In this episode of 'Showing Up Anyway', I talk about the challenges of maintaining healthy habits while traveling. I was away from the show for two weeks while I hopped from NYC to Atlanta. Travel reminded me how tricky it can be to keep the healthful habits you have at home. In this episode I share how to handle food, movement, and mindset on the road so you can come home with memories, and at the same time, still feel good in your body.

Chapters

00:00 Navigating Healthy Habits While Traveling

04:29 Strategies for Intuitive Eating on the Road

08:17 The Joy of Food and Cultural Experiences

10:44 Mindful Eating and Enjoyment

13:02 Movement and Joyful Activity

15:34 Body Changes and Acceptance

16:52 Mindset Shifts for Travel

18:52 Creating Lasting Memories

Today’s episode is a candid conversation with WrightFit Coach Heather Jones. She's a personal trainer, parent of one (and one on the way), and we talk here about what health really looks like during pregnancy and parenthood. I'm talking cravings, exhaustion, workouts that don’t look like workouts, and letting go of the pressure to “do it right.” Whether you're pregnant, postpartum, parenting young kids, or just trying to figure out how to care for yourself somewhere along the process, this episode is here to remind you: it doesn't have to be perfect to be good for you.

We cover:

• How Heather redefined "healthy" during pregnancy
• Cravings, nausea, and honoring your needs without guilt
• The emotional rollercoaster of body image during pregnancy
• What to do when you have zero motivation or energy
• The myth of “bouncing back” after birth
• Eating well with no time (yes, even when you’re living off snacks and toddler leftovers)
• Incorporating movement into parenting (without adding more pressure)
• Self-compassion, asking for help, and dropping the all-or-nothing mindset

If you've ever felt like you're failing at “health” during pregnancy or parenthood, this one’s for you.

✨ Ready to work with me? If this episode resonated with you, I coach clients through this exact work. Reconnecting with your body, ditching food guilt, and learning to eat in a way that feels good.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Pregnancy and Parenthood

01:22 Navigating Health and Fitness During Pregnancy

03:15 Coping with Morning Sickness and Appetite Changes

05:50 Understanding Cravings and Food Relationships

07:23 Movement and Exercise Adaptations

09:20 Safety Considerations in Pregnancy Exercise

11:54 Managing Energy and Motivation

14:01 Body Image and Mindset Shifts

15:48 The Importance of Rest and Recovery

18:37 Transitioning from Pregnancy to Parenthood

21:26 Balancing Health with Parenting Responsibilities
30:34 Navigating Sleep Deprivation with a Newborn

33:27 Managing Stress as a Stay-at-Home Parent

35:06 Nutrition Hacks for Busy Parents

37:59 Modeling Healthy Eating Habits for Kids

41:02 Understanding Hunger Cues and Breastfeeding

42:57 Incorporating Movement into Parenting

46:14 Overcoming Guilt in Fitness and Nutrition

48:10 Mental Health and Emotional Load of Parenting

52:58 Avoiding Burnout as a Parent

54:32 Rapid Fire Tips for Health During Pregnancy and Parenting

What happens when you’re doing all the “right” things but the scale isn’t budging? What if weight loss never happens? Would the effort still be worth it?

In this episode, I dive into the tough (but necessary) question behind so many stalled or discouraged wellness journeys: What’s the point of all this if I’m not losing weight? This conversation started with a client who felt torn about intuitive eating because she still desperately wanted to see the number go down. And what unfolded was a powerful reminder about what actually changes when we step away from restriction and start showing up for our health in deeper, more sustainable ways.

You’ll hear:

• Why the scale isn't the best measure of your progress
• How to reframe “slow” progress as something valuable
• What real happiness and health actually come from
• Why building a good life matters more than chasing a “goal weight”
• And what to do if you still want to lose weight

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If you feel pressure to “make up for” dessert or a missed workout, this episode shows how that voice took root, how it backfires in real life, and how a calm return to routine leads to better results and more peace.

