Armed to the Heart - Military Women, Work-life Balance, Female Veterans, Christian Moms, Pregnancy and Postpartum
Live out God’s calling in work & family life, within and beyond the uniform — Are you feeling alone as a woman of Christian faith in the military or another male-dominated environment? Are you driven to make a big impact, but wish you could be more present, and give more time to your family? Are you working to lead change, struggling to find your voice or courage as you swim against the current? Are you a high-achiever pouring yourself out for everyone else but burnt out, stressed, and struggling to find time for your own physical & mental health because there’s always so much that needs to be done? Does your harsh inner critic make you feel like no matter how much you do, it’s never enough? You know you’re called to be a leader and change-maker, but it’s hard to find others like you who also share your faith & values. Maybe you’re feeling forced to choose between. Every day is a battle, trying to give 100% in all the hats you wear. You’re performing well but your load is heavy, you’re weighed down by guilt, and exhausted from pushing through but never having a moment to rest. It’s hard to know what to say yes to, and scary considering a different course than the traditional path of success everyone is pushing you toward, or what you’ve always known. Maybe you’ve recently made the transition or are thinking about leaving the military. You don’t want your work to come at the expense of your family; they come first. Amidst it all, you just want to do God’s will. I see you sister. I’m on this journey with you. In this Podcast, you’ll find heart to heart conversations about motherhood and military life, work-life balance and leadership, all grounded in Biblical truths, my education & experience as a professionally-trained Catholic Mindset Coach, certified Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach, and lessons I’ve learned the hard way in the last 5 years of high level advocacy work fighting for mothers, families, and life in the military. I believe strongly that no one should have to choose between their family and their call to serve. That motherhood should never be the death of our dreams. That motherhood is not a limiting factor in what a woman can achieve, but lack of support can be. I started Armed to the Heart to be who I needed when I was in the trenches, overwhelmed by motherhood in the military, struggling in my mental health & postpartum recovery, drowning in my home, carrying so much guilt for the time I had to spend away from my baby, feeling so much pressure to prove myself in a combat arms unit and feeling like a failure in all of it. My family was getting the leftovers of me. I felt stifled in my faith. Trapped in the military. It felt impossible to actually live out my priorities. I felt so far from the superwoman others saw in me. As a dual military, active duty Army officer raising 2 sweet (and wild!) boys in the Catholic faith, a fierce advocate for my sisters in arms going through pregnancy & postpartum, a recovering perfectionist and people pleaser, & big dreamer with a heart to make a difference, I know the struggle that comes with wearing so many hats & trying to fulfill God’s call for us. Through so many answered prayers, the Lord has allowed me to be part of the change I want to see. To bridge the gaps I’ve experienced and seen in thousands of women’s experience in the military, through policy advocacy work, mentorship & coaching. To fight for motherhood, for life, and for freedom to live out our faith in the military. He taught me that our minds are the true spiritual battlegrounds, and that by learning to manage our mind, emotions, & time, we don’t have to be a victim to our circumstances. He showed me that by discerning His will in every season, it is possible to keep my faith and family first while making a meaningful impact. So if you’re ready to do the same, for the glory of God, this Podcast is for you! Lace up those boots sister, it’s time to jump in. We can do this together.
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Friday Dec 02, 2022
Friday Dec 02, 2022
This episode is for my busy mamas out there who want to prioritize eating healthy, & want some quick tips & hacks for fitting nutrition into your crazy busy lives.
Tune in today for my best tips & time-saving strategies for simplifying nutrition & meals for you & your family!
I’m ALL about getting healthy, quick meals on the table that support our health/fitness goals, that we enjoy, and the kids ACTUALLY want to eat.
But trying to plan a variety of delicious, healthy meals for your family can feel overwhelming.
And no, you shouldn't have to spend HOURS in the kitchen prepping over the weekend, to just have a bunch of repetitive meals to microwave throughout the week, as we often see with meal prepping. No thank you!
These tips & strategies truly free up our time & mental space, I can’t wait for them to do the same for you.
