The “This Is Not Me” Moment

There is a moment in your life when you realize:This is not me.This is not my life.And everything starts to change from that moment.In this episode of the Womenemies podcast, I share my personal story of reaching that breaking point in 2020. On the outside, life looked full. On the inside, I was overwhelmed, anxious, grieving, exhausted, and completely disconnected from myself.This episode is about the courage it takes to admit you are not happy, and how that one truth can begin your healing.Because the hardest words to say are often the ones that set you free.In this episode, we talk about:the “this is not me” moment and why it mattersthe pressure to look like everything is okaymotherhood, invisible labor, and emotional overloadanxiety, trauma, grief, and burnoutwhy admitting you’re not happy is powerfulhow healing begins when you ask for helpKey takeaways:Admitting you’re not happy is the first step toward changeIt’s easier to pretend than to heal, but healing is worth itMotherhood can wake you up to your own needsYou are allowed to say “I’m not okay”You can find your way back to yourselfIf this episode resonated with you, share it with a woman who may need to hear it.And I’d love to hear from you:Have you ever had a “this is not me” moment?Follow for more conversations on motherhood, healing, and self-awareness.If you’re a woman or mother navigating this, you’re not alone. Message me.