Have you ever felt like motherhood didn’t come the way you expected?Do you find yourself struggling with postpartum recovery, trying to feel strong again while navigating the endless demands of being a mom? You are not alone and your experience is more common than you might realize.On this episode of Stride Minded, we sit down with Priyanka Patel, a working mom, fitness enthusiast and postpartum preeclampsia survivor who turned one of the hardest and most uncertain seasons of her life into a journey of strength and resilience. Priyanka shares her story with honesty and vulnerability, opening up about the emotional and physical challenges she faced, the fear of navigating a serious postpartum condition, and the path she took to slowly rebuild her health, her confidence, and her sense of self.Her journey is filled with lessons for every mother who has ever felt unseen in her recovery. Whether you are a new mom, navigating postpartum struggles, or simply looking for encouragement to take back your health and identity, this conversation will remind you that while recovery is rarely easy, it is possible to rise again stronger, healthier, and more connected to yourself than ever before.In this interview, you’ll learn:✨ What postpartum preeclampsia is and why awareness is so important✨ How to rebuild health and fitness after a complicated birth✨ Practical strategies for balancing motherhood with self-care✨ The mindset shifts that support emotional and physical healing✨ Why recovery is about more than just your bodyIf you’re a new mom, in postpartum recovery, or searching for the inspiration to reclaim your health and identity, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, understood, and empowered.With Love and Gratitude,VhisyhnuIn this episode:00:00 Intro01:39 What is Postpartum Preeclampsia03:59 How did you realize you had postpartum preeclampsia and what was it like?10:58 What did you go through mentally during that time?12:47 What treatment did you receive?17:30 How did it affect your life afterward?21:00 Is there precautions or a way to detect postpartum preeclampsia?23:30 What shifts did you make in caring for your health after that?25:42 Was fitness part of your life before or did it start in recovery?27:23 What helped you to recover physically and mentally?30:41 What role did fitness play in your recovery?33:21 How do you handle it all as a mom?38:34 What support did you get in your fitness journey?39:37 Have you faced misconceptions or judgements about women in fitness?43:23 What do you wish new moms knew about postpartum health?48:12 hat message would you give to other moms going through this?51:27 Rapid fire!Episode Resources:https://www.instagram.com/priyanka.patel.k/https://www.instagram.com/vhisyhnufitness/https://www.facebook.com/share/19ootUKkAE/https://www.youtube.com/@vhisyhnufitness