These methods & hacks for meal planning & prep have been lifesavers for me & my family in getting healthy, nourishing, delicious meals on the table, & staying on track with nutrition during the busy weeks & demanding seasons of work life, personal life, pregnancy, postpartum, & everything in between.
Can't wait for you to get after these tips!
Whenever you're ready to take the next step:
1:1 Coaching Call: Let's meet you wherever you're at and get you unstuck or feeling more confident in your next steps. We can breakdown whatever roadblocks are in your way to help you make much quicker progress toward your goals!
Strong + Resilient Postpartum Fitness Program (18 week+ Plan for Busy, Active Mamas in the military + beyond who want to get stronger, heal their core + pelvic floor + regain confidence in their bodies again after giving birth, to get back to all the things you want to do like the gym or your military fitness test, and have an empowering postpartum experience where you & your family can truly thrive)
Renew: My signature Group Coaching Community of growth-minded Christian women & mamas (in the military & beyond!) who want to balance work & family life and live out who God is calling them to be. We had the most fruitful session diving into challenges in communication in marriage, and how to overcome the tendency to let frustration and resentment build up in little ways over time and lead to disconnect emotionally. It's easy to feel alone in the struggles we may experience in marriage, and navigating the big transitions into and through parenthood, etc. but this conversation was so encouraging in showing us we are with one another and can draw wisdom from each other's trials and triumphs. If your sights are set on growing toward Heaven together, you'd love this community of women who are running the same race.
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Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Christmas is quickly approaching, along with all the events & celebrations with family & friends, overloaded schedules, & pressures we might experience, which means now more than ever…we need some healthy, loving boundaries!
This is the #1 source of stress during the holidays for most of us. So let's tackle it so you can experience the peaceful, joyfilled Christmas that you're hoping for!
We’re about to cover:
What boundaries are
What boundaries are NOT (busting some myths & common misconceptions!)
Why they're important & what your lack of boundaries is costing you (and your family/the people who matter most to you)
Why it's so dang hard to set & maintain them
How to overcome these challenges & resistance you might experience (internally & externally)
How to know where you should implement or adjust your boundaries
Exactly HOW to do so with confidence & compassion going into the holidays (or anytime!)
Be sure to grab your journal and a pen, and get ready to dive deep together! Can't wait to hear how the Lord moves in your heart to give you more clarity & courage in boundaries that will help you protect your peace & what's most important sister.
***Join in my upcoming free New Years Goal Setting with God workshop on JAN 8th! Learn more & save your seat here.
Ready to work together?
1:1 Coaching Call: Let's meet you wherever you're at and get you unstuck or feeling more confident in your next steps to bring to life the holiday experience you desire for you and your family. It is possible my friend. Don't sell yourself short of what God wants to bless you with if you create more room to cooperate with His grace!
Renew: My signature Group Coaching Community of growth-minded Christian women & mamas (in the military & beyond!) who want to balance work & family life and live out who God is calling them to be. This is where all the fruitful conversation has been happening about boundaries. We're doing the hard work, TOGETHER and holding space to process all of this, seeing, loving, strengthening, & praying for each other through it.
Strong + Resilient Postpartum Fitness Program (18 week+ Plan for Busy, Active Mamas in the military + beyond who want to get stronger, heal their core + pelvic floor + regain confidence in their bodies again after giving birth, and have an empowering postpartum experience where you & your family can truly thrive)
RESOURCES FOR MORE BALANCE IN FAMILY & WORK-LIFE:
Overcome the Overwhelm (FREE guide to help you balance work + mom life with less guilt + more peace, with God at the center)
PREGNANCY & POSTPARTUM FITNESS RESOURCES:
Free Postpartum Fitness Guide: How to Return to Fitness Postpartum for Military Mamas + Beyond
Free Pregnancy Exercise Guide: How to Safely Exercise + Maintain Fitness Through Pregnancy
BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL OR CONNECT:
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Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
How do we keep up our healthy habits & nutrition during the Thanksgiving & Christmas celebrations?
Last episode we dove into 8 simple but powerful ways to find balance in staying on track with your goals while enjoying the holiday celebrations.
