Motherhood changes everything — but it doesn’t erase you.
Hosted by perinatal psychiatrist and mom Dr. Nichelle Haynes, More Than Mom is a podcast for women in the thick of it all — navigating identity, mental health, and the quiet, powerful work of finding yourself in motherhood.
Each episode offers real but gentle conversations about the transformation no one prepares you for. From the science of matrescence to the grief of lost selves to the slow, hopeful process of becoming someone new, this is a space to reflect, reconnect, and rebuild your sense of self with compassion.
Whether you’re overwhelmed, unseen, or simply craving a moment of reflection, More Than Mom is here to help you feel more grounded, more understood — and more like yourself again.
Living in Alignment: How to Build a Life That Reflects Who You Really Are (Even in Motherhood)
Have you ever felt like you finally caught a glimpse of yourself again — only for life to pull you right back into old patterns? In this episode of More Than Mom with Dr. Nichelle Haynes, Dr. Nichelle Haynes, perinatal psychiatrist and mom of two, helps you move from awareness to action by learning how to live in alignment with your values, needs, and true identity. You’ll explore what it really means to integrate the inner work of self-discovery into daily life — from aligning your calendar ...
23 Sept 2025
Moms: It’s Okay to Do Something Just for You. Practical Tips for Self Care!
Moms are experts at meeting everyone else’s needs—but when was the last time you did something just for you? In this episode of More Than Mom with Dr. Nichelle Haynes, Dr. Nichelle Haynes, board-certified perinatal psychiatrist and mom, dives into why carving out time for yourself isn’t selfish—it’s essential. You’ll learn: Why guilt and cultural expectations keep moms from prioritizing themselves.How doing things for your own joy protects against caregiver burnout and resentment.Small, reali...
18 Sept 2025
I Am: Reclaiming Identity in and Beyond Motherhood
Feeling lost in motherhood? This episode helps you find yourself again. Dr. Nichelle Haynes—perinatal psychiatrist, mom, and host of More Than Mom with Dr. Nichelle Haynes—guides you from “I value” and “I need” to “I am,” so you can rebuild a confident identity in and beyond motherhood. You’ll learn: How to connect your core values and real needs to clear “I am” statementsWhy identity often blurs after baby (matrescence) and how to reclaim it with intentionSimple, realistic practices to feel ...
29 Aug 2025
The Antidote to Mom Guilt: Why Self-Compassion Matters
Do you ever catch yourself thinking, “I should be doing more. I’m not enough. I’m screwing this up”? If so, you’re not alone — and today’s episode is for you. In this episode of More Than Mom, Dr. Nichelle Haynes, perinatal psychiatrist and mom, dives into the life-changing practice of self-compassion. You’ll learn: What self-compassion really is.Why being kinder to yourself isn’t selfish — it’s essential for your mental health and resilience.How self-compassion helps reduce mom guilt, perfec...
19 Aug 2025
I Need: Learning to Put Your Needs Back on the List
Do you ever feel like everyone else’s needs come first and yours barely make the list? You’re not alone. In this episode of More Than Mom, Dr. Nichelle Haynes, perinatal psychiatrist and mom, breaks down why meeting your own needs isn’t selfish—it’s essential. Together, we’ll explore: The difference between wants and needs (and why it matters for your wellbeing)The hidden cultural messages that tell moms their needs don’t countHow unmet needs show up as exhaustion, irritability, or resentment...
12 Aug 2025
Motherhood and Your Core Values: The Key to Feeling More Like You
Motherhood changes everything — but have you stopped to think about whether the way you’re living truly reflects what matters most to you? In this episode of More Than Mom, Dr. Nichelle Haynes, perinatal psychiatrist and mom, guides you through the essential (and often overlooked) work of defining your core values. You’ll learn: What values really are (and how they differ from things you like or goals you have)Why many moms feel disconnected, resentful, or restless when they’re living out of ...
