241: How We Decided to Grow Our Family Again — The Power of Control and Perspective in Motherhood

In this episode, I'm sharing one of my most personal stories: my journey through pregnancy, birth, and the lessons that have shaped me as both a mother and a coach.   I reflect on what it was like deciding to grow our family after a challenging postpartum experience, and how those experiences influenced the way I approached my next pregnancy and birth. We talk about the importance of self-advocacy, finding the right support system, and recognizing what we can and can't control throughout motherhood.   This conversation also explores the emotional side of pregnancy, identity, body image, and healing. I share how my perspective has evolved over the years and why I believe growth often comes from learning to trust ourselves, embrace change, and let go of perfection.   Whether you're pregnant, postpartum, considering another child, or simply navigating a new season of motherhood, I hope this episode reminds you that your experience is your own and that there is strength in finding the path that feels right for you.   Want to become a more confident pregnancy & postpartum coach?   The Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coaching Certification equips coaches with evidence-informed tools, practical strategies, and the confidence to support pregnant and postpartum athletes through every stage.   👉 Learn more: https://join.pregnancyandpostpartumathleticism.com/ppa-cert    MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, kn