Motherhood Uncut – Details, episodes & analysis

Today’s episode is a short one. But it’s also one that you don’t want to miss because I am talking with you about 3 very common habits of high-achieving women that lead directly to anxiety, guilt, and overwhelm in motherhood.

And the thing is, you may not see these habits as problematic because they have likely led you to huge success and achievement in the rest of your life. So, it’s likely that you are doing these things because you think they will serve you and your child. Until today, you may believe they are useful.

In this episode, I will both bring light to these habits that are getting you farther away from what you most want and will also give you ideas for what to do instead.

For more info about Kate Kripke, LCSW visit www.katekripke.com or find her on IG @katekripke

Interested in learning about Kate’s maternal mental health coaching opportunities? 

Start here: https://www.calmconnectionsystem.com/register-ig

For more information on the Oneclock, visit https://www.oneclock.co/ and start your day with a grounded nervous system.

And as always, if you enjoyed this episode, please consider taking a moment to rate, review, and send the podcast to 1 friend who might benefit. It takes a village and nobody should ever mother alone.

3 Habits That Lead to Stress and Overwhelm in Motherhood | Motherhood Uncut Podcast | Season 6 Episode 12

Today I am talking with Anna Rahe about the ways that our bodies tell us exactly what we need to find peace, fulfillment, and wellbeing both physically and beyond. 

For the past 25+ years, Anna Rahe has explored a transformative and empowering relationship with fascia, helping people invest in their health, restore vitality, and heal themselves using proprietary tools she developed. As the founder and CEO of GST Body, Anna has spoken about holistic body care through fascia around the world, partnered with top athletes, surgeons, physicians, and celebrities, and has been featured in various publications, from Shape to Elle, Net-a-Porter to The Wall Street Journal. Throughout her career, Anna has had the pleasure of working with and helping over ten thousand people find lasting change by restoring their bodies and reclaiming an ageless vital life. 

She is also the mom of 3 beautiful children.

Today, we dive deep into the ways we can all better understand and work with our bodies to create the lives we most want… a skill that I’m pretty sure most of you were never taught. Even with my 2-decades worth of knowledge around mental health, I learned so many new things in this conversation and was, quite frankly, blown away by the science Anna shares. There are several simple and accessible ways to very quickly shift our nervous systems out of a heightened state, and you will learn them here, today.

Ok–so just a quick note before we get started. A word you will hear over and over in today’s conversation is Facia- for those not familiar, Fascia is a thin casing of connective tissue that surrounds and holds every organ, blood vessel, bone, nerve fiber, and muscle in place. The tissue does more than provide internal structure; fascia has nerves that make it almost as sensitive as skin. When you are stressed, your fascia tightens up. This tension we feel in our bodies is often the first sign of a nervous system response and by getting more aware, we can use these early somatic experiences of body tightness to alert us and redirect us towards more calm.

For more info on Anna Rahe: https://gstbody.com/

To jump in on Anna’s FREE 7-day Body Revival: https://gstvitalifestudio.com/checkout/new?o=194964

For more info about Kate Kripke, LCSW visit www.katekripke.com or find her on IG @katekripke

Interested in learning about Kate’s maternal mental health coaching opportunities? 

Start here: https://www.calmconnectionsystem.com/register-ig and use the link provided to book a free discovery call to see if working together is a match.

For more information on the Oneclock, visit https://www.oneclock.co/ and start your day with a grounded nervous system.

And as always, if you enjoyed this episode, please consider taking a moment to rate, review, and send the podcast to 1 friend who might benefit. It takes a village and nobody should ever mother alone.

Today is part 1 of a 2-part series with the incredible, honest, and inspiring Tracey Yokas. 

Tracey Yokas creates stuff. When she isn’t writing about mental health and wellness, she can be found playing with paint, glitter, and glue. Art fuels her passion for connection in community. She is dedicated to supporting women in their journey towards authenticity, and fulfills her mission by creating safe spaces where art, words, and vulnerability meet. A former entertainment industry professional, Tracey has an affinity for color-coded art supplies. She is the author of the book, Bloodlines: A Memoir of Harm and Healing: https://traceyyokascreates.com/bloodlines-a-memoir/

Tracey shares about her family’s journey with mental illness and healing so that others will know they are not alone. Hope is real.

Tracey earned her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from California Lutheran University and lives in Newbury Park, Ca. with her family, cats, and fish. You can find her on Facebook @traceyyokascreates, and Instagram and LinkedIn @traceyyokas.

In part 1 of this moving conversation, I talk with Tracey about her journey mothering a daughter with significant mental health challenges. Tracey opens up about the incredible frustration and pain she felt when nothing she was doing to help her daughter seemed to be working and the ultimate opportunity that offered itself when Tracey realized that to support her daughter well she needed to address her own mental health challenges first.

