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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.
Episodes
16 episodes
Living in Alignment: How to Build a Life That Reflects Who You Really Are (Even in Motherhood)
Have you ever felt like you finally caught a glimpse of yourself again — only for life to pull you right back into old patterns? In this episode of More Than Mom with Dr. Nichelle Haynes, Dr. Nichelle Haynes, perinatal psychiatrist and...
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Moms: It’s Okay to Do Something Just for You. Practical Tips for Self Care!
Moms are experts at meeting everyone else’s needs—but when was the last time you did something just for you? In this episode of More Than Mom with Dr. Nichelle Haynes, Dr. Nichelle Haynes, board-certified perinatal psychiatris...
I Am: Reclaiming Identity in and Beyond Motherhood
Feeling lost in motherhood? This episode helps you find yourself again. Dr. Nichelle Haynes—perinatal psychiatrist, mom, and host of More Than Mom with Dr. Nichelle Haynes—guides you from “I value” and “I need” t...
The Antidote to Mom Guilt: Why Self-Compassion Matters
Do you ever catch yourself thinking, “I should be doing more. I’m not enough. I’m screwing this up”? If so, you’re not alone — and today’s episode is for you.In this episode of More Than Mom, Dr. Nichelle Haynes, perina...
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’...
Motherhood and Your Core Values: The Key to Feeling More Like You
Motherhood changes everything — but have you stopped to think about whether the way you’re living truly reflects what matters most to you? In this episode of More Than Mom, Dr. Nichelle Haynes, perinatal psychiatrist and mom, guides yo...
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
Feeling Lost In Motherhood? Your First Step Back To Yourself.
If you’ve felt disconnected, overwhelmed, or like you don’t even know what you’re feeling anymore — you’re not alone. In this episode of More Than Mom with Dr. Nichelle Haynes, Dr. Nichelle Haynes, a perinatal psychiatrist and mom, int...
Why Self-Care Isn’t Selfish — And Why Your Kids Need You to Believe That
Self-care might sound like a luxury—but for moms, it’s a lifeline. In this powerful episode of More Than Mom with Dr. Nichelle Haynes, perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Nichelle Haynes explores why true self-care is not indulgent, optional, o...
The Power of Friendships in Motherhood: How Community Protects Your Mental Health
Dr. Nichelle Haynes, perinatal psychiatrist and mother, delves into the critical role of community and vulnerability in the journey toward finding yourself as a mom. Discover how building intentional relationships and embracing openness can act...
After Baby: Why Your Relationships Feel Different
You knew having a baby would change everything—but no one warned you it might change how you relate to everyone, too.In this episode of More Than Mom with Dr. Nichelle Haynes, perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Nichelle Ha...
I Don’t Recognize Myself: Postpartum Body Image & Grief
If you've ever looked in the mirror and thought, “I just don't recognize myself,” this episode of More Than Mom with Dr. Nichelle Haynes is for you. Dr. Nichelle Haynes, a perinatal psychiatrist and mother, explores the comple...
Never Enough--Perfectionism
Do you ever feel like no matter how much you do, it still isn’t enough? Like you’re trying to be a good mom, partner, friend — maybe even trying to take care of yourself — and still feel like you’re falling short?In this episode of M...
Why You’re So Mentally Exhausted — The Invisible Load of Motherhood
If you’re constantly tired — not just physically, but mentally — there’s a name for that: the invisible load.In this episode of More Than Mom with Dr. Nichelle Haynes, Dr. Haynes, perinatal psychiatrist and mom, explores the con...
Why You Don’t Feel Like Yourself Anymore — Understanding Matrescence
Have you ever thought, “I don’t feel like myself anymore,” and wondered if something was wrong with you?In this first episode of More Than Mom with Dr. Nichelle Haynes, your host, Dr. Nichelle Haynes, perinatal psychiat...
Welcome to More Than Mom with Dr. Nichelle Haynes
Dr. Nichelle Haynes is a perinatal psychiatrist, mother, and advocate for honest conversations about the mental and emotional transformation of motherhood. After years of supporting patients through the identity shifts that come with bec...