Welcome to Pregnant & Strong - this podcast aims to help more people feel mentally and physically strong in pregnancy. From myth busting, to conversations with experts - all mums themselves, to practical tips and sharing of research - the aim of each episode is to leave you feeling motivated and most importantly, empowered to move more during your pregnancy.

This chat was a real shift from the last couple of episodes, and one I think is super important. We delved into why community is so vital for expectant and new mums and how Katy has worked so hard to create a community space to support women in this phase of their lives. We discuss why connection is so important, how people can find this and get started, and what our vision for the future is. The whole chat is sprinkled with Katy’s calm, nurturing, and warm nature, and I am hoping this episode brings so much-needed calm and balance to the pregnancy and postpartum conversation. We do discuss our own personal experiences as well as those of the women we have coached or who have come to our classes or spaces, as well as sharing our expertise from a movement perspective. I hope those women listening who might be feeling isolated or lonely find this episode comforting and may just reach out and find a class or community space like the one Katy has created. It really can provide so much support at this time.

Katy’s recommendations to take away this week were:

The First Forty Days by Heng Ou

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You can find me on Instagram @strongwithionamumby

You can find Katy on Instagram and Alchemy Space / Element Fitness London