Not the Same Woman I Was: An End-of-Year Reflection on Motherhood, Healing & Growth

As the year comes to a close, this episode is a gentle invitation to pause, breathe, and reflect.In this end-of-year reflection, Rach shares honestly about a year that changed her completely — navigating postpartum recovery after a significant haemorrhage, ongoing breastfeeding, PMDD, chronic sleep deprivation, and raising two young children with limited support.This episode isn’t about resolutions or hustling into the next year.It’s about honouring who you’ve become.Rach reflects on:The invisible weight many mothers carry — especially in postpartum and sleep-deprived seasonsChoosing to live from a place of abundance rather than fearMaking bold, values-led decisions that brought more ease and connection to family lifeRedefining success beyond productivity and milestonesFinding pride in presence, resilience, and intentional livingThe power of reflection through photos, memory, and shared storytellingGrowth that whispers quietly through boundaries, courage, and softnessThis episode is for any parent finishing the year feeling changed, stretched, or quietly proud of how far they’ve come — even if it doesn’t look like much from the outside.You don’t need to become someone new next year.You just need to keep honouring who you’re becoming.Take a breath, settle in, and close the year with compassion.Listen Now:SpotifyYouTubeRead more about this episode here: https://shineom.com.au/articlesLearn more about the podcast here: https://shineom.com.au/podcast Connect with Rach:🧘‍♀️ Yoga, Mindfulness and nervous system support for Families: www.shineom.com.au🌿 Natural Skincare & Essential Oils: ⁠www.shineomnatural.com.au⁠Instagram: @shineomnatural | @shineomauwww.instagram.com/shineomau www.instagram.com/shineomnatural Facebook: www.facebook.com/shineomauwww.facebook.com/shineomnatural