Becoming a mother cracks you open – body, heart, identity. And in the wake of that, self-love can feel like a distant, even impossible, concept. Jess shares the raw truths of her postpartum experience – including a traumatic birth, moments of disconnect from her daughter, and the painful internal dialogue that resurfaced after becoming a mother.

But this isn’t just a story about struggle – it’s a reclamation. Jess invites us into the deeply personal journey of learning to love herself in the mirror again. She speaks to the invisible threads that tie our mothers’ self-perception to our own, and how our children become both mirrors and motivations for healing.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• The real emotional and nervous system impact of a traumatic birth
• How mothering can become a catalyst for self-love
• Why your kids need you to love yourself – and how to start
• Breaking the self-worth stories we’ve picked up from our mums.
• How self-love reshapes your identity, business, and boundaries

Reflective Invitation:

What if the most radical gift you could give your children is loving yourself? What if your mirror talk became the legacy you pass down? Jess invites you to begin – not perfectly, but truthfully – with one loving word spoken to yourself today.

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