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

    15H AGO

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

    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!

    34 min
  2. 70 How This Pediatrician Learned to Trust Her Intuition with Dr. Mona Amin

    DEC 8

    70 How This Pediatrician Learned to Trust Her Intuition with Dr. Mona Amin

    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/id1501057527 LEARN 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/memo Follow 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.

    30 min
  3. 69 Reclaiming Your Sanity This Holiday Season Without Skipping the Magic

    DEC 1

    69 Reclaiming Your Sanity This Holiday Season Without Skipping the Magic

    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 it You 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

    12 min
  4. 68 Stories of Mom Support That Will Restore Your Faith in Humanity with Kaitlin Becker

    NOV 24

    68 Stories of Mom Support That Will Restore Your Faith in Humanity with Kaitlin Becker

    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

    30 min
  5. 67 Nutrition Hacks for More Energy in Motherhood That Actually Work with Allegra Gast

    NOV 17

    67 Nutrition Hacks for More Energy in Motherhood That Actually Work with Allegra Gast

    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.com Meet Allegra Gast Allegra 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

    32 min
  6. 66 Support in Motherhood that Actually Helped with Allegra Gast

    NOV 10

    66 Support in Motherhood that Actually Helped with Allegra Gast

    What does support in motherhood actually look like? For Allegra Gast, it looked like saying “yes” to help, finding nourishment that gave her energy back, and learning how to prioritize her own well-being without guilt—even with four kids. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER: How asking for help changed Allegra’s experience of motherhood Why postpartum support isn’t just for new moms Simple shifts in nourishment and boundaries that helped her feel like herself againFollow the show, rate and review, and share this episode with a friend who’s trying to do it all alone. 🎙 Tag me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/momidentityproject 🌍 More episodes and info: www.momsguidetofindingherself.com 📦 Get the Mom Identity Starter Kit: www.momidentityproject.com/starterkit 📝 Subscribe to the free Mom Moment Memo: www.momidentityproject.com/memo 🎤 Meet Our Guest: Allegra Gast Allegra Gast is a functional registered dietitian and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) dedicated to supporting families through their postpartum health and breastfeeding journeys. She leads a team of five experienced registered dietitians and lactation consultants, providing virtual consultations to families worldwide. Allegra founded her practice, Aloha Nutrition, during her time in Hawaii and now resides in Texas with her husband and four children, including twins. She shares valuable educational content on nutrition and breastfeeding on her Instagram page, @aloha.nutrition. Connect with Allegra: Website: www.aloha-nutrition.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/aloha.nutrition TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@aloha.nutrition

    30 min
  7. 65 Mom Guilt is a Lie & It's Keeping You Stuck

    NOV 3

    65 Mom Guilt is a Lie & It's Keeping You Stuck

    Ever feel like a bad mom for wanting five minutes alone in the car or skipping pretend kitchen for the fifth time? You’re not actually feeling guilt—you’ve just been told that’s what you should feel. In this episode, we’re busting open the myth of “mom guilt” and breaking down why mislabeling your emotions keeps you trapped in a shame spiral that’s exhausting, isolating, and completely unnecessary. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER: What “real guilt” is vs. the emotional overload moms often call guiltHow to name the actual emotions you're experiencing (spoiler: it’s usually fear, sadness, FOMO, or overwhelm)Simple ways to start giving yourself permission to rest, recharge, and reconnect with your humanityYou’re not a bad mom. You’re a human being with needs—and this episode will help you honor them. ✨ Share this episode with a friend who needs to hear this truth. 📦 Grab the Mom Identity Starter Kit: www.momidentityproject.com/starterkit 📬 Subscribe to the Mom Moment Memo: www.momidentityproject.com/memo 💬 Want your story featured or have a question? Visit: www.momsguidetofindingherself.com LEARN MORE FROM KRISSY BOLD: 🌐 momidentityproject.com 📸 Instagram

    9 min
  8. 64 The Gentle 5-Step Reset for Moms Who’ve Lost Themselves

    OCT 27

    64 The Gentle 5-Step Reset for Moms Who’ve Lost Themselves

    Ever look in the mirror and wonder—where the heck did you go? If motherhood has left you feeling like a shell of your former self—exhausted, overextended, and invisible—this episode is your gentle wake-up call. Most moms don’t need a total overhaul… they just need a reset. The Reset Method is a 5-step, mama-friendly process to help you reconnect with your identity, feel joy again, and stop drowning in a life that revolves around everyone but you. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER: Why going back to your “old self” isn’t the answer—and what to do insteadThe hidden grief and loss of identity we don’t talk about enough as momsHow to use the RESET method (Recognize, Express, Simplify, Explore, Trust) to gently come back to you✨ Subscribe to the free Mom Moment Memo: https://www.momidentityproject.com/memo 🎤 Leave a voice message: https://www.momsguidetofindingherself.com 📱 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momidentityproject

    11 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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