Can I be honest with you?
When I first became a mom, I felt straight-up lied to.
This was not the magical, transformative, all-around-rainbows-and-unicorns experience I’d been told it would be. Instead, I was angry and sad and lonely. And I was guilt-ridden over all of it.
Since no one I knew seemed to be struggling like I was, I assumed there was something wrong with me. I mean, what kind of mother felt this way?
Maybe you can relate.
Since I was busy caring for a newborn, I didn’t have time to go searching for answers. And I wasn’t even sure what answers I needed, anyway.
I had so many tabs open in my brain — baby, marriage, household, work, friends, other responsibilities — that I didn’t know what to do first. And my own needs didn't even register on that list.
Over time, I found out I was not alone in my feelings. In fact, most moms were having these same tough emotions, but nobody was talking about them.
That’s when I decided every mom deserves to be honest about how they feel, even the ugly stuff, and be met with total support. Judgment-free.
So, I added to my training as a licensed clinical psychologist and became certified in perinatal mental health. I took everything I’d learned — from my own experiences to evidence-based-research — and created my online community Psyched Mommy.
Over the years I’ve gotten so many messages about how this community has positively impacted mothers, globally. My hope is that it can help you, too.
The Psyched Mommy Blog
Get practical tools and support from someone who’s been right where you are.
These moms got the support they deserved.
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Online Course: Keeping Mommy in Mind
The transition to motherhood can be tough — and you know what makes it tougher? When no one talks about how tough it is.
Keeping Mommy in Mind talks about it.
This online course and supportive community gives you a playbook for managing tough emotions, getting better sleep, navigating changing relationships, setting healthy boundaries, and lots more.
Self-Compassion
As moms, we often focus on caring for others and meeting their needs — and we don’t necessarily consider how we treat ourselves. Self-compassion is the practice of treating ourselves like we would treat those we love.
Setting Boundaries
When we struggle with setting boundaries, we feel violated, stressed, and out of control. This resource gives you the tools you need to set clear boundaries so you can feel safe and bring more peace into your life.
Grow in your identity as a person, both inside and outside of motherhood.