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In this special Christmas episode of Everyday Supermoms, Amy invites listeners into a creative, reflective conversation with Maryâthe mother of Jesus. Through imagined dialogue and sound-rich storytelling, we explore Maryâs life before motherhood, her courageous yes to God, the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, and the profound joy and heartbreak of raising a child destined to change the world.
This episode gently weaves together themes of surrender, trust, grief, and enduring loveâreminding every mom that holiness is often carried in ordinary, messy, everyday moments.
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Motherhood often begins with surrender before clarity
Faith doesnât remove fearâit gives us courage to move forward anyway
Love entrusted to us is never truly ours, but deeply sacred
God meets us in the middle of imperfect plans
The heart of Christmas is love that gives, endures, and never ends
âLove that gives. Love that endures. Love that believesâeven when it breaks.â
âEvery mother knows the awe of holding a life entrusted to her for a time.â
âGod met us in the middle of the mess.â
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Christian motherhood, Christmas reflection, faith and motherhood, surrender as a mom, spiritual motherhood, Everyday Supermoms podcast, Mary mother of Jesus, trusting God as a mom
đ Resources Mentioned
Scripture reflections from Luke 1â2
Traditional Christmas hymn (âMary Did You Knowâ )
About the Guest
Mary is the mother of Jesusâoften remembered for her obedience, humility, and courageous faith. Her story reminds us that God often chooses ordinary women to carry extraordinary callings.
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Amy Grace is a licensed therapist, course creator, author, and podcast host, centering everything she does on one missionâsupporting moms to be happy, healthy, thriving supermoms.
Learn more at www.amygrace.bioâ ïž Gentle Disclaimer
This episode is a creative, reflective piece meant for spiritual encouragement. If this season brings up grief, loss, or emotional pain, youâre not aloneâand support is available.
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Santa may get the spotlight on Christmas morning, but moms are often the ones making the season happenâlogistics, emotions, traditions, budgets, and the invisible âmagic-makingâ behind the scenes. If the holidays feel heavy, itâs not because youâre doing it wrongâitâs because youâre doing everything. In this Supermom Short, Amy talks about redefining holiday magic, sharing the load, simplifying traditions without guilt, and building in real-life rest so you can actually enjoy the season.
Amy also shares the song she created called Mama Runs the Show at 11:30
A peaceful mom creates more magic than a perfect plan.
Your kids remember connection, not the tiny details you exhausted yourself to produce.
Delegating isnât failingâitâs leadership (and youâre great at it).
Shared gift lists (whiteboard, kitchen list, Google Sheets)
Delegation ideas: stocking stuffers, wrapping help, budgeting for older kids
Traditions can evolve: âMaybe not this yearâ is a full sentence.
Rest prevents resentmentâsmall pockets of recovery count.
âSanta doesnât buy all the gifts⊠Santa swoops in for one night while momâs been working since November.â
âMagic is not exhaustion.â
âA peaceful mom creates more magic than a perfect plan.â
Keywords: holiday mental load, mom burnout, Christmas stress, invisible labor, family traditions, boundaries, rest, delegation
About Amy Grace
Amy Grace is a licensed therapist, course creator, author and podcast host, centering everything she does on one missionâsupporting moms to be happy, healthy, thriving, supermoms. For more information about all her offerings and resources, check her out at www.amygrace.bio.
This episode is educational and supportive, not therapy. If youâre feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally flooded this season, consider reaching out to a trusted professional or support line.
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In this heartfelt conversation, Dr. Katie Murphy shares her journey from a thriving chiropractic career to becoming a mom navigating postpartum depression, emotional overwhelm, and a complete loss of identity. She opens up about the years she struggled silently, her breaking point, and the surprising thing that saved her: movement.
Katie explains how community, accountability, mindset work, and her faith helped her rebuild her health from the inside out. Together, we explore why moms resist self-care, how diet culture shapes our beliefs, and what it means to steward our bodiesânot for perfection, but for purpose.
Key Takeaways
Self-care isnât selfish â itâs essential for living your purpose.
You donât need motivation to start; action creates motivation.
Exercise can transform mental health, energy, and emotional tolerance.
Diet culture complicates food and body image for moms and teens.
Sustainable wellness starts small: one walk, one meal, one choice.Highlighted Quotes
âIf I donât take care of myself, I canât love my people from a whole place.â
âMotivation doesnât come first â actions come first.â
âMy kids watched me change, and it changed them too.â
âMovement saved me from depression.â
Self-care for moms, postpartum depression, mom burnout, faith and motherhood, healthy habits, movement for mental health, diet culture, mom guilt, holistic wellness
Dr. Katieâs Website + 20 Free Recipes: www.flourish-health-coaching.com
Katie Mae Murphy (Instagram + Facebook)
Dr. Katie Murphy is a chiropractor, coach, and mom of four daughters. She helps women develop practical, grace-filled approaches to self-care, movement, and healthy living by focusing on mindset, realistic habits, and faith-led transformation. Learn more at: flourish-health-coaching.com
Amy Grace is a licensed therapist, course creator, author and podcast host, centering everything she does on one missionâsupporting moms to be happy, healthy, thriving, supermoms. For more information about all her offerings and resources, check her out at www.amygrace.bio.
This episode discusses depression, burnout, and emotional overwhelm. If you are experiencing significant distress or thoughts of harming yourself or others, please reach out to a mental health professional or crisis resource immediately. This podcast is not therapy and does not create a therapistâclient relationship.
