The Identity Excavation: Unearthing the "You" that exists beyond "Mother"

Feeling lost or adrift now that your children need you differently? You're not starting from scratch—you're in a "narrative gap." In this powerful episode, Rosie van der Loos guides you through a compassionate and practical Post-Motherhood Identity Audit. Move from a vague sense of being "just a mum" to a concrete, multifaceted understanding of who you are. Learn the tools of Strength Archaeology, Values Recovery, and Interest Archaeology to unearth your signature strengths, core values, and dormant curiosities. You'll end the episode with a "Current Self Snapshot"—the essential raw materials for designing your next chapter with clarity and confidence. Perfect for mothers in midlife seeking to reconnect with themselves and build a purposeful identity beyond caregiving.Reframe "Lost" as a Narrative Gap: Understand why you feel adrift and how to see it as a transition, not a deficit.Strength Archaeology: Discover how to identify your core character strengths in everyday moments and use the VIA Survey to map your unique profile.Values Recovery: Learn to use your irritation as a clue to your non-negotiable values and try the powerful 80th Birthday Exercise to define your legacy of character.Interest Archaeology: Get practical strategies to excavate old passions and discover new ones through low-pressure micro-experiments.The "And" Principle: Build a layered, resilient identity (Mother and Creator and Connector) instead of trying to replace "mother" with a single new label.Create Your Current Self Snapshot: Synthesise your findings into a one-page document that serves as the foundation for all your future legacy-building.VIA Institute on Character: Free Survey – Take the free, scientifically validated Character Strengths assessment.Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (Flow Theory) https://www.pursuit-of-happiness.org/history-of-happiness/mihaly-csikszentmihalyi/ Dr. Andrew Huberman's protocols on circadian rhythm and sunlight exposure. https://www.hubermanlab.com/topics/light-exposure-and-circadian-rhythm Values List (Brené Brown) https://brenebrown.com/resources/dare-to-lead-list-of-values/ Activities to use your Signature Strengths in new ways https://www.viacharacter.org/topics/articles/tips-for-using-each-character-strength-in-a-new-way Future Self Connection https://www.halhershfield.com/yourfutureself Connect with Rosie: https://www.strategictransformation.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/strategic.transformation/DISCLAIMER:The content shared on The Strategic Transformation Podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your own qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition.