You’ve been carrying mom guilt like it’s a badge of honor, thinking it’s just part of being a “good mom.” In today’s episode, Kristen shatters that myth and shows you how to finally let go of the guilt for good. She shares her own struggles with guilt and reveals how prioritizing yourself—not sacrificing yourself—made her a stronger, more joyful mom, wife, and woman. If you’re tired of feeling stretched too thin or guilty for wanting more, this episode is your permission slip to put yourself first.

What You Can Expect From This Episode:

• Kristen's personal journey through mom guilt and the toll it took on her
• Why guilt is rooted in external expectations and how to reframe those beliefs
• Practical strategies to remove mom guilt for good
• How releasing guilt will make you a better mom and partner
• Why prioritizing yourself isn’t selfish, it’s necessary

Sound Bites:

"I used to think that wanting anything for myself made me a bad mom."

"You can love your kids and still want time away from them."

"Guilt is not a sign that you’re doing something wrong—it’s a sign that you’re living by someone else’s expectations."

Let's Connect:

- Instagram: @kristenpomper

About Your Host:

Kristen Pomper is a corporate sales leader, performance coach, wife, and mom of two passionate about helping working moms thrive without burnout. After experiencing burnout and losing herself in motherhood, Kristen became obsessed with creating a life where you don’t have to choose between family, career, and self-care. She helps ambitious women prioritize themselves, set boundaries, and build a life that truly feels good—all while staying present and joyful in motherhood. Kristen’s mission is simple: you can have it all, without guilt.

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You’ve been told that being a “good mom” means putting yourself last. In today’s episode, Kristen flips that belief on its head and dives into why choosing yourself isn’t selfish—it’s necessary. She shares how prioritizing her health, marriage, career, and goals made her a better, more present mom—and how it can do the same for you. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, guilty for wanting more, or craving permission to put yourself first, this episode is for you.

What You Can Expect From This Episode:

- Why choosing yourself doesn’t make you a bad mom — it actually makes you better

- Kristen’s personal story of how she balanced her health, marriage, and career

- How prioritizing your needs benefits your entire family, without guilt

- Practical advice on how to give yourself permission to put you first, and why that matters

If you’re loving the podcast, share this episode with a friend who could use a little permission to prioritize themselves. Let’s spread the word that choosing yourself isn’t selfish—it’s necessary!

Sound Bites:

"I used to think that wanting anything for myself made me a bad mom."

"I felt like I was crawling out of my own skin."

"When you say yes to yourself, you're saying yes to show up better for them."

Let's Connect:

- Instagram: @kristenpomper

About Your Host:

Kristen Pomper is a corporate sales leader, performance coach, wife, and mom of two passionate about helping working moms thrive without burnout. After experiencing burnout and losing herself in motherhood, Kristen became obsessed with creating a life where you don’t have to choose between family, career, and self-care. She helps ambitious women prioritize themselves, set boundaries, and build a life that truly feels good — all while staying present and joyful in motherhood. Kristen’s mission is simple: you can have it all, without guilt.

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Welcome to the very first episode of No Guilt, Just Growth! If you’re a working mom who feels overwhelmed by the daily juggle of motherhood, career, and self-care - and you’re tired of carrying the guilt of wanting more - you’re in the right place. Host Kristen Pomper opens up about her own struggles with pregnancy, birth, mom guilt, postpartum depression, and the pressure to do it all. She shares how embracing personal growth, building supportive systems and routines, and prioritizing mental health can help you find real balance and empowerment. Tune in for honest stories, practical support, and a reminder: you deserve to thrive, not just survive.

What You Can Expect From This Episode:

• Kristen’s honest journey through motherhood, mental health, and overcoming mom guilt as a working mom
• Practical strategies for building self-care routines and systems that support personal growth and balance
• Empowering encouragement to prioritize yourself, seek support, and redefine what it means to be a fulfilled mom

Sound Bites:

"I felt like a complete imposter."

"You can love your baby and miss yourself."

"I intentionally chose me."

Let’s connect:

- Instagram: @kristenpomper

New Moms: If you're having trouble coping with what you think might be postpartum depression, don’t wait. Talk with your health care provider. Ask your provider or a therapist about local support groups for new moms or women who have postpartum depression.

About Your Host: Kristen Pomper is a corporate sales leader, performance coach, wife, and mom of two passionate about helping working moms thrive without burnout. After experiencing burnout and losing herself in motherhood, Kristen became obsessed with creating a life where you don’t have to choose between family, career, and self-care. She helps ambitious women prioritize themselves, set boundaries, and build a life that truly feels good — all while staying present and joyful in motherhood. Kristen’s mission is simple: you can have it all, without guilt. 

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☾ This podcast was launched and produced by Brave Moon. Learn more at www.bravemoonpodcasts.com.

If you’re a working mom feeling burnt out and overwhelmed by the mental load of juggling motherhood, your career, and self-care, you’re in the right place. If you feel like you’ve lost yourself in the chaos of motherhood, you’re not alone.

Welcome to No Guilt, Just Growth. Hosted by Kristen Pomper - wife, corporate working mom of two, and performance coach - this podcast shares practical tips, personal stories, tangible advice, and actionable strategies to help you stop surviving and start thriving, without the guilt. Kristen tackles tough topics like managing the mental load, avoiding burnout, navigating the pressures of modern motherhood, and prioritizing yourself with honesty, humor, vulnerability, and heart.

Learn how to set boundaries, shift your mindset, prioritize self-care, and create a life that works for YOU - not just for everyone else. If you're ready to redefine success, reclaim your energy, and show up as the confident, empowered woman, mom, wife, and working badass you’re meant to be, No Guilt, Just Growth is your must-listen podcast.

Tune in and start creating a life where you can be present and fulfilled in every role you play. Let’s redefine success as a mom, together.

New episodes weekly. Subscribe to the show in this listening app now, so you don’t miss an episode and connect on IG @kristenpomper for more content!

☾ This podcast was launched and produced by Brave Moon. Learn more at www.bravemoonpodcasts.com.