This week on my podcast Don't Shrink to Fit, I dive into this very topic with the incredible Kate Kripke, a maternal and child mental health expert, therapist, and author of Reinventing Supermom. Kate has spent over two decades helping high-achieving moms navigate the emotional weight of motherhood, breaking through anxiety, guilt, and burnout to create a more authentic and fulfilling experience for themselves and their children.

In our conversation, we explore:

✨ Why women feel conditioned to be good girls and how that impacts our parenting
✨ The pressure of perfectionism in motherhood and how to release it
✨ How anxiety often manifests as control and over-functioning
✨ The importance of allowing our children to struggle so they can build resilience
✨ Why breaking generational patterns of emotional conditioning starts with us

If you’ve ever felt the weight of being “good” instead of being you, this episode is for you. Let’s give ourselves grace, embrace our imperfections, and raise the next generation with a foundation of unconditional love.

Kate Tripke is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Perinatal Mental Health Counselor (PMH-C), author, and thought leader dedicated to supporting mothers through life’s transitions. With over two decades of experience, she has helped countless women navigate the challenges of motherhood, mental health, and self-discovery.

As the founder of the Postpartum Wellness Center of Boulder—now the Parent and Family Wellness Center—Kate has been a pioneer in providing expert perinatal mental health care. She is also the author of Reinventing Supermom, a relatable and science-backed guide to maternal mental wellness, offering validation, humor, and practical tools for new moms.

Beyond her clinical work, Kate is a sought-after speaker, parenting coach, and podcast host, empowering women to redefine motherhood on their own terms.katekripke.com
@katekripke
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