20. 4 Reasons Why We Lose Our Identity in Motherhood

Have you ever felt like you don’t know who you are outside of being a mom? In this episode we explore a gentle reframe of why our motherhood experience may feel heavy. What if you didn’t lose your identity in motherhood? What if motherhood is revealing parts of your identity that were shaped long before you became a mom? We talk about four common ways identity is formed and magnified in motherhood: Identity we learned through family and early roles Identity we built to survive painful or stressful experiences Identity that becomes disconnected from our spiritual foundation Identity reduced to the roles we carry If motherhood has felt heavier than you expected, this conversation will help you understand why, and remind you that awareness is the first step toward healing and rediscovering who you’re becoming. Join the Mom’s Way to Wellness Community to receive insider newsletters filled with resources, encouragement, and opportunities to connect and share feedback on topics you would like to hear more about. You can become part of the community by signing up at aidamaravillas.com.