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

Is sick season turning your house into a germy battleground—and your brain into mush?If you’re barely holding it together between school call-outs, snot-covered toddlers, and the emotional weight of being the one who handles everything, this episode is for you. Sick season hits moms hard, and it’s not just the fevers—it’s the burnout, the decision fatigue, and the constant guilt.That’s why I called in pediatrician and mom Dr. Mona Amin from PedsDocTalk to walk us through how to survive sick season as a mom without losing yourself in the process.We’re talking:What red flags mean it’s time to keep your kid home—and what’s just a harmless runny noseHow to navigate parenting while sick yourself, without guilt or burnoutPractical strategies to reduce the mental load, protect vulnerable family members, and still find moments of peaceWhether you're deep in the flu season shuffle, managing sick kids back-to-back, or just trying to care for your family without abandoning yourself, this episode is your permission slip to rest, reset, and protect your peace.📲 Tag me on Instagram @momidentityproject 💬 Leave me a message: momsguidetofindingherself.com 📝 Get my Mom Moment Memo: momidentityproject.com/memo 🧰 Grab the $17 Mom Identity Starter Kit: momidentityproject.com/starterkit🎧 Like the show? Share it with a fellow mom in burnout mode. 💛 Love the show? Leave a 5-star review—it helps us keep going!

Have you ever had a gut feeling something was wrong—and everyone told you it was “just anxiety”?Dr. Mona Amin is a pediatrician and parenting expert. But when she became a mom, everything she thought she knew was turned upside down. In this powerful episode, she shares her traumatic birth story, her son’s NICU and stroke diagnosis, her own ICU stay, and how motherhood forced her to stop doubting herself—and start trusting her intuition more than anything else.If you’ve ever felt dismissed, overwhelmed, or like you were losing yourself in early motherhood, this conversation is for you.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:Why even the most “prepared” moms can face unexpected trauma after birthHow to recognize and reclaim your maternal intuition, even when no one else listensWhat reparenting yourself really looks like—and how it helps you show up for your kidsWe’re diving into birth trauma, postpartum identity loss, medical trauma, intuitive parenting, and what it means to rebuild yourself after everything falls apart.CONNECT WITH DR. MONA AMIN: Website: https://www.pedsdoctalk.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pedsdoctalk/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pedsdoctalk-podcast-child-health-development/id1501057527LEARN MORE FROM KRISSY BOLD: Website: https://www.momidentityproject.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momidentityproject Starter Kit: https://www.momidentityproject.com/starterkit Voice message: https://www.momsguidetofindingherself.com Memo signup: https://www.momidentityproject.com/memoFollow the show and leave a 5-star review to help more moms find honest, empowering conversations about motherhood identity, postpartum mental health, and trusting yourself again.

Does the holiday season make you feel even more disconnected from yourself?You’re not just overwhelmed, you’re likely facing a motherhood identity crisis. In the rush to create joy for everyone else, you might be losing sight of your own. This episode offers real talk and relief for moms struggling with identity after motherhood, especially during the busiest season of the year.You’ll hear a raw story about the moment I realized I’d completely disappeared under the weight of holiday expectations—and how I started reclaiming myself in small, intentional ways. If you’re feeling like you’ve lost who you are since becoming a mom, you're not broken. You're just overdue for your own magic.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 🎄 The real reason holiday stress feels heavier after kids—it’s tied to motherhood identity loss 🎄 How to stop saying yes out of guilt and start honoring what matters to you 🎄 A realistic plan to protect your peace and rediscover what lights you up 🎄 How to create a more joyful season by including yourself in itYou are more than a holiday magic maker. You deserve to feel like you again. Let this episode guide you back toward clarity, calm, and joy.💬 Leave a message: momsguidetofindingherself.com 💌 Get the Memo: momidentityproject.com/memo 🎁 Reset your identity: momidentityproject.com/starterkit 📲 Follow @momidentityproject on Instagram ⭐ Follow + review to help other moms find this episode

Ever had a stranger mom show up for you when you needed it most?In this feel-good, emotionally honest episode, Krissy sits down with Kaitlin Becker, known for her roles on Sprout's Sunny Side Up and Meekah on Blippi, to share real stories of mom-to-mom support that changed everything. From NICU struggles to grocery store tears, these are the moments that remind us we’re not alone. You’ll laugh, cry, and walk away with your heart full.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:Real stories of mom kindness that will renew your faith in peopleWhy small moments can have a huge emotional impactHow Kaitlin navigated postpartum and found community in unexpected places💗 Loved it? Follow, rate, and review to help us keep creating these episodes.🎤 CONNECT WITH KAITLIN BECKER: Instagram: @kaitlinbecker Have Kaitlin send a message of kindness and support: https://www.cameo.com/kaitlinbex🎧 LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Harmony by Fyutch & Aura V featuring Kaitlin Becker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qn7nlBGhieo&list=OLAK5uy_kUCbQof6AuMkZp5MSBDEffLzN60i1e1HQ Morris and the Magic Bell (Yoto): https://us.yotoplay.com/products/morris-and-the-magic-bell Every Body's Talkin’ (Tonies): https://us.tonies.com/products/clever-tonies-set-every-bodys-talkin?variant=46108859760791📲 Tag me on Instagram @momidentityproject 💬 Leave a voice message: https://www.momsguidetofindingherself.com 📝 Get my Mom Memo: https://www.momidentityproject.com/memo 🎁 Starter Kit: https://www.momidentityproject.com/starterkit

Running on coffee, snacks, and fumes? You’re not alone, but you don’t have to feel this way.This week, I’m joined again by dietitian and IBCLC Allegra Gast to talk about how moms can fuel their bodies in real, doable ways… even in the chaos of everyday motherhood.This episode isn’t about diets or perfection. It’s about supporting your energy so you can stop running on empty.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER: Why so many moms feel depleted, ragey, or crash by mid-afternoon How to increase your protein without turning into a gym bro Simple nutrition upgrades (like electrolytes!) that help you feel like a human again🎧 Follow the show, leave a review, and share with a friend who’s ready to feel better. 💛 Grab the Mom Identity Starter Kit → www.momidentityproject.com/starterkit 📬 Subscribe to the Mom Moment Memo → www.momidentityproject.com/memo 🗣️ Drop your story or question at → www.momsguidetofindingherself.comMeet Allegra GastAllegra is a functional registered dietitian and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who leads a team of five at her practice, Aloha Nutrition. She offers virtual consultations worldwide and is passionate about helping moms nourish themselves in a way that feels realistic—not overwhelming.She lives in Texas with her husband and four kids, including twins, and shares amazing, judgment-free education over on Instagram.Connect with Allegra Gast: Website: www.aloha-nutrition.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/aloha.nutrition TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@aloha.nutrition