I Survived…But I’m Not the Same Person Anymore

Surviving something life-changing doesn’t mean you magically become okay afterward. Sometimes you survive and still have to grieve the person you used to be. This episode of The Torch Mom Podcast is a raw and powerful conversation about motherhood, identity, burnout, survival, healing, and learning how to exist after life changes you forever. Tia sits down with Amanda, a breast cancer survivor, mother of three, speaker, and podcast host who opens up about navigating motherhood during COVID while battling cancer, and the emotional reality of surviving something that permanently changes you. From balancing treatment and parenting to rebuilding her identity after remission, Amanda shares the truth many women quietly carry but rarely say out loud. In this episode: ​surviving cancer while still showing up as a mom ​grieving the version of yourself that no longer exists ​mom guilt during hard seasons ​burnout, people-pleasing, and learning to say no ​why women struggle to admit they’re not okay ​rebuilding identity after trauma and survival ​giving yourself grace during seasons of change ​learning to become intentional with your life Connect with the Torch Mom Podcast Instagram, Facebook, TikTok & Threads @thetorchmompodcast Have questions or experiences to share? Please send us an email to thetorchmompodcast@gmail.com Want to be a guest on The Torch Mom Podcast? Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/231248521047046 Got something on your heart? Call: 202-670-6476 Or send a voice message using this link: https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/440562/2/3xjam5jbabj9llyp Just record it on your phone no camera needed. Answer this week’s Confession Question Submit your answer using this separate voice message link: https://www.speakpipe.com/TorchMomConfessions Your story could help another mom feel seen. Connect with Amanda and her resources Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lifebeyondchange?igsh=aTZod2xtZ2dic2V6 Website amandalentz.com Life Beyond Change Podcast open.spotify.com/show/51EpTj0lIKwewbqB25pSkG?si=TTbsJkhtTmap2k8nXcjQkA