Unpacking
Unpacking
Identity
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Becoming a mom can feel like an identity crisis. Vanessa and Steph get real about the struggles with who they were before becoming moms and their evolving view of their identities after having babies and raising little humans. They talk about what they “should have” felt as new moms vs. their realities. It ain’t easy, says everyone! But you know what? You don’t understand the depth of mothering until you’re swimming in 1-hour increments of sleep and infant puke. 

They talk about their multiple mom identities: working mom, stay-at-home mom, tired mom, depressed mom, bad mom, you-can-fill-in-the-blank mom.

Listen to the end to hear Just the tip 🍆

- Journals they recommend: 5 Minute Journal, a journal with a lock on it, learn about morning pages in The Artist’s Way

DISCLAIMER: This podcast has mature language and content. Moms ears only — don’t have this one on with your kids in the room. These are our opinions and experiences as moms, take what you like, or leave it. Don’t be thinking we’re telling you what to do. Seek professionals, do your research, and call the experts for help.

CREDITS:

This episode was edited by the geriatric millennial, your co-host, Vanessa Anderson

Music by our kids’ brilliant piano teacher, John-William Gambrell

Art by the creative genius Farron Sanders of FiGS ideation Design

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Unpacking
Unpacking
Essays unpacking all sorts of baggage. On a messy mid-life, mental woes, mindful living (not in the BS way), and motherhood. Written by a failed podcaster, PR professional, newspaper reporter.