Mothering Without Passing On Anxiety

In this episode, Alyssa sits down with Kate Kripke, licensed clinical social worker and expert in maternal mental health, for a powerful and grounded conversation about something so many moms quietly worry about:

“Am I passing my anxiety on to my kids?”

Together, they unpack the invisible ways anxiety shows up in motherhood—from perfectionism and overthinking to emotional reactivity and control—and how those patterns can unintentionally shape our children’s sense of safety and self.

Kate shares both clinical wisdom and lived experience, offering gentle, empowering insight on how to mother with anxiety—without handing it down. They explore:

• Why emotional regulation in us is more impactful than any parenting script
• What our children actually need to feel safe
• How to navigate guilt when we see patterns we wish we’d avoided
• The difference between anxiety as a feeling vs. anxiety as a legacy

This is a must-listen for any mom who’s doing the hard work of looking inward—not to shame herself, but to heal forward.

About Kate:

Kate Kripke, LCSW, PMH-C, helps high-achieving women break free from emotional overwhelm, guilt, and burnout in motherhood. As a maternal mental health expert and transformative coach, she guides mothers in shifting old patterns, regulating their emotions, and reconnecting with their intuition—so they can feel calm, confident, and in control while balancing both career and motherhood. Kate believes that thriving as a mother doesn’t mean sacrificing personal success, and she equips women with the tools to build deep, lasting connections with their children while continuing to pursue their passions.

Connect with Kate:

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