She Thought Time Away From the Kids Would Feel Freeing... It Didn’t

What happens when you finally get space from the people you love most, and instead of feeling rested, you feel off?In this episode of Be Mom Your Way, I unpack a story from a twin mom who spent ten days away from her toddlers and was surprised by how deeply unmotivated, flat, and unsettled she felt. Through a relatable behavioral science lens, we explore how distance can change the value of what matters to us and how motivated and connected we feel.We talk about satiation and deprivation, why motivation can drop when structure disappears, and how not avoiding but allowing for discomfort can lead to powerful clarity about connection, purpose, and identity in motherhood.If you’ve ever wondered why some rest doesn’t always feel restorative, or why being away from your kids can bring up unexpected emotions, this episode offers language and insight without guilt or fixing.Want to share something you’re sitting with? You can submit a story, experience, or question completely anonymously at BeMomYourWay.com, and I may explore it in a future episode.