The Coach Mark Carroll Podcast

Bump to Beyond: The Power of Training through Pregnancy


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Episode Description


Coach Mark Carroll chats with a very special guest—his fiancée, business partner, and now mum, Lauren Simpson. In this raw and heartfelt episode, Mark and Lauren open up about the massive life shifts they’ve navigated over the past year: welcoming their daughter, juggling business growth, redefining identity, and maintaining their relationship. From training through pregnancy to postpartum recovery and managing the realities of parenting, this conversation is both deeply personal and powerfully relatable.


What You’ll Hear in This Episode


  • Why Mark paused the podcast and what brought him back
  • How Lauren and Mark navigated pregnancy, birth, and the early months of parenthood
  • The challenges of balancing business, personal goals, and sleepless nights
  • Lauren’s postpartum body confidence and mindset transformation
  • How training evolved through pregnancy and recovery
  • The realities of relationship shifts after becoming parents
  • The importance of time management, adaptability, and redefining priorities
  • How they’re finding joy, routine, and growth in this new season of life

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