For so many working moms, life after maternity leave looks nothing like you expected.

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You knew motherhood would have its challenges, but you never thought it’d be so overwhelming.

You’re juggling work, family, and responsibilities, being everything to everyone… But somehow you feel like you’re still falling short. Outside of being a mom, a professional, and a wife, you’re not really sure who you are anymore.

Your career matters. Your family matters.

But showing up well for both leaves you stretched thin, overwhelmed, and wondering:

Why is this so much harder than I thought it would be?

I know that feeling because I’ve been there.

Hi I’m Katelyn

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I’m a life & executive coach for working moms who are tired of feeling overwhelmed by the constant juggling of work, motherhood, and everything else life demands.

I help women create lives that feel calmer, more intentional, and actually enjoyable without walking away from their careers or sacrificing the things that matter most to them.

But this work didn’t start as a career.

It started as my own survival.

Before kids, I thrived on having a full life.

I had a demanding career, a busy social life, hobbies I loved, and a long list of goals I was working toward. I liked having a full plate.

So when we decided to start a family, I assumed life would continue on the same as it had just with a baby along for the ride.

But everything changed after my son was born.

My maternity leave was harder than I expected. My recovery was difficult, my baby didn’t sleep, and when I returned to work at 12 weeks postpartum, I hoped that getting back into my routine would help me feel like myself again.

Instead, I felt completely lost.

I was torn between wanting to succeed at work and wanting to be with my son. I was exhausted, overwhelmed, and either on the verge of crying or screaming.

The capable, motivated woman I had always been was gone and I didn’t know how to get her back.

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Everything changed when I stopped pretending I was fine.

For months I told everyone the same thing:

“Things are crazy, but I’m doing fine.”

The truth was, I was drowning.

Eventually, I had no choice but to reach out for help - first to my husband and family, and then to a therapist who supported me  through postpartum depression and the emotional transition into motherhood.

That decision changed everything.

With the right support and tools, I began rebuilding my life in a way that actually worked for this new season of life. Not by trying to do everything the way I used to…

But by learning how to rethink my time, my expectations, and my priorities. And as I talked more openly about my experience, I realized something important:

So many other working moms were struggling with the exact same things.

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They just thought they were the only ones.

That realization became the foundation for Mother Nurture.

Today, I help working moms who feel overwhelmed, stretched thin, and disconnected from themselves create lives that feel manageable, meaningful, and like their own again.

Together we work on things like:

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This work isn’t about doing more.
It’s about helping you create a life that actually works for the woman you are now.

Life today looks different than I imagined and better than I expected.

I’m now a mom of three, and while being a working mom will probably always be a bit of a juggling act, I approach it very differently than I did in those early years.

I know what I need to prioritize. I know what’s enough and when to ask for help.

And I know how to create systems, routines, and boundaries that support both my career and my family. My kids still wander into the room while I’m trying to exercise. My coffee still gets reheated more times than I can count.

But I’ve learned that you can’t wait for things to calm down or life to get easier before you build a life that feels good. You get to do that now.

And that’s what I help other women create too.

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If you feel overwhelmed by working motherhood, you’re not alone.

And you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. There are a few ways we can work together depending on the level of support you’re looking for.

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 you’re not alone

Not ready for coaching yet?

There are still plenty of resources here for you.

The Life Coach for Working Moms Podcast

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New episodes every week with practical tips and mindset shifts to help you navigate the realities of working mom life.

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The Working Mom Journal

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My Mission

Being a working mom can be incredibly challenging.

But it can also be meaningful, fulfilling, and joyful.

My mission is to help more women experience that version. The one where they feel capable, supported, and content.

Because your kids don’t need a perfect mom.

They need a happy mom who loves her life.

And that’s something you deserve too.

Fun Facts About Me

  • I have three kids - boy, girl, boy

  • I gave up caffeine a few years ago and drink mushroom coffee instead

  • I plan my day, everyday, using my ReMarkable

  • I’m the host of The Life Coach for Working Moms podcast (new episode every Tuesday)

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    I read 100+ books a year (I’ll read anything except a thriller but romance and fantasy are my true loves)

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    I’m big into weight-lifting! You can find me in my basement “gym” most mornings

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    I’m also a speaker! I lead workshops, talks, and presentations for companies and organizations in-person and virtually.

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    I had my colors done a few years ago and am obsessed with building out my deep autumn wardrobe

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    I’m a Fair Play Method facilitator and love talking about mental load and invisible labor