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Ever asked yourself, "Why don’t I feel like myself anymore?" You’re not broken—you’re becoming. In this powerful episode of Better Relationships After Baby, Chelsea explores matrescence, the emotional and psychological transition into motherhood, often compared to a second adolescence.
You’ll learn:
What matrescence is and how it explains the emotional rollercoaster of new motherhood
Why you might feel like a stranger to yourself after baby
The identity shift that affects your relationships, confidence, and sense of self
How to stop feeling guilty for not “bouncing back” and instead embrace this transformation
With raw stories, expert insight, and practical tips, this episode is for any mom wondering why she feels lost—and looking for a path back to herself.
✨ Ready to reconnect with yourself as a mom, partner, woman, and friend?
Book a free coaching exploration call
By Chelsea SkaggsEver asked yourself, "Why don’t I feel like myself anymore?" You’re not broken—you’re becoming. In this powerful episode of Better Relationships After Baby, Chelsea explores matrescence, the emotional and psychological transition into motherhood, often compared to a second adolescence.
You’ll learn:
What matrescence is and how it explains the emotional rollercoaster of new motherhood
Why you might feel like a stranger to yourself after baby
The identity shift that affects your relationships, confidence, and sense of self
How to stop feeling guilty for not “bouncing back” and instead embrace this transformation
With raw stories, expert insight, and practical tips, this episode is for any mom wondering why she feels lost—and looking for a path back to herself.
✨ Ready to reconnect with yourself as a mom, partner, woman, and friend?
Book a free coaching exploration call