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In this special one-year anniversary episode of Everyday Supermoms, Amy reflects on a year that didnât go as plannedâknee surgeries, a declining parent, growing a business, raising three kids, and simply trying to hold it all together. Through it all, she discovered something sacred and surprising: joy doesnât come from perfect circumstances; it rises above them.
Drawing from the last year of conversations with everyday supermoms, Amy shares the truths that surfaced again and again: motherhood rarely matches the plan, perfection never saved anyone, and the bravest moms are the ones who keep showing upâmessy, tearful, hopeful, and still choosing love. This episode is a spoken love letter to every mom who feels tired, behind, or not enough.
Motherhood almost never looks like we imaginedâand that doesnât mean weâre failing.
Joy isnât dependent on circumstances; it can coexist with pain and exhaustion.
Perfection doesnât help our kidsâpresence, honesty, and connection do.
Asking for help doesnât cancel your âsupermomâ status; it confirms your humanity.
Youâre not behind; youâre becoming. Your story, healing, and presence matter.
âSupermom isnât a title you earn; itâs a truth you uncover.â
âYou are not behind. You are becoming.â
âSuperpowers donât always look heroic. Sometimes they look human.â
âYou have been holding heavy things this yearâand you didnât drop them.â
âYour kids donât need a perfect mom; they need you.â
Motherhood, Supermom, imperfect parenting, mom guilt, joy in hardship, resilience, faith, emotional load, mental health for moms, motherhood expectations
Follow Amy on Instagram: @supermomwithamygrace
Learn more about Amyâs offerings and resources: www.amygrace.bio
Amy Grace is a licensed therapist, course creator, author and podcast host, centering everything she does on one missionâsupporting moms to be happy, healthy, thriving, supermoms. For more information about all her offerings and resources,
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Amy sits down with therapist Shelley Martinez to talk about one of the most common and misunderstood challenges moms faceâanxiety. Shelley opens up about her personal experiences with perfectionism and overachievement before motherhood, and how becoming a mom forced her to confront her anxious patterns. Together, they explore how anxiety manifests physically, why traditional thought-based approaches often fall short, and how moms can use body-based techniques like diaphragmatic breathing, tapping, and movement to calm the nervous system. Shelleyâs story is a reminder that healing doesnât mean eliminating anxietyâit means changing your relationship with it.
Key Takeaways:
Anxiety isnât just in your headâit lives in your body, too.
Breathing techniques like the 4-4-6-2 pattern can calm your vagus nerve and stop fight-or-flight.
Movement, singing, and laughter are powerful regulation tools for moms.
You can model emotional regulation for your kids through your own calm.
Healing anxiety is about rewiringânot perfection.
Highlighted Quotes:
âI didnât want to be the kind of mom whose kids only remembered the sound of me gasping.â â Shelley Martinez
âYou canât just think your way out of anxiety. Your body has to feel safe first.â â Amy Grace
âAs long as you have a body, your nervous system will respond to breath.â â Shelley Martinez
âEvery time we learn something new, weâre literally rewiring our brain.â â Shelley MartinezKeywords: motherhood anxiety, nervous system regulation, diaphragmatic breathing, vagus nerve, tapping therapy, mom stress, emotional regulation for moms, body-based healing
Resources Mentioned:
Free 25-minute Instant Calm class from Shelley
Amyâs therapy and coaching resources: amygrace.bio
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
About the Guest:
Shelley Martinez is a licensed therapist with nearly three decades of experience helping clients heal anxiety, stress, and trauma. After navigating her own lifelong anxiety and motherhood, she now teaches practical, evidence-based tools for rewiring the nervous system. She offers workshops, coaching, and online resources to help women create calm, grounded lives. Learn more at shelleymartinez.com.About the Host:
Amy Grace is a licensed therapist, course creator, author and podcast host, centering everything she does on one missionâsupporting moms to be happy, healthy, thriving, supermoms. For more information about all her offerings and resources, check her out at www.amygrace.bio.Crisis Disclaimer:
If you are struggling with severe anxiety, depression, or thoughts of self-harm, please reach out for help. In the U.S., call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. For international resources, visit [findahelpline.com], which connects you to free, confidential support worldwide. -
The holidays can be joyful, sentimental, and full of connectionâbut they can also stir up anxiety, overwhelm, and boundary violations that leave moms emotionally drained. In this Supermom Short, Amy breaks down practical, real-world tools for setting and enforcing boundaries with family during holiday gatherings. From time limits and parenting decisions to physical boundaries and emotional safety, this episode empowers moms to protect their peace without cutting off important relationships.
Boundaries are not wallsâtheyâre doors that let in whatâs healthy and keep out what harms your peace.
You can prepare your partner and kids with a simple plan or signal.
You donât owe long explanations. A calm, repeated sentence (âWeâre heading out at 3â) is enough.
You can protect your kids in real time with simple redirections.
Post-event debriefing helps create a better plan for next year.
âBoundaries help you protect your own emotional bandwidthâand your familyâs wellbeing.â
âIf your boundaries make people uncomfortable, their discomfort doesnât require your guilt.â
âYouâre not responsible for everyone elseâs holiday expectations.â
Keywords: holiday boundaries, family dynamics, motherhood stress, emotional safety, parenting boundaries, holiday gatherings, anxiety during holidays
Emotional regulation strategies (breathing, visualization)
Communication tools like âbroken recordâ and redirection
About Your Host
Amy Grace is a licensed therapist, course creator, author and podcast host, centering everything she does on one missionâsupporting moms to be happy, healthy, thriving, supermoms. For more information about all her offerings and resources, check her out at www.amygrace.bio.
