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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
I Need: Learning to Put Your Needs Back on the List
Do you ever feel like everyone else’s needs come first and yours barely make the list? You’re not alone. In this episode of More Than Mom, Dr. Nichelle Haynes, perinatal psychiatrist and mom, breaks down why meeting your own needs isn’t selfish—it’s essential.
Together, we’ll explore:
- The difference between wants and needs (and why it matters for your wellbeing)
- The hidden cultural messages that tell moms their needs don’t count
- How unmet needs show up as exhaustion, irritability, or resentment
- Simple steps to identify and voice what you actually need—without guilt
You’ll also get a reflective journaling prompt to help you practice saying “I need” and begin cracking the foundation of mom guilt.
If you’ve been stretched thin, running on empty, or secretly wondering when your turn comes—this episode is for you.
✨ Share this episode with another mom who needs the reminder: your needs matter too.