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Dare To Be Brave with Joy Foster
Redundancy. Maternity leave. Perimenopause. Menopause. Illness. Caring for ageing parents.
Sound familiar?
If you're a woman in midlife, chances are you've faced one - or several - of these life transitions. And somewhere along the way, you may have pressed pause on your career… your confidence… or even your sense of direction.
But what if this chapter isn’t the end of your story—what if it’s the moment you learn to be brave?
Dare To Be Brave with Joy Foster is a powerful solo podcast that blends real-life insight with the neuroscience of courage, confidence, and change.
Each episode unpacks what’s really happening in your brain when you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or afraid to move forward—and shows you how to work with your brain, not against it.
You’ll learn how to:
- Rebuild confidence after a setback
- Take action even when fear is loud
- Break free from overthinking and self-doubt
- Navigate change with clarity and resilience
- Redefine success on your own terms
Whether you're returning to work, starting something new, or simply trying to figure out what’s next, this podcast will give you the tools - and the courage - to move forward.
Because bravery isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build.
And this is where it begins.
Dare To Be Brave with Joy Foster
Why Wanting More Than Motherhood Doesn't Make You Selfish | E289
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How to find yourself again after motherhood, overcome a motherhood identity crisis, and rebuild confidence after having kids is the focus of Dare To Be Brave Podcast Episode 289.
Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, "I don't recognise myself anymore?" Have you lost yourself after having kids? Do you feel stuck between being a great mum and wanting something more for yourself?
If you're struggling with mom guilt, feeling lost as a mom, or wondering how to find yourself again after motherhood, you're not alone.
In Dare To Be Brave Podcast Episode 289, Joy Foster, founder of TechPixies, helping women build digital skills and confidence, explores why so many women experience a motherhood identity crisis and what you can do to reconnect with the person you are beyond motherhood.
Motherhood changes everything. Your priorities shift. Your routines change. Your identity evolves. But many women discover that somewhere between school runs, family responsibilities, and caring for everyone else, they've lost touch with themselves.
Joy also shares inspiring stories of women who rebuilt their lives after major transitions, including divorce, breast cancer, career changes, and rediscovering purpose later in life.
In this episode:
★ Have you lost yourself after having kids?
★ The motherhood identity crisis nobody talks about
★ Why feeling lost as a mom is more common than you think
★ The danger of comparing yourself to your pre-baby self
★ What Jessica Ennis-Hill learned about confidence after motherhood
★ How to reclaim your identity one small step at a time
★ Why self-care is not selfish
★ How to find yourself again after motherhood
Timestamps:
00:00 You are more than a mum
01:14 The hidden identity shift of motherhood
02:12 Why motherhood changes who you are
03:22 Mom guilt and the pressure to be everything
04:02 Bonita's story of rebuilding her life
04:30 Stop comparing yourself to your old self
05:33 The strengths motherhood has given you
06:07 Reclaiming your identity after motherhood
07:01 Giving yourself permission to dream again
07:30 Finding purpose after major life changes
08:07 Your Dare To Be Brave challenge
08:20 Why reclaiming yourself matters
08:39 Design Your Dream Life Challenge
Resources:
★ Design Your Dream Life Challenge: https://techpixies.com/dlc12
★ TechPixies: https://techpixies.com
★ Quantum Leap Accelerator: https://luminosity-leadership.com
★ Social Media Mastery Program: https://techpixies.com/socialmediamasterclass
★ Business Mastery Program: https://techpixies.com/businessmasterclass
★ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/techpixies/
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Thanks for listening!