Kate Kripke, LCSW, PMH-C
Maternal Mental Health Specialist & Parenting Coach
From emotional overwhelm, guilt, and burnout to calm, confidence, and connection
build joyful, secure attachments with your kids while continuing to pursue your dreams outside of motherhood
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Hi, I’m Kate.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and certified Perinatal Mental Health Counselor (PMH-C) dedicated to supporting mothers’ emotional well-being from preconception through early childhood. For over 20 years, I’ve helped mothers navigate the challenges of motherhood, including as the founding director of the Parent and Family Wellness Center in Boulder, CO. My work has shaped maternal mental health support in The United States and beyond.
Today, I support high-achieving mothers who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, guilt, and exhaustion, helping them find confidence, calm, and deep connection in both motherhood and career. As a coach, author, podcast host, and speaker, I guide women in shifting old patterns, regulating emotions, and reconnecting with their intuition—so they can thrive as mothers, professionals, and community members.
I believe that when women are supported, families flourish. No mother should have to choose between her dreams and her family, and I am committed to helping women integrate both with ease. I live this work daily as a mother of two teenage daughters, the wife of a talented artist, and an advocate for maternal and child mental health.
guidance at every stage.
I provide coaching programs and support that lead to success both in purpose-driven work and in mothering.
Through this support you will:
Boost your confidence and competence.
Strengthen your bond with your baby or child.
Reduce your concerns about your child's well-being.
Help you remain calm and centered during stressful moments.
Empower you to trust your maternal instincts and decisions.
Ensure you feel accomplished in the areas that are important to you.
High-achieving women consistently excel in various areas of their lives, whether it's in their profession, sports, arts, or community efforts. Their dedication to success, big or small, means they thrive on predictability, control, and proactive problem-solving. However, when these women step into motherhood, they often grapple with anxiety. Feelings of inadequacy, time constraints, unmet expectations, and an inability to control certain situations can unsettle their usually steady foundation.
Postpartum and ongoing maternal anxiety can overshadow the joy of motherhood, hinder connections with your child, impact your self-worth, and disrupt the work you love outside of motherhood. It's vital to understand that your mental well-being is crucial . How you perceive and feel about yourself directly influences not only your work but also your child's development and outlook on life. Given the immense love you have for your children and your desire for their well-being as well as your potential to impact the world in , it's essential to prioritize your mental health.
With over 20 years of experience in maternal mental health, I offer a platform that provides valuable content, coaching, and inspiration. Our community offers resources such as podcasts, books, workshops, counseling, keynote speeches, and more to support and uplift mothers everywhere.
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The Calm Connection System™ is a 12-week program that helps high-achieving moms break free from emotional overwhelm, creating deep connection with their kids while thriving in their careers and other pursuits beyond motherhood. Through neuroscience-backed coaching, live calls, and structured lessons, you’ll rewire old patterns, regulate your nervous system, and build lasting confidence in motherhood—without guilt or burnout.
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Are you tired of not feeling good enough? Do you struggle with emotional overwhelm that leaves you interacting with your kids in ways that you sometimes regret? Are you struggling with how to “do it all?” I offer a 12-week 1-1 maternal wellness coaching packag to help you discover your inner truth, re-gain your sense of competence and purpose, and be the kind of mom that you have always dreamed of being.
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This low-cost option for support offers a kick start to health and wellbeing through in-your-pocket daily voice tips, audio coaching, and more.
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There is nothing I enjoy more than sharing what I’ve learned as a maternal health specialist and parenting coach. I offer keynote speaking for both in-person and virtual events. I tailor each of my speaking topics to your event to deliver an inspired audience experience with personalized takeaways. My keynotes include a dynamic question and answer session following each talk.
Can you relate to the following?
Feeling overwhelmed and uncertain as a new mother?
Constantly worrying about your child's well-being?
Doubting your capabilities and feeling like you're not doing enough as a mom?
Struggling with guilt over past mistakes or feeling inadequate in your new role?
Facing daily battles getting your children ready in the morning?
Concerned about the lack of communication with your child?
Anxious about your child's future success?
Dealing with challenging behavior from your child?
Losing patience more often than you'd like?
Feeling perpetually drained and tired?
Wondering how to manage everything on your plate?
Prioritizing your well-being is crucial for both your mental health and that of your family. Together, we can pave a way forward that aligns with your goals and values.
it’s time to…
Alleviate your anxiety.
Embrace a sense of spaciousness.
Regain control over your feelings.
Rediscover your patience.
Foster deeper bonds with your children.
Reconnect with your inner self.
Take deeper breaths.
Improve your sleep.
Realize your true purpose.
Redefine the concept of "Supermom.
There is no way to make the stressful parts of being a mom go away. But there is a way to learn how to respond to those bumps throughout the process so that you feel okay (and trust that your kids are okay), achieve what you want to achieve, and move through life with energy, joy, ease grace.
As a mother of a very high-energy boy, I was questioning everything in my motherhood toolbox. I wondered constantly what I should do to be a better parent. I also work full time and I never felt like I had any time for myself. Kate’s workshops and content helped me figure out ways to de-stress and take care of myself… but most importantly, it gave me confidence in myself as a mom. I know that I’ll make mistakes, but I am so fortunate I have a coach in Kate Kripke.
- Lindsay, Mom of a 3-year old
The invaluable lessons and strategies I learned from Kate have opened me up to a new world of possibility- one where I have much more confidence in my ability to handle life's stressors, promote lasting chance, and increase joy and abundance in my life. Kate is extremely smart, passionate, and thoughtful, and her support should be required for all mothers.
- jessie, Mom of a 4-month old & a 3-year old
Motherhood Uncut Podcast
Motherhood is…
Hope and heartache
Joy and frustration
Fulfillment and fear
Grace and guilt
Love and worry
And SO MANY other contradictions…
In this weekly podcast, Kate Kripke brings the good, the messy, the hilarious, and the tender realities of motherhood to the table. Uncut. Pull up a chair.
Reinventing Supermom
Reinventing Supermom is a guide towards maternal mental wellness for every new mom. Through a collection of short chapters, Kate brings humor, science, accessibility, and validation to new moms as they embark on the journey of parenting. Many of us become overwhelmed and ungrounded as we navigate the incredible joy, confusion, excitement, heartbreak, uncertainty, wonder, anxiety, isolation, and empowerment that comes with mothering, but this guide will act as a life jacket for you as you make your way.
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