Claim OwnershipMom's Guide to Finding Herself: Rediscovering Identity and Joy in Motherhood
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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 supportive mom community, and even entertain the idea of starting a side hustle, creative project, or small business. That’s why I created this podcast—to help moms like us rediscover who we are and take the first steps toward meaningful change.
Hi, I’m Krissy. I’m a former teacher and teacher coach who has always embraced new opportunities and juggled multiple side gigs. Over the past four years, I’ve been on a journey to rediscover my identity beyond motherhood—and I’ve finally figured it out. Along the way, I’ve helped other moms reconnect with their passions, explore creative ideas, and build meaningful connections with other moms by helping them create practical, realistic plans to rediscover their identities—even through the chaos and busyness of parenting. Whether you’re looking for ideas for mom entrepreneurs, tips on balancing parenting and being a mompreneur, inspiration to take that first step, or simply love hearing stories of moms navigating motherhood and building something extraordinary, this podcast is your guide to rediscovering yourself and creating something amazing.
In this podcast, you’ll hear honest, relatable stories from moms just like you—women who’ve navigated the challenges of parenting, discovered new passions, built businesses, and launched side hustles. Each episode offers practical self-care advice, uplifting moments, and fresh ideas to help you take small steps toward rediscovering yourself. You’ll find inspiration and support for all the mom guilt, parenting challenges, and the struggle to balance personal development. The demands of family life can leave you feeling lost in the midst of motherhood challenges. It’s time to take control of your personal growth and find ways to prioritize self-care for moms like us.
Whether you’re lost in a mountain of diapers or longing for hope and connection, each episode will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and supported on your motherhood journey.
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 supportive mom community, and even entertain the idea of starting a side hustle, creative project, or small business. That’s why I created this podcast—to help moms like us rediscover who we are and take the first steps toward meaningful change.
Hi, I’m Krissy. I’m a former teacher and teacher coach who has always embraced new opportunities and juggled multiple side gigs. Over the past four years, I’ve been on a journey to rediscover my identity beyond motherhood—and I’ve finally figured it out. Along the way, I’ve helped other moms reconnect with their passions, explore creative ideas, and build meaningful connections with other moms by helping them create practical, realistic plans to rediscover their identities—even through the chaos and busyness of parenting. Whether you’re looking for ideas for mom entrepreneurs, tips on balancing parenting and being a mompreneur, inspiration to take that first step, or simply love hearing stories of moms navigating motherhood and building something extraordinary, this podcast is your guide to rediscovering yourself and creating something amazing.
In this podcast, you’ll hear honest, relatable stories from moms just like you—women who’ve navigated the challenges of parenting, discovered new passions, built businesses, and launched side hustles. Each episode offers practical self-care advice, uplifting moments, and fresh ideas to help you take small steps toward rediscovering yourself. You’ll find inspiration and support for all the mom guilt, parenting challenges, and the struggle to balance personal development. The demands of family life can leave you feeling lost in the midst of motherhood challenges. It’s time to take control of your personal growth and find ways to prioritize self-care for moms like us.
Whether you’re lost in a mountain of diapers or longing for hope and connection, each episode will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and supported on your motherhood journey.
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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 unexpected moment (hint: it involved a Bluetooth headband and bedtime chaos).BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:Why your “thing” doesn’t have to be done in silence or solitudeHow to stop numbing out and start filling upSmall, real-life ways to reclaim your identity—even in the thick of mom lifeYou don’t need more guilt. You need a plan. And joy? It’s closer than you think.💕 Like this episode? Follow, rate, and review the show!💬 Have a question or a story to share on air? Leave me a voice message at Mom’s Guide to Finding Herself📬 Sign up for the Mom Moment Memo🎁 Ready to find your thing, find the time, and make it happen? Grab the Mom Identity Starter Kit for $17
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 fog. This episode is your permission slip to stop blaming yourself—and start getting support.Here’s the truth: Winter hits moms differently—and it's not just in your head. The lack of sunlight, sensory overload, sick season, post-holiday crash, and invisible loneliness all pile up. But there’s a way through—and it starts with a RESET.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:Why moms are especially vulnerable to the winter blues (and how to spot it before it spirals)The RESET method to feel more grounded and emotionally okay—even in gray, hard seasonsSimple, science-backed shifts like light therapy, movement, nourishment, and connection that actually help✨ Want my full RESET method plus a mini workshop on reclaiming your identity? Grab the Mom Identity Starter Kit for $17 💌 Sign up for my Mom Moment Memo 🎙️ Have a question or story to share? Leave a 90-second voice message 📲 Follow me on Instagram @momidentityproject
