Trust Yourself by Kaitlyn Parker

Pregnancy and postpartum can feel like stepping into a body and life you no longer recognize, and the only way through it is to talk about what most people are afraid to say out loud.Liz Martin, DPT, pelvic floor physical therapist and founder of The Mama PT, joins the conversation to explore what it means to trust your body through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum healing. As sisters with very different comfort levels around vulnerability, we unpack Liz’s “nothing is TMI” philosophy and why honest conversations are essential for women navigating seasons that can leave them feeling foreign in their own skin. Drawing from her clinical expertise and her experiences as a mom of three, Liz shares how nervous system safety, breathwork, stress cycle completion, and honoring your changing energy all play a role in true healing. From setting boundaries around rest to hiring support and redefining strength in motherhood, this conversation is a reminder that unfamiliarity is not wrong and that you have the freedom to change your mind at any point along the way.Key Topics Covered:• How Liz became a pelvic floor physical therapist and why she was drawn to this specialty• The “nothing is TMI” mindset and why open conversations create real healing• Feeling unfamiliar in your body during pregnancy and postpartum• Why you cannot control the process of becoming a mother, and why that is not failure• The nervous system’s role in healing and the impact of living in fight or flight• Breathwork and mind-body connection as powerful postpartum recovery tools• Completing the stress cycle so your body can truly rest and repair• High-achieving women, masculine energy, and the transition into motherhood• Learning to lean into feminine energy without losing your identity• The freedom to change your mind during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum• How Liz intentionally structured her third postpartum experience differently• Medication, doulas, pastoral support, and unexpected outlets for healing• The importance of a supportive spouse and shared energy in marriage• Why taking care of yourself sets the spiritual and emotional tone for your homeVisit Liz’s Website: https://themamapt.com/Follow Liz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themamapt/Find Kaitlyn and all things Copy Uncorked at: https://copyuncorked.com/Follow Kaitlyn + Copy Uncorked Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/copyuncorked/https://www.instagram.com/kaitlynhparkerSubscribe to Kaitlyn's Substack:https://bykaitlynparker.substack.com/topics: pregnancy, postpartum healing, pelvic floor physical therapy, Liz Martin DPT, The Mama PT, nervous system regulation, fight or flight, stress cycle completion, maternal mental health, motherhood transition, trusting your body, postpartum recovery, feminine energy, high achieving women, birth experience, postpartum support, breathwork for moms, pelvic floor health, maternal wellness, marriage in motherhood

What does it really take to end something well?In this episode of Trust Yourself, Kaitlyn is joined by Ashley Knepper—former founder and president of Reed & Associates Marketing—for an honest conversation about leadership, self-trust, and the courage it takes to recognize when a season is complete.Ashley spent 14 years building and leading a successful marketing agency he co-founded in her early twenties. What began with willingness and grit grew into a business that supported a team, served clients across the country, and demanded sustained emotional and mental endurance. And then, during the pandemic—and while pregnant with her third child—Ashley made the intentional decision to close the business.In this conversation, Ashley reflects on:What self-trust looked like before she had confidence or proofThe loneliness and responsibility that come with leadershipWhy sustaining a business for over a decade requires emotional stamina, not just strategyHow motherhood reshaped her priorities and capacityWhat it meant to close a business with integrity instead of selling itThe mix of grief and relief that followed letting goRedefining success as alignment, presence, and capacityCreating space for creativity and life without rushing the “next step”This episode isn’t about quitting, it’s about discernment. About choosing people and principles over optics. And about trusting yourself enough to honor what was, without forcing what’s next.If you’re navigating a transition, feeling a nudge, or sitting in a season that doesn’t need to be rushed, this conversation offers language, permission, and perspective.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeAshley Knepper’s Blog:A Hint of Sunshine — recipes, crafts, fashion & family lifehttps://www.ahintofsunshine.com/“14 Years in Business Marks the End”Ashley’s closing letter reflecting on intuition, timing, and choosing peacehttps://www.ahintofsunshine.com/post/14-years-in-business-marks-the-end“Selling the Building Behind the Teal Doors”A reflection on place, memory, and letting gohttps://www.ahintofsunshine.com/post/selling-the-building-behind-the-teal-doorsFollow Ashley on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ank22/Find Kaitlyn and Copy Uncorked at: https://copyuncorked.comhttps://instagram.com/copyuncorkedhttps://instagram.com/kaitlynhparker

