I was having a conversation with a friend the other day, and she commented about how I speak so enthusiastically about so many topics that aren’t publicly acceptable.
I responded, jokingly: “Yep, that’s me…the taboo talker.”
And then I realized that, like most good jokes, there was a real nugget of truth there.
I’ve become The Taboo Talker.
In almost every personal training session or yoga class that I teach, there is at least one discussion that would not be appropriate in mixed company.
Or so people think….
But I see a big part of my job as making people comfortable talking about uncomfortable topics. Just because you and all your friends “have tears running down your legs” when you’re laughing doesn’t mean you have to live with that.
Just because generations of women who came before us saw perimenopause as a phase they had to suffer through in silence, we don’t have to!
By normalizing conversation around women’s health and wellness, we serve not just ourselves but our daughters and granddaughters. By refusing to accept the status quo, we raise the bar for how women perceive themselves and how women’s health is approached.
And I really think that’s work worth doing.
Just so you know I’m practicing what I preach, you can hear me in action as The Taboo Talker.
Lose the Cape, a podcast hosted by two superfun mamas Alexa and Aubrey, promotes the idea that we should free ourselves from the idea that perfection is a job requirement.
In my interview with the Lose the Cape gals, I share some of my favorite tips and tricks for busy mamas who struggle to fit in fitness. There’s also a fair number of funny stories shared.
Listen, I know that you know that you should exercise regularly. But I also know that it’s hard to find time to make it happen.
Check out the podcast to learn some strategies that work for real women, just like you, who are going 90-to-nothing just trying to make it through the day. What you’ll learn is the simple truth that we’re way overcomplicating this exercise thing. Let’s stop making it more difficult than it needs to be!
(I also reveal the somewhat ridiculous tidbit that I used to sew my sons’ underwear. I’m sure my high schooler is really psyched I shared that fun fact with the entire internet.)
I’ve also just recorded a session for the upcoming MamaCare online summit. If you’re pregnant (or planning to be pregnant soon), you’ll want to be a part of this!
The MamaCare online summit is a FREE event where about a dozen wellness practitioners share their best practices for a happy, healthy, holistic pregnancy.
As a certified perinatal fitness specialist, I was thrilled to be included in the MamaCare summit. I love to help my mamas-to-be learn what is normal and what is not regarding exercising while pregnant.
In addition to my interview, you’ll hear from a chiropractor, an acupuncturist, and a postpartum doula, all talking about the parts of pregnancy, birth, and recovery that most people don’t want to mention. I did mention all of this incredible information is FREE, right?!?
If you have a group or audience who would benefit from some straight up women’s fitness, health, or wellness info, I’d love to be your guest. As The Taboo Talker, I can deliver insightful, practical advice from someone who has been there. Contact me so we can discuss details!
Good health and great happiness to you!