36 | The Motherwhelm with Jess | Separation, Co-Parenting & Rediscovering Yourself

In this episode of The Motherwhelm, I sit down with Jess, a mum of three, to talk about separation, co-parenting, motherhood identity, and the courage it takes to rediscover yourself.Jess shares with remarkable honesty the emotional journey of her marriage breakdown, the transition into co-parenting, and the resilience she discovered while rebuilding her life. Together, we explore the often-overlooked challenge of losing yourself in motherhood, and the empowering process of reconnecting with the parts of yourself that existed long before you became a parent.We also discuss perinatal mental health, counselling, and how understanding herself—including her experience with ADHD—helped shape the woman and mother she is today. Jess's story is a beautiful reminder that healing doesn't always mean returning to who you were before motherhood; sometimes it means becoming someone entirely new.If you're navigating separation, co-parenting, solo parenting, or you're trying to find yourself again after becoming a mother, I hope Jess's story leaves you feeling hopeful, encouraged, and reminded that it's never too late to begin again.Topics discussed: marriage separation, co-parenting, solo parenting, motherhood identity, self-discovery, perinatal mental health, ADHD, counselling, resilience, motherhood.