In this solo episode, Kaitlyn hits pause 5 episodes in to reflect on the through-line of the show so far—and to offer practical ways to strengthen self-trust when you’re overwhelmed, unsure, or staring down a season with more questions than answers.She revisits what self-trust has looked like across early guest conversations (from resilience in the face of disappointment to building the plane while flying it), shares a pregnancy + podcast cadence update, and walks through five core practices—plus a sixth “bonus” lens—that can help you move from I don’t know to I can take the next step.What You’ll Hear in This EpisodeA quick recap of the first five episodes and what’s connecting the conversations so farHow self-trust can shift depending on timing, context, and cost—and why “cost” mattersA 35-week pregnancy check-in + what’s coming next for the podcast (perfect plan be darned)Five practical ways to strengthen self-trust when you feel unclearA bonus reminder about feelings: valuable information… but not always the authorityA very real mirror moment involving pregnancy exhaustion, skincare panic, and why you shouldn’t make big decisions when depletedUpdates on upcoming guest episodes + Copy Uncorked spring waitlistA Reflection Question to Sit WithWhat do you already know… and where might you need to trust it a little more?And if you’re in a fog right now:What’s one small act of self-support you could practice this week—preparation, reflection, conversation, or simply giving it a little more time?Connect + Work With KaitlynLearn more / inquire: copyuncorked.comRead the latest + subscribe at: bykaitlynparker.substack.comStay in the loop on episodes, baby updates, and spring project openings: watch for the spring waitlist announcement.

In this episode of Trust Yourself, Kaitlyn sits down with designer and founder of Saffron Avenue, Angela Mondloch, for an honest conversation about building a creative business over time — through growth, comparison, experimentation, motherhood, and major life transitions.Angela reflects on starting her business in an earlier era of the creative industry, when self-trust often came from simply moving forward without overthinking. As competition increased and the landscape shifted, she shares how staying in her own lane — and intentionally limiting outside noise — has become essential to protecting both her creativity and confidence.Together, they explore how intuition shows up in real decision-making: spotting red flags with clients, knowing when an offer no longer fits, experimenting without overcommitting, and giving yourself permission to change course without labeling it failure.They also discuss AI and creativity, not as a replacement for human skill, but as a tool that requires discernment. Angela shares how she’s integrating AI thoughtfully while preserving the intuition and judgment that only experience can provide.The conversation closes with a powerful reflection on what trusting yourself looks like now: not constant confidence, but staying in your lane, resisting comparison, and continuing forward even when outcomes aren’t guaranteed.In this episode, we cover:Building a creative business through different seasons of lifeHow self-trust changes as experience and responsibility growStaying in your lane when comparison creeps inUsing intuition to guide creative and business decisionsRed flags with clients, contracts, and unrealistic expectationsExperimenting with offers — and pulling back without guiltMaternity leave as a solo business owner and breadwinnerIntegrating AI without losing creative authorityTrusting yourself without needing constant certaintyAbout AngelaAngela is a brand stylist and website designer who’s been running Saffron Avenue since 2011. She’s known for thoughtful, heart-driven design, the kind that favors personal stories, craft, and restraint over trends. Her work blends custom illustration, timeless typography, and a practical understanding of how small businesses grow.Beyond client work, Angela runs a digital shop of mockups, templates, and workbooks used by thousands of creatives. She’s built her business slowly and deliberately, choosing intention, and putting honesty and integrity at the center of every project.When she’s not designing, you’ll usually find her trying to be a gardener, turning their new country house into a home, or coloring Bluey books with her daughter.Connect with Angela:Website: https://saffronavenue.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/saffronavenue/Resources mentioned:Angela’s Brand Clarity AI prompt - https://utm.guru/ujrL3Learn more about Kaitlyn’s work at Copy Uncorked at https://copyuncorked.com.

What does it really mean to choose your life values, not just your business values? In today’s episode, we explore how identifying and honoring your core values can shape every decision you make, from how you lead to what you create.I’m joined by Lauren Bronson Petrous, a leadership consultant, conflict resolution specialist, and the founder of Boundless & Co. I’ve worked with Lauren both as a client and through one-on-one coaching, and her work helped me clarify my own personal values and make some of the biggest pivots of my life and business.Lauren shares what “trust yourself” means to her: a woman who may not have every next step mapped out, but is deeply secure in who she is and who she’s called to be. We talk about the wide range of leaders she works with from mission-driven entrepreneurs to executives navigating high-stakes decisions and how she helps them move forward with clarity when the pressure is high.We dive into Lauren’s life-first approach to identifying core values and how she helps people cut through performance, expectations, and roles they may have been forced into. She describes herself as a bit of a dark horse in this space, helping clients uncover what has already shaped them and decide whether those values truly belong to them. She also shares a powerful example of how “excellence” is often mistaken for a value, when it may actually be perfectionism in disguise.Conflict is another major theme of our conversation. Lauren explains why conflict itself isn’t the problem, but our lack of skills and comfort around it often is. She breaks down the difference between kindness and niceness, and shares two grounding questions you can ask yourself to decide whether a situation is worth addressing.We also talk about the role faith plays in how Lauren leads and lives, how she views intuition in relationship with God, and how that alignment allows her to live and lead more decisively. If you’re navigating leadership while trying to stay grounded in your own values, Lauren shares practical ways she replenishes herself and stays aligned amid the pace and pressure of her work.This episode is an invitation to slow down, look honestly at what drives you, and practice trusting yourself from a deeper place.The Essential Copy Course: https://copyuncorked.com/teccFollow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenbronsonpetrous/Boundless & Co’s Website: https://boundlessandco.com/Follow Boundless & Co on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boundless_andco/

