<description>&lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="151"&gt;&lt;a class= "_ymio1r31 _ypr0glyw _zcxs1o36 _mizu194a _1ah3dkaa _ra3xnqa1 _128mdkaa _1cvmnqa1 _4davt94y _4bfu1r31 _1hms8stv _ajmmnqa1 _vchhusvi _kqswh2mm _ect4ttxp _syaz13af _1a3b1r31 _4fpr8stv _5goinqa1 _f8pj13af _9oik1r31 _1bnxglyw _jf4cnqa1 _30l313af _1nrm1r31 _c2waglyw _1iohnqa1 _9h8h12zz _10531ra0 _1ien1ra0 _n0fx1ra0 _1vhv17z1" title="https://icy-queen-56311.myflodesk.com/summerchallenge" href= "https://icy-queen-56311.myflodesk.com/summerchallenge" data-renderer-mark="true" data-is-router-link="false" data-testid= "link-with-safety"&gt;&lt;strong data-renderer-mark="true"&gt;Join the 2026 free summer joy challenge for moms!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="151"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="202"&gt;Do you ever feel like you've gotten so busy taking care of everyone else that you've lost touch with yourself a little bit?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="202"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="327"&gt;In this episode, Whitney sits down with social worker and author Amy Haydak for a conversation about the parts of motherhood we don't talk about enough. They dive into the identity shifts that happen when we become moms, the pressure to hold everything together, and why so many women feel guilty admitting that motherhood can be both beautiful and really hard at the same time.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="327"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="707"&gt;Amy shares simple ways to reconnect with yourself when life feels overwhelming, along with insights on emotional regulation, asking for help, and paying attention to what your mind and body might be trying to tell you before you hit burnout. They also talk about the unrealistic expectations many moms carry and why taking care of yourself isn't something you earn, but rather something you need.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="707"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="1105"&gt;If you've ever missed parts of who you were before motherhood, felt stretched too thin, or wondered how to show up for yourself while showing up for everyone else, this conversation is for you. Press play and join us for a heartfelt discussion about motherhood, self-compassion, and finding your way back to yourself.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="1105"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="1424"&gt;Here's what you can look forward to in this episode:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul class="ak-ul" data-indent-level="1"&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="1480"&gt;Why so many moms feel like they've lost themselves in motherhood&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="1548"&gt;The pressure to be everything to everyone&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="1593"&gt;Grieving past versions of yourself while embracing who you're becoming&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="1667"&gt;How to recognize the signs of overwhelm before burnout hits&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="1730"&gt;Why asking for help can feel so hard&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="1770"&gt;The connection between self-care and emotional regulation&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="1831"&gt;Modeling healthy emotions for your children&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="1878"&gt;Finding small ways to reconnect with yourself in busy seasons&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="1943"&gt;Letting go of perfection and embracing self-compassion&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="2001"&gt;&lt;em data-renderer-mark= "true"&gt;Reflection question to ponder: What do I need right now?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="2059"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="2061"&gt;Learn more about 1:1 coaching with Whitney - &lt;a class= "_ymio1r31 _ypr0glyw _zcxs1o36 _mizu194a _1ah3dkaa _ra3xnqa1 _128mdkaa _1cvmnqa1 _4davt94y _4bfu1r31 _1hms8stv _ajmmnqa1 _vchhusvi _kqswh2mm _ect4ttxp _syaz13af _1a3b1r31 _4fpr8stv _5goinqa1 _f8pj13af _9oik1r31 _1bnxglyw _jf4cnqa1 _30l313af _1nrm1r31 _c2waglyw _1iohnqa1 _9h8h12zz _10531ra0 _1ien1ra0 _n0fx1ra0 _1vhv17z1" title= "https://calendly.com/electricideas/discovery-call-for-lightning-bolt-sessions?month=2025-10" href= "https://calendly.com/electricideas/discovery-call-for-lightning-bolt-sessions?month=2025-10" data-renderer-mark="true" data-is-router-link="false" data-testid= "link-with-safety"&gt;book a 15-minute Spark Session&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; 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Electric Ideas with Whitney Baker: Motherhood, Self-Connection, Joyful Living & Self-Care

Whitney Baker

190. Motherhood, Identity, & Emotional Regulation with Amy Haydak

JUN 11, 202634 MIN
Electric Ideas with Whitney Baker: Motherhood, Self-Connection, Joyful Living & Self-Care

190. Motherhood, Identity, & Emotional Regulation with Amy Haydak

JUN 11, 202634 MIN

Description

Join the 2026 free summer joy challenge for moms! Do you ever feel like you've gotten so busy taking care of everyone else that you've lost touch with yourself a little bit? In this episode, Whitney sits down with social worker and author Amy Haydak for a conversation about the parts of motherhood we don't talk about enough. They dive into the identity shifts that happen when we become moms, the pressure to hold everything together, and why so many women feel guilty admitting that motherhood can be both beautiful and really hard at the same time. Amy shares simple ways to reconnect with yourself when life feels overwhelming, along with insights on emotional regulation, asking for help, and paying attention to what your mind and body might be trying to tell you before you hit burnout. They also talk about the unrealistic expectations many moms carry and why taking care of yourself isn't something you earn, but rather something you need. If you've ever missed parts of who you were before motherhood, felt stretched too thin, or wondered how to show up for yourself while showing up for everyone else, this conversation is for you. Press play and join us for a heartfelt discussion about motherhood, self-compassion, and finding your way back to yourself. Here's what you can look forward to in this episode: Why so many moms feel like they've lost themselves in motherhood The pressure to be everything to everyone Grieving past versions of yourself while embracing who you're becoming How to recognize the signs of overwhelm before burnout hits Why asking for help can feel so hard The connection between self-care and emotional regulation Modeling healthy emotions for your children Finding small ways to reconnect with yourself in busy seasons Letting go of perfection and embracing self-compassion Reflection question to ponder: What do I need right now? Learn more about 1:1 coaching with Whitney - book a 15-minute Spark Session Connect with Whitney: Instagram l Website l 5 Days to Less Stress, More Satisfaction l Tend to Your Soul Toolkit l 10 Soulful Journaling Prompts | Electric Ideas Podcast Connect with Amy: Website | Facebook | Book: Unwritten Stories: A Mother's Journey on Becoming | Cycle Breaker Course