EPI 97: Life Lately: Overwhelm, Transitions & Giving Myself Grace

It’s been a few weeks since the last episode, and today I’m sharing a real and honest life update. From waiting to move, navigating emotions around family and fertility, to becoming a certified personal trainer—this season has been full. I’ve been feeling overwhelmed, which is exactly why I took a step back. In this episode, I talk about what’s been going on behind the scenes, how I’m staying grounded with simple routines and movement, and why doing less has actually helped me manage stress better.

If you’re walking through a season of uncertainty, emotional heaviness, or transition—this one’s for you.

What I Talk About:

• Why I haven’t been posting weekly episodes
• Getting certified as a personal trainer
• Fertility emotions + navigating two negative pregnancy tests
• Family drama resurfacing and emotional overwhelm
• The shift I made with my workouts to reduce stress
• Tips for handling life transitions with more grace and less pressure
• How I’m maintaining healthy habits in a high-stress season

Tips Shared:

• How to reduce stress by adjusting your workouts
• The importance of nervous system regulation
• Why less is sometimes more for your health
• The power of anchoring routines and grace-filled self-discipline

Let’s Connect:

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