In this episode of Trust Yourself®, Kaitlyn sits down with attorney and serial entrepreneur Paige Hulse to explore what happens when self-trust becomes a lifeline. From a life-altering health diagnosis and a near-fatal riding accident to building multiple businesses and recently merging her law firm with Winters & King, Paige shares how she returns to the “quiet place” inside herself again and again.In this episode, we cover:How Paige went from oil & gas litigator to serving creatives as an IP + business attorneyThe health crisis (including median arcuate ligament syndrome) that reshaped her life and careerWhat she calls the “quiet place” of intuition—and how she learned to trust itThe horse accident that became a turning point (and why loosening her grip literally saved her life)How she used that recovery season to dream up The Creative Law Foundry™, an AI-powered contract-building platform for creativesWhy she merged Paige Hulse Law with Winters & King, and what this next chapter is opening upSelf-trust in branding, pivots, and “sea changes” in businessIntellectual property as a deep form of self-trust for creativesWhy self-pity is a luxury—and what agency looks like in hardshipAbout PaigePaige Hulse, J.D. is an attorney, entrepreneur, and thought leader for diligent founders shaping their own version of the modern American Dream. She’s the founder of The Creative Law Shop®, offering attorney-drafted contract templates and legal education for creative entrepreneurs, and the creator of The Creative Law Foundry™, a guided platform that helps creatives build and customize legally sound contracts with embedded attorney insight.Most recently, Paige merged her long-running firm, Paige Hulse Law, with Winters & King, a Tulsa-based law firm serving clients worldwide since 1983.Links & Resources MentionedPaige’s Work & BrandsPaige’s personal site & brand hub – https://paigehulse.comThe Creative Law Shop® – https://www.shopcreativelaw.comThe Creative Law Foundry™ – https://www.shopcreativelaw.com/foundryWinters & King, Inc. – https://wintersking.comPaige on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/paige.hulse/Kaitlyn & the ShowTrust Yourself® Podcast home – https://copyuncorked.com/trust-yourself-podcastCopy Uncorked – https://copyuncorked.comCU on Instagram – https://instagram.com/copyuncorked

In this first guest episode of Trust Yourself, Kaitlyn sits down with Mallory Riley, Cofounder and Chief of Staff at Born Primitive—a self-funded, veteran-owned apparel brand that started at home in Virginia Beach and has since grown into a $100M company.Mallory’s path wasn’t traditional. She had no formal business training and no blueprint to follow, yet she learned every part of the business from the ground up. What emerges through this conversation is a story of instinct, grit, and an ability to trust herself long before she had “experience” to lean on.Kaitlyn and Mallory talk through the early, scrappy years of building Born Primitive, the internal shift that led Mallory to step back from the COO role, and how she now leads with a blend of decisiveness, humility, and deep intuition. Mallory shares how self-trust has evolved for her—through major transitions, through motherhood, and through the pressure of scaling a rapidly growing brand.They explore what success means to her now and how she knows when something is (or isn’t) aligned. Her honesty is both inspiring and grounding and serves as a reminder that you don’t need a perfect plan to build something meaningful. Just the next right step and the courage to take it.Links & ResourcesBorn Primitive: https://bornprimitive.com/Born Primitive on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bornprimitive/Connect with Mallory: https://www.instagram.com/mallorybrnprmtv/Learn more about the Trust Yourself Podcast® and Kaitlyn’s work through Copy Uncorked: https://copyuncorked.com/trust-yourself-podcast

In this very first episode of Trust Yourself, I’m sharing the story behind the podcast and 5 dimensions / working definitions of self-trust that have revealed themselves through different seasons of my life. Instead of treating self-trust as a single trait, we’re looking at the many ways it shows up—through fear, resilience, intuition, presence, and the subtle nudges that shape our next steps.Inside the episode, I share:the breakfast-table moment that sparked the idea for this showhow a childhood gymnastics meet taught me the power of perspectivewhat “staying” looked like during a season of mental health struggles in collegehow burnout, resistance, and gut feelings became internal data worth listening towhat motherhood taught me about overchoice, intuition, and presencehow creativity, calling, and faith led me toward this next chapterYou’ll also be invited to reflect on your own “evidence list”—the moments and lived experiences that have helped you build self-trust over time.If this conversation resonates, I’d love for you to subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a review to help others discover the show.Thanks for being here at the beginning!Resources & MentionsBrené Brown’s Daring GreatlyBob Goff’s Love DoesConnectWebsite: https://copyuncorked.comSubstack: https://bykaitlynparker.substack.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/copyuncorked

Welcome to Trust Yourself — a podcast hosted by Kaitlyn Parker, a wife, mom, brand strategist, and the founder of Copy Uncorked®. Through honest conversations and personal reflections, Trust Yourself explores what it means to listen inward, live in alignment, and return to your own voice. If you're navigating the beautiful, complex, and often chaotic in-betweens of life—parenthood, business, identity, faith, creativity, and calling — you're in good company. Life's decisions don't come with instructions, just intuition.