When Baby Zand was born, there was sleep deprivation, there was a constant fear of something happening to her, and there was an endless flow of oxytocin in my body, breaking my heart so wide open and loving like I had never loved before. What I didn’t realize though was that an incredible amount of back pain would come along for the journey, even though I was a fitness professional and knew everything there was to know about posture and training. I found it incredibly depress

It's YouTube Friday, and today I have a video for all new mamas-to-be. Today's pregnancy safe core exercises seem like little movements, but they really make you feel the burn. And they are not only for pregnant mamas, but really for anyone who wants to work on their core with intention. Come and join me for breathing exercises to activate your core, and then for 3 exercises that will light it up. These are safe throughout all three trimesters of pregnancy as long as you are

Is your baby finally asleep, and you have a few minutes to take care of yourself? Let's dive right in then! Whether you are in your first 6 weeks post-partum or birth is already a little while ago, this exercise video will help you to reignite your core. I just ask that you wait until stitches have healed, so you don't blow through them with your expanding breath. Check with your doctor if you are cleared to move. During these 20 minutes you will learn how to release abdomina

“I’ve seen so many women go from highly functioning, world-traveling, happily ambitious, contented, emotionally centered, and utterly competent and organized professionals to zombie-like diaper-changing milking machines partially overnight.” ​ The book I have been waiting for for months is finally here! It is the Bible for postnatal recovery. This book covers everything and so much more what I talk about in my “Nourishing mom” workshop, what I want everyone to know about, and

It's YouTube Friday, and today I have a video for all us moms out there. I always like to joke that we need circus skills to maneuver a child around. Before Baby Zand started crawling into her own car seat, it was a daily balancing act on one foot while leaning into the car with 10kg/ 20lbs in my outstretched hands. It was never glamorous, and often, if I wasn't conscious, I pulled my core muscles in all the wrong ways, causing me debilitating back and stomach pain. Not fun!

I am so excited that so many of you are loving your post-natal recovery bundles to help you get your energy back after pregnancy and birth. With the help of all your comments and feedback over the last 6 months I have been able to make changes to bundle in order to serve you better. Make the most of the introductory price of $95 (plus $30 jar deposit) this month, as prices will be going up August 1st to continue to serve you the best quality nourishment possible. The new pric

I know, it can be tempting to use your child as your alarm clock, especially in those early years when school doesn't dictate your schedule yet. Once they call for you, you drag yourself out of bed to grab them, get them breakfast or nurse them while you sip on your first (probably already cold) coffee of the day. You feel tired, and like a truck just hit you. This is how you drag yourself through the day, every day. It is so important to have some own time to yourself, we al

I am sorry I've been completely gone from the blog and all social media for the last weeks. Baby Zand broke her ankle, which means I have been with her 24/7, carrying her everywhere (my arms are like steel by now :-)). We've been enjoying endless cuddles, reading every book we own, and coming up with time consuming art projects. Two more weeks to go with her cast. It's been wonderful and lovely quality time. BUT I also can't wait to get back out into the real world, and feel

Today's video is for all your new moms out there. Those first 6 weeks are a whirlwind of nursing, diaper changes, spit up, and surviving on the tiniest chunks of sleep. Add to that the constant nagging feeling that our bodies should have already bounced back to their original shape, and this is a storm of an emotional rollercoaster! The saddest part is that we lose sight of what this time could really be about: bonding with this tiny human being, that relies on you for EVERYT

Today, I want to share my thoughts with you on giving gifts to new moms. I am sure you've been to a baby shower once or twice in your life, and you were overwhelmed with the choices on the baby registry. I know that I always wonder who on earth needs a spatula to apply diaper cream or a wet wipe warmer (no offense if you do!). It is very likely that this baby will have everything he or she could ever need: plenty of clothes to poop into, endless amounts of toys for those few

Dear exhausted mom, I see you. I know you. I am you. I know how hard it is to drag ourselves through the day, giving everything to everyone, just not to ourselves. I know it is overwhelming to think about ourselves and nutrition right now, but if we are not well, we can't raise the future leaders of this world. So I urge you to care for yourself first. Come and join me for a 90 minute workshop to learn all about how your body came to be so depleted, how to restore the huge nu

“Please know you are not alone. Many of us have felt the pressure that something is wrong with us if we don’t just snap back into shape and get back to business as usual. If you have felt like you are crazy, most likely you are not, you may just be depleted.” After writing about post-natal depletion last year, I got a flood of messages and emails from mothers telling me this is exactly how they feel: deep exhaustion, foggy brain, joint pain, and like they are on an emotional

At the end of 2013 I set myself an audacious New Year's resolution: read one book a week. 52 books in 2014. I wanted to do something I enjoy doing, not for the sake of growing my business or working on my relationship. As a child I had loved reading, so why not make that my happy New Year's resolution? I can't tell you how much I fell back in love with books, my time every night, going to bed, turning off all electronics, and just sitting down to read. I have kept this goal e