This episode discusses emotional overwhelm and family stress but does not replace therapy. If you are struggling with significant distress, please reach out to a qualified mental health provider or crisis resource in your area.
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In this inspiring conversation, Amy Grace chats with coach and mother Michele Hoover about the emotional and physical challenges she faced as a young mom battling chronic illness, isolation, and relentless self-comparison. Michele shares how years of feeling unseen and unsupported led her into deep burnoutâand how nervous system regulation, mindset work, and emotional healing transformed her approach to motherhood.
Youâll hear real talk on imperfect parenting, attachment styles, people-pleasing, and the surprising power of silly moments on a living room floor. If youâve ever felt like youâre not enough, this episode will leave you feeling validated, understood, and inspired to start showing yourself the same compassion you offer everyone else.
Key Takeaways
Chronic illness and unrecognized stress often go hand-in-handâespecially for moms constantly in survival mode.
Comparison is a major motherhood trap that can lead to disconnection and self-doubt.
Nervous system regulation is a critical (and often missing) piece of healing and parenting with peace.
Repair and vulnerability in parentingâespecially with teensâcan transform relationships.
Shifting âI shouldâ to âI couldâ creates space for self-compassion and intention.
Kids donât expect perfectionâthey need love, presence, and repair.
Embracing your imperfections helps your kids feel safe embracing theirs.
Key Quotes:
From Michele Hoover:
âI was in survival mode for years without even realizing it.â
âComparison is the thief of connectionânot just with others, but with yourself.â
âThere is no expectation from your children for you to be perfect. They just want to know they are loved.â
âThe compassion you give everyone else becomes your superpower when you turn it inward.â
âYouâre not failing. Youâre just carrying an expectation backpack that isnât even yours.â
From Amy Grace:
âInstead of focusing on the highlight reel, we so often get stuck in our outtakes.â
âYes, your kid might need therapy. So do we allâand that doesnât mean you failed as a mom.â
âOur biggest weaknesses are often the flip side of our greatest strengths.â
âI will hold on to hope when you canât.â
Michele Hoover is a coach, educator, and mom of two teens who helps women reconnect with themselves by integrating mindset coaching, attachment theory, and nervous system regulation. After years of chronic illness, burnout, and perfectionism, Michele transformed her life and now supports others in doing the same. Sheâs passionate about helping moms release shame, rebuild identity, and rediscover joy in motherhood through deep compassion and connection.
Micheleâs Website: â www.michelehoovercoaching.comâ
Free Resource: Five Teas to Tame Overwhelm â find it on her website
About Your Host:
Amy Grace is the heart behind Everyday Supermoms, a podcast that inspires and empowers mothers by sharing diverse stories of resilience and connection. As a licensed therapist, she supports moms through all stages of motherhood with transformative therapy intensives and signature courses like The Motherhood Mindset Reset and Create Your Own Motherhood. A mom of six, Amy draws from her own journeyâfrom single parenting to blended familiesâto create a community where mothers can embrace their unique paths with confidence and grace.
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Amy marks 100 episodes with the core lessons moms repeat: expectations rarely match reality; you get to create your own version of motherhood; self-care is essential maintenance, not indulgence; community is non-negotiable; and resilience blooms when you hold the âandsâ of motherhoodâhard and beautiful.
Key Takeaways
Expectations vs. reality is where struggle and growth are born.
âCreate your own motherhoodââditch the box, tailor rhythms to your strengths.
Self-care = daily maintenance (sleep, nourishment, support), not just spa days.
Build a villageâmoms were never meant to do this solo.
Hold the âandsâ: tired and thankful; overwhelmed and proud.
Highlighted Quotes
âBeing a supermom isnât about doing it all. Itâs about doing it with purpose.â
âResilience is the superpower.â
âYou are allowed to be tired and thankful.â
Keywords
motherhood expectations, self-care for moms, build your village, resilience, emotional flexibility, Supermom identity, mom mental healthResources Mentioned
Supermom Resource Bundle
Everyday Supermoms website topic search (postpartum, empty nest, etc.).
NEW PROGRAM: Supermom Sisterhood Coaching Community
About the Host
Amy Grace is a licensed therapist, course creator, author and podcast host, centering everything she does on one missionâsupporting moms to be happy, healthy, thriving, supermoms. For more information about all her offerings and resources, check her out at www.amygrace.bio. -
Emily Gorrie shares her before-and-after of motherhood: high-achieving, box-checking life â a tender season of postpartum struggle, loss of control, and âwhere did I go?â She walks us through the mindset and micro-changes that helped her reimagine motherhoodâstarting with honest emotional check-ins, subtracting tasks and expectations, and creating pockets of support and joy.
Key Takeaways
Tiny, consistent changes shift your whole trajectory over time.
Subtract first: delegate, press pause, or drop the âshouldsâ to create room for you.
Emotional check-ins are a daily compass; name it so you can navigate it.
Community doesnât have to be perfectâmicro-moments of support matter.
Itâs okay to change your mind. Most decisions arenât permanent.
