EP 11: From Survival to Self-Connection: Navigating Early Motherhood with Krystal Coaching

Early motherhood can feel like pure survival mode — especially when you’re navigating twins, isolation, unrealistic expectations and a complete identity shake-up.In this episode, I’m joined by Krystal who is an early motherhood coach who helps mums move from overwhelm and burnout into self-connection. We talk about her twin birth during COVID, the invisible pressure on new mums, why postpartum is more than a six-week check-up, and how simple non-negotiables, boundaries and emotional regulation can help you feel like you again.If you’ve ever thought “I don’t even know who I am anymore,” this conversation is for you.✨ Links mentioned:Connect with Krystal Coaching – Follow Krystal on Instagram for calm, real-talk support in the postpartum and early motherhood seasons.A Moment For Me Hobby Subscription Boxes – Monthly, mum-proof hobby boxes designed to help you move from survival to small, soulful self-connection through micro-moments of joy.The Hidden Chapter Facebook Group – A free, supportive community of women rediscovering who they are beyond motherhood, with early box reveals, behind-the-scenes updates and gentle identity conversations.Who Am I Now? Workshop – A self-paced, 13-prompt self-discovery journey to help you reconnect with who you are beyond motherhood.Ep 1: Who Are You Without the Titles? – In this solo episode, I talk about how we’re so much more than “mum”, “wife” or whatever job title we introduce ourselves with — and why learning to see ourselves beyond those labels is the first step back to self-connection. It pairs perfectly with the article “You Are More Than Just a Mum: Unlearning Who You ‘Should’ Be and Embracing Who You Are”, which dives deeper into identity shifts, the four types of women in the NJAM community, and remembering the you beneath the roles you hold.Follow Not Just A Mum on: Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@notjustamum_pod ⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠@notjustamum.pod