018: Turning Tired Moms into Present, Vibrant Women with Kelly Sinning

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Have you ever felt overwhelmed, exhausted, and unsure about how to move forward as a mom?

Welcome to a deep-dive conversation with Kelly Sinning from Fulfill and Flourish Coaching. This week, Kelly shares her inspiring journey and expert insights on overcoming the challenges of motherhood. With over a decade of experience as a licensed therapist and a mom, Kelly uniquely understands the struggles that come with trying to conceive and the postpartum phase.

Kelly shared the emotional toll of experiencing multiple miscarriages. Initially, she received empathy and questions about her well-being, but over time, the support dwindled. This left her feeling even more isolated and numb. Kelly emphasized the importance of allowing women to grieve openly without rushing their healing process.

One of the critical points Kelly addressed was the invisible nature of many mental health hardships. By the time people around her understood her struggles, she had already reached her emotional capacity. This led to feelings of loneliness and isolation, even with a robust support network. She pinpointed how friends and family often run out of empathy, contributing further to her feelings of aloneness.

Kelly's advice for new and expecting mothers is twofold:

1. Accept That You Are Both Birthing a Baby and Being Reborn as a Mother: Each child brings a new experience, and it's okay to give yourself grace during this learning process.

2. Prepare Early: Research therapists, coaches, and support systems before giving birth. Knowing who to turn to can significantly reduce the stress of seeking help when you're already overwhelmed.

She also suggests practical tips like outsourcing tasks, using paper plates to reduce dishwashing, and focusing on essential activities to keep things manageable.

We talk about:

• 00:00 Intro
• 03:56 The Struggles of Recurrent Miscarriages
• 07:14 The Emotional Toll of Loss
• 13:33 Pregnancy and Postpartum Challenges
• 19:51 Recognizing and Addressing Postpartum Depression
• 25:49 Navigating Relationship Challenges Postpartum
• 26:21 Creating a Postpartum Plan
• 29:18 Recognizing and Addressing Postpartum Depression
• 30:53 The Importance of Support Systems
• 34:34 Therapy vs. Coaching for New Moms
• 40:23 Introducing the Reclaim and Restore Retreat
• 45:12 Advice for Expecting and New Moms
• 51:05 Final Thoughts and Resources

Connect with Kelly

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Kelly.the.momcoach
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/birthbabysleep
• Get 10% off her coaching services here: www.Fulfillandflourishcoaching.com
• https://www.fulfillandflourishcoaching.com/resources
• https://www.fulfillandflourishcoaching.com/blog

Connect with me

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholebundle/
• https://thewholebundle.com/

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1. Introduction and Guest Overview (00:00:00)