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

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

    75 Protecting the Things That Keep You Grounded as a Mom with Krystle Howald

    1/12/2026 | 25 mins.
    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.
    TRY THE EXPECTING AND EMPOWERED APP Use code MOMSGUIDEPOD for 15% off a yearly subscription https://expectingandempowered.com
    CONNECT WITH KRYSTLE Instagram: @expectingandempowered Website: https://expectingandempowered.com
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  • Mom's Guide to Finding Herself: Rediscovering Identity and Joy in Motherhood

    74 Mom-Friendly Goal Framework for 2026 (No Crashing Out!)

    1/05/2026 | 11 mins.
    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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  • Mom's Guide to Finding Herself: Rediscovering Identity and Joy in Motherhood

    73 A Gentle Year in Review for Moms

    12/29/2025 | 8 mins.
    Do you feel like you lost yourself in motherhood this year?
    If your year feels like one long blur of bedtime battles, snack crumbs, and second-guessing yourself—you’re not alone. This episode is a gentle year in review for moms, designed to help you reflect on the invisible labor, emotional load, and quiet wins that don’t show up on your Instagram grid.
    Motherhood identity loss is real—and so is your growth.
    We’re ditching the pressure to reinvent ourselves in January and making space to honor everything you carried this year. This isn't about productivity or resolutions. It's about reclaiming your identity after motherhood and noticing the ways you showed up—again and again.
    BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:
    Why moms tend to focus on what went wrong (blame the negativity bias!)
    How to spot your invisible wins and quiet progress
    5 gentle, non-overwhelming reflection questions for moms who are doing their best
    You don’t need a new you. You need to see you.
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  • Mom's Guide to Finding Herself: Rediscovering Identity and Joy in Motherhood

    72 A Gift of Stillness in the Middle of Motherhood

    12/22/2025 | 7 mins.
    Do the holidays bring up more than just joy for you? If you’re carrying joy and grief, gratitude and exhaustion this week—you’re not broken. You’re a mom. And you’re allowed to feel all of it.
    This Christmas episode is a poetic pause for your soul.
    I’m sharing two poems from From One Mom to a Mother by Jessica Urlichs—words that gently hold space for the mess, the missing, and the becoming. If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and wondered who you are now… this one’s for you.
    BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL:
    Feel seen in your motherhood identity crisis—especially this time of year
    Learn why you don’t need to “tie it all up with a bow” emotionally
    Be reminded that you are not lost—you’re becoming
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  • Mom's Guide to Finding Herself: Rediscovering Identity and Joy in Motherhood

    71 Surviving Sick Season as a Mom Without Burning Out with Dr. Mona Amin

    12/15/2025 | 34 mins.
    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 nose
    How to navigate parenting while sick yourself, without guilt or burnout
    Practical strategies to reduce the mental load, protect vulnerable family members, and still find moments of peace
    Whether 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.
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About Mom's Guide to Finding Herself: Rediscovering Identity and Joy in Motherhood

Have you ever looked in the mirror after another exhausting day and thought, “When did I stop being ME and become just MOM?” Your passions, hobbies, and friendships feel so distant, buried beneath sleepless nights and the never-ending to-do lists of raising young children.I get it. I’ve been there too. As a mom of two young kids, I’ve experienced the frustration of losing myself in the chaos of motherhood. I know how overwhelming it can be to find time for yourself, meet other moms, find a supportive mom community, and even entertain the idea of starting a side hustle, creative project, or small business. That’s why I created this podcast—to help moms like us rediscover who we are and take the first steps toward meaningful change.Hi, I’m Krissy. I’m a former teacher and teacher coach who has always embraced new opportunities and juggled multiple side gigs. Over the past four years, I’ve been on a journey to rediscover my identity beyond motherhood—and I’ve finally figured it out. Along the way, I’ve helped other moms reconnect with their passions, explore creative ideas, and build meaningful connections with other moms by helping them create practical, realistic plans to rediscover their identities—even through the chaos and busyness of parenting. Whether you’re looking for ideas for mom entrepreneurs, tips on balancing parenting and being a mompreneur, inspiration to take that first step, or simply love hearing stories of moms navigating motherhood and building something extraordinary, this podcast is your guide to rediscovering yourself and creating something amazing.In this podcast, you’ll hear honest, relatable stories from moms just like you—women who’ve navigated the challenges of parenting, discovered new passions, built businesses, and launched side hustles. Each episode offers practical self-care advice, uplifting moments, and fresh ideas to help you take small steps toward rediscovering yourself. You’ll find inspiration and support for all the mom guilt, parenting challenges, and the struggle to balance personal development. The demands of family life can leave you feeling lost in the midst of motherhood challenges. It’s time to take control of your personal growth and find ways to prioritize self-care for moms like us.Whether you’re lost in a mountain of diapers or longing for hope and connection, each episode will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and supported on your motherhood journey.
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