Meditative Story Surrendering my old identity — and finding myself, by Catherine Reitman
Nov 14, 2019
Catherine Reitman, actor and creator of the sitcom Working Moms, shares her journey of balancing the demands of motherhood with her career aspirations. She opens up about her struggle with identity, navigating societal pressures while honoring her mother's sacrifices. Through transformative storytelling, Reitman highlights how writing became a tool for self-discovery and connection. The conversation also touches on the importance of mindfulness and being present in the body during challenging times, offering listeners a path to personal growth and relief.
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Pregnancy Sparks Identity Crisis
- Catherine Reitman recounts being one month pregnant, telling her mom, and seeing unexpected disappointment that turned into permission to continue her career.
- She later felt devastated on set on Mother's Day, crying in a hotel room and confronting postpartum depression and identity loss.
Write Your Way Through Transition
- Philip tells Catherine to write down her experiences and she follows his advice despite fearing she isn't a writer.
- Writing those messy scenes became the blueprint for her show and bridged old and new identities.
Truth Becomes The Bridge Forward
- Catherine realized that exposing her postpartum darkness could both heal her and resonate with others.
- Telling honest stories allowed her to grow into a leadership role she initially felt unprepared for.