29 Jul 2025
Rediscovering Yourself: What Lights You Up?
In this episode of More Than Mom with Dr. Nichelle Haynes, Dr. Nichelle Haynes, perinatal psychiatrist and mom, gently guides you through what it means to rediscover your passions, reconnect with joy, and begin feeling like you again. We’ll explore: Why joy isn’t optional — it’s essential for your mental health (and your kids’ well-being too)What "glimmers" are — and how they help you reconnect with what makes you feel aliveHow to start start the work of finding yourself again, even when time...
10 Jul 2025
Feeling Lost In Motherhood? Your First Step Back To Yourself.
If you’ve felt disconnected, overwhelmed, or like you don’t even know what you’re feeling anymore — you’re not alone. In this episode of More Than Mom with Dr. Nichelle Haynes, Dr. Nichelle Haynes, a perinatal psychiatrist and mom, introduces one of the most powerful tools to help you feel like yourself again: mindfulness. You’ll learn: What mindfulness actually is (and what it’s not)Why it’s the first essential step to reconnecting with your identity after motherhoodSimple, doable practices ...
1 Jul 2025
Why Self-Care Isn’t Selfish — And Why Your Kids Need You to Believe That
Perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Nichelle Haynes explains why self-care is essential for mothers, debunking myths and highlighting its importance for mental health, child development, and family well-being in this interview with Dr. Nichelle Haynes.
24 Jun 2025
The Power of Friendships in Motherhood: How Community Protects Your Mental Health
Dr. Nichelle Haynes explores the profound impact of female friendships on maternal mental health, revealing how community and vulnerability foster emotional well-being in motherhood; this is a solo episode.
10 Jun 2025
After Baby: Why Your Relationships Feel Different
Perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Nichelle Haynes examines how motherhood alters relationships with partners, friends, parents, and oneself, offering validating insights into postpartum relationship dynamics in this interview.
3 Jun 2025
I Don’t Recognize Myself: Postpartum Body Image & Grief
Dr. Nichelle Haynes examines postpartum body image, hormonal fluctuations, physical changes, and identity shifts that impact mothers, addressing unspoken grief and pressure to recover.
27 May 2025
Never Enough--Perfectionism
Dr. Nichelle Haynes, perinatal psychiatrist, examines perfectionism's impact on motherhood, revealing how it masks itself in productivity and disconnects mothers from their true selves in this episode.
20 May 2025
Why You’re So Mentally Exhausted — The Invisible Load of Motherhood
If you’re constantly tired — not just physically, but mentally — there’s a name for that: the invisible load. In this episode of More Than Mom with Dr. Nichelle Haynes, Dr. Haynes, perinatal psychiatrist and mom, explores the concept of the mental load of motherhood — the relentless stream of planning, remembering, anticipating, and emotionally managing that so many moms carry without acknowledgment. We talk about: What the invisible load actually is (and why it’s not “just part of being a mo...
11 May 2025
Why You Don’t Feel Like Yourself Anymore — Understanding Matrescence
Have you ever thought, “I don’t feel like myself anymore,” and wondered if something was wrong with you? In this first episode of More Than Mom with Dr. Nichelle Haynes, your host, Dr. Nichelle Haynes, perinatal psychiatrist and mother, introduces a concept that puts language to that feeling — matrescence. It’s not a diagnosis. It’s not a disorder. It’s a real, meaningful shift in identity that begins when you become a mother — and understanding it can change everything. Understanding it is t...
6 May 2025
Welcome to More Than Mom with Dr. Nichelle Haynes
Dr. Nichelle Haynes is a perinatal psychiatrist, mother, and advocate for honest conversations about the mental and emotional transformation of motherhood. After years of supporting patients through the identity shifts that come with becoming a parent — and walking through her own — she created More Than Mom with Dr. Nichelle Haynes, a podcast for women ready to reconnect with themselves in and beyond motherhood. Because the journey into motherhood isn’t just about feeding schedules and miles...
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