From Maiden to Mother: Navigating and Reclaiming Your Identity in Motherhood.

When we become mothers, our identity inevitably shifts — but we don't have to lose ourselves in the process.In this episode, Rachel explores the journey of reclaiming your identity after motherhood, sharing raw and nurturing insights for women who are longing to feel like themselves again. This isn’t about “going back” to who you were before children — it’s about honouring the evolution and creating space for your full self to emerge in this new chapter. Inside this heartfelt 15-minute episode:✨ What it means to become the flowing mother — grounded, evolving, self-honouring✨ Why showing up for your identity is a gift to your children ✨ The importance of taking your time to bloom into your new identity ✨How to reframe motherhood from sacrifice to self-expansionYou’ll also be guided through two powerful reflective practices:📝 Write a letter to your maiden self — honouring her courage, grief, wisdom, and role in your becoming.👗 The wardrobe ritual — a tactile, sacred act of holding each item from your maiden years and asking, “Does this still serve the mother I am becoming?” If not, it lovingly leaves your space.💜 This episode is a must-listen for any mama feeling a little lost and longing to reconnect with her vibrant, layered, true self.🎧 Listen now on Spotify or YouTube Podcast Playlist ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_MVW4mNMjkjJEY9Wf8dv_reqFhj30O77⁠Connect with me: 🌿 Natural Skincare & Essential Oils: ⁠⁠www.shineomnatural.com.au⁠⁠ 🧘‍♀️ Yoga & Mindfulness for Families: ⁠⁠www.shineom.com.au⁠⁠ Learn more about The Joyful Parenting Project at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.shineom.com.au/the-joyful-parenting-project⁠ Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@shineomnatural⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠@shineomau⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about the Podcast: ⁠www.shineom.com.au/podcast ⁠#ShineOmPodcast🫶 Support Services for Parents & Mental HealthIf this episode brings up big feelings or you’re navigating challenges in your motherhood or mental health journey, please know you are not alone. Support is available. Here are some organisations that can help:📞 Lifeline Australia24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention.Call: 13 11 14Text: 0477 13 11 14Web: www.lifeline.org.au🌸 PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia)Support for expecting and new parents struggling with perinatal anxiety or depression.Helpline: 1300 726 306 (Mon–Sat)Web: www.panda.org.au🌿 Gidget Foundation AustraliaEmotional well-being support for parents experiencing perinatal depression, anxiety, or adjustment difficulties.Call: 1300 851 758Web: www.gidgetfoundation.org.au🫂 Perinatal Wellbeing Centre (ACT-based)Support for parents in the Canberra region experiencing emotional health challenges during pregnancy and early parenthood.Call: (02) 6288 1936Web: www.perinatalwellbeingcentre.org.au🧠 Beyond BlueSupport for mental health, anxiety, depression and wellbeing.Call: 1300 22 4636 (24/7)Web: www.beyondblue.org.au🐾 The Parentline (Various States)Confidential phone counselling for parents and carers.NSW: 1300 1300 52QLD & NT: 1300 301 300VIC: 13 22 89WA: 08 9368 9368Web: www.parentline.com.au🖤 Black Dog InstituteResources, research and support for mental health across life stages.Web: www.blackdoginstitute.org.au💛 Please reach out. Asking for help is an act of strength, not weakness. You are not alone on this journey.