This Part 2 focuses on the 7 biggest mistakes you may be making when approaching the holiday season, and simple strategies to avoid them.
Pop in those headphones as you prep your Thanksgiving meal, and settle in my friend!
Today you’ll learn the main mistakes that are most likely keeping you stuck, overthinking, and stressed with food — what to release, shift, & what to do/focus on instead so you can find your balance to nourish yourself fully AND enjoy food this Thanksgiving & Christmas season to make lasting memories with the people you love!
I'll give you practical steps, strategies, tips & how to ditch the guilt, shame spirals, & anxiety in enjoying the celebrations, while still staying on track — even when your routines, norms, eating, drinking, sleep, & exercise habits are shifting due to travel or so many holiday events.
We’ll cover how you can have more mental space to enjoy the holiday celebrations without feeling out of control, over-restricting then overindulging or binge eating.
Peace with food is possible & you don't deserve anything less!
You deserve the freedom to actually treasure the memories & moments with your family and pursue those goals & dreams of yours with dedication & determination, with a healthy balance physically AND mentally.
*Ready to continue this journey to break free from the ways your relationship with food, your body, & fitness is imprisoning you & stealing your joy? If you're like HECK YES, join us in Prepare Him Room, a 5-Day Virtual Retreat to Ditch the Holiday Stress & Hustle to Focus on What Matters Most. You'll gain access to 5 days of short videos jam packed with practical tips & a workbook with reflection questions to go even deeper & help you to gain back your time & peace (NOV 30 - DEC 4).
DON'T MISS IT! BLACK FRIDAY SALE is LIVE! Take 25% off any of my Programs/Services below with the discount code BLACKFRIDAY from NOW, through NOV 28th!
Strong + Resilient Postpartum Fitness Program (18 week+ Plan for Busy, Active Mamas in the military + beyond who want to get stronger, heal their core + pelvic floor + regain confidence in their bodies again after giving birth, and have an empowering postpartum experience where you & your family can truly thrive)
1:1 Coaching Call (I can support you through fitness, pregnancy, postpartum, or anything on your heart in motherhood or military life!)
Renew: My signature Group Coaching Community of growth-minded Christian women (in the military & beyond!) who want to balance work & family life and live out who God is calling them to be!
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
How do we keep up our healthy habits & nutrition during the Thanksgiving & Christmas celebrations?
This is Part 1, where we focus on 8 simple but powerful ways to find balance in staying on track with your goals while enjoying the holiday celebrations (no, it’s not by counting macros or tracking everything you eat)
Pop in those headphones as you prep your Thanksgiving meal, and settle into this 2-part Episode, where we’ll cover:
The single most harmful message to be aware of around food, nutrition & fitness during the holidays that keeps us stuck in negative shame & guilt spirals
The #1 most helpful strategy to combat the tendency toward an all or nothing mindset.
The real reason you tend to overindulge or binge eat during the holidays (spoiler, it’s not because you lack willpower, self-control, or motivation), and how to regain your balance when you fall into any extremes
How you can begin to let go of your rigid food rules and enjoy the holiday celebrations without feeling out of control or guilty
How to get the nourishment you need while allowing yourself the flexibility to also enjoy your favorite treats
The #1 way to stick with your eating preferences, even when everyone around you is eating differently
As we’ve been shedding light on in the latest episodes, the holidays can cause certain triggers to surface or intensify. If you’ve been struggling with your relationship with your body image or food in any way, and/or working hard toward your fitness goals, you may be starting to feel stressed as we approach the holiday season, knowing just how challenging this time of year can be with so many social events and family gatherings where food is the center of the celebration.
So, how can we realistically & reasonably navigate all of the unique challenges of this season — from holiday gatherings, extra sweets, and even peer pressure from our family or friends?
Today we’re gonna lift the shame around these topics - break through feelings of guilt around nutrition, your body, & fitness, and learn how to manage the inevitable triggers that can come up around food & our bodies during the holidays.
Let’s help you find your balance to nourish yourself fully AND enjoy food this Thanksgiving & Christmas season to make lasting memories with the people you love!
Peace with food is possible & you don't deserve anything less!
