Episode 81: Why Moms Lose Themselves After Kids | Identity, Self-Worth & The Questions I Couldn't Answer

Have you ever been asked a simple question about yourself... and realized you didn't know how to answer? In this episode of Struggle & Strength: Moms Balancing It All with Nikki, Nikki shares a powerful coaching conversation that uncovered something she wasn't expecting. After years of balancing motherhood, work, marriage, kids' activities, and the endless mental load, she realized she had become so focused on everyone else's needs that she had stopped asking herself the most important questions. What brings me joy? What do I need? Who am I outside of being a mom? This honest conversation explores why so many moms lose their identity after having kids, why we constantly tell ourselves, "I'll deal with it later," and how putting ourselves last slowly becomes our normal. If you've ever felt like you've lost yourself in motherhood, struggled with self-worth, or wondered how to reconnect with the woman you used to be, this episode is for you. In this episode, you'll discover: ✨ Why moms often lose their identity after having children ✨ How the mental load of motherhood causes us to ignore our own needs ✨ Why high-achieving moms tend to minimize their own struggles ✨ The hidden cost of always putting yourself last ✨ Simple questions that can help you reconnect with yourself again One of the biggest realizations from this episode is this: I don't think moms lose themselves all at once. I think we lose ourselves one "I'll deal with it later" at a time. If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another mom who needs this reminder today. The Promise of Struggle & Strength: Helping high-achieving moms reconnect with themselves so they can build a life that aligns with their values instead of just surviving their responsibilities. 📲 Connect with Nikki: Instagram: @nikkiwallace247 Facebook: @ConnectWithNikkiW