Ep 01: Eight Things I’ve Done To Be Happier In Motherhood

In this very first episode of the Finding Yourself In Motherhood podcast, we’re getting real about the hardships and struggles in motherhood that no one is talking about. Becoming a mom has been one of the hardest and most challenging experiences that I’ve ever had. And today I want to share my struggles so that you can see that you are not alone, but also share what I’ve done to get out of the harder spots and see more joy to help encourage you. So get ready for my eight biggest moves I did to see changes towards a better life after becoming a mom. 

Here’s a snapshot of what I talked about…

• The whole goal of this podcast is to make this a safe space to be who you are and to feel whatever it is that you’re feeling. This is a safe space for all of us to build community together.

• How it took me some time to fully get my feet on the ground in motherhood.

• We’re not talking about the harder spaces in motherhood enough, and we need to start.

• Owning my truth of who I am as a mom.

• Why you need to schedule time for yourself frequently, outside of motherhood.

• Finding something outside of motherhood that is just for YOU.

• Spending some time everyday on yourself and things that make you feel beautiful - these things can be really important for us mentally and can make a big difference in how we feel that day.

• Being more flexible with your day.

• Setting big picture goals for your future that you can look forward to and work towards. This will get you out of the day-to-day routine and make you see the “big picture”.

• Phases come and go in motherhood. When you’re in a hard stage, knowing that it will pass can help to get through it.

• Not being with your kids 100% of the time (and why it’s important)

• Eating good quality foods and taking care of yourself - especially during the stressful times.