Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered where you went after becoming a mom? In this episode, Emily sits down with licensed mental health counselor, mom of two, and Road to Mama founder Ali Colpack for a powerful conversation about identity loss in motherhood and the hidden pressure of performative motherhood.

Together, they explore why so many mothers feel disconnected from themselves, how social media and societal expectations influence the way we parent. They also discuss what it actually looks like to reconnect with your intuition without abandoning the version of yourself motherhood has shaped. Ali shares practical ways moms can begin rebuilding trust with themselves, creating healthier boundaries, and integrating who they were before motherhood with who they are becoming today.

The episode covers:

• Matrescence and why identity shifts are a normal part of motherhood
• The truth about performative motherhood
• Recognizing when you're parenting from pressure instead of intuition
• The connection between identity loss, burnout, resentment, and mom guilt
• Why "finding yourself again" may not be the goal
• How to reintegrate your identity after becoming a mom

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Instagram: @hiroadtomama
Website: www.hiroadtomama.com

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