EP 11: From Survival to Self-Connection: Navigating Early Motherhood with Krystal Coaching

About this episode

This episode discusses the challenges of early motherhood and features Krystal, an early motherhood coach, who shares insights on moving from survival mode to self-connection.

Early motherhood can feel like pure survival mode — especially when you’re navigating twins, isolation, unrealistic expectations and a complete identity shake-up. In this episode, I’m joined by Krystal who is an early motherhood coach who helps mums move from overwhelm and burnout into self-connection. We talk about her twin birth during COVID, the invisible pressure on new mums, why postpartum is more than a six-week check-up, and how simple non-negotiables, boundaries and emotional regulation can help you feel like you again. If you’ve ever thought “I don’t even know who I am anymore,” this conversation is for you. ✨ Links mentioned: Connect with Krystal Coaching – Follow Krystal on Instagram for calm, real-talk support in the postpartum and early motherhood seasons. A Moment For Me Hobby Subscription Boxes – Monthly, mum-proof hobby boxes designed to help you move from survival to small, soulful self-connection through micro-moments of joy. The Hidden Chapter Facebook Group – A free, supportive community of women rediscovering who they are beyond motherhood, with early box reveals, behind-the-scenes updates and gentle identity conversations. Who Am I Now? Workshop – A…

People in this episode

Host: Not Just A Mum

Guest: Krystal

Topics covered

• early motherhood
• self-connection
• overwhelm
• burnout
• identity
• postpartum support

Keywords

• motherhood
• twins
• COVID
• postpartum
• emotional regulation
• boundaries
• self-discovery

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Krystal Coaching, A Moment For Me Hobby Subscription Boxes, The Hidden Chapter Facebook Group

Books & works: Who Am I Now? Workshop, Ep 1: Who Are You Without the Titles?

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