You deserve the freedom to actually treasure the memories & moments with your family and pursue those goals & dreams of yours with dedication & determination, with a healthy balance physically AND mentally.
**If you want to continue this journey to break free from the ways your relationship with food, your body, & fitness is imprisoning you & stealing your joy, join us in Prepare Him Room, a 5-Day Virtual Retreat to Ditch the Holiday Stress & Hustle to Focus on What Matters Most. You'll gain access to 5 days of short videos jam packed with practical tips & a workbook with reflection questions to go even deeper & help you to gain back your time & peace (NOV 30 - DEC 4).
DON'T MISS IT! BLACK FRIDAY SALE is LIVE! Take 25% off any of my Programs/Services below with the discount code BLACKFRIDAY from NOW, through NOV 28th!
Strong + Resilient Postpartum Fitness Program (18 week+ Plan for Busy, Active Mamas in the military + beyond who want to get stronger, heal their core + pelvic floor + regain confidence in their bodies again after giving birth, and have an empowering postpartum experience where you & your family can truly thrive)
1:1 Coaching Call (I can support you through fitness, pregnancy, postpartum, or anything on your heart in motherhood or military life!)
Renew: My signature Group Coaching Community of growth-minded Christian women (in the military & beyond!) who want to balance work & family life and live out who God is calling them to be!
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
Oh sister, we’re getting vulnerable & going deep here.
For those of us who want to maintain our health & fitness and take pride in it, it can be hard to find the right balance.
The holidays are a time when society speaks very harshly & judgmentally about food & exercise. The narratives & opinions out there are filled with a bunch of really harmful messages & associations that can drive a ton of anxiety, guilt, shame, & pressure. Everything from making “healthier versions” of our favorite treats, to avoiding them altogether, indulging in “treats”, saving up for or making up for extra calories, cheating, letting go, being “bad” or “good”, and all the “shoulds” in the air.
It doesn't matter how fit we are, or how much fitness we're able to maintain if we're imprisoned by it.
I was VERY trapped in these painful cycles for years, and in early motherhood before God brought me through so much healing. Both personally, and as a coach in the holistic health & fitness space, I’ve sought to create more distinction between all these pressures & triggers to protect my peace & help the women I work with find more freedom, joy & appreciation for movement, food, & heal their body image and concept of their self worth. In these last couple years of motherhood and military service, I’ve come a long way on this journey but the holidays can still reopen some wounds.
My prayer is that these 12 Tips are a healing balm for your heart & mind as you navigate these societal messages, so that you can fully enjoy the holidays, and reclaim the joy around your experience of fitness & food to celebrate with your loved ones, but WITHOUT all the guilt & shame.
Ready to continue the journey? Come join us in Prepare Him Room, a 5-Day Virtual Retreat to Ditch the Holiday Stress & Hustle to Focus on What Matters Most. You'll gain access to 5 days of short, practical tips & a workbook with reflection questions to help you to gain back your time & peace that I'll share by email & a private Facebook community over NOV 30 - DEC 4.
Reminder: BLACK FRIDAY SALE is LIVE! Take 25% off any of my Programs/Services below with the discount code BLACKFRIDAY from NOW, through NOV 28th!
Strong + Resilient Postpartum Fitness Program (18 week+ Plan for Busy, Active Mamas in the military + beyond who want to get stronger, heal their core + pelvic floor + regain confidence in their bodies again after giving birth, and have an empowering postpartum experience where you & your family can truly thrive)
1:1 Coaching Call (I can support you through fitness, pregnancy, postpartum, or anything on your heart in motherhood or military life!)
Renew: My signature Group Coaching Community of growth-minded Christian women (in the military & beyond!) who want to balance work & family life and live out who God is calling them to be!
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Worried the holidays are going to derail your fitness goals, want to stay on track as much as possible so you don't feel like you have to completely reset in January after falling off the train in the coming weeks?
Tune in for 15 simple ways to still prioritize your health & fitness, while fully enjoying the holiday season.
As we've been discussing, the holidays are a special time of year, but can also bring a ton of extra stress just due to the busyness, all the celebrations, expectations, and travels that pull us in many directions.
