In this episode of Experience Motherhood, I’m joined by therapist, business owner, and mom of three Kristin Mervich for an honest conversation about what happens when motherhood and life take an unexpected turn. We talk about how ambition, identity, and expectations can shift when everything feels off script, and what it really looks like to redefine success during seasons marked by uncertainty and change.

Kristin shares how navigating her child’s cancer diagnosis reshaped both her personal and professional life and offers a grounded perspective for moms learning how to let go of the plan they once had. This conversation is reflective, steady, and full of wisdom for anyone moving through an unexpected season and trying to honor what matters most now.

In this episode, we cover:

• Redefining success in unexpected seasons of motherhood
• How hardship can reshape ambition and identity
• Navigating major life transitions while caring for your family
• Motherhood, career shifts, and evolving definitions of balance
• Mom guilt, limited capacity, and internal pressure
• Releasing perfectionism and trusting yourself in uncertain seasons

If you’re a mom navigating an unexpected season, questioning who you are now, or learning how to let go of the plan you once had, this episode is for you.

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