3 Kids & Mom Life with Kirstin Schmidt

It's 12am, you've been running on 5 shots of espresso all day, and your child refuses to go to bed. Sound familiar? Our episode guest and mother of 3, Kirstin Schmidt, has been there and done that.  Find out how she overcame her sleep struggles, when her tipping point in motherhood was, and her thoughts on mom-shaming. Learn how to cope with postpartum depression and parenting amidst a pandemic. The answer to these problems is simpler than you think. Tune in and listen to this episode to uncover more.   KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: Adjusting to motherhood - The changes that happen in mom-life.   Parenting in a pandemic.  How to sleep-train your kids and why it is important.  Dealing with Postpartum Depression at 40.  Fitness and exercise post-pregnancy.  Finding the time to reconnect with your partner.  Sleeping arrangements with your partner post-pregnancy.    QUOTABLES: "If you aren't giving up and sacrificing something as a parent, not even just as a mom, but as a parent, you're probably not doing enough." "It's okay to struggle. It's fucking okay to not be okay."   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES MENTIONED: Suicide and Mental Health Resources:  1-800-273-8255 Suicidepreventionlifeline.org www.cabq.gov www.mentalhealtfirstaid.org www.welstandfoundation.org   Brianna Battles Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism Courses  Follow Kirstin on Instagram.  Follow Gabi on Instagram, or visit her Website.