212. Movement and motherhood: Expert advice on staying active throughout pregnancy and well into parenthood with Dr. Megan Roche

We're talking about pregnancy, fitness, and mental health!

Joining me is Dr. Megan Roche. Megan received her medical degree from Stanford University, is the co-founder of the running coaching group Some Work All Play, and is currently pregnant with her second child.

In this episode, we explore:

1. Navigating Confusing Guidelines: We tackle the often confusing and sometimes scary guidelines around pregnancy and exercise. Megan demystifies the do's and don'ts and emphasizes the importance of balancing science with your own intuition to help you make the best decisions for your health.

1. Mental Health and Exercise: Understand the profound connection between mental health and physical activity during pregnancy and throughout parenthood.

1. Practical Movement Strategies: Realistic and relatable tips for incorporating movement into your busy life, especially for parents who often find themselves at the bottom of their own priority list.

1. Community and Support Systems: Discover the value of having a supportive community, whether through social media, local groups, or friends and family, to help maintain motivation and accountability.

Join us for this inspiring and informative episode that blends scientific research with deeply personal stories, all aimed at empowering you to stay active, healthy, and happy during pregnancy and well into parenthood!

LEARN MORE ABOUT MEGAN:

Megan Roche

LEARN MORE ABOUT SOME WORK ALL PLAY:

https://swaprunning.com/

LISTEN TO MEGAN'S PODCAST, SOME WORK ALL PLAY:

https://swaprunning.com/podcast

DOWNLOAD MY FREE POSTPARTUM MENTAL HEALTH CHECKLIST:

➡️ Interactive workbook to create your personalized mental health checklist

CHECK OUT ADDITIONAL RELATED EPISODES:

🎧 Preparing your mind and body for pregnancy, birth and postpartum with Brooke Cates

🎧 Bridging ancient wisdom and modern science with yoga therapist Nicole Katz

🎧 Addressing the crushing weight of parenthood: How to lighten the load in pregnancy and parenthood with Dr. Christine Sterling