61: When Motherhood Surprises you; Strength, Grief, and Unexpected Joy

Meet Arie!! A mother x3, gym owner x3, and passionate strength coach for moms (with an emphasis on mental resiliency). Today we have an honest conversation about the unexpected sides of motherhood; navigating an unexpected Down syndrome diagnosis, shifting expectations, building resilience through healthy habits, and learning to embrace each child’s unique path. Arie shares her personal journey through grief, finding strength through hard seasons, and how preparation, fitness, and simple systems helped her stay steady. This conversation is a must listen! Motherhood doesn’t always unfold the way we imagined — but is still deeply meaningful and beautiful.ARIE ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/arie_abramouski/TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction to Arie's Journey01:23 The Birth of Shiloh and Initial Reactions05:46 Navigating the Diagnosis of Down Syndrome10:35 Finding Support and Perspective15:01 The Rewards of the Journey19:49 Understanding Down Syndrome and Heart Defects25:42 Reflections on Parenting and Acceptance30:37 Navigating Expectations: Grief and Growth in Motherhood34:38 The Importance of Habits: Resilience Through Challenges40:00 Systems for Success: Managing Overwhelm in MotherhoodPREGNANCY FITNESS MEMBERSHIP:https://www.phasempowerment.com/pregnancyfitnessprogrammingJanelle Ahrens+ Certified Pre and Postnatal Fitness Specialist+ Fat loss specialist+ Personal trainer+ Nutritionist for busy womenPHASEmpowerment Website:  ⁠www.phasempowerment.com⁠Instagram:  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/janelle.fatlosscoach/Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/PHASEmpowerment/⁠Juice Plus (my whole foods capsules, also used this as my prenatal): ⁠https://janelleahrens.juiceplus.com/us/en⁠