Living with… Becoming a new parent

Becoming a parent is often painted as the happiest time of your life—but what if it doesn’t feel that way?

In this episode, I open up about the emotional challenges many new parents face but rarely speak about: grief, guilt, identity loss, and the pressure to feel grateful all the time. Drawing from my own experience and years of working with clients, I explore why so many parents mourn the life they once had—even as they welcome the new one before them.

This episode offers a compassionate reframe for anyone who feels overwhelmed by the demands of parenthood. You’ll learn how to recognise the signs of hidden grief, understand the role of guilt and shame, and use my 4-Step Change Process to ground yourself, reframe your perspective, and reconnect with what matters.

With tools like the Focus Reset, the Support Group Metaphor, and the Valued Living Questionnaire, this episode provides practical guidance for navigating one of life’s biggest transitions—with kindness, wisdom, and a renewed sense of self.