How Motherhood Changes You

Today’s episode is an honest conversation about how motherhood changes you. It’s my hope that by sharing the darkness that I’ve found in motherhood, it might bring some light into the darkness you might find. I want you to feel a sense of relief as you listen to this, realizing it’s not just you. That you are not alone in these struggles. Motherhood is hard. It is transformative. And as with any transformation, there is a sense of loss and a sense of gain. It can be both good and bad.Topics covered in this episode:Losing yourself in motherhoodGrieving your life before babyStruggling with new motherhoodWays to care for your mental health in motherhoodFeeling “touched out” and overstimulatedHow your relationships change in motherhoodWhat to do when friends disappear after your baby is bornNavigating marriage after a babyHow a baby changes your marriageArticles mentioned:Challenges and Struggles in MotherhoodFriendship Breakups | When Friendships EndYou can find today's show notes on Root and Rise Blog or by clicking here.Connect with me!Follow Root and Rise Podcast on Instagram and Facebook.You can find me (Breanne) on Instagram as well!Special credit to Purple Planet Music for the background track, https://www.purple-planet.comI'd be so honored to have you join me each week in a live group call on the Peanut App. If the thought of having to talk to a group makes you want to bury your head in the dirt, don’t worry! Your participation is absolutely not required - you are more than welcome to just listen in on the live pod. Click to join the Root and Rise Peanut Group!