Mothering Out Loud with Kristin

Kristinyaroscak
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Mothering Out Loud is the podcast that says the things most moms are afraid to say — out loud, honestly, and without shame. Whether you’re pregnant and feeling everything all at once, in the fog of postpartum, navigating toddler meltdowns, rediscovering your identity as your kids grow, or even adjusting to life as a new grandmother — this space is for you. We talk about the quiet parts of motherhood: the guilt, the burnout, the resentment, the anger, the identity shifts, the grief for the version of you that feels lost — and the joy that sometimes feels muted by exhaustion. You don’t have to mother in silence anymore. Hosted by Kristin Yaroscak — mom of two grown daughters, certified postpartum doula, pediatric sleep consultant, and founder of Western CT Doula — each episode offers real talk, gentle support, and emotional validation for moms in every season of motherhood. 🌿 Come as you are. Leave feeling a little less alone. 🎙️ Let’s mother out loud — together.

Episodes

  1. May 22

    Slowing Down in a World That Never Stops

    Lately, life has felt very full. Between work, caregiving, responsibilities, and the constant pressure to keep up, it’s easy to move through our days without ever really slowing down enough to experience them while we’re living them. In this episode, I reflect on the idea of “slow motherhood,” the ordinary moments we miss most, and the pace of modern life that so many mothers quietly struggle with. This is a gentle conversation about presence, overcommitting, caregiving, nostalgia, and learning how to create more space to breathe inside our lives. Whether you’re in the thick of raising little ones, navigating a new season of motherhood, or simply feeling exhausted by how fast life moves, I hope this episode feels like a reminder to slow down just a little and be present for the moments that matter most. 💛 Connect with me here: https://www.westernctdoula.com/podcast

    15 min

  2. May 3

    Episode 9: Why Mother’s Day Feels So Overwhelming (And What You’re Allowed to Do Instead)

    Mother’s Day is supposed to feel joyful and full of love… but for so many moms, it doesn’t. In this episode, we talk about the very real feelings that can come up this time of year—stress, anxiety, pressure, and even guilt. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by expectations to show up, travel, host, or celebrate everyone else… while all you really want is a quiet day at home—you are not alone. This is a gentle, honest conversation to remind you that your feelings are valid—and that this day gets to include you too. If this episode resonated with you, share it with a mom who might need to hear this. And don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a review—it helps more moms find this space and feel less alone. Let’s keep mothering out loud together 💛

    9 min

  3. Apr 30

    I Love My Partner…So Why Do I Feel So Disconnected After Kids?

    Episode 8: I Love My Partner… So, Why Do I Feel So Disconnected After Kids? You love your partner… so why does it feel like you’re just not really connecting anymore? If you’ve ever found yourself thinking “I miss us”—you are not alone. In this episode, we’re talking about the quiet shift that happens in relationships after kids—when life feels nonstop, connection becomes harder, and intimacy starts to change. We’ll cover: • Why disconnection is so common in motherhood • What’s really happening when you feel overwhelmed or “touched out” • How communication differences can create distance • Simple, realistic ways to start feeling like a team again This conversation is for any mom who wants to feel seen, supported, and connected again—without pressure or perfection. ✨ Want to share your thoughts or connect with me: https://www.westernctdoula.com/podcast ✨ Or email me directly: motheringoutloudwithkristin@gmail.com If this episode resonates, share it with another mom who might need to hear it—and don’t forget to follow so you never miss a conversation like this 🤍

    12 min

  4. Apr 9

    When It All Falls On You

    Why does it feel like everything falls on you as a mom? In this episode of Mothering Out Loud, we’re talking about something so many mothers experience — and even when we talk about it with friends… there’s still that underlying feeling that it’s just our responsibility to carry it all. Not just the physical tasks… but the mental load, the emotional weight, and the pressure to do things “the right way.” We’ll talk about how this pattern begins, how it can affect our relationships, and why so many moms find themselves doing everything — even when they don’t want to. If you’ve ever felt like everything depends on you… this episode is for you. 🌿 Visit the podcast page: www.westernctdoula.com 📬 Share your thoughts, suggest a topic, or reach out: motheringoutloudwithkristin@gmail.com

    10 min

  5. Mar 26

    Why Do I Feel So Overwhelmed All the Time?