Highlighted Quotes
âTaking things off my plate is how I put myself back on it.â â Emily
âAction grants us clarity.â â Emily
âVery few decisions in life are permanent.â â Amy
Keywords
Motherhood joy, postpartum, perfectionism, control, burnout, nervous system, self-care for moms, boundaries, community, therapy for momsAbout the Guest
Emily Gorrie is an early motherhood coach who offers compassionate, hands-on support to new moms navigating the transition into early motherhood. She creates a safe, grounded space for women to feel seen, supported, and connectedâespecially during a time that can feel isolating. Through personalized guidance, Emily helps mothers invite more joy and self-love into their daily lives, so they can show up as the mom they want to be for their family.She is a mom of two and the host of Project: Mom, a podcast sharing honest, unfiltered stories of women journeying through motherhood and entrepreneurship.
Emily is also the voice behind Reimagine Motherhood, where she helps moms release perfectionism, subtract the nonessential, and rediscover joy through small, sustainable shifts. Her story includes an emergency C-section, a tough recovery, and an undiagnosed postpartum season that sparked honest conversations and practical tools.
Want to connect with Emily or learn more about her work? Visit emilygorrie.com or follow her on Instagram @reimagine.motherhood. Find all of her resources at https://linktr.ee/emilyfgorrie.
About the Host
Amy Grace is a licensed therapist, course creator, author and podcast host, centering everything she does on one missionâsupporting moms to be happy, healthy, thriving, supermoms. For more information about all her offerings and resources, check her out at www.amygrace.bio. -
Between Halloween sugar highs and December wish lists, November is the sweet spot to build real-deal gratitudeânot as a holiday task, but a heart habit. Amy shares how gratitude lowers anxiety, strengthens relationships, and trains our brains to spot whatâs goodâthen walks through simple family practices you can start today: table prompts, gratitude jars, weekly thank-you notes, mindful family walks, charitable giving, and the flip-the-list âalready-haveâ exercise.
Key Takeaways
Gratitude reduces stress and anxiety and refocuses attention on âwhat is,â not âwhat if.â
Kids who practice gratitude tend to be happier, more empathetic, and sleep better.
Make it practical: dinner-table prompts, gratitude jars, weekly thank-you notes, mindful walks, and âalready-haveâ lists.
Highlighted Quotes
âGratitude is one of those invisible superpowers that makes life feel lighter.â
âThe truth is that gratitude isnât something we teach onceâitâs something we live.â
âBetween the sugar and the shopping, make space for the sweetness of gratitude.â
Keywords
Gratitude for kids, family gratitude practices, anxiety relief for moms, mindfulness for families, thank-you notes, gratitude jar, November gratitude, already-have list, Everyday Supermoms podcast, Amy GraceResources Mentioned
Operation Christmas Child (shoebox giving)
About the Host
Amy Grace is a licensed therapist, course creator, author and podcast host, centering everything she does on one missionâsupporting moms to be happy, healthy, thriving, supermoms. For more information about all her offerings and resources, check her out at www.amygrace.bio. -
In this weekâs Everyday Supermoms episode, Amy Grace chats with Tamara Cortoos, a mother of two, entrepreneur, and founder of the Midlife Crossroads Academy. Tamara shares her journey of becoming a mom later in life after IVF, raising her son and daughter abroad without family support, and eventually moving back to Belgium to give her children roots and connection with their grandparents.
She opens up about the challenges of motherhoodâespecially letting go of control as her kids grow older, navigating conflict with a child who is just like her, and facing an identity shift in her forties. Tamara vulnerably shares how she grappled with midlife struggles like comparing herself to others, questioning her career path, and confronting ageism when she tried to start over professionally.
Her story led her to create the Midlife Crossroads Academy, a coaching platform that helps women navigate midlife transitions with confidence, purpose, and self-compassion. This episode is filled with wisdom and hope for any mom wondering who she is beyond motherhood and what her next chapter could look like.
Key Takeaways:
Motherhood at any age comes with unique challenges. Tamara shares her perspective of becoming a mom at 37 and 39, including the joys and the struggles.
Comparison is a thief of joy. Midlife often brings questions like âWho am I?â and âWhatâs next?ââand itâs easy to feel behind.
Letting go of control is key. Parenting kids who mirror your own personality can be hard, but leaning into open communication helps build trust.
Midlife isnât just an endingâitâs a transformation. Itâs a time to release old definitions of success and embrace new purpose and creativity.
Community and roots matter. Returning to Belgium gave Tamaraâs children a chance to know their grandparents and feel a sense of belonging.
Thereâs hope on the other side. Studies show happiness follows a U-curve in life, often dipping in the mid-40s before rising again in later years.Key Quotes:
âEvery country has its pros and cons, but you can make home anywhere you go.â â Tamara Cortoos
âI wasnât entirely sure I was ready for kids at 37, but I knew Iâd regret it if I didnât.â â Tamara Cortoos
âI kept thinking, I have everything I wanted, but it still doesnât feel like enough.â â Tamara Cortoos
âThe biggest sign youâre in midlife is realizing your time isnât infinite.â â Tamara Cortoos
âAs moms, weâre often in perimenopause at the same time our kids hit pubertyâsometimes it feels cruel, but itâs also a chance to grow.â â Amy Grace
âIf we can go back to our kids after conflict and say, âI was wrong there,â weâre teaching them how to build healthier relationships.â â Amy Grace
Tamara is a life coach, entrepreneur, and founder of the Midlife Crossroads Academy, where she helps women navigate the often-overlooked challenges of midlife with confidence and clarity. A mom of two, she became a parent later in life after her own journey with IVF, and has lived in Belgium, Spain, London, and Australia. Drawing on her experiences with motherhood, career transitions, and overcoming ageism, Tamara empowers women to let go of limiting beliefs, embrace their unique strengths, and create lives full of purpose, growth, and belonging.