It can be a challenging time to maintain our fitness & stay consistent, even with all the best intentions to keep up a routine. We can also experience the additional pressures & guilt that can come with indulging more during the holidays than usual, and feel pressure to make up for the way it's throwing a wrench in our normal nutrition & fitness habits, or compensate for the extra calories or sweets we're eating, through our exercise.
It can be a struggle, and also a triggering time in body image, our relationship, with food, and fitness.
I don't want stress about losing progress in your fitness or an underlying pressure & sense of guilt make it harder to fully enjoy the season and be present with your loved ones. You don't have to give up until New Years, or beat yourself up & be overly rigid & restrictive in your expectations of yourself either. So these tips will empower you to integrate fitness into your busy holiday plans while finding a balance that feels good & right for you!
Holiday-proof your fitness by leaning on these 15 Easy, Practical Tips/Hacks for making movement a consistent — and positive — part of your holiday season.
Can't wait to hear how you apply these tips, and hope you have a happy, healthy Thanksgiving & Christmas season as you celebrate with family & friends!!!
**If you’re ready to reclaim your time & ability to enjoy the beautiful, grace-filled moments with your family, find more time to rest, & remember the true meaning of Christmas, WITHOUT getting burnt out by the end of all of it (even if you do have an incredibly busy rest of the year planned out!) listen into this episode, and come join us in Prepare Him Room, a 5-Day Virtual Retreat to Ditch the Holiday Stress & Hustle to Focus on What Matters Most. You'll gain access to 5 days of short, practical tips & a workbook with reflection questions to help you to gain back your time & peace that I'll share by email & a private Facebook community over NOV 30 - DEC 4.
Reminder: BLACK FRIDAY SALE is LIVE! Take 25% off any of my Programs/Services below with the discount code BLACKFRIDAY from NOW, through NOV 28th!
Strong + Resilient Postpartum Fitness Program (18 week+ Plan for Busy, Active Mamas in the military + beyond who want to get stronger, heal their core + pelvic floor + regain confidence in their bodies again after giving birth, and have an empowering postpartum experience where you & your family can truly thrive)
1:1 Coaching Call (I can support you through fitness, pregnancy, postpartum, or anything on your heart in motherhood or military life!)
Renew: My signature Group Coaching Community of growth-minded Christian women (in the military & beyond!) who want to balance work & family life and live out who God is calling them to be!
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
If you can’t help but feel a bit stressed or overwhelmed with all the expectations, events, traditions, & mounting to-do-list as you look at your busy schedule & our FULL plate this coming month, you're not alone.
We’re going to dive into 3 lessons learned — 3 reminders for you — that emerged from my group coaching call last night, to help you ditch extra stress you’re carrying & lay down some heavy burdens you’re not meant to bear.
We’ll explore how to identify & release the 5 main types of pressures & expectations you’re feeling that are contributing to extra stress & keeping you stuck in overwhelm, so you can have more time & presence for what matters most to you this holiday season.
I call these the poisonous P’s.
If you’re ready to reclaim your time & ability to enjoy the beautiful, grace-filled moments with your family, find more time to rest, & remember the true meaning of Christmas, WITHOUT getting burnt out by the end of all of it (even if you do have an incredibly busy rest of the year planned out!) listen into this episode, and come join us in Prepare Him Room, a 5-Day Virtual Retreat to Ditch the Holiday Stress & Hustle to Focus on What Matters Most. We're gonna dig deep & implement these tips together. Join me for just 20 min a day over 5 days to gain back your time & peace.
The Lord is ready to make a way for you friend.
Reminder: BLACK FRIDAY SALE is LIVE! Take 25% off any of my Programs/Services below with the discount code BLACKFRIDAY from NOW, through NOV 28th!
Renew: My signature Group Coaching Community of growth-minded Christian women (in the military & beyond!) who want to balance work & family life and live out who God is calling them to be!
