In this inspiring episode of Everyday Supermoms, Amy Grace talks with Shruti Kumar, a lawyer-turned-conscious parenting coach who became a mother while living as an expat in the Netherlands. Shruti opens up about the challenges of adjusting to a new culture, language, and healthcare system, all while stepping into motherhood at a young age.

She reflects on the isolation of raising children without family nearby, her struggles with postpartum loneliness, and the pressure of redefining her identity when career doors closed. But Shruti also shares the beauty she discovered—like postpartum support services in the Netherlands, breastfeeding freedom, and the unexpected kindness of other moms who became part of her village.

This conversation is filled with wisdom about letting go of perfection, leaning into values, and intentionally building community. Shruti’s story is a powerful reminder that no matter where we are, motherhood is not meant to be done alone.

Key Takeaways

• Motherhood abroad comes with unique challenges. Navigating healthcare, language barriers, and cultural differences adds layers of stress.

• Losing and redefining identity is part of the journey. Shruti shares how rejections, isolation, and body changes impacted her sense of self.

• Villages can be built. Support doesn’t always come naturally—it can be found in WhatsApp mom groups, playdates, or even strangers willing to help.

• Your values shape your motherhood. Shruti emphasizes parenting intentionally around what matters most, not societal expectations.

• “Sometimes the village is hidden and appears only when we dare to ask.” – Shruti

• “Motherhood shifts your entire identity, and some days it feels like you’ve lost yourself.” – Shruti

• “I remind myself: this is a hard day, not a hard life.” – Shruti

• “Our values dictate how we move through motherhood.” – Shruti

• “Kids won’t remember the spotless house, but they’ll remember the snuggles and laughter.” – Amy Grace

Shruti Kumar is a conscious parenting coach and expat mom of two living in the Netherlands. Originally trained as a lawyer in India, she experienced firsthand the challenges of starting over in a new country while becoming a mother at 24. Drawing from her personal journey of postpartum loneliness, identity shifts, and learning to build community from scratch, Shruti now empowers moms to parent intentionally, embrace imperfection, and create meaningful connections rooted in their values.

• Shruti’s Website: ⁠empoweredconnections.nl⁠

• Instagram: ⁠@empowered.connections⁠

Amy Grace is the heart behind Everyday Supermoms, a podcast that inspires and empowers mothers by sharing diverse stories of resilience and connection. As a licensed therapist, she supports moms through all stages of motherhood with transformative therapy intensives and signature courses like The Motherhood Mindset Reset and Create Your Own Motherhood. A mom of six, Amy draws from her own journey—from single parenting to blended families—to create a community where mothers can embrace their unique paths with confidence and grace.

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