    🎙 Episode 6: Why Do I Feel So Overwhelmed All the Time? Have you ever had one of those moments where everything just suddenly feels like too much? Not because anything big happened… but the noise, the mess, the constant needing — and you can feel it in your body. In this episode of Mothering Out Loud with Kristin, I’m talking about a kind of overwhelm that so many of us experience as mothers — the overstimulation, the constant input, and the way it quietly builds until it feels like we’ve reached our limit. This isn’t about the to-do list. It’s about how it feels. If you’ve ever felt touched out, on edge, or guilty for needing a moment to step away… this episode is for you. If this episode speaks to you, I’d love if you could: ​Follow or subscribe to the podcast​Leave a review (it really helps other moms find this space)​Share this episode with a friend who might need it ✨ Want to share your story, ask a question, or suggest a topic? Visit the podcast page on my website: 👉 www.westernctdoula.com You’ll find links to submit your thoughts (anonymously if you’d like) and connect by email: 📬 motheringoutloudwithkristin@gmail.com Thanks so much for being here. Let’s keep Mothering Out Loud — together 🤍

    10 min

  6. Mar 24

    Feeling Lonely As A Mom? You’re Not the Only One

    🎙️Episode 1: Feeling Lonely As A Mom? You’re Not the Only One We’re diving into something real today — a feeling so many moms carry, but rarely talk about out loud: loneliness. Whether you’re a new mom home all day with a baby, juggling work and motherhood, or adjusting to the quiet of an empty nest… loneliness shows up in unexpected ways. Sometimes it’s about the lack of connection. Sometimes it’s about relationships not looking how we hoped — with our partner, our parents, or even ourselves. In this episode, I’m sharing some of my own stories, moments from moms I’ve worked with, and the deeper emotional undercurrent that so many of us carry in motherhood — no matter the season. You’re not alone in feeling this way. And it’s not a reflection of how much you love your kids — it’s just part of being human. Of being a mother. 💛 If this episode speaks to you, I’d love if you could: Follow or subscribe to the podcast Leave a review (it really helps other moms find this space) Share this episode with a friend who might need it ✨ Want to share your story, ask a question, or suggest a topic? Visit the podcast page on my website: 👉 www.westernctdoula.com You’ll find links to submit your thoughts (anonymously if you’d like) and connect by email: 📬 motheringoutloudwithkristin@gmail.com Thanks so much for being here. Let’s keep Mothering Out Loud — together.

    10 min

  7. Mar 24

    Welcome to Mothering Out Loud with Kristin

    Welcome to Mothering Out Loud with Kristin — the podcast that says what most moms are afraid to say. From the raw early days of postpartum to the quiet identity shifts that come as our kids grow, this space holds the emotional side of motherhood — the grief, the guilt, the burnout, the joy, and everything in between. Whether you’re newly pregnant, rocking a newborn, chasing toddlers with big feelings, navigating the teen years, or even stepping into grandmotherhood — you belong here. You don’t have to mother in silence anymore. 💛 Come as you are. Leave feeling a little less alone.

    1 min

  8. Mar 12

    Where Did I Go? Finding Yourself in Motherhood

    Episode 5: Where Did I Go? Finding Yourself in Motherhood Mothering Out Loud with Kristin Have you ever looked at an old photo of yourself and thought… Wow… I barely recognize that version of me anymore. Not just because life looks different — but because you feel different. In this episode, Kristin opens up about something many mothers experience but rarely say out loud: the quiet feeling that somewhere along the way, parts of our identity get lost in motherhood. We pour so much of ourselves into raising our children — the time, the energy, the planning, the emotional weight of caring so deeply — that sometimes we wake up years later and realize we’re not quite sure who we are outside of being “mom.” This episode is a heartfelt conversation about: • the version of ourselves we remember before motherhood • why so many moms struggle with identity shifts • why feeling this way is far more common than we think • and how those parts of us are never truly gone Because motherhood doesn’t just change our lives. It changes who we are. And sometimes the next version of ourselves is still unfolding. ⸻ If this episode speaks to you, I’d love if you could: • Follow or subscribe to the podcast • Leave a review (it really helps other moms find this space) • Share this episode with a friend who might need it ✨ Want to share your story, ask a question, or suggest a topic? Visit the podcast page on my website: 👉 www.westernctdoula.com You can also connect by email: 📬 motheringoutloudwithkristin@gmail.com Thanks so much for being here. Let’s keep Mothering Out Loud — together.

