355: Facing Adversity and Not Giving Up

Finding Yourself Again When Life Rewrites Your Story | Maya Fort-Marshall & Kristina Campos Have you ever looked in the mirror amidst school drop-offs, practice runs, and endless dinner prep and wondered: Where did I go? Who was I before everyone needed me to be everything? If you’ve ever felt like your identity got lost in the daily grind of parenting—or if life handed you an unexpected plot twist—you are not alone. In this inspiring episode of The Impactful Parent Podcast, host Kristina Campos sits down with author Maya Fort-Marshall to discuss her powerful debut memoir, Before You Were Everything. Maya shares her raw, moving, and surprisingly funny journey of navigating a messy divorce, a frightening cancer diagnosis, and sudden career shifts—all while continuing to show up every single day for her kids. Together, Kristina and Maya break down what it really takes to rebuild your identity, remain transparent with your children without overwhelming them, and reclaim small daily rituals of self-care when your schedule is bursting at the seams. In this episode, you’ll discover: • How to stay grounded in your own identity when parenting demands everything • The power of honest, age-appropriate communication with school-age kids • Why vulnerability with your children builds deep, lasting trust • Practical daily self-care rituals for extremely busy parents • How to stop trimming away the parts of yourself that give you life Whether you are navigating a major life transition or simply trying to hold onto your sanity and selfhood amidst the chaos of raising kids, this episode will leave you feeling empowered, validated, and refreshed. 🔔 Subscribe & Connect: Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode of The Impactful Parent! 📌 Resources & Links: • Visit The Impactful Parent website for parenting guides and resources: https://theimpactfulparent.com • Find Maya Fort-Marshall's memoir, Before You Were Everything. #ImpactfulParent #MayaFortMarshall #BeforeYouWereEverything #ParentingPodcast #KristinaCampos #ParentingTips #SelfCareForParents #MomBurnout #BoyMom #DivorceSupport #CancerSurvivor #ParentingThroughCrisis #PersonalGrowth