Emily Gorrie shares her before-and-after of motherhood: high-achieving, box-checking life → a tender season of postpartum struggle, loss of control, and “where did I go?” She walks us through the mindset and micro-changes that helped her reimagine motherhood—starting with honest emotional check-ins, subtracting tasks and expectations, and creating pockets of support and joy.
Key Takeaways
Tiny, consistent changes shift your whole trajectory over time.
Subtract first: delegate, press pause, or drop the “shoulds” to create room for you.
Emotional check-ins are a daily compass; name it so you can navigate it.
Community doesn’t have to be perfect—micro-moments of support matter.
It’s okay to change your mind. Most decisions aren’t permanent.
Highlighted Quotes
“Taking things off my plate is how I put myself back on it.” — Emily
“Action grants us clarity.” — Emily
“Very few decisions in life are permanent.” — Amy
Keywords
Motherhood joy, postpartum, perfectionism, control, burnout, nervous system, self-care for moms, boundaries, community, therapy for moms
About the Guest
Emily Gorrie is an early motherhood coach who offers compassionate, hands-on support to new moms navigating the transition into early motherhood. She creates a safe, grounded space for women to feel seen, supported, and connected—especially during a time that can feel isolating. Through personalized guidance, Emily helps mothers invite more joy and self-love into their daily lives, so they can show up as the mom they want to be for their family.
She is a mom of two and the host of Project: Mom, a podcast sharing honest, unfiltered stories of women journeying through motherhood and entrepreneurship.
Emily is also the voice behind Reimagine Motherhood, where she helps moms release perfectionism, subtract the nonessential, and rediscover joy through small, sustainable shifts. Her story includes an emergency C-section, a tough recovery, and an undiagnosed postpartum season that sparked honest conversations and practical tools.
Want to connect with Emily or learn more about her work? Visit emilygorrie.com or follow her on Instagram @reimagine.motherhood. Find all of her resources at https://linktr.ee/emilyfgorrie.
About the Host
Amy Grace is a licensed therapist, course creator, author and podcast host, centering everything she does on one mission—supporting moms to be happy, healthy, thriving, supermoms. For more information about all her offerings and resources, check her out at www.amygrace.bio.