“I just don’t feel like myself anymore.” If you’ve ever said those words after becoming a mother, this episode is for you. If you love someone who is a mother or becoming a mother, this is also for you. We’re talking about matrescence, the profound physical, psychological, social, and identity transformation that happens when a woman becomes a mother. We’ll explore the surprising history of the term, what research tells us about changes in the maternal brain, and why motherhood may be less about “getting back to yourself” and more about becoming someone new.

Meet Lisa, hear the story behind the name Loving Lemons, and discover why “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade” doesn't always hold up when life gives you something that can't be changed. Come find out why Lisa believes we don't need more advice for an imaginary perfect life. We need better conversations about the lives we're actually living.

Welcome to Loving Lemons.