Strong + Resilient Postpartum Fitness Program (18 week+ Plan for Busy, Active Mamas in the military + beyond who want to get stronger, heal their core + pelvic floor + regain confidence in their bodies again after giving birth, and have an empowering postpartum experience where you & your family can truly thrive)
1:1 Coaching Call (I can support you through pregnancy, postpartum, or anything on your heart in motherhood or military life!)
Saturday Nov 19, 2022
Saturday Nov 19, 2022
The holiday season is a time that should be surrounded by hope, joy, peace, & quality time with our family & Jesus.
But most of us are already starting to feel a bit overwhelmed, overloaded, overextended & overcommitted with all the expectations, events, traditions, & mounting to-do-list as we plan & prepare for the busy schedules & our FULL plates coming month.
Instead of overflowing with joy & peace, many of us are finding our minds overflowing with demands & pressures running a million miles an hour to make it all happen & to please everyone, on top of balancing an already hectic work schedule & family life.
If you're anything like me, you desperately crave time to just slow down & create space to actually enjoy it all.
Do you wish instead of feeling crazy busy, overwhelmed, or stressed about all the holiday events & gatherings, you could slow down to actually enjoy the simple, beautiful moments with your family, find more time to rest, & remember the true meaning of Christmas, WITHOUT being weighed down by all the stressors & pressures pulling you in a million directions, or burnt out & exhausted by the end of the year?
This is my prayer too friend.
Let's reclaim our time, peace, & presence, to focus on what's most important.
You can rewrite your holiday story.
No matter what your current plans or circumstances are, it's not too late! This IS possible for you.
***Ready to apply these steps? You don't have to do it alone! JOIN ME in community in Prepare Him Room, my upcoming 5-Day Live Virtual Retreat to Ditch the Holiday Stress & Hustle to Focus on What Matters Most. We're gonna dig deep & implement these tips together. Join me for just 20 min a day over these 5 days to make some powerful shifts that will transform your holiday experiences. God has so many blessings prepared for you this season -- I can't wait to journey with you inside, and slow down together so our hearts & hands are ready to receive them.
BLACK FRIDAY SALE - take 25% off any of my Programs/Services below with the discount code BLACKFRIDAY from NOW, through NOV 28th!
Renew: My signature Group Coaching Community of growth-minded Christian women (in the military & beyond!) who want to balance work & family life and live out who God is calling them to be!
Strong + Resilient Postpartum Fitness Program (18 week+ Plan for Busy, Active Mamas in the military + beyond who want to get stronger, heal their core + pelvic floor + regain confidence in their bodies again after giving birth, and have an empowering postpartum experience where you & your family can truly thrive)
1:1 Coaching Call (I can support you through pregnancy, postpartum, or anything on your heart in motherhood or military life!)
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
We all have those moments where we’re beating ourselves up, feeling the mom guilt, or feeling like we’re falling short of who we should or want to be. When we feel like we're failing as a mom or not giving enough to our kids, not able to pour into our marriage & be the wife we want to be, failing as leader or a business owner, and so much more.
So what can we do when we’re experiencing this? Today I’m giving you a simple, but profound question, the ONE go-to question to ask yourself whenever you’re feeling discouraged or inadequate.
Applying this has been so helpful for me & my coaching clients, so I pray this practical tip blesses you too! I wish I learned this earlier in life & motherhood. It is SUCH a game-changer to dissipate so much of the negative self-talk.
1) JOIN ME in community in Prepare Him Room, my upcoming 5-Day Live Virtual Retreat to Ditch the Holiday Stress & Hustle to Focus on What Matters Most. to feel more empowered to reduce the stress, overwhelm & pressure that we can often feel around the holidays, so you can really focus on your beautiful family, faith & find true rest, to experience the peace, joy & blessings God desires for you this Christmas season!