This incredible story touches on generational trauma, mental illness, self care, secure attachment, and creativity and. It is a perfect example of what it looks like to ignore our own needs in motherhood (perhaps simply because we haven’t yet identified that they even exist) and what becomes available to us when we go inside and do the inner work first. Tracey  reminds us that our own self care will always be in service of our children.

This first episode of season 6 is the perfect way to forge our pathway into exploring and challenging the “shoulds” and “shouldn’ts” that get in the way of our full potential in motherhood and beyond.

Suzy Holman is a mother, friend, daughter, sister, wife, entrepreneur, coach, mentor, human, and all-around badass. Really. I have no doubt that you will be inspired by her.

Not only does Suzy have 4 gorgeous children and an incredible marriage, but she has started several 7-figure businesses and keeps on going.

But don’t start up with those eye rolls at how “perfect” her life sounds, because Suzy has been through a journey of grief and loss to get there- loss that comes with letting go and grief that comes with leaving behind the ideas, beliefs, and people in her life that held her back from her deepest wisdom about what she wants and needs to be well.

In a nutshell, Suzy is the queen of breaking through the barriers of expectation, living with authenticity and vulnerability through the chaos of that, and coming out stronger time and time again.

If Suzy can do it, you can too.

For more about Suzy and the coaching and mentorship she offers, visit https://suzyschool.com/about or go find her on IG @suzyholman

For more info about Kate Kripke, LCSW visit www.katekripke.com or find her on IG @katekripke

Interested in learning about Kate’s maternal mental health coaching opportunities? Start here: https://www.calmconnectionsystem.com/register-ig

For more information on the oneclock, visit https://www.oneclock.co/ and start your day with a grounded nervous system.

And as always, if you enjoyed this episode, please consider taking a moment to rate, review, and send the podcast to 1 friend who might benefit. It takes a village and nobody should ever mother alone.

Breaking the Rules with Suzy Holman | Motherhood Uncut Podcast | Season 6 Episode 1

This month I launched a new series called Mom Talks as a continued commitment to providing free and accessible support to women who are struggling in motherhood. These short 30-minute live talks are designed to leave participants with accessible tools for emotional well-being. These tools and strategies, when practiced, work to build psychological resilience that leads to mental health as well as secure attachment building between moms and their kids.

This month our topic was Finding calm amidst the chaos and we have decided to air that conversation here as a podcast episode so that you, too, can benefit. 

This 30-minute episode will leave you with a concrete plan for what you can do when you are in the middle of those chaotic moments with your kids when you feel like you are about to lose it… so that you don’t.

This is our last episode of the season! Currently, I am making my way from Japan through Sri Lanka and France and then back home to Boulder, Colorado. I’ll be back here at Motherhood Uncut in late August with more exciting, moving, and inspirational conversations. 

We decided to replay a couple of our most popular episodes between now and then, so stay tuned for those oldies but goodies!

Ok- let’s dive in… I mean, who doesn’t want a way to stay calm in those hectic mom moments?

Thank you to our sponsor, the One Clock. Designed by artists, researched by wake scientists, and filled with unique music created by Grammy-award-winning musician Jon Natchez (The War on Drugs), this clock will change the way your nervous system starts each day. One Clock, wake up better. https://www.oneclock.co/

To learn more about Kate Kripke, visit https://www.katekripke.com/

On Instagram @katekripke

If you are interested in talking with Kate about receiving personalized support in motherhood, book a free clarity call at: https://www.calmconnectionsystem.com/call-ig

And, if you are ready to feel better but aren’t yet ready to join a more formal coaching program, sign up for Kate’s Aligned Mama Reset and 21-Day Wellness Challenge at https://itlist.com/i/2316/aligned-mama-reset-21-day-interactive-wellness-challenge

And...big favor. If you found this episode useful to you, please consider sharing it with a friend. Let’s make sure that nobody ever needs to mother alone.

Today on the podcast I have the privilege of talking with Dr. Nichole Morris who is both a colleague and friend. Dr. Morris has dedicated her career as a Naturopathic Doctor to supporting women who want to become pregnant naturally, and the success rate of her patients is a tribute to her wisdom and expertise.

As a Dr, she combines ancient and modern healing modalities from around the globe to strategically target the root cause of one’s fertility challenges and she supports clients in becoming their most vital selves.

She is also the mother of two beautiful daughters.

Today, though, Dr. Morris and I are going to dive underneath it all and talk about her own journey through fertility challenges, grief, self-advocacy, and ultimate fulfillment. With truth and vulnerability, she opens up about the pain of wanting a baby desperately and struggling to conceive, the loneliness that comes from feeling so alone in this journey, and the exhausting grit and determination that was required for her to find the answers that she needed to finally become pregnant. We dive into the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual journey that she traveled to get to where she is today.