    8 min

  9. Feb 26

    Why We’re So Tired (It’s Not Just the To-Do List)

    In this episode, we’re talking about something so many moms feel — but rarely name: The mental load. That invisible, constant thinking. The remembering. The anticipating. The quiet planning that never really shuts off. From pregnancy to newborn days, from toddlers to teens, from college drop-offs to becoming a grandmother — the mental load doesn’t disappear. It changes shape. If you’ve ever felt tired in a way that sleep doesn’t fix… If you’ve ever looked like you were resting while your mind was still running… If you’ve ever hesitated to take a break because preparing for it felt heavier than staying… This episode is for you. We talk about: • Why the mental load of motherhood is different • How it evolves at every stage • Why delegating can feel harder than it sounds • The emotional weight of always being the one who remembers • And a gentle shift that can help lighten it — even just a little You are not overthinking. You are not “too much.” You care deeply. And caring deeply takes energy. If this episode speaks to you, I’d be so grateful if you shared it with another mom who might need to hear it. ✨ Want to share your story, ask a question, or suggest a topic? Visit the podcast page on my website: 👉 www.westernctdoula.com You can also email me anytime: 📬 motheringoutloudwithkristin@gmail.com Thank you for being here. Let’s keep Mothering Out Loud — together.

    11 min

  10. Feb 12

    Mom Guilt is So Real-Let’s Talk About It

    Episode 3: Mom Guilt Is So Real — Let’s Talk About It Mothering Out Loud with Kristin Mom guilt has a way of sneaking in at every stage — whether it’s how we feed our babies, how we show up for our kids, or how we care for ourselves. In this episode, I’m sharing a personal story about when guilt caught me off guard… and what I’ve learned from talking with so many other moms over the years. Whether you’re in the newborn days, raising toddlers or teens, or navigating adult children and grandmotherhood — this episode is here to remind you: you’re not alone in the way you feel. We’ll talk about: • Why guilt shows up in motherhood • How it connects to loneliness • A simple shift that can help lighten the load • And the healing that happens when we finally say it out loud If this episode speaks to you, I’d love if you could: ⭐ Follow or subscribe to the podcast ⭐ Leave a review (it really helps other moms find this space) ⭐ Share this episode with a friend who might need it ✨ Want to share your story, ask a question, or suggest a topic? Visit the podcast page on my website: 👉 www.westernctdoula.com There, you’ll find links to submit your thoughts (anonymously if you’d like) and connect with me by email: 📬 motheringoutloudwithkristin@gmail.com Thanks so much for being here. Let’s keep Mothering Out Loud — together. 💛

    8 min

  11. Jan 15

    Welcome to Mothering Out Loud with Kristin: Why This Space Matters

    Welcome to Mothering Out Loud with Kristin: Why This Space Matters This first episode is a soft landing — a heartfelt welcome into the space I’ve been dreaming of creating for so long. Mothering Out Loud is a podcast for moms in every stage of motherhood — from pregnancy and postpartum to toddlerhood, tween and teen years, and even the quiet identity shifts that come when your kids are grown. This isn’t just a podcast about parenting advice. It’s a space for the parts of motherhood we don’t always say out loud — the joy, the guilt, the grief, the resentment, the love, the longing… and the hope that we’re not in this alone. If this episode resonates with you, I’d be so grateful if you’d follow or subscribe, leave a review, or share it with a friend who might need to hear it too. — Have a story, question, or topic you’d love to hear on the podcast? Submit anonymously or by name: https://forms.gle/CZavcMJ4FrJQ9XL38 Email me directly: motheringoutloudwithkristin@gmail.com Learn more or connect with me: www.westernctdoula.com Thanks for being here. Let’s keep mothering out loud… together.

    4 min
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Mothering Out Loud is the podcast that says the things most moms are afraid to say — out loud, honestly, and without shame. Whether you’re pregnant and feeling everything all at once, in the fog of postpartum, navigating toddler meltdowns, rediscovering your identity as your kids grow, or even adjusting to life as a new grandmother — this space is for you. We talk about the quiet parts of motherhood: the guilt, the burnout, the resentment, the anger, the identity shifts, the grief for the version of you that feels lost — and the joy that sometimes feels muted by exhaustion. You don’t have to mother in silence anymore. Hosted by Kristin Yaroscak — mom of two grown daughters, certified postpartum doula, pediatric sleep consultant, and founder of Western CT Doula — each episode offers real talk, gentle support, and emotional validation for moms in every season of motherhood. 🌿 Come as you are. Leave feeling a little less alone. 🎙️ Let’s mother out loud — together.

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