What If the Key to Thriving in Motherhood Isn’t Doing More—But Feeling More?

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Leanne Morton—registered art therapist, licensed professional counselor, and mother—to explore the often-unspoken emotional transformation of motherhood.

We dive into matrescence, the profound identity shift women experience when becoming mothers, especially those who are sensitive, intuitive, or high-achieving. Leanne shares how motherhood can awaken old wounds, intensify perfectionism, and challenge our sense of self—and how feeling our way through it, not fixing it, is the path to healing.

We discuss:

The power of creativity as an emotional outlet
The double-edged sword of social media
Why moms need real-life community and redefined support
How to emotionally prepare for postpartum—not just logistically

We also introduce the Pregnancy Support Circle in the Denver area, a donation-based group offering mindfulness, art tools, and true connection for expecting moms.

The episode closes with a calming, art-based meditation to help you reconnect with your inner world—reminding us all that healing often begins with simply allowing ourselves to feel.

Whether you're pregnant, postpartum, or years into motherhood, this conversation offers validation, tools, and the reminder: You are already enough.

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