51 How to Handle the Whiplash of Mom Life
51 How to Handle the Whiplash of Mom Life  
Podcast: Mom's Guide to Finding Herself: Rediscovering Identity and Joy in Motherhood
Published On: Mon Jul 28 2025
Description: Is it normal to swing between joy and burnout in one afternoon? One minute you're laughing with your toddler. The next, you're crying into laundry because you haven't spoken to an adult in days. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. We're talking about the mental ricochet of motherhood—and how to stay grounded through it. From the invisible labor to identity loss to never-ending emotional shifts, it's no wonder moms feel like they're unraveling sometimes. But here's the truth: You're not broken. You're a mom. And you deserve tools that help. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN: Why emotional whiplash is so common in motherhood What the 3 R's (Recognize, Regulate, Reconnect) can do for your mental health Small, doable ways to feel more like yourself again THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: ALEXIS ADAMS OF CONFIDENTLY THERAPY Alexis is a therapist, coach, and founder of Confidently Therapy, who helps high-achieving moms let go of perfection, trust their choices, and enjoy life again—without it all falling apart. 📲 DM the word PODCAST to @confidently.therapy to book a free 30-minute strategy call. 🎧 Follow the show, leave a 5 star rating and review and share this episode with a mom friend who needs it. 📸 Tag me @momidentityproject on Instagram. 💛 Support the show: http://momidentityproject.com/support 🎙 Have a story or question to share on the podcast? Leave a 90-second voice message: http://momidentityproject.com/mip/podcast 👋 Need support reconnecting with your identity in motherhood? Email me to book a free call: krissy@momidentityproject.com