Feeling disconnected in mothers groups does not mean something is wrong with you.
In this episode, I explore the tension between believing in the importance of the village and struggling to feel at home in traditional mothers groups and mums and bubs classes.
We unpack
Identity loss and identity shifts in early motherhood
Postpartum loneliness and modern mum life
Why proximity does not always create real connection
How nervous system safety impacts social experiences
The difference between structured support and organic community
Creating a village that supports the whole woman, not just the mother
For many women, mothers groups are essential and deeply supportive. For others, they can feel overwhelming, performative, or limiting. Both experiences are valid.
If you are navigating postpartum, craving deeper mum friendships, questioning where you belong, or redefining what support looks like in modern motherhood, this episode is for you.
You are allowed to want meaningful connection.
You are allowed to protect your identity.
You are allowed to build a village that reflects who you truly are.
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