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

Have you ever looked at your partner and thought — I have no idea what's actually going on with him?   Most dads won't tell you. Not because they don't feel it — but because nobody ever taught them that they could. In this episode, licensed therapist and dad Eli Weinstein is back for Part 2 of our Father's Day series, and this time we're going deep on the emotional world of dads: the loneliness th...

Every Father's Day, I find myself wondering — what did it actually feel like for my husband when he became a dad? This year, I finally asked someone.   So many conversations about the newborn phase center on moms — and rightfully so. But dads are going through something too. A quieter, lonelier, harder-to-name something. And when nobody names it, it can quietly unravel your marriage in ways neithe...

You finally carved out the time. A workout class, a solo coffee, a bath with the door locked. You showed up for yourself.   And then — within about four minutes — the voice showed up too.   The laundry isn't done. Did I pack tomorrow's lunch? What kind of mom takes a bath when there are still dishes in the sink?   We call it guilt. But in this episode, Krissy makes the case that what most moms are...

When did you last go to the doctor for yourself? Not for a sick kid, not a well-child visit — for you. When did you last get a mammogram, a skin check, a physical? When did you last work out for more than 11 minutes before someone needed something?   If you just cringed a little, this episode is for you.   Krissy gets honest about her own experience scheduling a mammogram around everyone else's li...

You know that voice in your head? The one that says it's not the right time. That someone else is further along. That you don't have permission to want more than this.   It has a name. And today we're finally talking about what to do with it.   Laura Aura is back for part two of her conversation with Krissy — and this one is all about mind junk: the internal noise that talks moms out of their best...

Have you ever felt like something in your life needs to change — but you keep talking yourself out of it?   Maybe it's a job. A relationship. A version of yourself you've been performing for years. You know something's off. But what's on the other side feels terrifying.   Today's guest knows that feeling intimately.   Laura Aura is a keynote speaker, personal growth coach, and host of The Gutsy Po...

Are you secretly exhausted from trying to be a "good mom" all the time? You love your kids more than anything… but motherhood still feels heavier than it should. The pressure to enjoy every moment, keep everything together, stay productive, and never need help is enough to make any mom feel like she's disappearing. In this episode, I'm sharing the invisible rules I stopped following after becoming...

Are you slowly disappearing in motherhood… and not even realizing it? You love your kids more than anything—but somewhere between the snack refills, the mental load, and putting everyone else first, you started fading into the background. You're not burned out. You're not in crisis. You just don't feel like a person anymore. That quiet motherhood identity loss is more common than anyone talks abou...

Bringing home a baby… or bringing home a dog? Either way, your whole family feels the shift. Most parents focus on the cute moments — first snuggles, sweet photos, growing up together. But the transition is emotional, messy, and full of safety decisions no one really prepares you for. In this episode, certified dog trainer and Dog Meets Baby founder Dominika Knossalla-Pado shares what actually hel...

Did you ever feel totally prepared for motherhood… and then completely wrecked by it? You read the books. You made the plans. You felt confident in your expertise. And then motherhood hit—and nothing went the way you expected. In this raw and honest conversation, Dominika shares how becoming a mom to twins shook the very foundation of who she thought she was. From pregnancy complications and NICU...

How are you supposed to raise joyful, secure kids when the world feels like it's falling apart? You're packing lunches, wiping counters, singing bedtime songs… and then scrolling devastating headlines at 9 PM wondering what kind of world your kids are growing up in. You feel like you should be doing more. Caring more. Fixing more. But you're also supposed to be the steady one. The cheerful one. Th...

Ever wondered what it would be like to get an actual performance review… as a mom? Let's just say, it's part hilarious, part emotional gut-punch, and 100% what you need to hear today. You're doing more than you realize. But when was the last time anyone noticed? In this episode, I'm walking you through a totally made-up (but deeply validating) mom performance review—rubric style. Because whether i...

Starting to sell your crafts or offer services—but not sure when it becomes a real business? You're not alone. The legal side of starting a business can feel super overwhelming, especially when you're a mom doing all the things. In this episode, attorney and mom of five Amber Gilormo shares exactly what to do (and when) to protect your business, your family, and your peace. Whether you're still da...

Ever felt like motherhood flipped your life upside down—and not in a cute, Instagram-worthy way? You're not alone. In this episode of Mom's Guide to Finding Herself , attorney and mom of five Amber Gilormo shares the raw truth about going from a "childfree by choice" career woman to navigating postpartum anxiety, unexpected identity shifts, and the stroke that forced her to slow down. Amber's stor...

Do you feel like "me time" is just another thing you don't have time for? Mom Identity Starter Kit Mom Moment Memo Instagram We'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 e...

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...

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 recla...

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...

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 syste...

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...

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...

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 cal...

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...

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 r...

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, c...