-you-in-motherhood-mini-course/

 

Next Episode Preview: In the next episode, I’ll be sharing practical steps you can take to reconnect with the parts of yourself that make you feel alive and fulfilled. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss it!

 

Connect with Me:

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Call to Action: If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who might need to hear this. Let’s spread the message that it’s okay to miss who you were and that reclaiming your identity is a journey worth taking!