What you’ll learn:

• How diet culture and perfectionism plant the food as debt mindset
• The everyday signs of compensation thinking, from skipped meals to punishment workouts
• What happens to hunger, blood sugar, mood, and stress when you try to atone
• Why one meal or one day does not define your progress, and why patterns matter
• How to treat movement as care so training becomes easier to repeat
• A simple next day plan that restores balance without drama
• A client story that shows the shift from guilt to steady progress

✨ Ready to work with me? If this episode resonated with you, I coach clients through this exact work. Reconnecting with your body, ditching food guilt, and learning to eat in a way that feels good.

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In this episode, we're digging into the perfectionist mindset that keeps so many people spinning their wheels when it comes to health, fitness, and nutrition. You’ll learn what perfectionism really is, how it shows up in your daily habits, and why it makes progress feel so hard to hold onto.

We talk about:

• The difference between doing things well and feeling like you have to do them perfectly
• Why all-or-nothing thinking shows up in your food and movement habits
• What family dynamics, trauma, and diet culture have to do with your mindset
• The impact of this thinking on your physical and mental well-being
• How social media feeds perfectionism and makes flexibility feel like failure
• Real strategies to shift your thinking and build habits you can return to
• A client story that shows what lasting progress actually looks like

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In this episode, we’re breaking down the sneaky marketing tactics restaurants and fast-casual chains use to make their food seem healthy — even when it’s not. I'll explain the “health halo” effect that uses buzzwords like “natural,” “organic,” and “fresh,” and you’ll learn how psychology and sales tactics impact you every time you open a menu.

I also cover:

• Why “clean eating” sells (and why it’s mostly BS)
• What moral licensing is and how it tricks your brain into eating more
• How to tune out the marketing noise and trust your body instead

✨ Ready to work with me? If this episode resonated with you, I coach clients through this exact work. Reconnecting with your body, ditching food guilt, and learning to eat in a way that feels good.

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Trying to eat well, move your body, or even just remember to drink water can feel impossible when you have ADHD. In this episode, I'm joined by one of my WrightFit coaches, Emilee Bogdan, who also lives with ADHD. Her and I discuss the challenges you'll face and the tools you'll need to stay healthy and fit with a neurodivergent brain.

We talk about:

• Executive dysfunction
• Forgetting to eat, ignoring hunger cues, and the binge/crash cycle
• Sensory food issues
• Meal prep challenge
• How to exercise without relying on motivation
• Self-worth, body image, and overstimulation

✨ Ready to work with me? If this episode resonated with you, I coach clients through this exact work. Reconnecting with your body, ditching food guilt, and learning to eat in a way that feels good.

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In this episode, I invite you to explore a radical new approach to self-worth and body image: body neutrality. Instead of chasing smaller numbers or forcing self-love, I walk you through the middle ground. You’ll learn why ditching the scale might be the most freeing move you can make, and how to start measuring your progress through non-scale victories (NSVs) that actually reflect your growth, healing, and quality of life.

This episode gives you the tools — and the permission — to let go of shame and start showing up with respect and compassion.

What We Talk About:

• Why the scale isn’t a reliable (or kind) measure of health
• What body neutrality is (and how it differs from body positivity)
• Why forcing body love can backfire — and what to try instead
• What real progress looks like through non-scale victories (NSVs)
• How to unhook your self-worth from your weight and appearance
• Reframing “fitness goals” in a body-neutral way
• Common pushbacks to body neutrality — and how to respond to them
• The long-term benefits of shifting to a weight-neutral health approach
• How to build a more sustainable and joyful relationship with food, movement, and your body

Your Challenge This Week:

Notice one non-scale victory each day. Write it down. Big or small — they all count. Whether it’s enjoying food without guilt, moving your body for joy, or skipping the scale altogether — these moments build real, lasting change.

✨ Ready to work with me? If this episode resonated with you, I coach clients through this exact work. Reconnecting with your body, ditching food guilt, and learning to eat in a way that feels good.

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