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

Krissy Bold
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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.

  1. 6D AGO

    The Rules I Stopped Following After Becoming a Mom (And Why Life Got Lighter)

    Are you secretly exhausted from trying to be a "good mom" all the time? You love your kids more than anything… but motherhood still feels heavier than it should. The pressure to enjoy every moment, keep everything together, stay productive, and never need help is enough to make any mom feel like she's disappearing. In this episode, I'm sharing the invisible rules I stopped following after becoming a mom — the ones quietly fueling mom guilt, burnout, and identity loss — and how letting them go helped me feel lighter, calmer, and more like myself again. Because motherhood isn't meant to be a performance. And you don't have to earn rest, prove your worth, or pretend this season is easy. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER: • The "good mom" expectation that creates constant guilt • Why motherhood feels hard (and why it's not a personal failure) • How to stop disappearing inside your role and feel like a person again If this episode hits home, follow the show so you never miss a conversation like this. And if it helped you, leaving a quick rating and review is the best way to support the podcast. Share it with a mom friend who needs permission to breathe. Tag me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momidentityproject/ Have a question or story you want me to share on air? Leave a 90-second voice message: https://www.momsguidetofindingherself.com Sign up for my Mom Moment Memo: https://www.momidentityproject.com/memo Ready to find your thing, find the time, and make it happen? Grab the Mom Identity Starter Kit ($17): https://www.momidentityproject.com/starterkit LEARN MORE FROM KRISSY BOLD: Website: https://www.momidentityproject.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momidentityproject/

    9 min
  2. You Might Also Like: Raising Us: A Parenting Podcast

    6D AGO ·  BONUS

    You Might Also Like: Raising Us: A Parenting Podcast

    Introducing Talking to Your Kids About ICE and Immigration | Maria Hinojosa & Anya Kamenetz | A Kids Co. from Raising Us: A Parenting Podcast. Follow the show: Raising Us: A Parenting Podcast With news about ICE, immigration raids, and family separation everywhere, many parents are wondering how to talk to kids about everything going on. How do we share harsh realities without overwhelming them, while still being honest? Host Elise Hu speaks with Maria Hinojosa, founder of Futuro Media and longtime host of Latino USA about her decades of learnings from reporting on immigration and family separations. Maria opens up about her own experience growing up in an immigrant family, and shares reflections on today’s political climate as immigration has risen as a focus topic election after election. Later in the episode, journalist and author Anya Kamenetz joins to offer practical tools for parents navigating these newscycles and conversations with kids. Anya shares what she’s seen as a journalist and in her communities as a parent, and offers practical strategies for helping children process fear while staying emotionally secure together. Key Takeaways: Acknowledge that fears are real and acceptable feelings to experience. Willingly talk about your family history and community to put your experience in perspective. Reassure kids that they’re safe with you by meeting them in conversation wherever they are. Be ready to navigate ongoing conversations with our kids, rather than expecting one and done. Encourage practical activities your family can do together to feel both safe and aware of the news. ⏱️ Timestamps: Keep the conversation going at home with our FREE Conversation Kit companion guide: https://delivery.shopifyapps.com/-/1d2a71723ba336e8/0cb7b78578839b27 Learn more from Maria Hinojosa: https://www.instagram.com/maria_la_hinojosa Learn more from Anya Kamenetz: https://www.instagram.com/anyakamenetz New episodes every Tuesday: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AKidsCo Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-us-a-parenting-podcast/id1552286967 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bIRVxM8hbriNxydkSv6VG Or wherever you get your podcasts. 🔗 START HERE 📌 Get free weekly conversation kits: https://akidsco.com/pages/raising-us 📌 Browse A Kids Co. books that pair with episodes: https://akidsco.com 📌 Follow Elise Hu: https://www.instagram.com/elisewho ABOUT THE SHOW Raising Us | Parenting Podcast for Kids, Tweens, & Conscious Caregivers Award-winning journalist Elise Hu (TED Talks Daily, Forever35) hosts Raising Us, a parenting podcast for grownups raising Big-Question Kids. From puberty and identity to tech and body image, each episode gives you tools to spark real conversations with the kids in your life. Created by A Kids Co. (a family media company) the show blends expert-backed insights with real, lived experiences featuring trusted doctors, educators and purpose-driven public figures sharing age-appropriate advice so you don't have to wing the hard stuff. Follow on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AKidsCo Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-us-a-parenting-podcast/id1552286967 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bIRVxM8hbriNxydkSv6VG Or wherever you get your podcasts. If you like parenting podcasts like Good Inside with Dr. Becky, The Longest Shortest Time, Raising Good Humans or Ask Lisa, this podcast is for you. Topics Covered on Raising Us: Parenting kids and tweens Mental health for kids Talking to kids about racism, identity, and inclusion Screen time and social media Puberty, anxiety, and big feelings Building emotional intelligence in families Conscious and values-driven parenting Elise Hu parenting podcast A Kids Co. podcast series Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

  3. MAR 23

    How to Protect Your Sense of Self in Motherhood

    Are you slowly disappearing in motherhood… and not even realizing it? You love your kids more than anything—but somewhere between the snack refills, the mental load, and putting everyone else first, you started fading into the background. You're not burned out. You're not in crisis. You just don't feel like a person anymore. That quiet motherhood identity loss is more common than anyone talks about—and it doesn't get fixed by "doing more" or reinventing your whole life. In this episode, I'm sharing how to stop disappearing in the first place and protect your sense of self in small, realistic ways that actually fit mom life. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER: • Why motherhood identity loss happens so quietly you don't notice it • The subtle signs you're self-abandoning (that have nothing to do with burnout) • Small, daily practices that protect your sense of self—even with zero free time You deserve to exist inside your life, not just manage it. 💛 Follow the show so you never miss an episode. Love this podcast? Leave a rating and review—it helps more moms find this support. Tag me on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/momidentityproject Have a question or a story you want me to share on air? Leave a 90-second voice message: https://www.momsguidetofindingherself.com Sign up for my Mom Moment Memo: https://www.momidentityproject.com/memo Ready to find your thing, find the time, and make it happen? Grab the Mom Identity Starter Kit ($17): https://www.momidentityproject.com/starterkit LEARN MORE FROM KRISSY BOLD: Website: https://www.momidentityproject.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momidentityproject/

