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

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 FINI...

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...

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...

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 drownin...

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 t...

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...

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...

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...

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 lon...

The world knows her as Meekah from Blippi. Her son knows her as Mom. But who is Kaitlin Becker, really? Kaitlin Becker's bright colors and high-energy presence as Meekah made her a household name for millions of families. But behind the camera, she was navigating sleepless nights, identity shifts, creative longings, and the reality of rediscovering who she was beyond motherhood. In this raw and fu...

Ever feel like you've got the tools to stay calm but still feel totally lost inside? Like you're doing all the "right" things, mindfulness, meditation, breathing through meltdowns, but still feeling flat and disconnected? You're not broken. You're just missing your anchor . In this episode of Mom's Guide to Finding Herself, we explore: Why regulation helps you survive but doesn't help you thrive H...

Do you ever feel guilty just for needing space? You're not alone—and you're not broken . In this episode of Mom's Guide to Finding Herself , we're unpacking why taking care of yourself is the best gift you can give your kids —and how to make self-care actually doable in a real mom's life. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER: Why chronic burnout is hurting more than just you How self-...

f you've ever spent an hour cutting fruit into stars or bribing your toddler to take just one bite—only to watch it all hit the floor—you're not alone. In this episode of Mom's Guide to Finding Herself , I sit down with Megan McNamee , registered dietitian, co-founder of Feeding Littles , and bestselling co-author of Feeding Littles Lunches and Feeding Littles and Beyond . Megan shares how to take...

What would you do if you were laid off at 37 weeks pregnant? Most of us would panic, and Megan McNamee did, but she also found the courage to completely reinvent her life. In this episode, Megan shares how losing her job, navigating a car accident on her due date, and facing bottle refusal with her first baby pushed her toward building a thriving business and a life she loves. BY THE TIME YOU FINI...

Ever looked around at your full life and wondered why you still feel so… empty? If you've been silencing your dreams because they feel selfish or unrealistic in motherhood, this episode will feel like a deep breath. We're talking about what it means to dream again—even if your confidence is shot, your time is short, and fear keeps saying, "Not now." Because dreaming isn't about going back to your...

Do you have a notebook full of side hustle ideas…and no clue how to start? You're not lazy. You're not failing. You're just trying to build something real in 15-minute windows between snack time and sibling fights. And that's exactly what we're tackling in this episode. Most advice out there? It wasn't made for moms like us. The hustle playbook was built for people with childcare, quiet time, and...

Is it normal to swing between joy and burnout in one afternoon? One minute you're laughing with your toddler. The next, you're crying into laundry because you haven't spoken to an adult in days. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. We're talking about the mental ricochet of motherhood—and how to stay grounded through it. From the invisible labor to identity loss to never-ending emotio...

What do you do when your baby's checkup turns into a specialist referral—and your life turns upside down? That's what happened to Brittany Nassery (@teachertotoddlers) when her daughter was diagnosed with hip dysplasia at just two months old. What followed was a two-year journey of harnesses, surgery, casting, and recovery—while Brittany was still adjusting to new motherhood. This episode is a raw...

Feel like motherhood turned your brain to mush? One minute you're a multitasking queen with a planner full of goals, the next you're calculating how many snacks fit in a diaper bag. In this episode, we're talking with Brittany Nassery (@teachertotoddlers), a former teacher turned stay-at-home mom, about what happens when your brain craves more than diapers and nap schedules—but you're not quite su...

Are your kids home for the summer and your brain already fried? You're not alone. The chaos hits hard, and early. Between the snack requests, sunscreen battles, and spontaneous meltdowns, it can feel like you're running a cruise ship with zero staff. But what if you had a behind-the-scenes assistant helping you stay sane? No, not a nanny. Not another Pinterest-perfect craft board. I'm talking abou...

What's the most mortifying mom moment you've had in public? If it involved your child melting down in the middle of Target while strangers stared—you're not alone. In this episode, we're getting real about mom shame: why your nervous system spirals when your kid loses it in public, what those looks from strangers really mean, and how to shift out of fear and into connection. Because tantrums are n...

You're with your kids all day—so why does it still feel so lonely? If you've ever looked around your chaotic, love-filled home and thought "why do I feel so unseen?" —this episode is for you. Because the truth is: motherhood can be isolating, even when you're surrounded by people. In this heartfelt conversation, Krissy unpacks why loneliness in motherhood is so common, how it silently sets in, and...

What are the unspoken challenges dads face in today's world? While much attention is given to the struggles of motherhood, the emotional journey of fathers often remains in the shadows. In this eye-opening conversation with Adam Flaherty, host of Modern Dadhood , we delve into the silent battles many dads endure—from feelings of isolation to the complexities of evolving relationships. BY THE TIME...

Do dads go through identity crises too? If you've ever wondered what the other half of your parenting partnership is really thinking (but not always saying), this episode is for you. We often talk about the identity shift moms go through, but what about dads? What happens when a guy who used to live for his band and the stage suddenly finds himself sleepless, emotionally raw, and unsure of his pla...

Are you laying in bed at night replaying everything you should've done differently as a mom? You're not alone. From yelling too much to not playing enough, the guilt hits hard—no matter what kind of mom you are. But here's the kicker: guilt isn't proof you're failing—it's proof you care. In this episode, we get brutally honest about the guilt spiral and why it won't stop on its own. But more impor...