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 THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:Why your “exercise snacks” are way more powerful than you thinkHow to rebuild strength even years after birthThe real reason your upper back might be screaming—and what to do about itYou don’t need a gym. You don’t need an hour. You just need this reframed mindset—and a little support to start small.Krystle Howald Bio: Krystle is a physical therapist with over 13 years of experience working with pregnant and postpartum women. As co-founder of Expecting and Empowered, she combines clinical expertise with her own motherhood journey (hello, 3 C-sections!) to help moms move safely, heal well, and feel empowered at every stage.TRY EXPECTING AND EMPOWERED Use code MOMSGUIDEPOD for 15% off the app: https://expectingandempowered.com Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/expectingandempowered👍 Like this video and subscribe 🎧 Share with a fellow mom who needs this 💬 Tag me on IG @momidentityproject 🎙️ Leave a 90-second voice message at https://www.momsguidetofindingherself.com 📝 Get my weekly Mom Moment Memo: https://www.momidentityproject.com/memo 🎯 Grab the $17 Mom Identity Starter Kit: https://www.momidentityproject.com/starterkit
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, and why movement is so much more than fitness.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:What grounding actually means for moms—and why it’s non-negotiableWhy the “do it all” mindset is sabotaging your healingHow Krystle’s C-section recoveries shaped her mission to help other moms feel strong and whole againWhether you’re in the thick of postpartum or just feeling unsteady, this episode will help you reclaim the version of you that you actually want to protect.Krystle is a physical therapist with 13+ years of experience supporting pregnancy and postpartum women. She co-founded Expecting and Empowered, a platform blending evidence-based PT with real-life mom wisdom. As a 3x C-section mom herself, she’s on a mission to help women feel strong, grounded, and empowered in every season of motherhood.TRY THE EXPECTING AND EMPOWERED APP Use code MOMSGUIDEPOD for 15% off a yearly subscription https://expectingandempowered.comCONNECT WITH KRYSTLE Instagram: @expectingandempowered Website: https://expectingandempowered.com👉 Like this episode? Give it a thumbs up and subscribe! 🎧 Love it? Share with a fellow mom and leave a 5-star review! 📣 Tag me on Instagram @momidentityproject 🎤 Want your voice on the show? Leave a 90-second message at https://www.momsguidetofindingherself.com 📝 Get my Mom Moment Memo: https://www.momidentityproject.com/memo 🎯 Ready to find your thing, your time, and your confidence? Start here: https://www.momidentityproject.com/starterkit
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 gentle approach to goal-setting that bends with your real life, not against it.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:Why traditional goal-setting fails moms (and what works instead)How to create goals based on how you want to feel, not just what you want to doThe simple "comforter/socks" method to layer goals by size and effortWhether your goal is to drink more water, find joy again, or just not cry today, this episode will help you build rhythms that reflect who you really are.Tag me @momidentityproject if this resonated, and share it with another mom who needs a gentler way to grow in 2026.🛠️ RESOURCES MENTIONED: Mom Identity Starter Kit Sign up for the Mom Moment Memo Leave me a voice message
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 everything you carried this year. This isn't about productivity or resolutions. It's about reclaiming your identity after motherhood and noticing the ways you showed up—again and again.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:Why moms tend to focus on what went wrong (blame the negativity bias!)How to spot your invisible wins and quiet progress5 gentle, non-overwhelming reflection questions for moms who are doing their bestYou don’t need a new you. You need to see you.💌 Subscribe to the Mom Moment Memo 🎁 Grab your $17 Mom Identity Starter Kit 📢 Tag me on IG @momidentityproject 🗣 Leave a voice messageLike this show? Pay it forward and share it with a friend. Love this show? Follow and leave a 5-star review to help other moms find this space.
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 LISTENING, YOU’LL:Feel seen in your motherhood identity crisis—especially this time of yearLearn why you don’t need to “tie it all up with a bow” emotionallyBe reminded that you are not lost—you’re becoming✨ Preorder Jessica’s new book They Bloom Because of You (March 2026): https://amzn.to/3LfyLSGOrder From One Mom to A Mother and all of Jessica's books https://amzn.to/3YK58Ml✨ More support from Krissy:→ Mom Identity Starter Kit→ Mom Moment Memo Newsletter→ Leave a Voice message for the showTag me on Instagram @momidentityproject and share your thoughts.
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 as a mom without losing yourself in the process.We’re talking:What red flags mean it’s time to keep your kid home—and what’s just a harmless runny noseHow to navigate parenting while sick yourself, without guilt or burnoutPractical strategies to reduce the mental load, protect vulnerable family members, and still find moments of peaceWhether you're deep in the flu season shuffle, managing sick kids back-to-back, or just trying to care for your family without abandoning yourself, this episode is your permission slip to rest, reset, and protect your peace.📲 Tag me on Instagram @momidentityproject 💬 Leave me a message: momsguidetofindingherself.com 📝 Get my Mom Moment Memo: momidentityproject.com/memo 🧰 Grab the $17 Mom Identity Starter Kit: momidentityproject.com/starterkit🎧 Like the show? Share it with a fellow mom in burnout mode. 💛 Love the show? Leave a 5-star review—it helps us keep going!
