🎙️ This Is Our Life Podcast — EP9: “Grieving the Past Self: Motherhood, Identity & Healing” (Live Recap)

This episode is a little different — and a little extra special. 🌿

This  live episode, we were joined by Debraisha Toney Hale  

DeBraisha is an Educator, real estate agent, a Paparazzi consultant & sales pro, a motivational speaker, and an evangelist. She’s living proof that you can balance it all and thrive!

We dove deep into what it means to grieve your past self while growing into motherhood. This live conversation explored how identity shifts, how women silently navigate that sense of loss, and how healing and self-compassion bring us back home to who we truly are.

We Explore the multifaceted journey of motherhood, touching on themes of identity, self-compassion, and the importance of maintaining a relationship with God. They discuss the challenges of grieving one's past self while embracing the new roles of being a mother and a wife. The conversation emphasizes the need for self-reflection, setting boundaries, and finding joy in the chaos of parenting. Debracia shares her personal experiences and insights, encouraging mothers to reclaim their identities and prioritize their well-being.

Originally recorded LIVE on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook, this raw, open-floor episode gave space for honesty — the kind that reminds us we’re not alone in our transitions.

Now that the live is over, we’re just recapping the heart of the convo and showing you how it all went down. 💬

You can catch the full replay now on our website, Buzzsprout, and YouTube, with snippet clips on Instagram — so check it out, share it, and tag us with your reflections.

🔎 Episode Focus:

• Grieving your past self after motherhood
• Navigating identity loss & rediscovering who you are
• Healing through self-compassion and boundaries
• Real stories from mothers learning to feel whole again

💭 Guiding Questions from the Conversation:

Segment 1: Grieving the Past Self

• When you became a mother, did you feel like you were grieving your old self?
• Why do you think this feeling is often silent or dismissed?
• How can mothers honor that grief without guilt or shame?

Segment 2: Navigating Identity Loss

• How did motherhood reshape your

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