Dec 19, 2023
“Motherhood caught me off guard, knocked me over a little bit and I had to definitely readjust my crown.” -Dr. Krystal
In this podcast episode, I am joined by Dr. Krystal Monique, a mother of twins and a doctor of occupational therapy. We discuss the importance of self-care for mothers and how it can be challenging to prioritize self-care after becoming a parent. Dr. Krystal shares her personal experience of juggling motherhood, her career, and her own well-being. She emphasizes the need to be intentional and adapt self-care practices to fit into the new role of being a mom.
In this episode, you can expect to hear:
-Twin motherhood challenges.
-Self-care vs. Self-maintenance
-Postpartum Self-Care Journaling.
-Mom guilt and self-care.
-Normalizing motherhood challenges.
About Dr. Krystal Monique
Originally from Brooklyn NY, Dr. Krystal Monique studied Health and
Physical education at Virginia State University where she obtained
her Bachelors of science, followed by her Masters of science in
Occupational Therapy from Howard University. Subsequently Dr.
Krystal Monique went on to complete her Clinical Doctorate from
Concordia University-Wisconsin. As an occupational therapist she
has been privileged to combine her love for travel with her chosen
career to complete several missionary trips and work with the
underserved population. Her passion for helping others from a young
age sparked a natural leadership string in her. She was always
taught to speak her mind and advocate for herself and her peers.
Privy to the health disparities in predominantly women of color as
a new mother Dr. Krystal Monique understood the challenges and
stigmas motherhood may bring. Journaling has always been an outlet
for her to unwind, center her thoughts and keep a self of calmness
in an ever changing world. During her pregnancy she found many
journals that she could relate to however during postpartum months
she felt a void. Leading her to create her own prompts thus
birthing one minute mama. Now 14months into this motherhood journey
and looking back at the various conversations she has had with
family and friends she’s learned that Grace and true centering are
two key components to performing at her highest vibration.
Find out more about Dr. Krystal Motherhood | Double The Luv
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