What to Do When You Don’t Feel Like Yourself Anymore – with Richelle Clayton

If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I don’t feel like me anymore”—this episode is for you.

This week on the podcast, I’m sharing a powerful and heartfelt conversation with Richelle Clayton, childbirth educator, doula, and founder of From Pregnant to Parent. This episode originally aired as part of The Mama’s Advice Vault audio event (and yes—VIP access is still available if you want to listen to all 28+ interviews!).

Richelle walks us through what’s really going on when moms feel disconnected from themselves—and why this is such a common experience. She explains the difference between instinct and intuition, and how we often go into motherhood expecting to “just know” what to do… but quickly find ourselves overwhelmed, unsure, or exhausted.

Whether you’re deep in the postpartum fog, parenting toddlers, or even a few years in and still feel lost, Richelle offers incredible validation, encouragement, and practical advice to help you reconnect with you.

In this episode, we cover:

Why “you’ll know what to do” is a problematic message for new moms
The three phases of transition—and why it can take years to feel settled as a mom
How to give yourself grace through constant identity shifts
The #1 tip Richelle gives to moms who feel like they’ve lost themselves
A beautiful guided visualization to help you redefine what being a good mom means to YOU
Simple strategies to start reconnecting with your needs, emotions, and joy

Richelle reminds us that motherhood is a journey of constant transition—not just for our kids, but for us too. And sometimes the first step to feeling more like yourself again is simply letting go of the “shoulds.”