Cracked Open by Motherhood - Journey Through Infertility, Identity, & Healing with Laura Kistner - Pt. 1

In this beautifully supportive episode, I sit down with returning guest Laura Kistner— a woman I deeply admire and look up to as a maternal archetype in my life, right up there with my own mom. We dive into her journey through infertility, motherhood, identity, and healing. Laura vulnerably shares her four-year battle to become a mom, how it cracked her wide open, and what she’s learned about chasing joy from the inside out. Whether you’re a parent or not, this episode holds deep wisdom for anyone navigating the path of purpose, self-love, and choosing themselves again and again.What you'll hear:Infertility & Inner Growth: Laura’s path through infertility helped her realize how deeply she wanted to be a mother— and how important it was to stop blaming her body.Joy vs. Happiness: Achieving milestones (motherhood, marriage, career) brought external happiness, but true fulfillment came from discovering inner joy and self-worth.Motherhood as a Catalyst: Becoming a mom pushed Laura into deep inner work, not just for herself— but so her daughter could learn self-love through example, not instruction.Letting Go of the Martyr Mentality: Early motherhood brought burnout, and Laura had to learn that self-care isn’t selfish— it’s essential.Redefining Readiness: You’re never fully “ready,” and sometimes the calling (motherhood, purpose, healing) is the very thing that prepares you.Hope for the Journey: For those struggling with infertility or feeling behind in life— Laura’s message is clear: You are not broken, and you are not alone.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Perfectly Broken: Path to Power Membership ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fill out the Contact Me to Work Together⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Soulfully Seen Women's Retreat ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(September 7-10, 2025)Connect with Laura:⁠@laurakistnerLet’s Connect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@danistedman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠theperfectlybrokenpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