Emily Atkins: Navigating pregnancy & motherhood when your identity has always been tied to training.

Emily Atkins joins us this week for a very real conversation about fitness, pregnancy, and navigating motherhood when your identity has always been tied to training.

Emily shares how quickly fitness became a huge part of her life — and how challenging it was when pregnancy turned everything she knew upside down.

We talk about:

The unexpected reality of pregnancy vs. what we see online
Losing routine, identity, and control when you can’t train the way you used to
The mental health impact of stepping away from fitness
Postpartum recovery — including things no one talks about (pelvic floor, prolapse & the importance of getting checked)
Body image, mum guilt, and the pressure to “just enjoy it”
Learning that you can love your baby and still want time for yourself

Emily is incredibly open about both the highs and the lows — from feeling at her most feminine during pregnancy, to being in survival mode, to rebuilding her relationship with fitness postpartum.

If you’re a new mum, expecting, or someone whose identity is deeply tied to training — this episode will make you feel seen, understood, and far less alone.

Follow Emily over on instagram : emilyjadefit

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