    13 min

  4. MAR 16

    Adding a Baby or a Dog to Your Family? Avoid These Common Mistakes with Dominika Knossalla-Pado

    Bringing home a baby… or bringing home a dog? Either way, your whole family feels the shift. Most parents focus on the cute moments — first snuggles, sweet photos, growing up together. But the transition is emotional, messy, and full of safety decisions no one really prepares you for. In this episode, certified dog trainer and Dog Meets Baby founder Dominika Knossalla-Pado shares what actually helps when you're preparing your dog for a new baby, preparing your children for a new dog, or simply trying to make life with kids and dogs safer and calmer. Because training is only one piece of the puzzle. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER: • Why your dog may stop feeling like your "first baby" — and why that's normal • Simple daily habits that make the baby transition easier for your dog • The safest age to bring a dog into a family with young kids • Why fewer, reliable training skills matter more than fancy commands If this episode helped you, share it with a fellow parent ❤️ Follow the show so you never miss an episode. Love the podcast? Leave a rating and review — even one sentence helps more moms find this support. Tag me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/momidentityproject Have a question or a story you want me to share on air? Leave a voice message at https://www.momsguidetofindingherself.com Sign up for my Mom Moment Memo: https://www.momidentityproject.com/memo Grab my Mom Identity Starter Kit: https://www.momidentityproject.com/starterkit Learn more from Krissy Bold https://www.momidentityproject.com/ https://www.instagram.com/momidentityproject/ Connect with Dominika Knossalla-Pado Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogmeets_baby/ Website: https://www.dogmeetsbaby.expert Dominika Knossalla-Pado is a certified dog trainer and founder of Dog Meets Baby, helping families safely and confidently navigate life with kids and dogs.

    33 min

  5. MAR 9

    From Dog Mom to Twin Mom: The Identity Crisis No One Talks About with Dominika Knossalla-Pado

    Did you ever feel totally prepared for motherhood… and then completely wrecked by it? You read the books. You made the plans. You felt confident in your expertise. And then motherhood hit—and nothing went the way you expected. In this raw and honest conversation, Dominika shares how becoming a mom to twins shook the very foundation of who she thought she was. From pregnancy complications and NICU trauma to postpartum anxiety and a terrifying moment with her family dog, this is the side of early motherhood we don't talk about enough. If you've ever felt blindsided, overwhelmed, or like you lost your identity as a mom… this episode will make you feel seen. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER: • Why even "experts" experience a motherhood identity crisis • How unexpected postpartum challenges can trigger anxiety and identity loss • What it really takes to rebuild trust, confidence, and yourself in early motherhood Motherhood changes you — but you don't have to lose yourself forever. If this episode encouraged you, follow the show and leave a rating + review so more moms can find it. Share it with a friend who needs to hear it. Tag me on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/momidentityproject Have a question or a story you want me to share on air? Leave me a 90 second or less voice message: https://www.momsguidetofindingherself.com Sign up for my Mom Moment Memo: https://www.momidentityproject.com/memo Ready to find your thing, find the time, and make it happen? Grab my Mom Identity Starter Kit for $17: https://www.momidentityproject.com/starterkit LEARN MORE FROM KRISSY BOLD: https://www.momidentityproject.com/ CONNECT WITH DOMINIKA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dogmeets_baby Website: https://www.dogmeetsbaby.expert

    27 min

  6. MAR 2

    82 The Weight of Motherhood in a Scary World

    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. Follow the show and leave a rating or review — even one sentence helps more moms find support in the middle of their motherhood identity crisis. Have a question or story you want me to share on air? Leave me a 90-second voice message at https://www.momsguidetofindingherself.com Sign up for my Mom Moment Memo at https://www.momidentityproject.com/memo Ready to find your thing, find the time, and make it happen? Grab my Mom Identity Starter Kit for $17 at https://www.momidentityproject.com/starterkit Learn more at https://www.momidentityproject.com/ and connect on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/momidentityproject/

    9 min
  7. 81 If Motherhood Had Performance Reviews: A Totally Biased Report Card

    FEB 23

    81 If Motherhood Had Performance Reviews: A Totally Biased Report Card

    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.) 📸 Take a screenshot and tag @momidentityproject on Instagram ⭐ Follow the show and leave a 5-star review so we can keep this content coming your way! 💬 Leave a 90-sec voice message: https://www.momsguidetofindingherself.com 📬 Sign up for the Mom Moment Memo: https://www.momidentityproject.com/memo 🎁 Get the Mom Identity Starter Kit: https://www.momidentityproject.com/starterkit

    11 min
  8. 80 Legal Basics Every Mom Needs to Know Before Starting a Business with Amber Gilormo

    FEB 16

    80 Legal Basics Every Mom Needs to Know Before Starting a Business with Amber Gilormo

    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 👩‍⚖️ GUEST: Amber Gilormo, Esq. Founder of The Boutique Lawyer | shop.theboutiquelawyer.com Instagram: @theboutiquelawyer Follow the show and leave a 5-star review so more moms can find support on their business journey. 🔗 More support from Krissy: Leave a voice message Sign up for the Mom Moment Memo Get the $17 Mom Identity Starter Kit

    28 min
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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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