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Mom"s Guide to Finding Herself: Rediscovering Identity and Joy in Motherhood

Have you ever looked in the mirror after another exhausting day and thought, “When did I stop being ME and become just MOM?” Your passions, hobbies, and friendships feel so distant, buried beneath sleepless nights and the never-ending to-do lists of raising young children. I get it. I’ve been there too. As a mom of two young kids, I’ve experienced the frustration of losing myself in the chaos of motherhood. I know how overwhelming it can be to find time for yourself, meet other moms, find a

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78 Finding Your Thing as a Mom Doesn't Have to Mean...

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2026/02/03

Do you feel like “me time” is just another thing you don’t have time for? Mom Identity Starter Kit Mom Moment Memo InstagramWe’ve been sold the idea that you have to get away to feel like yourself again, but what if your “thing” can happen while your toddler is next to you eating Cheerios?Feeling like the only way to reconnect with yourself is to escape your house? I’ve been there. But in this episode, I share how I redefined what me time actually looks like—and how I found my thing in the most

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77 The Winter Blues for Moms & How to Feel Like...

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2026/01/26

Why does winter feel extra hard when you're a mom? Even with your fuzzy socks and peppermint mocha in hand, you still feel off. You're not alone—and you're not broken. Let’s talk about what’s really going on and how to feel like yourself again.Ever find yourself more irritable, anxious, or drained in the winter months? You’ve got the candles lit and your cozy setup ready, but the spark just isn’t there. Maybe you're snapping more, canceling plans, or struggling to finish a sentence without brain

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34:43

76 What Counts as Movement in Motherhood with Krystle...

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2026/01/19

Still think movement doesn’t “count” unless it leaves you sweaty and sore?Moms are taught that if it’s not a full workout, it’s not enough. But that’s a lie that keeps us stuck in guilt and disconnection from our bodies.In this episode, physical therapist and co-founder of Expecting and Empowered Krystle Howald is back to break down what actually counts as movement in motherhood—and how to reclaim your strength and energy even if you're short on time, healing from birth, or just plain exhausted.BY

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75 Protecting the Things That Keep You Grounded as a...

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2026/01/12

Are you losing touch with the parts of yourself that keep you grounded in motherhood?So many moms pour themselves into raising babies and managing a home... but forget to protect the parts of themselves that actually help them thrive. Today’s guest, Krystle Howald, is here to shift that.As a physical therapist and co-founder of Expecting and Empowered, Krystle brings her professional expertise and raw personal experience (hello, 3 C-sections!) to this honest conversation about recovery, identity,

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11:54

74 Mom-Friendly Goal Framework for 2026 (No Crashing...

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2026/01/05

Are your 2026 goals already collecting dust?You are so not alone. This episode is your permission slip to stop trying to “do more” and instead focus on what truly fits your life right now.Feeling like you're already behind on your new year goals?That planner you bought? The routines you swore you’d stick to? If they’re already gathering dust, it’s not because you failed—it’s because those systems weren’t made for moms. In this episode, Krissy introduces her refreshing 10-Day Challenge Method, a

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73 A Gentle Year in Review for Moms

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2025/12/29

Do you feel like you lost yourself in motherhood this year?If your year feels like one long blur of bedtime battles, snack crumbs, and second-guessing yourself—you’re not alone. This episode is a gentle year in review for moms, designed to help you reflect on the invisible labor, emotional load, and quiet wins that don’t show up on your Instagram grid.Motherhood identity loss is real—and so is your growth.We’re ditching the pressure to reinvent ourselves in January and making space to honor

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72 A Gift of Stillness in the Middle of Motherhood

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2025/12/22

Do the holidays bring up more than just joy for you? If you’re carrying joy and grief, gratitude and exhaustion this week—you’re not broken. You’re a mom. And you’re allowed to feel all of it.This Christmas episode is a poetic pause for your soul.I’m sharing two poems from From One Mom to a Mother by Jessica Urlichs—words that gently hold space for the mess, the missing, and the becoming. If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and wondered who you are now… this one’s for you.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH

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34:04

71 Surviving Sick Season as a Mom Without Burning Out...

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2025/12/15

Is sick season turning your house into a germy battleground—and your brain into mush?If you’re barely holding it together between school call-outs, snot-covered toddlers, and the emotional weight of being the one who handles everything, this episode is for you. Sick season hits moms hard, and it’s not just the fevers—it’s the burnout, the decision fatigue, and the constant guilt.That’s why I called in pediatrician and mom Dr. Mona Amin from PedsDocTalk to walk us through how to survive sick season

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70 How This Pediatrician Learned to Trust Her...

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2025/12/08

Have you ever had a gut feeling something was wrong—and everyone told you it was “just anxiety”?Dr. Mona Amin is a pediatrician and parenting expert. But when she became a mom, everything she thought she knew was turned upside down. In this powerful episode, she shares her traumatic birth story, her son’s NICU and stroke diagnosis, her own ICU stay, and how motherhood forced her to stop doubting herself—and start trusting her intuition more than anything else.If you’ve ever felt dismissed,

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69 Reclaiming Your Sanity This Holiday Season Without...

