Why Motherhood Feels So Hard (Even When You Love Your Kids) | Mom Burnout & Identity Loss

"I Don't Know Who I Am Anymore" — Reclaiming Your Identity as a Mom

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2572337/fan_mail/new] Do you ever catch your reflection and wonder where YOU went? In this episode, Charlie opens up about the exact moment she realized she'd lost herself — standing in her kitchen during lockdown, surrounded by chaos, and crying because she couldn't recognize the woman staring back at her.   If you've ever felt like you're "just mom" and nothing else, this one's for you.   Charlie shares why this happens to almost every mom (and why it's NOT a character flaw), plus practical ways to start noticing who you want to become again — without going back to who you were before kids.   In this episode: * The moment Charlie realized she'd lost herself after 5 babies * Why identity loss happens to almost every mom (and why it's a phase, not a life sentence) * How to start noticing the "breadcrumbs" back to you * The mindset shift that changed everything * How to put your mom guilt on trial * A sneak peek into Module 1 of Back to Me   Resources mentioned: * Back to Me — Charlie's 5-week programme: Learn more https://stan.store/Charliesparentingpages/p/back-to-me--34toq9xg [https://stan.store/Charliesparentingpages/p/back-to-me--34toq9xg] * The Identity Audit (included in Back to Me)   Loved This Episode? Share it with a mom who needs to hear it - And if you haven't already, leave a review — it helps other moms find the podcast.   Stay connected with Charlie Website: https://stan.store/Charliesparentingpages [https://stan.store/Charliesparentingpages] (Mum Matters Community & all other tools for motherhood) Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/charliesparentingpages/ [https://www.instagram.com/charliesparentingpages/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Charliesparentingpages [https://www.youtube.com/@Charliesparentingpages] A new episode is released every Sunday!   Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2572337/support]

Why Motherhood Feels So Hard (Even When You Love Your Kids) | Mom Burnout & Identity Loss

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2572337/fan_mail/new] In this episode, Charlie gets honest about the parts of motherhood no one prepares you for: the bone-deep exhaustion, the guilt of wanting five minutes alone, and the shock of realising you don't recognise yourself anymore.   What we cover: * Why loving your kids doesn't automatically refill your cup * The guilt that comes with wanting space (and why it's completely normal) * The "identity split" — losing yourself between who you were and who you are now * How to reconnect with yourself without choosing between being a good mum and being you   Resources mentioned: * Back to Me — Charlie's 5-week programme: Learn more https://stan.store/Charliesparentingpages/p/back-to-me--34toq9xg [https://stan.store/Charliesparentingpages/p/back-to-me--34toq9xg] * The Identity Audit (included in Back to Me)   Loved This Episode? Share it with a mom who needs to hear it - And if you haven't already, leave a review — it helps other moms find the podcast.   Stay connected with Charlie Website: https://stan.store/Charliesparentingpages [https://stan.store/Charliesparentingpages] (Mum Matters Community & all other tools for motherhood) Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/charliesparentingpages/ [https://www.instagram.com/charliesparentingpages/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Charliesparentingpages [https://www.youtube.com/@Charliesparentingpages] A new episode is released every Sunday! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2572337/support]

C-Section Birth Stories: Emergency vs Elective, Recovery Tips & Why C-Section Mamas Are Superheroes

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2572337/fan_mail/new] In this deeply personal episode, Charlie shares her experience of four c-sections — two emergency, two elective — and breaks down everything mums need to know about this often misunderstood birth experience.   What You'll Learn:   * Charlie's full birth story across five babies (including why her second birth became traumatic) * The real difference between emergency and elective c-sections — emotionally and physically * Why the "easy way out" myth needs to end * Practical tips for preparing mentally and physically for a c-section * Recovery essentials every c-section mama needs to know   Loved This Episode? Share it with a mom who needs to hear it - And if you haven't already, leave a review — it helps other moms find the podcast.   Stay connected with Charlie Website: https://stan.store/Charliesparentingpages [https://stan.store/Charliesparentingpages] (Mum Matters Community & all other tools for motherhood) Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/charliesparentingpages/ [https://www.instagram.com/charliesparentingpages/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Charliesparentingpages [https://www.youtube.com/@Charliesparentingpages] A new episode is released every Sunday! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2572337/support]

Natural Birth Recovery: What No One Tells You About Healing (Physically & Emotionally)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2572337/fan_mail/new] Just because you didn't have surgery doesn't mean your body didn't go through something massive. In this episode, Charlie shares her honest experience recovering from her first natural birth — and why the "you should be fine" narrative is harmful.   In this episode, you'll learn: * Why natural birth still requires serious recovery (and why the "hierarchy of birth" is a myth) * What's actually normal in postpartum recovery — bleeding, soreness, hormones, and the emotional weight no one warns you about * The 4 biggest recovery mistakes Charlie made (so you don't have to) * What actually helps: rest, support, and giving yourself permission to struggle * The identity shift no one talks about — grieving your old self while loving your new life   Key takeaways: * Your body grew a human for 9 months, shifted organs, expanded your pelvis, and pushed out a baby — that is not nothing * You're allowed to say no to visitors, ask for help, and not feel okay * Recovery isn't just physical — it's about your whole identity shifting, and that takes way more than 6 weeks   Resources mentioned: * Back to Me — Charlie's program helping moms reconnect with who they are beyond "just mom" Loved This Episode? Share it with a mom who needs to hear it -  And if you haven't already, leave a review — it helps other moms find the podcast.   Stay connected with Charlie Website: https://stan.store/Charliesparentingpages [https://stan.store/Charliesparentingpages] (Mum Matters Community & all other tools for motherhood) Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/charliesparentingpages/ [https://www.instagram.com/charliesparentingpages/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Charliesparentingpages [https://www.youtube.com/@Charliesparentingpages] A new episode is released every Sunday!   Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2572337/support]

Body After Baby: How to Stop Body Shaming Yourself & Start Healing

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2572337/fan_mail/new] Your body just did something miraculous — so why do we spend so much time hating it?  In this episode, Charlie gets real about postpartum body image: the impossible "bounce back" expectations we're sold, what actually affects your body's recovery (spoiler: it's not willpower), and how to start being kinder to yourself when the mirror feels like the enemy.   If you've ever stood in front of your reflection and not recognised the woman looking back — this one's for you.   You will Learn:   * The lie we've been sold about "bouncing back" after baby * Expectations vs reality: why your body isn't "failing" you * The 4 things that actually impact postpartum recovery (hormones, sleep, nutrition & movement) * Why being kind to yourself is harder than any workout — and how to start * 5 practical steps to rebuild your relationship with your body * A reminder of what your body has been through — and why it deserves your respect   🔔 Back to Me is coming at the end of May 2026 to help moms with exactly this. Follow @charliesparentingpages on Instagram to be the first to know.   Loved This Episode? Share it with a mum who needs to hear it -  And if you haven't already, leave a review — it helps other moms find the podcast.   Stay connected with Charlie Website: https://stan.store/Charliesparentingpages [https://stan.store/Charliesparentingpages] (Mum Matters Community & all other tools for motherhood) Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/charliesparentingpages/ [https://www.instagram.com/charliesparentingpages/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Charliesparentingpages [https://www.youtube.com/@Charliesparentingpages] A new episode is released every Sunday! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2572337/support]