Better Relationships After Baby

Why You Don’t Feel Like Yourself After Baby: Understanding Matrescence & the Identity Shift of Motherhood


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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.

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Better Relationships After BabyBy Chelsea Skaggs