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

What if You’re Not Doing it Wrong?

Episode 11: What If You’re Not Doing It Wrong? After a brief pause from the podcast, I’m so grateful to be back with you. In this heartfelt episode, we’re talking about one of the deepest fears so many mothers carry—the fear that somehow we’re doing it all wrong. If you’ve ever laid awake replaying the day, questioned your parenting decisions, or worried that one difficult moment might define your child, this conversation is for you. Together, we’ll explore: * Why today’s parenting culture can leave us feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from our intuition. * The pressure to “fix” every emotion our children experience—and why that’s not actually our job. * How one hard day, one tantrum, or one bedtime battle doesn’t define your motherhood. * Why love, connection, and repair matter so much more than perfection. * The gentle reminder we all need: Tomorrow is a new day. My hope is that you’ll leave this episode feeling lighter, encouraged, and reminded that you were never meant to mother alone. If this conversation spoke to your heart, I’d be so grateful if you shared it with another mama who may need this reminder today. I’d also love to hear from you. What topics would encourage you in this season of motherhood? What conversations would you love to hear on a future episode of Mothering Out Loud? You can leave your ideas, questions, or topic suggestions on the podcast page at www.westernctdoula.com. Your messages help shape future episodes, and I’d truly love to hear from you. Until next time… Be gentle with yourself. Tomorrow is a new day. Let’s keep mothering out loud together!

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

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 💛

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 🤍

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