2) Did you hear the exciting news? I’ve discerned that God is calling me to reopen my 1:1 Mindset Coaching! There will be limited slots available, so if you either know you want to grab one of these, want to learn more about what this will look like, or want to jump on a no pressure, no strings attached discovery call together to see if it’d be a good mutual fit & gain some clarity on where we can begin, please reach out at megan@armedtotheheart.com :)
MORE RESOURCES FOR MORE BALANCE IN FAMILY & WORK-LIFE, whenever you're ready:
Join my intimate community of growth-minded women who want to balance work & family life and live out who God is calling them to be! Renew is a deeply transformational, 6 month program where we support & hold each other accountable in applying so much of what I've discussed in this Podcast so far, and far more. If this show has resonated with you, I invite you to take this next step with us. Forming a village and investing in your own growth always pays dividends for your mental health, for your family, & all those you serve!
Overcome the Overwhelm (FREE guide to help you balance work + mom life with less guilt + more peace, with God at the center)
PREGNANCY & POSTPARTUM FITNESS RESOURCES:
Join me in my Strong + Resilient Postpartum Fitness Program (18 week+ Plan for Busy, Active Mamas in the military + beyond who want to get stronger, heal their core + pelvic floor + regain confidence in their bodies again after giving birth, and have an empowering postpartum experience where you & your family can truly thrive)
Free Postpartum Fitness Guide: How to Return to Fitness Postpartum for Military Mamas + Beyond
Free Pregnancy Exercise Guide: How to Safely Exercise + Maintain Fitness Through Pregnancy
Friday Nov 11, 2022
Friday Nov 11, 2022
Hey friend! Have you ever been in a situation or seasons that have either made you wonder whether motherhood and your dreams are possible together, or that make you feel like finding balance or feeling "good enough" in either area is impossible?
I sure have. For so many of us, this is the story of our life in the military, and in entrepreneurship.
I and so many of the women I coach are on this journey too, either reconciling their identity and dreams & desires for their career, fitness, and more with their family life and motherhood.
We often wonder if it's possible, feel like it's unsustainable & get disillusioned when we're trying to balance it all and it's way harder than expected or we're feeling pressured to sacrifice what matters most as the cost of "success".
We want so badly to believe it IS possible to be a great mom and pursue those dreams at the same time, but it can sometimes feel discouraging in a society or environment that doesn't deeply value motherhood or support mothers well, and where we often feel forced to choose between, or feel like one is always at the expense of the other.
Sometimes we can even feel guilty about wanting to have "it all" in the first place, because there are narratives on both ends that make us feel like it has to be an either/or, or that pursuing our dreams is selfish in motherhood.
Today I'm sharing 5 mindset shifts to help you be encouraged if you're feeling like it's difficult to balance being a mom, and the other areas of your life.
We're uncovering why and how I believe motherhood and dreams DO go together, and how children are the greatest REASON to dream, instead of motherhood meaning we should or have to give up on our dreams.
I pray that whenever you're afraid your dreams are not possible, or unsure of the path to make it work without compromising who you want to be for your family, or wrestling with your identity, this strengthens & inspires you to let the Lord keep leading you in His will, and to trust that He can do the "impossible".
With God, babies and dreams can, and ALWAYS will go together.
*If you're looking for more clarity, balance, joy, & less guilt and overwhelm as you pursue your dreams as a mom, and wish you had a tight-knit community of incredible like-minded, faith-oriented women who GET IT and can support & encourage you through the joys, struggles, fears, doubts, and everything in between, JOIN US today in my Renew Small Group Coaching Program!
MORE RESOURCES FOR MORE BALANCE IN FAMILY & WORK-LIFE:
Overcome the Overwhelm (FREE guide to help you balance work + mom life with less guilt + more peace, with God at the center)
PREGNANCY & POSTPARTUM FITNESS RESOURCES:
Join me in my Strong + Resilient Postpartum Fitness Program (18 week+ Plan for Busy, Active Mamas in the military + beyond who want to get stronger, heal their core + pelvic floor + regain confidence in their bodies again after giving birth, and have an empowering postpartum experience where you & your family can truly thrive)
Free Postpartum Fitness Guide: How to Return to Fitness Postpartum for Military Mamas + Beyond
BOOK A 1:1 COACHING CALL
Free Pregnancy Exercise Guide: How to Safely Exercise + Maintain Fitness Through Pregnancy
BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL OR CONNECT:
Instagram @armedtotheheart
megan@armedtotheheart.com