23. Rage Part 1: Understanding The Rage We Feel In Motherhood

Why do so many women experience rage for the first time after becoming mothers? And what happens when the pressure of caregiving, overstimulation, sleep deprivation, and unmet needs finally boils over? In this episode of *The Woman Within*, we explore the complex reality of **motherhood rage, postpartum anger, and the shame women often feel around their biggest emotions.** Through honest personal stories and vulnerable shares from our community, we unpack what rage can look and feel like, why it may surface in motherhood, and what it can reveal about our needs, boundaries, and capacity for self-sacrifice. We explore the difference between anger and rage, the physical signs of emotions building in the body, and how being touched out, undersupported, and overwhelmed can push us to our breaking point. We also challenge the expectation that women should always be patient, grateful, regulated, and endlessly selfless—even when their own needs aren't being met. Rather than viewing rage as something to simply suppress or feel ashamed of, we explore how it can signal a need for change, space, support, and reconnection with ourselves. We talk about practical ways to release built-up emotional energy, recognize our limits sooner, and begin building the village so many mothers are missing. This is an honest conversation about the parts of motherhood we don't always feel comfortable admitting out loud—and a reminder that **the answer isn't always to sacrifice more of ourselves.** If you've ever felt overwhelmed by your own anger, struggled with mom guilt after losing your patience, or wondered why motherhood has brought out emotions you never experienced before, this conversation is for you. **In this episode, we explore:** - Motherhood rage and postpartum anger - Why rage can emerge after having children - The difference between anger and rage - Overstimulation, being touched out, and sleep deprivation - Maternal burnout, unmet needs, and self-abandonment - Mom guilt, shame, and the pressure to be a “good mother” - Emotional regulation and healthy ways to release anger - Boundaries, self-preservation, and learning to ask for support - The importance of building a village and finding community in motherhood *The Woman Within* is a podcast exploring the deeper layers of what it means to be a woman, mother, wife, friend, and human navigating life in the modern world. If this conversation resonates with you, **share it with a woman who might need to hear it, and join us in continuing the conversation.** **Join our email list** to get reminders about new episodes and future offerings ⁠https://womanwithinpod.myflodesk.com/joinus⁠ **Follow us on Instagram** @womanwithinpod @nicole\_mejia @soulfully\_sarah\_stew *Thanks so much for listening!*