Welcome back to my Pregnancy Series.

In this episode, I share an update on my third trimester so far — recorded at 36 weeks pregnant, while still sitting in that strange window of time where birth could still be weeks away… or any day now.

In this chat, I covered:

→ A life update: finishing up work at the gym after nearly a decade and adjusting routines to better manage energy, sleep and recovery late in pregnancy.

→ My trimester 3 symptoms — the physical discomforts and the mental experience, and how I’m managing them.

→ Training in late pregnancy: continuing to strength train and the additional work I’m doing to prepare the body for birth.

→ Nutrition changes in trimester 3 — a calorie increase and greater focus on fibre, digestion and the gut microbiome.

→ Preparing for baby: postpartum meal prep and where we’re at with the nursery and baby names.

This episode highlights the balance between preparation and surrender — doing what’s in my control while accepting that you never truly feel “ready”.

💌 Got a question, comment, or tip to share about pregnancy or motherhood? Comment or send me a DM — I’d love to hear from you.

Stay tuned for the birth and postpartum update in the next episode of this pregnancy series (whenever that may be!) and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a juicy episode!

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