“After Ever was born, I remember thinking, ‘I just need to get back to work because that’s where my true identity is,'” Morissette said.

Alanis Morissette is a powerhouse singer-songwriter who weaves together rock angst and poetic confessionals.

However, in a new interview with the “Mom and Mind” podcast released on Monday, the 49-year-old admitted she’s not as impenetrable as she may seem. The Ottawa-born mother-of-three opened up about the challenges she faced with postpartum activities each time she gave birth, the life-disrupting changes of motherhood and the loneliness she’s felt for years.

While being under a spotlight as a celebrity can sometimes be blinding, it doesn’t necessarily capture every facet of a star’s life. Morissette indicated that although she often hides her personal story to survive as a woman, she also aims to be a source of positivity for her fans.

“My survival strategy has hovered around people pleasing, which is not a huge shocker for so many of us women in a context of patriarchy. It’s a smart survival strategy until it starts eating away at our bodies and mental health and wellbeing in general,” the “Ironic” songstress shared. “I believe I haven’t been asked my story for several reasons, one of which is that a lot of people sort of look to me for upliftment or support or guidance or maybe even direction or championing.”