You can be doing everything “right” — showing up for your family, your job, and your responsibilities — and still feel restless, stuck, or quietly unfulfilled.

In today’s episode, Kristen explores a powerful truth many working moms feel but rarely say out loud: you can’t level up in the same environment that’s keeping you comfortable. And that doesn’t mean anything is wrong with you — it often means you’ve outgrown something.

Kristen breaks down how your environment is shaping you every day — from your friendships and work culture to the content you consume and the way you speak to yourself. Through personal stories and thoughtful reflection, she helps you recognize when comfort has quietly become a ceiling, and how small shifts in your surroundings can unlock growth without blowing up your life.

This episode is a permission slip for the mom who is grateful for her life — but knows she’s meant for more.

• Why feeling “stuck” doesn’t mean you’re failing — it often means you’re evolving
• How comfort can quietly limit growth without you realizing it
• The concept of a “board of influence” — and why you don’t need one person to support every area of your life
• How friendships can be loving but still limiting
• Why your work environment plays a bigger role in your growth than motivation ever will
• The importance of your inner environment — and how harsh self-talk keeps growth from feeling safe
• Five practical ways to level up your environment without adding pressure or overwhelm

“You can’t level up in the same environment that’s keeping you comfortable.”

“Gratitude doesn’t cancel ambition.”

“Someone can love you deeply — and still limit your growth.”

“Growth isn’t driven by willpower; it’s shaped by proximity.”

“You don’t need one person to level you up in every area — you need the right mix of influences.”

“Your environment doesn’t just support who you are — it shapes who you’re becoming.”

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Kristen Pomper is a corporate sales leader, performance coach, wife, and mom of two who helps ambitious working moms thrive without guilt or burnout. After navigating seasons of burnout, complacency, and quiet restlessness, Kristen became passionate about helping women build lives that align with who they’re becoming — not just who they’ve been. Through her podcast and coaching, she teaches moms how to grow intentionally, protect their energy, and create environments that support sustainable success.

Every January, working moms start the year with the best intentions — to feel better, have more energy, and finally get back into routines that make life feel manageable. But by mid-January, most of those habits quietly fall apart, leaving behind guilt, frustration, and the familiar feeling of “why can’t I stick to anything?”

In today’s episode, Kristen breaks down why this happens — and it has nothing to do with laziness or lack of discipline. She shares why traditional habit advice doesn’t work for real working-mom life, and how trying to change everything at once actually leads to burnout instead of progress.

This episode is for the mom who’s tired of starting over — and ready to build habits that actually last.

• Why most working moms quit habits by mid-January — and why it’s not a willpower problem
• The biggest mistake moms make when trying to “get back on track” after the holidays
• How to use micro habits to build momentum without burning out
• Real-life examples of habit stacking for health, home, marriage, work, and motherhood

“You're not quitting because you lack discipline or motivation."

"Most habits fail because they demand more energy than we actually have."

“If a habit only works when life is calm, it’s not a good habit.”

“You don’t build stability by changing your whole life — you build it by mastering one small thing.”

“Consistency, not perfection is what creates lasting change.”

“Habits should support your life, not compete with it.”

If this episode resonated, share it with another working mom who’s tired of starting over every January. And if you're loving the pod, leaving a quick review helps more moms find the show — and reminds them they’re not alone.

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Kristen Pomper is a corporate sales leader, performance coach, wife, and mom of two passionate about helping working moms thrive without guilt or burnout. After years of juggling career, family, and the invisible mental load, Kristen became committed to helping ambitious women build sustainable routines, set boundaries, and create lives they actually enjoy — without needing to hustle harder. Through her podcast and coaching, she teaches moms how to prioritize themselves, reclaim their energy, and grow with intention.

January has a way of making working moms feel like they should immediately “get it together.” New goals. New routines. New habits. A better, more disciplined version of themselves. But if you’re starting this year already tired, overwhelmed, or emotionally spent from December, that pressure can feel crushing.

In today’s episode, Kristen offers a refreshing alternative to the “New Year, New You” mindset and explains why most moms don’t need more discipline — they need more support. She unpacks why December lingers in your body and nervous system long after the holidays are over, and how skipping recovery is often what leads to burnout cycles year after year.

This episode is a permission slip to slow down, breathe, and start the year in a way that actually feels sustainable. If January already feels heavy, this conversation will feel like a deep exhale.

• Why January can feel overwhelming even before the year really begins
• How December depletion affects your motivation, energy, and nervous system
• The problem with “New Year, New You” thinking for already-exhausted moms
• A gentle reset framework to help you start the year without guilt
• Three simple anchors that support sustainable routines and energy

“Most burnout doesn’t come from lack of motivation. It comes from asking too much of ourselves too quickly.”

"You didn’t enter the new year rested. You entered it depleted."

“December doesn’t end on December 31st — it lingers...”

“his year doesn’t need to be loud, extreme, or exhausting to be meaningful.”

“You don’t need a new you. You need care, support, and breathing room inside the life you already have.”

If you're craving more, download The No Guilt Reset: 5 Steps to Building a Life You're Obsessed with.

Instagram: @kristenpomper

Kristen Pomper is a corporate sales leader, performance coach, wife, and mom of two passionate about helping working moms thrive without burnout. After experiencing burnout and losing herself in motherhood, Kristen became obsessed with creating a life where you don’t have to choose between family, career, and self-care. She helps ambitious women prioritize themselves, set boundaries, and build a life that truly feels good—all while staying present and joyful in motherhood. Kristen’s mission is simple: you can have it all, without guilt.

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