From Survival Mode to Thriving: How I Found My Rhythm as a Working Mom
The Myth of "Just Keep Pushing"
I used to believe that if I just kept pushing harder, everything would eventually click into place.
Sound familiar?
I told myself that if I could just hold it all together—manage the house, support my kids, grow my work, be present for everyone else—then I'd find time for myself.
The internal dialogue was relentless:
- "It's just a phase."
- "I'll figure it out after the baby sleeps through the night."
- "I'll focus on my health when things slow down."
But here's what I learned the hard way: it never really slows down.
When Your Body Starts Speaking Louder
As a certified Pilates instructor, personal trainer, and holistic nutrition coach, I thought I had all the answers. But my body started sending messages I couldn't ignore:
- Constant fatigue that coffee couldn't fix
- Mood swings I couldn't explain away
- Cravings and weight that didn't budge despite "doing everything right"
- A general feeling of not being myself anymore
The formulas that worked before kids? They weren't working in this new season of motherhood.
The Breakthrough: Rhythm Over Rigidity
What I really needed wasn't another perfect plan. I needed a realistic rhythm—a way to return to myself through consistency, not perfection.
Through my experience working with working moms of littles under 5, I've discovered that the fastest transformation happens when we focus on flexible integration rather than rigid adherence.
The Small Shifts That Changed Everything
I started with three simple changes:
Morning Movement (10 minutes): Before the kids needed me, I'd do gentle Pilates or stretching. Even 10 minutes shifted my entire day.
Nervous System Reset (5 minutes): Simple journaling and quiet breathing to regulate my system.
Weekly Intention Setting: Instead of overwhelming meal plans, I'd ask: "What do I need to feel and do this week that will make me feel lighter? More myself?"
The Science Behind Why This Works
As someone certified in hormone coaching, I understand that working moms over 30 need an approach that works WITH their physiology, not against it.
Your body in this season needs:
- Flexibility over rigid meal timing
- Intuitive movement that fits your energy levels
- Hormone-supportive nutrition that accounts for stress and sleep disruption
- Sustainable systems that integrate with real motherhood
From Survival to Thriving: Your Next Steps
You don't need to overhaul everything. You need aligned rhythms that support you in this season of life.
If you're a working mom feeling like your body is off and you're always behind, here's what I want you to know:
You're not broken. Your old systems just don't fit your new life.
The fastest results I've seen with my clients come from what I call "flexible dieting"—not restriction, but understanding the WHY and HOW behind eating, moving, and planning wellness into motherhood.
You want to feel confident in your summer clothes without adding another overwhelming thing to your plate. You want to be present, at peace, and playful with your kids.
That's exactly what I help working moms achieve.
Ready to Find Your Rhythm?
If you're done with survival mode and ready to feel light, clear, and in flow again, I'm here to guide you through a proven approach that works for real motherhood—not the Pinterest version.
Because you deserve to feel at home in your body while juggling work and intentional motherhood.
Want to learn more about creating sustainable wellness rhythms that fit your life as a working mom? Let's connect.