Midlife Crossroads Academy â â midlifecrossroadsacademy.comâ
Connect with Tamara on â Instagramâ and â LinkedInâAbout Your Host:
Amy Grace is the heart behind Everyday Supermoms, a podcast that inspires and empowers mothers by sharing diverse stories of resilience and connection. As a licensed therapist, she supports moms through all stages of motherhood with transformative therapy intensives and signature courses like The Motherhood Mindset Reset and Create Your Own Motherhood. A mom of six, Amy draws from her own journeyâfrom single parenting to blended familiesâto create a community where mothers can embrace their unique paths with confidence and grace.
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In this bite-size Halloween episode, Amy explores five very real fears most moms faceâIâm not doing enough, Iâm messing up my kids, Iâll lose myself in motherhood, something bad will happen to my kids, and Iâll never get it all togetherâand offers calm, doable practices for each. Expect reframes, âgood enoughâ mantras, rhythm over balance, and grounded safety steps you can use today.
Key Takeaways
Swap perfection for presence: My presence matters more than perfection.
Repair over perfection: Imperfect moments become resilience lessons when we model apology and self-compassion.
Identity evolves: Schedule nonânegotiables that light you up; design a motherhood that fits you.
Turn anxiety into action: Safety plans + problem-solving; then release what you canât control.
Trade âdaily balanceâ for seasonal rhythm; ask for help, use small resets.
Highlighted Quotes
âFear will always show up where love livesâwalk with it, donât let it drive the car.â
âYou cannot be brave if youâre not afraid.â
âMy presence matters more than perfection.â
Keywordsmom anxiety, guilt, perfectionism, resilience, identity in motherhood, safety planning, rhythm over balance, mental load, self-compassion, repair
Resources Mentioned (max 3)
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline â Call or text 988 (U.S.)
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline â 1â833â9âHELP4MOMS (1â833â943â5746)
Postpartum Support International â www.postpartum.net
About the HostAmy Grace is a licensed therapist, course creator, author and podcast host, centering everything she does on one missionâsupporting moms to be happy, healthy, thriving, supermoms. For more information about all her offerings and resources, check her out at www.amygrace.bio.
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What happens when your idea of motherhood doesnât match your reality? In this heartfelt conversation, Amy Grace sits down with Kate Kripke, a therapist and motherhood coach, to explore what it really means to be a âgood momâ . Kate shares her personal journey of growing up with high-achieving parents, experiencing postpartum anxiety after the birth of her first daughter, and eventually creating the Calm Connection Systemâa 12-week program to help mothers build secure attachment with their children while caring for themselves .
Kate explains the difference between living in achievement brain versus connection brain, and why many mothers struggle when reality doesnât match their expectations. She offers compassionate wisdom on how to let go of perfectionism, normalize the full range of emotions in motherhood, and embrace the power of slowing down.
This episode is an invitation to remember that being a supermom isnât about doing it allâitâs about feeling grounded, connected, and trusting that both you and your children are truly okay.
Key Takeaways:
Your childhood shapes your motherhood. Growing up around perfectionism and anxiety can impact how you parentâbut you can rewrite that script .
Postpartum anxiety is common. Struggling in motherhood doesnât mean something is âwrongâ with youâit means youâre human .
Achievement brain vs. connection brain. Doing more isnât the key to being a good mom; learning to slow down and connect is .
Resilience starts with self-compassion. Taking care of your own inner world equips you to support your kids when they face hard emotions .
Secure attachment is about presence, not perfection. Children thrive when they feel seen, loved, and safeâeven when life is messy .Key Quotes
âThe emotional air our parents breathe out is the emotional air we breathe inâand our kids are breathing us in too.â
âI was pumping every two hours, trying to get it right, because I believed if I didnât, something was wrong with me.â
âWe keep asking: can women do it all? But thatâs the wrong question. The real question is: how do I want to feel in motherhood?â
âItâs not the doing that makes us good moms. Itâs our ability to be steady when life feels messy.â
âIf I can believe that Iâm okay, then I can trust that my kids are okay too.â
About Today's Supermom Guest
Kate Kripke is a licensed clinical social worker, maternal mental health expert, and coach dedicated to helping women break free from perfectionism and thrive in both motherhood and life. After experiencing postpartum anxiety herself, she founded the Postpartum Wellness Center of Boulder and later created the Calm Connection System, a 12-week program helping moms build secure attachments with their children while cultivating self-trust and emotional resilience. A sought-after speaker and author, Kate empowers high-achieving women to step out of the âdo it allâ mentality and embrace the joy, messiness, and magic of motherhood .
Kate's Website: https://www.katekripke.com/
Follow Kate on Instagram: @katekripke
About Your Host:
Amy Grace is the heart behind Everyday Supermoms, a podcast that inspires and empowers mothers by sharing diverse stories of resilience and connection. As a licensed therapist, she supports moms through all stages of motherhood with transformative therapy intensives and signature courses like The Motherhood Mindset Reset and Create Your Own Motherhood. A mom of six, Amy draws from her own journeyâfrom
single parenting to blended familiesâto create a community where mothers can embrace their unique paths with confidence and grace.
For More Info and your FREE Embracing Your Inner Supermom Workbook visit www.everydaysupermoms.com
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Amy Grace has courses designed for moms to help them thrive in motherhood and be the best mom they can be. Check out her Courses and Love your Motherhood!
