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Real Talk About Connecting with Your Identity with Maureen Kane
My guest today on The Expressive Mom Show is Maureen Kane. Maureen is a mental health therapist based in Bellingham, WA, specializing in EMDR therapy and clinical supervision.
She is a certified EMDR therapist, an approved EMDR International Association consultant, and a Washington State clinical supervisor.
With a passion for guiding individuals through self-discovery, Maureen authored A Guide Back to You, an award-winning workbook designed to help people reconnect with their identity.
Her writing has appeared in Time Magazine and various anthologies, and she is a Sue Boynton Poetry Walk Award winner. Her poetry collection, The Phoenix Requires Ashes: Poems for the Journey, reflects her deep insight into transformation and healing.
How to Connect with Your Identity
Connecting with your identity is a deeply personal journey that requires introspection, self-compassion, and a willingness to explore who you truly are beneath external expectations.
Life changes—such as career shifts, parenthood, illness, or loss—can sometimes make us feel disconnected from ourselves. Rebuilding that connection starts with self-awareness.
Take time to reflect on your values, passions, and the experiences that have shaped you. Journaling, meditation, and mindfulness exercises can help you recognize recurring themes in your thoughts and emotions, providing insight into what truly matters to you.
Another powerful way to reconnect with your identity is through self-expression. Engage in activities that make you feel most like yourself—whether it’s writing, painting, dancing, or simply spending time in nature.
Creativity often reveals hidden aspects of our identity that we may have overlooked. If you’re unsure where to start, remember childhood interests or past dreams that brought you joy. Exploring these parts of yourself without judgment can help rekindle a sense of authenticity.
Relationships also play a crucial role in identity formation. Surround yourself with people who see and support your true self. Pay attention to how different relationships impact your energy—do they uplift you or make you feel lost?
Setting boundaries with those who diminish your sense of self, embracing connections, and encouraging growth can help you cultivate a strong and stable identity.
Connecting with your identity is an ongoing process, not a final destination. Life will continue to change, and so will you. The key is to remain open to self-exploration, listen to your inner voice, and honor what feels most aligned with your truth.
Connect with Maureen: https://www.maureenkanecounseling.com/
Get A Guide Back to You Therapy Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCCSSHN7/
Next week, I will talk with a licensed clinical social worker who is a passionate mental health advocate. We have an in-depth discussion around that. In the meantime, head over to Expressivemom.com, follow on Instagram at @anexpressivemom, and head over to Expressive Mom on Substack, expressivemom.substack.com. Also, follow The Expressive Mom Show.
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By Miriam RachelMy guest today on The Expressive Mom Show is Maureen Kane. Maureen is a mental health therapist based in Bellingham, WA, specializing in EMDR therapy and clinical supervision.
She is a certified EMDR therapist, an approved EMDR International Association consultant, and a Washington State clinical supervisor.
With a passion for guiding individuals through self-discovery, Maureen authored A Guide Back to You, an award-winning workbook designed to help people reconnect with their identity.
Her writing has appeared in Time Magazine and various anthologies, and she is a Sue Boynton Poetry Walk Award winner. Her poetry collection, The Phoenix Requires Ashes: Poems for the Journey, reflects her deep insight into transformation and healing.
How to Connect with Your Identity
Connecting with your identity is a deeply personal journey that requires introspection, self-compassion, and a willingness to explore who you truly are beneath external expectations.
Life changes—such as career shifts, parenthood, illness, or loss—can sometimes make us feel disconnected from ourselves. Rebuilding that connection starts with self-awareness.
Take time to reflect on your values, passions, and the experiences that have shaped you. Journaling, meditation, and mindfulness exercises can help you recognize recurring themes in your thoughts and emotions, providing insight into what truly matters to you.
Another powerful way to reconnect with your identity is through self-expression. Engage in activities that make you feel most like yourself—whether it’s writing, painting, dancing, or simply spending time in nature.
Creativity often reveals hidden aspects of our identity that we may have overlooked. If you’re unsure where to start, remember childhood interests or past dreams that brought you joy. Exploring these parts of yourself without judgment can help rekindle a sense of authenticity.
Relationships also play a crucial role in identity formation. Surround yourself with people who see and support your true self. Pay attention to how different relationships impact your energy—do they uplift you or make you feel lost?
Setting boundaries with those who diminish your sense of self, embracing connections, and encouraging growth can help you cultivate a strong and stable identity.
Connecting with your identity is an ongoing process, not a final destination. Life will continue to change, and so will you. The key is to remain open to self-exploration, listen to your inner voice, and honor what feels most aligned with your truth.
Connect with Maureen: https://www.maureenkanecounseling.com/
Get A Guide Back to You Therapy Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCCSSHN7/
Next week, I will talk with a licensed clinical social worker who is a passionate mental health advocate. We have an in-depth discussion around that. In the meantime, head over to Expressivemom.com, follow on Instagram at @anexpressivemom, and head over to Expressive Mom on Substack, expressivemom.substack.com. Also, follow The Expressive Mom Show.