95| From High-Achiever to Wholehearted Mom: How Kate Kripke Found Her “Calm Connection” in Motherhood

What happens when your idea of motherhood doesn’t match your reality? In this heartfelt conversation, Amy Grace sits down with Kate Kripke, a therapist and motherhood coach, to explore what it really means to be a “good mom” . Kate shares her personal journey of growing up with high-achieving parents, experiencing postpartum anxiety after the birth of her first daughter, and eventually creating the Calm Connection System—a 12-week program to help mothers build secure attachment with their children while caring for themselves .Kate explains the difference between living in achievement brain versus connection brain, and why many mothers struggle when reality doesn’t match their expectations. She offers compassionate wisdom on how to let go of perfectionism, normalize the full range of emotions in motherhood, and embrace the power of slowing down.This episode is an invitation to remember that being a supermom isn’t about doing it all—it’s about feeling grounded, connected, and trusting that both you and your children are truly okay.Key Takeaways:Your childhood shapes your motherhood. Growing up around perfectionism and anxiety can impact how you parent—but you can rewrite that script .Postpartum anxiety is common. Struggling in motherhood doesn’t mean something is “wrong” with you—it means you’re human .Achievement brain vs. connection brain. Doing more isn’t the key to being a good mom; learning to slow down and connect is .Resilience starts with self-compassion. Taking care of your own inner world equips you to support your kids when they face hard emotions .Secure attachment is about presence, not perfection. Children thrive when they feel seen, loved, and safe—even when life is messy .Key Quotes“The emotional air our parents breathe out is the emotional air we breathe in—and our kids are breathing us in too.”“I was pumping every two hours, trying to get it right, because I believed if I didn’t, something was wrong with me.”“We keep asking: can women do it all? But that’s the wrong question. The real question is: how do I want to feel in motherhood?”“It’s not the doing that makes us good moms. It’s our ability to be steady when life feels messy.”“If I can believe that I’m okay, then I can trust that my kids are okay too.”About Today's Supermom GuestKate Kripke is a licensed clinical social worker, maternal mental health expert, and coach dedicated to helping women break free from perfectionism and thrive in both motherhood and life. After experiencing postpartum anxiety herself, she founded the Postpartum Wellness Center of Boulder and later created the Calm Connection System, a 12-week program helping moms build secure attachments with their children while cultivating self-trust and emotional resilience. A sought-after speaker and author, Kate empowers high-achieving women to step out of the “do it all” mentality and embrace the joy, messiness, and magic of motherhood .Kate's Website: https://www.katekripke.com/Follow Kate on Instagram: @katekripkeAbout Your Host:Amy Grace is the heart behind Everyday Supermoms, a podcast that inspires and empowers mothers by sharing diverse stories of resilience and connection. As a licensed therapist, she supports moms through all stages of motherhood with transformative therapy intensives and signature courses like The Motherhood Mindset Reset and Create Your Own Motherhood. A mom of six, Amy draws from her own journey—from single parenting to blended families—to create a community where mothers can embrace their unique paths with confidence and grace.For More Info and your FREE Embracing Your Inner Supermom Workbook visit www.everydaysupermoms.com Never Miss an Episode: Join the email list to receive weekly updates including podcast episode summaries, tips for moms and more. Sign up HereAmy Grace has courses designed for moms to help them thrive in motherhood and be the best mom they can be. Check out her Courses and Love your Motherhood!