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Amy shines a light on the invisible work that keeps families runningâscheduling, driving, forms, logistical planning, and the constant mental tabs moms keep open. She shares personal stories (including recovering from two knee surgeries) that made the âinvisibleâ suddenly visible to her family, and offers language, validation, and a practical nudge to celebrate one unseen task this week.
Key Takeaways
The âinvisible loadâ includes both tasks and the thinking behind themâplanning, anticipating needs, remembering details.
Much of a momâs work is only noticed when it stops getting done (illness, travel, recovery).
Amy describes this as the âemotional architectureâ of family lifeâunseen beams that hold the house together.
Many moms serve as the âdefault parent,â which compounds stress, sleep disruption, and emotional exhaustion.
Gentle assignment: notice and celebrate one invisible thing you doâand point it out to your people.
Highlighted Quotes
âInvisible doesnât mean unimportant. It means essential.â
âSo often the only time our invisible work is seen is when we canât do it.â
âThis is the emotional architectureâunseen beams holding the family together.â
Keywords
invisible load, mental labor, default parent, emotional labor, motherhood stress, mom burnout, unseen work, family systems, validation for moms, boundariesAmy's Children's Book
My Dad Knows a Superhero is a beautiful picture book that highlights the often unseen superpowers of moms and celebrates moms as the superheroes they are. Buy it now for your kids, or for the amazing moms in your life. Buy it on Amazon
About the Host
Amy Grace is a licensed therapist, course creator, author and podcast host, centering everything she does on one missionâsupporting moms to be happy, healthy, thriving, supermoms. For more information about all her offerings and resources, check her out at www.amygrace.bio. -
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we are addressing this important topic here on Everyday Supermoms. 1 in 3 women experience intimate partner violence in their lifetimes. Tori Whitaker, a mom, coach, and survivor whose journey from domestic violence to empowerment is nothing short of remarkable. Tori opens up about her early marriage, the hidden struggles with her husbandâs addiction, and the devastating escalation into abuse. She vulnerably shares what it was like to escape with her infant son, seek refuge in a womenâs shelter, and rebuild her life from scratch.
With honesty and strength, Tori describes how she worked multiple jobs, pursued her passion in fitness, and slowly created a safe, joy-filled life for her children. She talks about breaking generational cycles, redefining motherhood on her own terms, and building her coaching platform that helps moms move beyond survival into thriving.
Her story is a powerful reminder that resilience doesnât mean avoiding hardshipâit means choosing love, grit, and hope in the face of it.
Key Takeaways
Abuse is often a âslow leak.â Tori shares how toxic dynamics crept in gradually, making them harder to recognize early on.
Motherhood as motivation. Becoming a mom was the turning point that gave her the courage to leave and protect her son.
Rebuilding takes time. From a womenâs shelter to building a career in fitness, Toriâs journey proves that small steps lead to big victories.
Resilience is learned. Her background as a gymnast taught her to âjust do itââa mindset she carried into rebuilding her life.
More than a mom. Tori now helps other moms reject the âmartyr momâ mindset and embrace abundance, health, and identity beyond motherhood.Key Quotes
âAbuse isnât advertisedâitâs a slow leak.â â Tori Whitaker
âWhen youâre protecting your child, thereâs a zero-tolerance policy. Thatâs when the mama bear comes out.â â Tori Whitaker
âFailure is not an option. Thatâs always been my mantra.â â Tori Whitaker
âI wasnât going to be a statistic. I refused to pass this cycle on to my kids.â â Tori Whitaker
âMom is part of who I am, but itâs not all of who I am.â â Tori Whitaker
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Tori Whitaker is a fitness and mindset coach on a mission to help moms break free from the âmartyr momâ narrative and live fully as themselvesâwhile also being present, joyful mothers. A survivor of domestic violence and a single mom turned coach, she uses her story of resilience to empower women to find strength in nutrition, fitness, and mindset. Toriâs passion is helping moms simplify the chaos, embrace abundance, and create a motherhood they truly love.
Tori Whitaker on Instagram: â @torikwhitâ
Toriâs Mom Group on Facebook (mentioned in episode)About Your Host
Amy Grace is the heart behind Everyday Supermoms, a podcast that inspires and empowers mothers by sharing diverse stories of resilience and connection. As a licensed therapist, she supports moms through all stages of motherhood with transformative therapy intensives and signature courses like The Motherhood Mindset Reset and Create Your Own Motherhood. A mom of six, Amy draws from her own journeyâfrom single parenting to blended familiesâto create a community where mothers can embrace their unique paths with confidence and grace.
đ For more info and your FREE Embracing Your Inner Supermom Workbook, visit www.everydaysupermoms.com.
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Moms, life rarely goes as plannedâand thatâs exactly why flexibility is one of your greatest superpowers. In this Supermom Short, weâre talking about how to strengthen that flexibility muscle so you can pivot with grace instead of frustration. Whether itâs a sick kid, a canceled plan, or another day that didnât go according to schedule, Iâll show you how reframing change can reduce stress, model resilience for your kids, and open up unexpected joy.
Listeners will learn simple, actionable tools to become more adaptable, such as reframing rigid routines, lowering unrealistic expectations, and celebrating wins when they successfully pivot. This episode is both encouraging and practicalâa reminder that letting go of control doesnât mean chaos, it means freedom.
Key Takeaways
Flexibility lowers stress. Adaptable moms regulate emotions and model calm for their kids.
Rigidity creates frustration. Over-scheduled routines and high expectations make change harder to handle.
Reframing is powerful. Seeing detours as possibilities builds emotional intelligence and resilience.
