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More Than Mom With Dr. Nichelle Haynes
Motherhood changes everything — but it doesn’t erase you.
Hosted by perinatal psychiatrist and mom Dr. Nichelle Haynes, More Than Mom is a podcast for women in the thick of it all — navigating identity, mental health, and the quiet, powerful work of finding yourself in motherhood.
Each episode offers real but gentle conversations about the transformation no one prepares you for. From the science of matrescence to the grief of lost selves to the slow, hopeful process of becoming someone new, this is a space to reflect, reconnect, and rebuild your sense of self with compassion.
Whether you’re overwhelmed, unseen, or simply craving a moment of reflection, More Than Mom is here to help you feel more grounded, more understood — and more like yourself again.
More Than Mom With Dr. Nichelle Haynes
Rediscovering Yourself: What Lights You Up?
In this episode of More Than Mom with Dr. Nichelle Haynes, Dr. Nichelle Haynes, perinatal psychiatrist and mom, gently guides you through what it means to rediscover your passions, reconnect with joy, and begin feeling like you again.
We’ll explore:
- Why joy isn’t optional — it’s essential for your mental health (and your kids’ well-being too)
- What "glimmers" are — and how they help you reconnect with what makes you feel alive
- How to start start the work of finding yourself again, even when time is short and energy is low
- 3 powerful journaling prompts to spark self-discovery
- Why this work protects you against burnout and the invisible load of motherhood
Whether you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or just unsure where to begin, this episode is your invitation to come back home to yourself — one small moment at a time.
✨ It’s time to find what lights you up — and follow it.
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