Having an Identity Crisis as a Parent? 6 Strategies to Finding Yourself after Motherhood and Fatherhood to Maintain Your Marriage after Children | Matrescence | Patrescence | Episode 27

Feeling lost in motherhood / fatherhood? You’re not alone. In this episode, we have a warm but honest conversation regarding the struggle to keep a sense of self while being the best parent we can be. Parenthood changes everything, but it doesn’t have to erase who we are. We’ll explore how to navigate the identity shift that comes with becoming a parent and provide 6 powerful insights on how to reclaim your sense of self. Join me so that we discuss the underlying reasons for our loss of identity in motherhood and fatherhood and how, even though you might think it only impacts you as an individual, it CAN erode both your marriage as well as your connection with your children. Here’s the truth: you don’t have to choose between being a good parent and being YOU. My 6 actionable strategies will help you reconnect with your identity and bring more balance and joy into your life. Today We Find Out: 🧠 What it means to lose yourself in parenthood 🔍 How to recognize signs of identity loss 💡 Practical steps to reclaim your sense of self 🧳 Balancing self-care and parenting 💬 How to communicate your needs with your partner This episode will leave you feeling empowered to rediscover yourself while embracing parenthood fully.   — Referenced Links Episode 25 - Coaching session with Devan: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gr/podcast/the-parenthood-and-relationship-podcast/id1739098480?i=1000671184664 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5uYoucZEpYQpKCfosPTUzx?si=VF4LbtxDQ6SqDz4pahLK9A Podbean: markellakaplani.podbean.com/e/25 FREE Self-Connect Calendar markellakaplani.com/selfconnectcalendar Couple’s Communication Checklist markellakaplani.com/coupleschecklist (Send me a screenshot of your Apple review at [email protected] and get it for FREE)   — DOWNLOAD THE FREE MINI VIDEO SERIES ON HOW MOTHERHOOD CHANGES US Find out why and how this happens in key areas of life, including your personality, your relationship, your work, and even your spirituality. Get it here for FREE: https://www.markellakaplani.com/videoseries --- Journaling Exercise Take some time to reflect on these questions to reconnect with yourself: How am I feeling right now? Write honestly about your emotions, both positive and negative. What do I need? Identify your personal needs beyond your role as a parent. What is missing in my life? Explore areas of your life you feel disconnected from or that you want to reintroduce. What part of my old self do I miss the most? Reflect on the hobbies, passions, or personality traits you feel have faded since becoming a parent. This exercise can help you start the journey of rediscovering yourself while embracing your role as a parent. —- Related Resources and Links > FREE Self-Connect Calendar > FREE Guide: Calm Parent Calm Child > (Re)Discover Your Identity in Motherhood [waitlist] > Get in touch with me (Instagram; website; e-mail: [email protected]) > Leave a Podcast Review HERE 😀 > FREE Motherhood Coaching Session: Send an e-mail to [email protected] with the subject line “Podcast Guesting” > Join our community on Facebook: Parenthood and Relationship Group --- Find the full transcript HERE. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oRfx-ftekX7ex7T6Blyo1TkMfoUs87jYUz7N3Irkaio/edit?usp=sharing — 🎧 Listen, share, and leave a review! Your support means the world! 📲 Follow me on Instagram @markella.kaplani for more insights and updates. --- Markella Kaplani, M.A. Clinical-Counseling Psychologist Parenthood & Relationship Coach Matrescence Coach, Facilitator, & Activist www.markellakaplani.com