Practice daily pivots. Let small changes stretch your flexibility muscle for the bigger ones.
Model flexibility. How you handle change teaches your children how to handle lifeâs surprises.Key Quotes
âTruly, itâs not about the planâitâs about how we respond when the plan changes.â â Amy Grace
âSometimes Plan Z ends up being even better than Plan A.â â Amy Grace
âPresence beats perfectionâeven when the plan falls apart.â â Amy Grace
âEvery time we pivot with grace, our kids learn how to do the same.â â Amy Grace
Resources
My Dad Knows a Superhero by Amy Grace â featuring flexibility as one of the superpowers that moms are armed with.
About Your Host
Amy Grace is the heart behind Everyday Supermoms, a podcast that inspires and empowers mothers by sharing diverse stories of resilience and connection. As a licensed therapist, she supports moms through all stages of motherhood with transformative therapy intensives and signature courses like The Motherhood Mindset Reset and Create Your Own Motherhood. A mom of six, Amy draws from her own journeyâfrom single parenting to blended familiesâto help mothers embrace their unique paths with confidence and grace.
đ For more info and your FREE Embracing Your Inner Supermom Workbook, visit www.everydaysupermoms.com.
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In this inspiring episode of Everyday Supermoms, Amy Grace talks with Shruti Kumar, a lawyer-turned-conscious parenting coach who became a mother while living as an expat in the Netherlands. Shruti opens up about the challenges of adjusting to a new culture, language, and healthcare system, all while stepping into motherhood at a young age.
She reflects on the isolation of raising children without family nearby, her struggles with postpartum loneliness, and the pressure of redefining her identity when career doors closed. But Shruti also shares the beauty she discoveredâlike postpartum support services in the Netherlands, breastfeeding freedom, and the unexpected kindness of other moms who became part of her village.
This conversation is filled with wisdom about letting go of perfection, leaning into values, and intentionally building community. Shrutiâs story is a powerful reminder that no matter where we are, motherhood is not meant to be done alone.
Key Takeaways
Motherhood abroad comes with unique challenges. Navigating healthcare, language barriers, and cultural differences adds layers of stress.
Losing and redefining identity is part of the journey. Shruti shares how rejections, isolation, and body changes impacted her sense of self.
Villages can be built. Support doesnât always come naturallyâit can be found in WhatsApp mom groups, playdates, or even strangers willing to help.
Your values shape your motherhood. Shruti emphasizes parenting intentionally around what matters most, not societal expectations.
Practical resets help on hard days. Breathing, dancing with kids, or stepping outside can shift energy and reconnect you to joy.Key Quotes
âSometimes the village is hidden and appears only when we dare to ask.â â Shruti
âMotherhood shifts your entire identity, and some days it feels like youâve lost yourself.â â Shruti
âI remind myself: this is a hard day, not a hard life.â â Shruti
âOur values dictate how we move through motherhood.â â Shruti
âKids wonât remember the spotless house, but theyâll remember the snuggles and laughter.â â Amy Grace
About the Guest Supermom
Shruti Kumar is a conscious parenting coach and expat mom of two living in the Netherlands. Originally trained as a lawyer in India, she experienced firsthand the challenges of starting over in a new country while becoming a mother at 24. Drawing from her personal journey of postpartum loneliness, identity shifts, and learning to build community from scratch, Shruti now empowers moms to parent intentionally, embrace imperfection, and create meaningful connections rooted in their values.
Shrutiâs Website: â empoweredconnections.nlâ
Instagram: â @empowered.connectionsâ
Free guides: Self-Regulation Strategies for Moms and Sibling Harmony ToolkitAbout Your Host
Amy Grace is the heart behind Everyday Supermoms, a podcast that inspires and empowers mothers by sharing diverse stories of resilience and connection. As a licensed therapist, she supports moms through all stages of motherhood with transformative therapy intensives and signature courses like The Motherhood Mindset Reset and Create Your Own Motherhood. A mom of six, Amy draws from her own journeyâfrom single parenting to blended familiesâto create a community where mothers can embrace their unique paths with confidence and grace.
đ For more info and your FREE Embracing Your Inner Supermom Workbook, visit www.everydaysupermoms.com.
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In this Supermom Short, Amy Grace guides listeners through a quick, meaningful self-check-in using her HEART frameworkâan easy five-step method to help moms pause, reflect, and care for themselves intentionally.
Each letter in HEART represents one area to gently assess:
H â Health: How is your body feeling? Are you tired, hungry, or tense? Take a few moments to stretch, hydrate, and rest.
E â Emotions: What feelings are showing up for you right now? Naming emotions reduces stress and models emotional regulation for your kids.
A â Awareness: Whatâs taking up most of your mental space? Doing a âbrain dumpâ or simplifying your to-do list can help you focus.
R â Relationships: Who have you connected with this week? Reach out to someone who fills your cupâit makes a real difference.
T â Take Action: Whatâs one small, tangible thing you can do today to nurture yourself? Even five minutes of mindfulness, music, or movement counts.
Amy emphasizes that self-care isnât selfishâitâs essential. Research from the Journal of Family Psychology (2022) shows that moms who check in regularly on their well-being report lower stress and higher resilience.
Key Takeaways
Self-care can be simple. A few minutes of awareness each day can make a big impact.
Naming emotions helps regulate them. Itâs not weaknessâitâs modeling emotional intelligence for your kids.
Your body tells the truth. Listen to it before it burns out.
Connection matters. Social support reduces isolation and boosts maternal mental health.
