The Messy Middle Ground

In this episode, I talk about what it looked like to quietly step away, why even the things I love started to feel heavy, and what I’m learning about coming back — slowly, honestly, and in a way that actually feels sustainable.

Motherhood changes everything—but one thing we don’t talk about enough is how it changes who we are. In this episode, I reflect on the identity shift that comes with becoming a mom, before, during and after the baby is here,  the loneliness many women quietly experience, and the slow process of finding yourself again in the middle of it all. If you’ve ever asked yourself “Who am I now?”, this conversation is for you   🎙️ New episodes of The Messy Middle Ground explore the real, messy middle of motherhood, identity, and growth.

In this episode of The Messy Middle Ground, I'm talking about what it means to live in the "Sandwich Generation" raising little humans while watching our parents age. The emotional weight of Dementia in our family. The constant worry of doing right by our kids while navigating the reality that nothing stays the same.

Some mornings hit all at once. In this episode I  share a real life moment when everyone needed me at the same time. I Snapped... Instead of spiraling into guilt and shame, I chose something different Repair, Reflection and returning to myself.   -Because Growth isn't about never falling apart, its about learning how to come back.

In Episode 3 we revisit the gratitude challenge and talk about what happens when you're supported.. and still depleted. Sometimes the most freeing truths are the uncomfortable ones. 

Today I'm talking about gratitude- Not the pretty, perfectly packaged kind, but the kind you find right in the middle of the mess.

Im Madeline and this is a podcast about motherhood, life, and finding joy in the middle of the mess   This first episode is just an introduction and a bit of my heart. If you’ve ever felt stretched thin, lost in your roles, or unsure where you fit in anymore, this space might be for you.