There was a point where I couldn’t walk.

Where I couldn’t pick up my own body, let alone show up as the mom I wanted to be.

In this episode, I’m sharing my experience living with rheumatoid arthritis: how it started, what it felt like to have my body shut down right before my wedding, and what it’s been like navigating autoimmune disease through motherhood.

We talk about the part no one really prepares you for: the fear, the mental toll, the identity shift, and the grief of not being able to show up the way you want to.

I also share what actually helped me during my worst flare-ups. From small, simple shifts to the mindset changes that carried me through and what I’ve learned about supporting my body instead of fighting it.

If you’re living with autoimmune disease, chronic illness, or you’ve ever felt like your body is working against you, this episode is for you.

You’re not alone in this.

If you’ve ever felt like your life will finally start later ...when the kids are older, when you have more time, or when things feel easier, this episode is for you.

In Episode 3 of The Becoming Year, we’re talking about how to change your life without starting over.

Because the truth is:You don’t need a completely new life to feel more fulfilled.You don’t need to wait for a new season.

You need to start making small, intentional edits inside the life you already have.

In this episode, I share:

• Why so many moms feel stuck in the “in-between” (and how to move through it)
• How your self-worth and identity impact your habits and daily decisions
• The real reason you may be self-sabotaging your routines
• A simple, realistic framework to redesign your life without overwhelm
• How to build habits that actually work in busy motherhood seasons

We also talk about:

• The identity shift that happens in motherhood
• How to stop waiting and start becoming
• Creating routines that fit real life (not a perfect version of it)
• Why small daily habits are the key to long-term change

This episode is for the mom who knows she’s meant for more but doesn’t want to burn her life down to find it.

Because becoming doesn’t happen all at once.
It happens in the middle of your life… in the small choices you make every day.

🎙️ If this episode resonates, share it with a friend who’s in this season too.

Becoming a mom changes everything...but one of the biggest shifts no one prepares you for is what happens to you.

In this episode, I'm sharing the honest story of how my identity changed after becoming a mother--from busy teacher and leader to suddenly feeling like pieces of myself had disappeared overnight.

We talk about the loneliness of early motherhood, the pressure of being the default parent, the struggle with losing your professional identity, and the quiet realization that if you want to feel like yourself again...you have to start rebuilding intentionally.

This episode is also about hope and the small ways we can begin returning to ourselves while still fully embracing motherhood.

In this episode:

• Why the identity shift in motherhood can feel so disorienting
• The power of community and why one friend can change everything
• How motherhood doesn't have to mean losing yourself
• A simple three-step exercise to start becoming the version of yourself you want to be

If you've ever felt like parts of you disappeared after becoming a mom, this episode is for you.

If you’re waiting for the perfect time to start something new, this episode is for you.

For weeks I’ve been battling a quiet voice in my head telling me maybe this isn’t the right season. Maybe my kids need me more. Maybe starting something new right now is selfish or unrealistic.

But I’ve heard that voice before.

In this first episode of The Becoming Year, I’m sharing why I’m choosing to start this podcast before I feel ready and why I think so many women, especially moms, are stuck waiting for the “right time” that never comes.

Motherhood asks a lot of us. But it doesn’t mean our growth, dreams, or becoming have to stop.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re behind, like it might be too late, or like your life is on pause while everyone else moves forward.

This conversation is for you.

Because becoming isn’t something that happens someday.

It starts the moment you decide to begin.

The Becoming Year is a podcast about growth, motherhood, identity, and building the life you want...one intentional step at a time.

Welcome to The Becoming Year a podcast for women and mothers navigating seasons of growth, change, and becoming.

In this short trailer, host Danielle Kanouse introduces a space centered on personal growth, motherhood, wellness, faith, and the quiet inner work of becoming-one season at a time.

If you're in your late 20s through 40s and craving honest, grounding conversations without pressure or perfection, you're in the right place.

New episodes every Tuesday morning.