Ep 40: The Self-Made Mom: How to Stop Resenting Motherhood, Reclaim Your Time, and Feel Like Yourself Again

Send us Fan MailIf you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, touched out, or quietly resentful in a life you worked so hard to build… this episode is for you.Today, I’m joined by Julia Sewell, founder of The Self-Made Mom, to talk about the reality so many working moms experience but rarely say out loud: burnout, loss of identity, and resentment in motherhood.After having three kids in 18 months (yes—twins included), Julia hit a breaking point. What followed was a complete shift in how she approached work-life balance, self-care, boundaries, and the mental load of motherhood.In this conversation, we get into: Why so many moms feel resentment toward their partner, kids, and career The concept of self-abandonment (and how it’s keeping you stuck)  How to reclaim your time without guilt  Practical ways to reduce the mental load at home  Why “doing it all” is actually draining your joy  How to communicate your needs and set boundaries in motherhood  Simple systems to run your home without constant overwhelm  How to feel like yourself again—without sacrificing your family This episode is honest, validating, and full of actionable strategies for moms who want to stop surviving and start actually enjoying their lives again.Because motherhood isn’t meant to erase you.Connect with Julia: Website: theselfmademom.com (Find resources, coaching, and upcoming retreats)If this episode resonated with you: Share it with another mom who needs to hear this—and don’t forget to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you vibed with this episode, here’s how you can keep the chaos going: Hit Follow so new episodes show up without you having to remember (because who has the brain space?)Share it with your favorite boss bestie so they know they’re not alone 🍷Leave a rating & review — it’s basically the podcast version of a compliment, and you know I live for those 💕Pop by instagram @saideegrimley or tiktok @wholetmedothispod and tell me what no ones saying out loud as a high achieving working mom