Who were you before you became a mother? And how much of that person do you recognise now?
Motherhood changes us in ways we can never fully anticipate. But what happens when the identity you've spent years building suddenly feels completely at odds with the life you're living?
In this episode of Parental Control, Ellie Thompson joins entrepreneur and RESTOREHer founder Lina Perez for an honest conversation about motherhood, ambition, maternal mental health and the pressure women face to bounce back after having a baby.
Following the birth of her son in 2025, Lina experienced postpartum anxiety, a frightening period that also triggered a profound crisis of identity. Together, Ellie and Lina explore the grief of losing the woman you once were, the guilt that can accompany motherhood, and the loneliness of appearing capable on the outside while struggling internally.
They also discuss what recovery really looks like, why returning to your old self isn't always the answer, and the importance of recognising mothers as people with emotional and physical needs of their own.
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