Mom's Guide to Finding Herself: Rediscovering Identity and Joy in Motherhood

How are you supposed to raise joyful, secure kids when the world feels like it's falling apart?

You're packing lunches, wiping counters, singing bedtime songs… and then scrolling devastating headlines at 9 PM wondering what kind of world your kids are growing up in.

You feel like you should be doing more. Caring more. Fixing more. But you're also supposed to be the steady one. The cheerful one. The "fun mom." And that tension? It's exhausting.

In this episode of Mom's Guide to Finding Herself, we're unpacking the emotional labor of global awareness — what it's doing to moms, why motherhood feels so heavy right now, and how to carry the weight of the world without losing yourself in the process.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:

• Why modern motherhood feels uniquely overwhelming in the 24/7 news cycle

• What the "emotional labor of global awareness" really is (and why it's draining you)

• Practical ways to set boundaries, regulate your nervous system, and take sustainable action without burning out

You don't have to choose between being informed and protecting your peace. You can care deeply and stay steady.

If this episode gave you breathing room, share it with a mom friend who's carrying more than she can name.

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Ever wondered what it would be like to get an actual performance review… as a mom? Let's just say, it's part hilarious, part emotional gut-punch, and 100% what you need to hear today.

You're doing more than you realize. But when was the last time anyone noticed? In this episode, I'm walking you through a totally made-up (but deeply validating) mom performance review—rubric style. Because whether it's surviving bedtime or dodging tantrums in aisle nine, you deserve some freakin' recognition.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:

• Why your inner mom critic is dead wrong about your "failures"

• The small everyday moments that actually prove you're thriving

• How to start seeing yourself with more grace, humor, and honesty

This one's for the moms doing all the things and wondering if it's enough. (Spoiler: It is.)

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Starting to sell your crafts or offer services—but not sure when it becomes a real business?

You're not alone. The legal side of starting a business can feel super overwhelming, especially when you're a mom doing all the things. In this episode, attorney and mom of five Amber Gilormo shares exactly what to do (and when) to protect your business, your family, and your peace.

Whether you're still dabbling on Etsy or starting to grow an actual client list, this episode will help you go from overwhelmed to confident.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:

• When to file an LLC—and why it's not about how much money you're making

• The legal protections you actually need (and what can wait)

• How to protect your personal info, set up contracts, and avoid rookie mistakes

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Ever felt like motherhood flipped your life upside down—and not in a cute, Instagram-worthy way?

You're not alone. In this episode of Mom's Guide to Finding Herself, attorney and mom of five Amber Gilormo shares the raw truth about going from a "childfree by choice" career woman to navigating postpartum anxiety, unexpected identity shifts, and the stroke that forced her to slow down.

Amber's story is a wake-up call for any mom trying to do it all—and paying for it with her health.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL FIND OUT:

• Why postpartum anxiety isn't just about sadness—and how it showed up for Amber
• How ignoring her body led to a literal stroke (and the changes she had to make)
• What it really looks like to rebuild your identity after motherhood hits full force

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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 Instagram

We’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:

1. Why your “thing” doesn’t have to be done in silence or solitude
2. How to stop numbing out and start filling up
3. Small, real-life ways to reclaim your identity—even in the thick of mom life

You don’t need more guilt. You need a plan. And joy? It’s closer than you think.

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We'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 solitude
• How to stop numbing out and start filling up
• Small, real-life ways to reclaim your identity—even in the thick of mom life

You don't need more guilt. You need a plan. And joy? It's closer than you think.

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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 seasons
• Simple, science-backed shifts like light therapy, movement, nourishment, and connection that actually help

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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 think
• How to rebuild strength even years after birth
• The real reason your upper back might be screaming—and what to do about it

You 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.

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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-negotiable
• Why the "do it all" mindset is sabotaging your healing
• How Krystle's C-section recoveries shaped her mission to help other moms feel strong and whole again

Whether 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.

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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 do
• The simple "comforter/socks" method to layer goals by size and effort

Whether 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.

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