Our hope through this episode is that if you or someone you know is challenged with becoming pregnant, or if you also had a fertility journey that was dark and bumpy, you walk away from this conversation knowing that you are not alone, that you are not broken, and that there is support for you.

More about Dr. Morris:

Dr. Nichole Morris is a renowned Naturopathic Doctor and fertility expert. Graduating from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon in 2018, she acquired her medical training following the completion of her MBA at the University of Michigan.

As the visionary behind Morris Natural Health, a thriving brick-and-mortar practice, and the esteemed supplement company, Shop. Dr. Morris has made significant contributions to the field. In 2022, she introduced The Fertility Formula, an online group coaching program that has impacted over 150 couples worldwide who were struggling with infertility.

Dr. Morris's influence extends beyond her practice and coaching program. Her dynamic presence on Instagram has cultivated an engaged community of over 73k followers, where she shares her expertise and insights. Passionate about medical freedom, she fervently advocates for individual rights. In addition, her faith as a follower of Jesus and her role as a devoted wife and homeschooling mom further enrich her life.

Find Dr. Morris on the web: www.morrisnaturalhealth.com

https://thefertilityformulamasterclass.com/masterclass/register

www.shopdrmorris.com

Find Dr. Morris on Instagram: @dr.nicholemorris

Thank you to our sponsor, the One Clock. Designed by artists, researched by wake scientists, and filled with unique music created by Grammy-award-winning musician Jon Natchez (The War on Drugs), this clock will change the way your nervous system starts each day. One Clock, wake up better. https://www.oneclock.co/

To learn more about Kate Kripke, visit https://www.katekripke.com/

On Instagram @katekripke

If you are interested in talking with Kate about receiving personalized support in motherhood, book a free clarity call at: https://www.calmconnectionsystem.com/call-ig

And, if you are ready to feel better but aren’t yet ready to join a more formal coaching program, sign up for Kate’s Aligned Mama Reset and 21-Day Wellness Challenge at https://itlist.com/i/2316/aligned-mama-reset-21-day-interactive-wellness-challenge

And...big favor. If you found this episode useful to you, please consider sharing it with a friend. Let’s make sure that nobody ever needs to mother alone.For questions, comments, and topic suggestions, email kate@katekripke.com

Today’s episode is a bit different and a bit longer than our typical episodes. I am taking you on a journey with me. Like, a literal journey. A couple of weeks ago, I ventured, by myself, to the south of Japan for a 6-day walk on the Kumano Kodo- I recorded myself through this adventure, and so this episode today is a peek into my inner thoughts, my experiences along the trail, and interactions with people who I met along the way. This is me, sharing me. When I am mostly all alone.

For photos from Kate’s walk, click here: https://www.katekripke.com/blog/is-it-ok-to-want-alone-time-in-motherhood

The Kumano Kodō is a series of ancient pilgrimage routes that crisscross the Kii Peninsula, the largest peninsula of Japan. These mountainous trails are used by pilgrims to the "Kumano Sanzan" - the Three Grand Shinto Shrines of Kumano. Shinto (which is translated as “the way of the gods”) is Japan's native belief system and predates historical records. It overlaps in part with Buddhism, but is, in itself, its own religious faith.

The focus of Shinto is Nature, and the way that it supports us, which for me is an easy place to put my spiritual self. The walk that I did took me over mountain passes, through dense forests and in and out of small Japanese villages along the way.

I am hopeful that you get, if even just a little bit, an experience of this place, it’s beauty and magic, and the way in which nature reminds us all to simply be exactly who we are.

This walk got me out of my comfort zone and required me to, quite literally, walk my talk. I did, indeed, pull up my brave pants. So now, pull up a chair, and join me.

Thank you to our sponsor, the One Clock. Designed by artists, researched by wake scientists, and filled with unique music created by Grammy award winning musician Jon Natchez (The War on Drugs), this clock will change the way your nervous system starts each day. One Clock, wake up better. https://www.oneclock.co/

To learn more about Kate Kripke, visit https://www.katekripke.com/

On Instagram @katekripke

If you are interested in talking with Kate about receiving personalized support in motherhood, book a free clarity call at: https://www.calmconnectionsystem.com/call-ig

And, if you are ready to feel better but aren’t yet ready to join a more formal coaching program, sign up for Kate’s Aligned Mama Reset and 21-Day Wellness Challenge: https://itlist.com/i/2316/aligned-mama-reset-21-day-interactive-wellness-challenge

And.. big favor- If you found this episode useful to you, please consider sharing it with a friend. Let’s make sure that nobody ever needs to mother alone.

For questions, comments, and topic suggestions, email kate@katekripke.com

Do you look at all of the stuff around your house and feel overwhelmed? Are you tripping over toys, losing track of important papers, or constantly feeling like you can’t keep up with organization?

