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EPISODE · Feb 5, 2026 · 32 MIN

#52 - Why You’re Still Anxious and Stressed Even If You Exercise and Eat Well

from The Athlete Mom Project | Pregnancy Workouts, Postpartum Exercises, Meal Plans, Diastasis Recti, Back Pain, and Mindset Tips · host Chandler Sommerfeldt | Strength and Conditioning Coach, Postpartum and Precision Nutrition Certified and Active Life Professional Candidate

🫁 Join the Capacity Project A 6-week program designed to improve stress tolerance, recovery, sleep, and performance through breath and nervous system training. This is where you "build your base." 👉 [ Learn More Here ] You exercise, eat well, and try to take care of yourself—so why do you still feel anxious, exhausted, and constantly “on edge”? In this episode, we break down why so many active moms struggle with stress, poor sleep, burnout, stubborn fatigue, and slow recovery even when they’re doing everything right. The problem usually isn’t motivation or discipline. It’s capacity—and how you breathe. Breathing patterns directly affect your nervous system, stress response, recovery, and energy. Many moms unknowingly breathe too fast, too shallow, or through the mouth, keeping the body stuck in survival mode and making stress feel constant. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why exercise alone doesn’t fix anxiety or burnout How stress blocks recovery, sleep, and fat loss Why breath is one of the fastest tools to calm the nervous system How breathing mechanics affect tension, movement, and pain The role carbon dioxide tolerance plays in stress and endurance Breath isn’t a recovery add-on—it’s the foundation of resilience, energy, and sustainable performance. 🎙️ Subscribe to the podcast If this episode helped you, please rate, review, and share it with a mom who’s trying to lift while raising kids. 🔗 Resources & Links 📖 Read the full breakdown of this Podcast episode on my Substack 👉 [Read it Here] 🏔️ Join the Athlete Mom Project Course Training that fits motherhood — without burnout, all-or-nothing, or sacrificing family life. 👉 [ Learn More Here ] 📲 Learn More About Coaching Programs 👉 Inquire About Coaching Programs Here 💪🏻 Connect with me on Instagram 👉 [@withchanyoucan]

🫁 Join the Capacity ProjectA 6-week program designed to improve stress tolerance, recovery, sleep, and performance through breath and nervous system training. This is where you "build your base."👉 [ Learn More Here ] You exercise, eat well, and try to take care of yourself—so why do you still feel anxious, exhausted, and constantly “on edge”? In this episode, we break down why so many active moms struggle with stress, poor sleep, burnout, stubborn fatigue, and slow recovery even when they’re doing everything right. The problem usually isn’t motivation or discipline.It’s capacity—and how you breathe. Breathing patterns directly affect your nervous system, stress response, recovery, and energy. Many moms unknowingly breathe too fast, too shallow, or through the mouth, keeping the body stuck in survival mode and making stress feel constant. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why exercise alone doesn’t fix anxiety or burnout How stress blocks recovery, sleep, and fat loss Why breath is one of the fastest tools to calm the nervous system How breathing mechanics affect tension, movement, and pain The role carbon dioxide tolerance plays in stress and endurance Breath isn’t a recovery add-on—it’s the foundation of resilience, energy, and sustainable performance. 🎙️ Subscribe to the podcastIf this episode helped you, please rate, review, and share it with a mom who’s trying to lift while raising kids. 🔗 Resources & Links 📖 Read the full breakdown of this Podcast episode on my Substack👉 [Read it Here] 🏔️ Join the Athlete Mom Project CourseTraining that fits motherhood — without burnout, all-or-nothing, or sacrificing family life.👉 [ Learn More Here ] 📲 Learn More About Coaching Programs 👉 Inquire About Coaching Programs Here 💪🏻 Connect with me on Instagram👉 [@withchanyoucan]

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