889. What every ambitious woman needs to hear about motherhood
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The episode discusses the transformative experience of motherhood and the emotional complexities that come with it.
Motherhood didn't just change me—it completely redefined who I am and what truly fulfills me. If you've ever wondered whether it's okay to miss your old life while deeply loving your current one, this conversation is for you. I'm opening up about ambiguous grief, letting old versions of myself go, and learning to trust a season that looks nothing like the one before it. As I prepare to welcome my second child (yay!), I'm embracing the unknown again. We're talking about slowing down, redefining success, trusting the timing of your life, and honoring the version of you that's emerging—even if she doesn't look like who you used to be. We also talk about: Why becoming a mother completely reorganized my identity The surprising grief of missing your old life while loving your new one The concept of matrescence + the psychological transformation of motherhood Why fulfillment feels different from achievement + external validation Letting go of productivity, perfectionism, and the need to optimize everything Choosing family over hustle culture—and redefining success How motherhood stripped away my performative tendencies The pressure of watching everyone else achieve while you're in a…
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