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176 The “Good Mom” Lie That Is Burning Women Out
What up, Beasts. Welcome back to the show! In this episode, I dive in with Kate Kripke, a maternal and child mental health expert who blew my mind with how clearly she breaks down the guilt, pressure, and perfectionism so many moms are drowning in. We got real about the myth of the “good mom,” how achievement brain keeps women stuck in anxiety and burnout, and why secure attachment has nothing to do with screen time or homemade organic lunches and everything to do with how safe and seen your child feels with you. Kate opened up about her own upbringing, her postpartum anxiety, and the old beliefs she had to dismantle to become a steady, grounded mom instead of a constantly “performing” one. This conversation is a full permission slip to drop the guilt, trust yourself more, and remember that there is nothing wrong with you.
As always, I hope something lands with you today. I hope something you hear tugs at your heart strings and/or I hope you laugh.
Bio: Kate Kripke, LCSW and PMH-C, is a leading maternal mental health expert, author, and creator of The Calm Connection System. With more than two decades of experience, she has helped over 6,000 moms break free from burnout, guilt, anxiety, and overwhelm. Her science-backed, results-driven approach supports high-achieving women in finding ease and stability in motherhood without sacrificing their ambitions or their well-being. Kate’s work has been featured in outlets like The New York Times, USA Today, and CNN Health, and she continues to guide mothers toward raising secure, resilient kids while also honoring their own needs and dreams.
Music by Prymary: Sean Entrikin (my hot husband) on guitar, Chris Quirarte on drums, Smiley Sean on keyboards, Rob Young on bass, and Jaxon Duane on vocals.
Connect with Kate!
Website: https://www.katekripke.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katekripke
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-shaw-kripke-lcsw-pmh-c-60545a1/
Where else can you find me?
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/beautifulbeastwithinstudios
Your Input Can Change Lives!
If you have ever felt stuck in diet cycles, body image spirals, or trying to “fix” your body and never feeling like it is enough, I would love to hear from you.
I am collecting anonymous stories and experiences about food, movement, and body image to create resources that actually support real humans, not diet culture. Your honest input can help shape a future where health is about more than a number on the scale.
Click here to take the survey: https://beautifulbeastwithinstudios.com/market-research784237
Affiliate Links
Breakthrough Coaching Certification: If you feel called to help others heal or grow, Sean Smith’s Breakthrough Coaching Certification is where that calling becomes real. https://coachseansmith.ontraport.net/t?orid=27037&opid=43
Opus Clip: I use Opus Clip mostly for captions, and it’s a game-changer for turning long videos into usable clips. If you use my link, it supports the show, and I appreciate you big time! https://www.opus.pro/?via=1118d2
Mary Kay: Listen… I’ve been using Mary Kay since I was 17. I’m 40 now and people still ask me what college I go to. Not really, but you get the idea. Grab your faves here: https://www.marykay.com/kaitienoelle
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What up, Beasts. Welcome back to the show! In this episode, I dive in with Kate Kripke, a maternal and child mental health expert who blew my mind with how clearly she breaks down the guilt, pressure, and perfectionism so many moms are drowning in. We got real about the myth of the “good mom,” how achievement brain keeps women stuck in anxiety and burnout, and why secure attachment has nothing to do with screen time or homemade organic lunches and everything to do with how safe and seen your child feels with you. Kate opened up about her own upbringing, her postpartum anxiety, and the old beliefs she had to dismantle to become a steady, grounded mom instead of a constantly “performing” one. This conversation is a full permission slip to drop the guilt, trust yourself more, and remember that there is nothing wrong with you.
As always, I hope something lands with you today. I hope something you hear tugs at your heart strings and/or I hope you laugh.
Bio: Kate Kripke, LCSW and PMH-C, is a leading maternal mental health expert, author, and creator of The Calm Connection System. With more than two decades of experience, she has helped over 6,000 moms break free from burnout, guilt, anxiety, and overwhelm. Her science-backed, results-driven approach supports high-achieving women in finding ease and stability in motherhood without sacrificing their ambitions or their well-being. Kate’s work has been featured in outlets like The New York Times, USA Today, and CNN Health, and she continues to guide mothers toward raising secure, resilient kids while also honoring their own needs and dreams.
Music by Prymary: Sean Entrikin (my hot husband) on guitar, Chris Quirarte on drums, Smiley Sean on keyboards, Rob Young on bass, and Jaxon Duane on vocals.
Connect with Kate!
Website: https://www.katekripke.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katekripke
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-shaw-kripke-lcsw-pmh-c-60545a1/
Where else can you find me?
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/beautifulbeastwithinstudios
Your Input Can Change Lives!
If you have ever felt stuck in diet cycles, body image spirals, or trying to “fix” your body and never feeling like it is enough, I would love to hear from you.
I am collecting anonymous stories and experiences about food, movement, and body image to create resources that actually support real humans, not diet culture. Your honest input can help shape a future where health is about more than a number on the scale.
Click here to take the survey: https://beautifulbeastwithinstudios.com/market-research784237
Affiliate Links
Breakthrough Coaching Certification: If you feel called to help others heal or grow, Sean Smith’s Breakthrough Coaching Certification is where that calling becomes real. https://coachseansmith.ontraport.net/t?orid=27037&opid=43
Opus Clip: I use Opus Clip mostly for captions, and it’s a game-changer for turning long videos into usable clips. If you use my link, it supports the show, and I appreciate you big time! https://www.opus.pro/?via=1118d2
Mary Kay: Listen… I’ve been using Mary Kay since I was 17. I’m 40 now and people still ask me what college I go to. Not really, but you get the idea. Grab your faves here: https://www.marykay.com/kaitienoelle
Beastly Merch: https://beautifulbeastwithinstudios.com/merch
Unveil the Beautiful Beast Within YOU!
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