Tiny actions lead to transformation. A five-minute walk or pause for breath can shift your entire day.
About Your Host
Amy Grace is the heart behind Everyday Supermoms, a podcast that inspires and empowers mothers by sharing diverse stories of resilience and connection. As a licensed therapist, she supports moms through all stages of motherhood with transformative therapy intensives and signature courses like The Motherhood Mindset Reset and Create Your Own Motherhood. A mom of six, Amy draws from her own journeyâfrom single parenting to blended familiesâto create a community where mothers can embrace their unique paths with confidence and grace.
đ For more info and your FREE Embracing Your Inner Supermom Workbook, visit www.everydaysupermoms.com.
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This week Amy Grace talks with Janice Johnson Dowd, a licensed social worker, mother of four, and author, to talk about the intersection of motherhood, alcohol use, and recovery. Janice opens up about the early messages she received about âdoing it all,â the stress of raising kids while her husband frequently traveled, and the mom-guilt that came with shortcuts like fast food dinners.
She shares how drinking, which didnât begin until her forties, gradually became her way of managing stress, boredom, and griefâespecially while caring for her aging parents. Janice describes how what started as âjust a glass of wineâ eventually led to secret drinking, blackouts, and her children stepping in as caretakers.
Through honesty, intervention, and treatment, Janice found her way to sobriety and has now been sober for 12 years. She speaks passionately about the need for family-focused recovery programs, the importance of accountability, and the hope that broken relationships can be repaired with time and persistence.
Key Takeaways
Addiction is often subtle and progressive. It can start with âjust one glassâ and quietly become a coping pattern.
Kids notice more than we think. Even when parents believe theyâre hiding struggles, children sense and internalize the effects.
Accountability matters. Long-term treatment, recovery programs, and support systems dramatically increase chances of sobriety.
Recovery is a family process. Healing requires not only the individual, but also repairing relationships with children and loved ones.
Hope is possible. Even after years of pain and distance, reconciliation and healthy connection can be rebuilt.
âWe think weâre better at masking it than we really are. But our kids are always paying attention.â â Janice Johnson DowdKey Quotes
âAddiction is not just a me diseaseâitâs a family disease.â â Janice Johnson Dowd
âMy motivation for recovery was my kids. I couldnât stand the thought of losing them.â â Janice Johnson Dowd
âWeâve normalized drinking so much that moms donât even realize how harmful it can be.â â Janice Johnson Dowd
âIt took persistence and patience, but my kids and I are closer than ever today.â â Janice Johnson Dowd
Janiceâs Website: janicejohnsondowd.com
Instagram: @parenting_in_recovery
Book: Rebuilding Relationships in Recovery by Janice Johnson Dowd
Janice Johnson Dowd is a licensed social worker, speaker, and author passionate about supporting families impacted by addiction. A mom of four and 12 years sober, she combines her professional background in family therapy with her personal story of recovery to bring hope and tools for healing. Her book, Rebuilding Relationships in Recovery, offers practical guidance for families navigating the difficult but transformative process of recovery together.
Janiceâs Website: â janicejohnsondowd.comâ
Instagram: â @parenting_in_recoveryâ
Book: Rebuilding Relationships in Recovery by Janice Johnson Dowd
About Your Host
Amy Grace is the heart behind Everyday Supermoms, a podcast that inspires and empowers mothers by sharing diverse stories of resilience and connection. As a licensed therapist, she supports moms through all stages of motherhood with transformative therapy intensives and signature courses like The Motherhood Mindset Reset and Create Your Own Motherhood. A mom of six, Amy draws from her own journeyâfrom single parenting to blended familiesâto create a community where mothers can embrace their unique paths with confidence and grace.
đ For more info and your FREE Embracing Your Inner Supermom Workbook, visit www.everydaysupermoms.com.
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In the blur of new motherhood, the little things can make the biggest difference. In this episode, Amy Grace shares her best practical and emotional tips for the postpartum seasonâthings sheâs learned as a therapist, a coach, and a mom of four. From creating rest-friendly routines to building lasting memories, these tips will help new moms feel more confident, supported, and connected in those early days.
Key Takeaways
Rest without guilt: prioritize healing and let the dishes wait.
Make life easier: diaper stations on each floor, mini fridge in the bedroom, skip unnecessary nighttime diaper changes.
Remember babies are portableâdonât feel trapped at home.
Ask for help early and oftenâdonât wait until youâre overwhelmed.
Meet emotional needs: snuggles, soothing, and attachment build lifelong trust.
Capture memories: take pictures with you in them, and try a one-sentence journal.
Honor your emotions: allow yourself to cry, name feelings, and celebrate small wins.
Boost bonding and mood: snuggle your baby often, talk/sing to them, and use a personal playlist to keep your spirits up.
You donât have to love every minuteâtreasure the ones that matter most.Key Quotes
âBabies are portableâdonât feel trapped at home.â
âMeeting a babyâs emotional needs in the first year builds lifelong trust.â
âYou donât have to love every minute, but you can treasure the ones you do.â
About Your Host
Amy Grace is the heart behind Everyday Supermoms, a podcast that inspires and empowers mothers by sharing diverse stories of resilience and connection. As a licensed therapist, she supports moms through all stages of motherhood with therapy intensives and signature programs like The Motherhood Mindset Reset and Create Your Own Motherhood. A mom of six, Amy draws from her own journeyâfrom single parenting to blended familiesâto create a community where mothers embrace their unique paths with confidence and grace.
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