Nobody Told Me I Wouldn’t Feel Like Myself After Motherhood

Nobody warned her that motherhood would change her identity, her body, her brain, and her sense of self for far longer than she expected. This episode of The Torch Mom Podcast is a powerful conversation about motherhood, identity, burnout, healing, twin pregnancy, marriage, mental health, and the long road back to yourself.Tia sits down with Josie, a therapist, professor, group practice owner, wife, and mother of twins, for one of the most honest conversations about what happens after motherhood changes everything.From navigating a difficult twin pregnancy and a NICU stay to rebuilding her sense of self nearly two years later, Josie shares the realities many mothers experience but rarely talk about openly.In this episode:• twin pregnancy and NICU experiences• identity loss after motherhood• burnout and perfectionism• balancing marriage, motherhood, and career• relational trauma and healing• raising emotionally aware children• breaking generational cycles• supporting moms through community• why healing happens in relationships• the truth about feeling like yourself againConnect with the Torch Mom Podcast Instagram, Facebook, TikTok & Threads@thetorchmompodcastHave questions or experiences to share?Please send us an email to [email protected] to be a guest on The Torch Mom Podcast?Apply here:https://form.jotform.com/231248521047046Got something on your heart?Call: 202-670-6476Or send a voice message using this link: https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/440562/2/3xjam5jbabj9llyp Just record it on your phone no camera needed. Answer this week’s Confession QuestionSubmit your answer using this separate voice message link: https://www.speakpipe.com/TorchMomConfessionsYour story could help another mom feel seen.Connect with Josie and her resources Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/theampawpc?igsh=MW9keXloeHFxOXJrOQ==Website https://www.ampawpc.com/