In this episode of From Mum to Me, I sit down with the brilliant Dr. Margy Bowes — aka The Postpartum Psychologist — to talk about the massive identity shift that happens when you become a mum.
We're diving into matrescence (yes, it's a real thing and no, it's not talked about enough!), and all the ways it reshapes who we are mentally, emotionally, and physically.
We chat about:
-Why the term "matrescence" can be life-changing for new mums
-The hidden grief of losing your old self after baby
-Why motherhood doesn't come with a magical 'download' of knowledge
-How social media quietly feeds our perfectionism and guilt
-Tips for grounding yourself when you're feeling lost
-Why we need to stop comparing our chaos to someone else's curated feed
-And how to reclaim your identity—bit by bit
Whether you're in the newborn fog or adjusting to the teenage years, this conversation will help you feel seen, validated, and reminded that you're doing better than you think. You're not broken—you're becoming.
LINKS
Margy
The Mummy Mixtape - a little playlist that's full of feel good vibes for you to use to get your sparkle back.
Moon & Dusk - my little biz that helped me start to figure out I could be more than 'just mum'
Come and hang out on insta with me and see what I've been getting up to this week
