# 77 Rewriting The Story: Trauma, Motherhood, & Finding Purpose

Send us Fan MailEver feel stuck in life, weighed down by expectations, or trapped by past experiences? You’re not alone! In this episode of Everything’s Messy Podcast,  I sit down with the incredible Kylie Cross—a life coach and podcaster—who shares her powerful journey of transformation. 💫We kick things off reminiscing about how we connected through our shared love of raw, unfiltered conversations on growth and authenticity. From there, Kylie takes us on a deep dive into her childhood struggles, including how something as simple as sweating held her back from fully embracing life (yep, sweating! 🥵). Moving to Texas became a pivotal moment, pushing her to step beyond self-imposed limits.But Kylie’s story runs even deeper. She opens up about the trauma she endured as a child and how it shaped her mindset, leading her to play it safe for much of her life. As she navigated becoming a stay-at-home mom, she found herself grappling with identity, self-worth, and the expectations society places on women. Can you relate? 🤯We also dive into marriage, relationships, and setting boundaries—because let’s be real, learning to honor your own needs while supporting others is no small feat. 💕 Parenting teenagers? That’s another rollercoaster, and we unpack how both of us have evolved as moms, embracing growth alongside our kids.Kylie’s journey ultimately led her to life coaching, where she now empowers others to break through personal barriers with a faith-centered approach. Her message? Surrender to the process, reassess what’s holding you back, and step into your most authentic self. 🌟This episode is packed with wisdom, real talk, and those “aha” moments that make you rethink the way you approach life. So grab your favorite drink, settle in, and get ready to be inspired! 🎧✨Connect with Kylie Cross:Website: www.beyondthewallspodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthewalls.podcast/Podcast: Beyond The WallsConnect with Everything’s Messy:https://www.everythingsmessywellness.com/ https://x.com/everythingsmes/status/1767942253899817017?s=46https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0KpmYorVuQrJdBBXipXvAEyy9XNfuwFJ9tRfxzG1Nncdu9JUMJe6gp5U5xAmNMiQ4l&id=100009159016103https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4db6XDLhiy/?igsh=NzBmMjdhZWRiYQ==https://youtube.com/@everythingsmessy?si=XMg2gOkl-YvZwwlc