I Am: Reclaiming Identity in and Beyond Motherhood

Feeling lost in motherhood? This episode helps you find yourself again. Dr. Nichelle Haynes—perinatal psychiatrist, mom, and host of More Than Mom with Dr. Nichelle Haynes—guides you from “I value” and “I need” to “I am,” so you can rebuild a confident identity in and beyond motherhood. You’ll learn: How to connect your core values and real needs to clear “I am” statements Why identity often blurs after baby (matrescence) and how to reclaim it with intention Simple, realistic practices to feel like yourself again—even with limited time Ways to resist perfectionism, mom guilt, and outside expectations A journaling prompt to craft your personal “I am” anchor This is for any mom navigating postpartum identity, burnout, or the mental load and craving self-discovery, clarity, and confidence. If you’re asking, “Who am I now?”—start here. Keywords: motherhood identity, finding yourself after baby, postpartum identity crisis, matrescence, mom burnout, mom mental health, self-discovery for moms, values and needs, mindfulness, self-compassion. Send a text