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2025/12/01

Does the holiday season make you feel even more disconnected from yourself?You’re not just overwhelmed, you’re likely facing a motherhood identity crisis. In the rush to create joy for everyone else, you might be losing sight of your own. This episode offers real talk and relief for moms struggling with identity after motherhood, especially during the busiest season of the year.You’ll hear a raw story about the moment I realized I’d completely disappeared under the weight of holiday expectations—and

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68 Stories of Mom Support That Will Restore Your...

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2025/11/24

Ever had a stranger mom show up for you when you needed it most?In this feel-good, emotionally honest episode, Krissy sits down with Kaitlin Becker, known for her roles on Sprout's Sunny Side Up and Meekah on Blippi, to share real stories of mom-to-mom support that changed everything. From NICU struggles to grocery store tears, these are the moments that remind us we’re not alone. You’ll laugh, cry, and walk away with your heart full.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:Real stories of

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67 Nutrition Hacks for More Energy in Motherhood That...

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2025/11/17

Running on coffee, snacks, and fumes? You’re not alone, but you don’t have to feel this way.This week, I’m joined again by dietitian and IBCLC Allegra Gast to talk about how moms can fuel their bodies in real, doable ways… even in the chaos of everyday motherhood.This episode isn’t about diets or perfection. It’s about supporting your energy so you can stop running on empty.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER: Why so many moms feel depleted, ragey, or crash by mid-afternoon How to

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29:40

66 Support in Motherhood that Actually Helped with...

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2025/11/10

What does support in motherhood actually look like?For Allegra Gast, it looked like saying “yes” to help, finding nourishment that gave her energy back, and learning how to prioritize her own well-being without guilt—even with four kids.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER: How asking for help changed Allegra’s experience of motherhood Why postpartum support isn’t just for new moms Simple shifts in nourishment and boundaries that helped her feel like herself againFollow the show, rate

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9:07

65 Mom Guilt is a Lie & It's Keeping You Stuck

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2025/11/03

Ever feel like a bad mom for wanting five minutes alone in the car or skipping pretend kitchen for the fifth time?You’re not actually feeling guilt—you’ve just been told that’s what you should feel. In this episode, we’re busting open the myth of “mom guilt” and breaking down why mislabeling your emotions keeps you trapped in a shame spiral that’s exhausting, isolating, and completely unnecessary.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:What “real guilt” is vs. the emotional overload moms

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64 The Gentle 5-Step Reset for Moms Who’ve Lost...

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2025/10/27

Ever look in the mirror and wonder—where the heck did you go?If motherhood has left you feeling like a shell of your former self—exhausted, overextended, and invisible—this episode is your gentle wake-up call.Most moms don’t need a total overhaul… they just need a reset.The Reset Method is a 5-step, mama-friendly process to help you reconnect with your identity, feel joy again, and stop drowning in a life that revolves around everyone but you.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:Why

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28:08

63 Let Go of the Mom Guilt Around Baby Sleep with...

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2025/10/20

Is your baby not sleeping and you're blaming yourself?If you’ve ever wondered, “What am I doing wrong?” while rocking a baby at 3 a.m., this episode is for you. Rachael Shepherd-Ohta from Hey Sleepy Baby and the podcast No One Told Us joins Krissy to help moms release the guilt around baby sleep and shift from self-blame to self-compassion.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL FIND OUT:How the “good baby” myth sets you up to feel like you’re failingWhat to say (and not say) when people ask about

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28:14

62 What If You're Not Doing It Wrong... You're Just a...

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2025/10/13

Ever sobbed in the dark at 2AM wondering if you're doing everything wrong as a mom?You're not broken, and you're definitely not alone. In this episode of Mom’s Guide to Finding Herself, sleep expert Rachael Shepard-Ohta of Hey Sleepy Baby and the podcast No One Told Us gets raw about postpartum anxiety, identity loss, and why sleep struggles were just the beginning of her unraveling.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL FIND OUT:Why having all the tools and knowledge still doesn’t prepare you for

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10:09

61 Is Motherhood Making You Feel Like a Lost Sock?

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2025/10/06

Ever feel like a lost sock in the laundry pile of motherhood?You’re doing all the things—feeding, folding, showing up—but inside, you feel like you've disappeared.If you're tired of being the default everything and missing the woman you used to be, this episode is for you.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:How to identify if you’re in “Lost Sock Mom” mode (and why it’s not your fault)The quiet power of becoming a “Cozy Slipper Mom” who feels at home in herselfPractical,

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8:07

60 Why You Feel Like You're Failing at Everything as...

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2025/09/29

Ever go to bed feeling like you did everything and nothing at the same time? You’re not lazy. You’re not ungrateful. You’re just carrying way too much—and most of it is invisible.Here’s the truth no one tells moms: the mental load is real, and it’s exhausting. That “I’m failing” feeling? It’s not failure. It’s physics. You are doing so much that no one sees. And in this episode, we’re calling it out, naming what’s really behind it, and getting you some actual relief.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING,

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38:56

59 Motherhood in the Spotlight as Meekah & After...

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2025/09/22

You might recognize Kaitlin Becker as Meekah from Blippi. But today, she’s here as a mom, a creator, and a woman redefining what success looks like... on her own terms.In this episode, Kaitlin shares how motherhood reshaped everything: the roles she takes, the boundaries she sets, and how she shows up in her creative work. We talk about the courage it takes to walk away from something that no longer aligns, even when everyone else sees it as a dream job.This isn’t a story about stepping back. It’s

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