“We can change the world and make it a better place. It is in our hands to make the difference.” -Nelson Mandela As an individual, I always say I am a “Seeker of Radical Health” for myself, my family and my community. As such, I’ve long desired to bring Bodies for Birth® services and curriculum into underserved communities. Now, as a Certified Health & Wellness Coach, I’m reminded of this yearning and find myself once again considering how to share …
The Parenthood Edition & A Story 2.3.24
“One thing about having a baby is that each step of the way you simply cannot imagine loving him any more than you already do, because you are bursting with love, loving as much as you are humanly capable of- and then you do, you love him even more.” ― Anne Lamott, Operating Instructions: A Journal of My Son’s First Year My nickname at home is “The Love Robot” which may or may not come as much of a surprise to you …
The SMART Goals Edition 1.28.24
This was an excerpt shared in a James Clear Newsletter (in case you haven’t noticed, he’s one of my favorites)!! Writer and Aikido teacher George Leonard on how to get started: “You can’t do everything, but you can do one thing, and then another and another. In terms of energy, it’s better to make a wrong choice than none at all. You might begin by listing your priorities—for the day, for the week, for the month, for a lifetime. Start modestly. List everything you want …
The Postpartum Edition 1.27.24
“You birthed a baby, and you birthed yourself into a new phase of life. There is no more pronounced shift in body, mind, and spirit than becoming a mother.” -Kimberly Ann Johnson Oh, Postpartum. The fifth “P.” In my opinion, there is nothing more raw, more exquisite and vulnerable than this hazy, time warp of newness. And, as I struggled to do it justice in preparation to write this newsletter, I was called to search my actual notes from my …
The Behavior Change & Creating Healthy Habits Edition 1.21.24
“New goals don’t deliver new results. New lifestyles do. And a lifestyle is a process, not an outcome. For this reason, all of your energy should go into building better habits, not chasing better results.” James Clear, Author of Atomic Habits How many times have you intended to make a change and found yourself repeating the unwanted behavior almost automatically? Maybe the intention is strong at the start of the day, but nonexistent by the time the evening rolls around—fatigued from …
Empowered Through The Process: The Parturition Edition 1.20.24
Parturition, the fourth “P” in “The Bodies for Birth® 6 P’s” In last week’s newsletter, I spoke about preparation and all the work we do leading up to the big moment of childbirth and finally meeting baby! Today, we get to talk about this next piece, Childbirth (or Parturition, conveniently a “P” word to make the 4th P in the Bodies for Birth® 6 P’s ). Childbirth, labor and delivery, parturition. This long awaited experience. So much anticipation, often so many hopes, aspirations, …
The Why It Matters Edition: On Health Coaching & “Influencer” Coaches 1.14.24
“Listen with curiosity. Speak with honesty. Act with integrity. The greatest problem with communication is we don’t listen to understand. We listen to reply. When we listen with curiosity, we don’t listen with the intent to reply. We listen for what’s behind the words.” Roy T. Bennett Health Coaching is still a newer frontier in the world of wellness, and when it comes to social media, anyone can call themselves a “coach.” Anyone can base an entire program around …
Preparation, the third “P” in “The Bodies for Birth® 6 P’s”
“To be pregnant is to be vitally alive, thoroughly woman, and distressingly inhabited. Soul and spirit are stretched ‒ along with body ‒ making pregnancy a time of transition, growth, and profound beginnings.” ‒ Anne Christian Buchanan Preparation is what we do at Bodies for Birth®. It is woven into each and every class, every 1:1 training session, even within the paperwork to register for services. My aim is to get your wheels turning. To consider why you’re seeking fitness services at this …
Beating the Post Holiday Blues Edition 1.7.24
“And now let us welcome the New Year Full of things that have never been.” -Rainer Maria Rilke Despite our best attempts at moderation, for our family, the holiday season was full of too much sugar, too many screens, too many late nights, not enough routine…or at least, that’s what I initially thought. But when I slowed down to check my reaction, I recognized that maybe it wasn’t too much at all. Maybe it was just right, as ’twas the …
The 6 P’s: The Pregnancy Edition 1.6.24
Welcome back to “Empowered Through the Process,” a weekly newsletter dedicated to supporting you on your journey through motherhood. With the belief that “Knowledge is Power” and that Power can translate to Empowerment, each Saturday, you can expect a new topic from me accompanied by two weekly recommendations: Something to Learn & Something to Share Today, we discuss Pregnancy, the second “P” in “The Bodies for Birth® 6 P’s.” As always, my work stems from love and this newsletter is no different. May this bring a bit of knowledge, …