I Thought I’d Feel Like Myself Again After Having a Baby — Then I Learned This

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Everyone expects your baby to change. But who prepares you for how much you’ll change too?

If you’ve ever wondered “Where have I gone?” or felt that you should have figured motherhood out by now, this solo episode is for you.

Zoe shares ten things everyone needs to know about matrescence: the physical, emotional and psychological transformation of becoming a mother. She explores why your identity, relationships, priorities and ambitions can feel different, and why adjusting to motherhood can take far longer than we’re led to believe.

Through her jigsaw puzzle analogy, Zoe explains what it means to rebuild your life with children in the picture. She also reflects on the loneliness of feeling different inside while everyone around you still expects the old version of you.

Whether you’re a new mum or years into motherhood, this episode offers language for what you’re experiencing and a little more compassion for the woman you’re becoming.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

What matrescence means and why understanding it can change how you see yourself

How Zoe describes the brain and hormonal changes that accompany motherhood

Why rebuilding your identity takes time

How you can adore your children and still miss parts of your old life

Why motherhood can feel lonely, even when you’re rarely alone