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, overwhelmed, or like you were losing yourself in early motherhood, this conversation is for you.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:Why even the most “prepared” moms can face unexpected trauma after birthHow to recognize and reclaim your maternal intuition, even when no one else listensWhat reparenting yourself really looks like—and how it helps you show up for your kidsWe’re diving into birth trauma, postpartum identity loss, medical trauma, intuitive parenting, and what it means to rebuild yourself after everything falls apart.CONNECT WITH DR. MONA AMIN: Website: https://www.pedsdoctalk.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pedsdoctalk/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pedsdoctalk-podcast-child-health-development/id1501057527LEARN MORE FROM KRISSY BOLD: Website: https://www.momidentityproject.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momidentityproject Starter Kit: https://www.momidentityproject.com/starterkit Voice message: https://www.momsguidetofindingherself.com Memo signup: https://www.momidentityproject.com/memoFollow the show and leave a 5-star review to help more moms find honest, empowering conversations about motherhood identity, postpartum mental health, and trusting yourself again.
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 how I started reclaiming myself in small, intentional ways. If you’re feeling like you’ve lost who you are since becoming a mom, you're not broken. You're just overdue for your own magic.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 🎄 The real reason holiday stress feels heavier after kids—it’s tied to motherhood identity loss 🎄 How to stop saying yes out of guilt and start honoring what matters to you 🎄 A realistic plan to protect your peace and rediscover what lights you up 🎄 How to create a more joyful season by including yourself in itYou are more than a holiday magic maker. You deserve to feel like you again. Let this episode guide you back toward clarity, calm, and joy.💬 Leave a message: momsguidetofindingherself.com 💌 Get the Memo: momidentityproject.com/memo 🎁 Reset your identity: momidentityproject.com/starterkit 📲 Follow @momidentityproject on Instagram ⭐ Follow + review to help other moms find this episode
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 mom kindness that will renew your faith in peopleWhy small moments can have a huge emotional impactHow Kaitlin navigated postpartum and found community in unexpected places💗 Loved it? Follow, rate, and review to help us keep creating these episodes.🎤 CONNECT WITH KAITLIN BECKER: Instagram: @kaitlinbecker Have Kaitlin send a message of kindness and support: https://www.cameo.com/kaitlinbex🎧 LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Harmony by Fyutch & Aura V featuring Kaitlin Becker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qn7nlBGhieo&list=OLAK5uy_kUCbQof6AuMkZp5MSBDEffLzN60i1e1HQ Morris and the Magic Bell (Yoto): https://us.yotoplay.com/products/morris-and-the-magic-bell Every Body's Talkin’ (Tonies): https://us.tonies.com/products/clever-tonies-set-every-bodys-talkin?variant=46108859760791📲 Tag me on Instagram @momidentityproject 💬 Leave a voice message: https://www.momsguidetofindingherself.com 📝 Get my Mom Memo: https://www.momidentityproject.com/memo 🎁 Starter Kit: https://www.momidentityproject.com/starterkit
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 increase your protein without turning into a gym bro Simple nutrition upgrades (like electrolytes!) that help you feel like a human again🎧 Follow the show, leave a review, and share with a friend who’s ready to feel better. 💛 Grab the Mom Identity Starter Kit → www.momidentityproject.com/starterkit 📬 Subscribe to the Mom Moment Memo → www.momidentityproject.com/memo 🗣️ Drop your story or question at → www.momsguidetofindingherself.comMeet Allegra GastAllegra is a functional registered dietitian and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who leads a team of five at her practice, Aloha Nutrition. She offers virtual consultations worldwide and is passionate about helping moms nourish themselves in a way that feels realistic—not overwhelming.She lives in Texas with her husband and four kids, including twins, and shares amazing, judgment-free education over on Instagram.Connect with Allegra Gast: Website: www.aloha-nutrition.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/aloha.nutrition TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@aloha.nutrition
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 and review, and share this episode with a friend who’s trying to do it all alone.🎙 Tag me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/momidentityproject 🌍 More episodes and info: www.momsguidetofindingherself.com 📦 Get the Mom Identity Starter Kit: www.momidentityproject.com/starterkit 📝 Subscribe to the free Mom Moment Memo: www.momidentityproject.com/memo🎤 Meet Our Guest: Allegra GastAllegra Gast is a functional registered dietitian and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) dedicated to supporting families through their postpartum health and breastfeeding journeys. She leads a team of five experienced registered dietitians and lactation consultants, providing virtual consultations to families worldwide. Allegra founded her practice, Aloha Nutrition, during her time in Hawaii and now resides in Texas with her husband and four children, including twins. She shares valuable educational content on nutrition and breastfeeding on her Instagram page, @aloha.nutrition.Connect with Allegra: Website: www.aloha-nutrition.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/aloha.nutrition TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@aloha.nutrition
