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
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