The Becoming Year

There was a point where I couldn’t walk. Where I couldn’t pick up my own body, let alone show up as the mom I wanted to be. In this episode, I’m sharing my experience living with rheumatoid arthritis: how it started, what it felt like to have my body shut down right before my wedding, and what it’s been like navigating autoimmune disease through motherhood. We talk about the part no one really pre...

If you’ve ever felt like your life will finally start later ...when the kids are older, when you have more time, or when things feel easier, this episode is for you. In Episode 3 of The Becoming Year , we’re talking about how to change your life without starting over . Because the truth is:You don’t need a completely new life to feel more fulfilled. You don’t need to wait for a new season. You nee...

Becoming a mom changes everything...but one of the biggest shifts no one prepares you for is what happens to you. In this episode, I'm sharing the honest story of how my identity changed after becoming a mother--from busy teacher and leader to suddenly feeling like pieces of myself had disappeared overnight. We talk about the loneliness of early motherhood, the pressure of being the default pa...

If you’re waiting for the perfect time to start something new, this episode is for you. For weeks I’ve been battling a quiet voice in my head telling me maybe this isn’t the right season. Maybe my kids need me more. Maybe starting something new right now is selfish or unrealistic. But I’ve heard that voice before. In this first episode of The Becoming Year , I’m sharing why I’m choosing to start t...

Welcome to The Becoming Year a podcast for women and mothers navigating seasons of growth, change, and becoming. In this short trailer, host Danielle Kanouse introduces a space centered on personal growth, motherhood, wellness, faith, and the quiet inner work of becoming-one season at a time. If you're in your late 20s through 40s and craving honest, grounding conversations without pressure or...