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 often call guiltHow to name the actual emotions you're experiencing (spoiler: it’s usually fear, sadness, FOMO, or overwhelm)Simple ways to start giving yourself permission to rest, recharge, and reconnect with your humanityYou’re not a bad mom. You’re a human being with needs—and this episode will help you honor them.✨ Share this episode with a friend who needs to hear this truth. 📦 Grab the Mom Identity Starter Kit: www.momidentityproject.com/starterkit 📬 Subscribe to the Mom Moment Memo: www.momidentityproject.com/memo 💬 Want your story featured or have a question? Visit: www.momsguidetofindingherself.comLEARN MORE FROM KRISSY BOLD: 🌐 momidentityproject.com 📸 Instagram
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 going back to your “old self” isn’t the answer—and what to do insteadThe hidden grief and loss of identity we don’t talk about enough as momsHow to use the RESET method (Recognize, Express, Simplify, Explore, Trust) to gently come back to you✨ Subscribe to the free Mom Moment Memo: https://www.momidentityproject.com/memo 🎤 Leave a voice message: https://www.momsguidetofindingherself.com 📱 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momidentityproject
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 your baby’s sleepWhy co-sleeping, sleep regressions, and exhaustion don’t make you a bad mom📩 Subscribe to the free Mom Moment Memo: momidentityproject.com/memo 🎙 Leave a 90-second voice message: momsguidetofindingherself.comLEARN MORE FROM KRISSY BOLD Website | InstagramCONNECT WITH RACHAEL SHEPHERD-OHTA Website | Instagram💬 Follow the show and leave a 5-star review so we can keep bringing you honest conversations that matter to moms.
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 motherhoodHow postpartum anxiety and a high-needs baby cracked Rachael’s confidence—and what helped rebuild itThe moment she realized sleep training wasn’t working (and what she did instead)When your whole identity is shaken, this is how you start putting yourself back together.💌 Subscribe to the free Mom Moment Memo 🎤 Have a story or question? Leave a voice message 📸 Follow on Instagram: @momidentityproject 🌐 Learn more: momidentityproject.com 📣 Guest: Rachael Shepard-Ohta – heysleepybaby.com | InstagramFollow, rate, and review to support the show and help other moms find us!
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, soul-nourishing shifts to reclaim your identity—without adding more to your to-do listYou’re not broken, mama. You’re just a little misplaced. Let’s help you find your cozy again.💌 Sign up for the free Mom Moment Memo at www.momidentityproject.com/memo 🎤 Got a question or a story you want me to share on air? Leave me a voice message at www.momsguidetofindingherself.com
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, YOU’LL FIND OUT:Why the mental load makes you feel behind even when you’ve been busy all dayHow to recognize what actually matters—and let the rest go guilt-freeThe mindset shifts that quiet your inner critic and help you feel like enough againThis one’s full of permission slips, real talk, and a few muffin funerals. You’re gonna feel seen.Follow and rate the show if it hit home for you. Tag me on Instagram @momidentityproject 💼 Want to turn your gifts into income during naptime? Apply to work with me 1:1 as part of The Naptime Business Coach™ → https://www.momidentityproject.com/work🎙️ Leave a voice message to be featured on the podcast → http://www.momsguidetofindingherself.com📲 Follow me on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/momidentityproject/
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 about growing louder, bolder, and more rooted in who you really are, with your kid watching every step.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:How motherhood shifted Kaitlin’s creative voice and career prioritiesWhy leaving Meekah wasn’t the end—it was an act of alignmentWhat it means to create work your child can witness and be proud of🎧 Like, follow, and share this episode with a friend who needs to hear it. 📲 Tag me on Instagram: @momidentityproject🎤 Leave a voice message: http://www.momsguidetofindingherself.com ✨ Want help finding yourself again? Start with the Naptime Business Coach. Or apply to work with me 1:1: https://www.momidentityproject.com/work.💗 Follow the show, leave a 5-star review, and share this with a friend who needs it.LEARN MORE FROM KRISSY BOLD: http://www.momidentityproject.com Ihttp://www.instagram.com/momidentityprojectCONNECT WITH KAITLIN BECKER: Website: http://www.kaitlinbecker.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/kaitlinbecks Cameo: http://www.cameo.com/kaitlinbecker
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