Coming back to the mat after demonizing it. Erasing the whiteboard that once held our reassuring routine. Significant begin again moments for Courtney and Jya.

Oh wow. There's so very much we don't wanna do. How do we decide what's non-negotiable? How do we put our 'don't wannas' in their place and get it done? P.S.  Hopefully we're not alone in our struggles with basic hygiene??

You know that thing that can happen when we set a new goal‚ where we are excited and have all kinds of dreamy expectations and hopes for a shiny new future? Ever notice that it's a little bit like... the beginning of a romantic relationship?

It's APRIL! Our challenge theme this month is "Streaking" (haha) and we will be talking about MommaStrong's unique practice and perspective about consistent, long term show ups— after the newness has worn off, after our real lives and real bodies have presented inevitable obstacles. Today we're defining this thing-- what a streak is (and what it's not!)

What does ‘progress’ in health and fitness mean to us? We look back at what our histories have taught us about progress, the struggle of teaching ourselves a new model and a new definition, and how the simple things can be the most heroic.

How do we show up for self-kindness in the face of real reality? We're joined by our friend Viki Kelly-Quirk. Viki is an incredible breath work teacher and Intuitive Coach, AND one of our Certified MommaStrong Trainers. We are talking about knowing our needs, making space for self-kindness, and the mixed feelings of kindness and grief that come from letting go of what we expected.

Real talk time. In our heart of hearts, what do we know about ourselves when it comes to starting and maintaining habits? For Courtney and Jya, these truths are a lot less helpful that we'd like to believe...

This Month's theme is 'Know Yourself' and we'll be trying to make sense of our desire to step into a different reality when we start a wellness program or habit. So we're kicking off the month talking about VALIDATION— Let's be truly transparent about: where are we right now (really), where is it that we are trying to be, and how to reconcile that gap.

As we get ready for next month's challenge— "Know Yourself," this week we're shifting the spotlight to YOU, our incredible members. Our beloved Social Media Manager Bea Porter joins us to tell her MommaStrong member origin story (which definitely belongs in the Marvel Multiverse...just saying).

Building habits the MommaStrong way.

We break down habits into 4 bites, and talk through our own experiences creating them, maintaining them, and beginning again. Also Jya has 'Y'all' envy.