Motherhood changes everything — not just our schedules and responsibilities, but also how we see ourselves. In this episode, I’m joined by psychotherapist Jennifer Teplin, LCSW, founder of Manhattan Wellness and mom of three. Jennifer spends her days working with women who are navigating the emotional side of motherhood; the identity shifts, the overwhelm, the guilt, and the pressure so many moms feel to “do it right.” In our conversation, we talk about the internal experience of motherhood and why so many moms struggle silently with feelings they think they’re not supposed to have. Jennifer shares insight from both her professional background and her personal experience as a mom, helping normalize the complicated emotions that often come with raising kids. We talk about why motherhood can bring both joy and grief as women adjust to their new identity, why perfectionism and mom guilt are so common, and how moms can begin to quiet the harsh inner voice that tells them they’re not doing enough. Jennifer also shares practical ideas for supporting your nervous system when you feel overstimulated, exhausted, or touched-out. In this episode we talk about: • The emotional identity shift that happens when women become mothers • Why it’s normal to grieve parts of your pre-mom self • Where perfectionism and mom guilt come from • How to soften self-criticism and show yourself more compassion • Nervous-system support for moms who feel overstimulated or touched-out • Why moms experience big emotions like rage, sadness, and anxiety • How relationships can change after kids and ways couples can reconnect • Why imperfect motherhood is still meaningful and good motherhood Connect with Jennifer: Website: www.manhattanwellness.org Free 15 minute consultation call for therapist matching: https://calendly.com/team-manhattan-wellness instagram @manhattan.wellness tiktok @manhattan.wellness 📺 Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOpw5ui4uxJHx0tLFVtpnfSkpObfc4d-K You can find Katie at: website: burntpancakes.com YouTube: @burnt.pancakes Instagram: @burntpancakeswithkatie Email: katie@burntpancakes.com 🚽 Did you know Katie is also a Certified Potty Trainer? 🚽 ☎️ Schedule a 1:1 chat today: Schedule Here 💻 Digital Potty Training Course HERE 📖 Potty Training E-Book HERE 🆓 FREE potty training resources HERE Instagram: @itspottytime Tiktok: @itspottytime_ Some episodes include affiliate links at no cost to you.