Since I Became a Mother: The Identity Shift No One Prepared Me For

Episode Summary

Becoming a mother changed more than I ever expected. I spent so much time preparing for pregnancy, birth, and bringing home a baby—but I wasn’t prepared for how profoundly motherhood would change me.

In the first full episode of Since I Became a Mother, I’m sharing my own story: who I was before motherhood, my birth experience, the difficult early postpartum months, postpartum depression and anxiety, severe sleep deprivation, exclusively breastfeeding, and the feeling that somewhere along the way I had lost parts of the person I used to be.

I also share why I created this podcast, why Season 1 focuses so heavily on the first year of motherhood, and why every conversation this season comes from something I found myself searching for when I was a new mom. This isn’t a story about getting back to who I was before—it’s about figuring out who I’m becoming now.

In This Episode

Who I was before becoming a mother
My birth story and the moment motherhood became real
What the earliest postpartum months actually felt like for me
My experience with postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety
Sleep deprivation and the mental toll of being constantly “on”
Exclusively breastfeeding and how consuming feeding can become
Loving my baby deeply while still struggling
Losing parts of my identity after becoming a mother
How motherhood changed my body, relationships, work, ambition, and priorities
Why “getting back to myself” stopped feeling like the goal
What I spent my first year searching for and why I created this podcast
Why Season 1 focuses especially on the first year of motherhood
What I hope Since I Became a Mother gives other moms

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Disclaimer
The information shared on Since I Became a Mother is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical, mental health, or other professional advice. Always consult your own qualified healthcare provider about questions related to you or your child.

Credits
Host: Taylor Rae Roman
Podcast: Since I Became a Mother
Artwork: WK Creative Studio
Photography: Ambe J. Williams

Since I Became a Mother: The Identity Shift No One Prepared Me For

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Since I Became a Mother: Why I Made This Show

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[FROM THE "ON THE OUTSIDE" ARCHIVES]: S2E8: Doulas: Finding One and Why You Need One (#43)

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[FROM THE "ON THE OUTSIDE" ARCHIVES]: S2E4: Prenatal Vitamins 101: What to Take, Why It Matters, and How to Choose Quality (#39)

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