In this deeply honest and compassionate conversation, I sit down again with the No B.S. Therapist for Moms, Kris Hernandez to explore the identity shifts that come with motherhood — and why those shifts feel so disorienting, emotional, and transformative.

We talk about how becoming a mother can activate old wounds, reshape our relationships, and bring our childhood experiences into sharp focus. Kris shares why no two motherhood journeys ever look the same, how projection plays into the stories we tell ourselves, and why so many women feel lost, overwhelmed, or “not themselves” after having kids.

Together, we explore:
✨ How our own upbringing and attachment patterns shape the way we mother
✨ Why motherhood can feel like both a loss and an expansion of identity
✨ The expectations we inherit — and the ones we place on ourselves
✨ Repairing with our children and with ourselves
✨ Why comparing ourselves to other mothers keeps us disconnected
✨ The power of compassion, curiosity, and capacity in modern parenting
✨ What it really looks like to break cycles without expecting perfection

Kris brings so much clarity and gentleness to the complexities of being a mother in this generation — one that is more aware, more resourced, and yet more pressured than ever before.

This conversation is validating, grounding, and filled with moments that make you exhale and think, “Oh… it’s not just me.”

You can find Kris online at OliveBranchMentalHealth.com and @olivebranchmentalhealth on social media. Her practice is located at 1020 S. Arlington Heights Rd in Arlington heights.