Is cleaning up your go-to when you feel anxious? Or, maybe, no matter how much you organize and clean, you still feel unsettled inside?

Today, I dive deep into internal and external clutter with mom and de-clutter coach, Courtney Florey. Together we unravel the interplay between internal and external chaos and what to do about it.

Courtney Florey is a wife, mom, owner of Declutter & Dwell and the Founder of The Simplicity Society. She is passionate about helping modern women find a sustainable rhythm of decluttering that fits into their busy lifestyles. Her goal is to help moms create a home that is cozy, lived-in, and easier to manage and her heart is to walk alongside them on this journey, because it’s more fun when done together.

Learn more about Courtney and begin to re-organize your environment with the  The Simple Life Starter Kit or join her membership, The Simplicity Society.

• The Simple Life Starter Kit
• The Simplicity Society 

Thank you to our sponsor, the One Clock. Designed by artists, researched by wake scientists, and filled with unique music created by grammy award winning musician Jon Natchez (The War on Drugs), this clock will change the way your nervous system starts each day. One Clock, wake up better. https://www.oneclock.co/

To learn more about Kate Kripke, visit https://www.katekripke.com/

On Instagram @katekripke

If you are interested in talking with Kate about receiving personalized support in motherhood, book a free clarity call at: https://www.calmconnectionsystem.com/call-ig

To watch Kate’s FREE 15-minute masterclass on hidden anxiety in motherhood: https://www.calmconnectionsystem.com/register-ig

And, if you are ready to feel better but aren’t yet ready to join a more formal coaching program, sign up for Kate’s Aligned Mama Reset and 21-Day Wellness Challenge.

Do you ever find yourself just expecting to be exhausted all the time as a mom?

Have you just assumed that it’s not possible to both be available to your child and also pursue the work that you love?

Do you believe that it’s your job to prevent your child from feeling pain?

Today, we are going to debunk some of the most widely held myths in motherhood- beliefs that ultimately lead to huge amounts of anxiety, depression, and burn out for the women who hold them.

Here are the 12 myths to debunk:

1. Good moms love being with their kids all the time

2. If I wanted a baby and my child is healthy, I should just be grateful

3. Motherhood is just hard and it’s normal to feel burned out. 

4. If I just put my head down and plow through, it will get easier

5. I am a competent and smart woman, I shouldn’t need help

6. If my child is distressed or struggling, it’s my fault

7. I can’t let me child see my struggles

8. It all goes so quickly, I should enjoy every moment

9. I can’t do it all

10. Mothering requires sacrifice of self

11. Maternal and child Mental health means I’m happy all the time and so is my child

12. In order to have a secure attachment with my child, I need to be available when my child wants and needs me.

After you listen to this episode, please come on over to our IG feed @motherhooduncutpodcast and let us know whether or not these resonate and what other myths of motherhood you are aware of. We’d love to hear from you!

Thank you to our sponsor, the One Clock. Designed by artists, researched by wake scientists, and filled with unique music created by Grammy award-winning musician Jon Natchez (The War on Drugs), this clock will change the way your nervous system starts each day. One Clock, wake up better. https://www.oneclock.co/

To learn more about Kate Kripke, visit https://www.katekripke.com/

On Instagram @katekripke

If you are interested in talking with Kate about receiving personalized support in motherhood, book a free clarity call at: https://www.calmconnectionsystem.com/call-ig

To watch Kate’s FREE 15-minute masterclass on hidden anxiety in motherhood: https://www.calmconnectionsystem.com/register-ig

And, to join Kate’s brand new Aligned Mama Reset and 21-day Healthy Mom Challenge:

https://itlist.com/i/2316/aligned-mama-reset-21-day-interactive-wellness-challenge

For questions, feedback,  and episode suggestions email kate@katekripke.com

Finally, if you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to subscribe, write a review, and send it to one other mother out there who might benefit. Let’s all work together to make sure that nobody mothers alone. Thank you!

In this week’s short episode, Kate dives into mothering from the place of being a good role model for our children. 

Thank you to our sponsor, the One Clock. Designed by artists, researched by wake scientists, and filled with unique music created by Grammy award-winning musician Jon Natchez (The War on Drugs), this clock will change the way your nervous system starts each day. One Clock, wake up better. ⁠https://www.oneclock.co/

⁠To learn more about Kate Kripke, visit ⁠https://www.katekripke.com/⁠

On Instagram @katekripke

If you are interested in talking with Kate about receiving personalized support in motherhood, book a free clarity call at: ⁠https://www.calmconnectionsystem.com/call-ig⁠

And.. big favor- If you found this episode useful to you, please consider sharing it with a friend. Let’s make sure that nobody ever needs to mother alone.

For questions, comments, and topic suggestions, email kate@katekripke.com