In today's episode, Kristen is kicking off her new podcast by sharing with you some tidbits about her motherhood journey that she has never shared before. It's been a long journey to get to where she is today, dealing with postpartum depression, anxiety, and starting a new career. No one is born ready to be a mother or to deal with the expectations that come with being a professional parent and employee. It's tough to handle life when it comes at you from all directions, but just know that you are not the first woman to go through this. Stay tuned to hear Kristen's story and maybe you will hear something that can help you in your motherhood journey! 

In this episode, we talk about… 

• Kristen's past and how she met her husband
• Pursuing a career while dealing with the outside pressures of starting a family
• Going through a pregnancy in the midst of selling a house
• Renovating a new house with a newborn baby
• Physical and emotional effects on a new mother when the stress adds up
• Starting a new job after a maternity leave
• Unexpected pregnancy with a young baby already climbing all over
• Blaming the baby for depression and anxiety
• Beginning the journey as a health coach and life coach
• The turning point that made Kristen decide she needed to help others
• Adapting new information to what does work for you, or moving on from it

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