Nine years ago, when I was pregnant with my son, I had every expectation of being the chill, relaxed, easy going mom. The mom who had no issues leaving her baby with family, and running out the door, relishing in a few hours of freedom. … Read the rest
Tag Archives: postpartum anxiety
Can We Talk About Luisa From Encanto?
Last weekend, a girlfriend and I took our kids to go see the movie Encanto. I’m a huge fan of kids movies, and I had pretty high expectations for this one. I thought the movie was entertaining and clever, and the sound track did not disappoint at all. … Read the rest
How Exercise Restored My Postpartum Mental Health
One of the questions new coaching clients sometimes ask me is about how and why I started running and lifting regularly. I’m always honest about the fact that exercise is one of the few things that I felt like helped me manage my mental health difficulties. … Read the rest