Beyond Mom: Real Talk on Postpartum Health & Strength

In this raw and authentic episode, we sit down with Sarah Parise, a certified personal trainer with 21 years of experience who now specializes in perinatal wellness. Sarah shares her powerful personal journey through postpartum depression and how it transformed her mission to help moms prioritize their wellness through her signature "2% of the day" approach. This episode offers practical insights into maternal health, body image, and finding yourself beyond motherhood.Key Discussion Points:Introduction to Sarah's background and specialization in perinatal wellnessThe "2% of the day" approach: Making wellness accessible for busy momsRedefining healthy choices and moving away from restrictive mindsetsSarah's personal postpartum journey and struggle with depressionThe importance of professional support during subsequent pregnanciesBreaking the stigma around maternal mental healthNavigating body image and weight loss conversations with childrenBuilding sustainable healthy habits as a familyMentioned Links:Instagram: @GreatDaysBySarahFacebook Group: "Timeout for Moms Wellness, Accountability and Support"Actionable Steps/Key Takeaways:Start with dedicating 2% of your day (28.5 minutes) to self-care - break it into smaller chunks if neededFocus on how foods make you feel rather than counting calories or restrictingBuild a support system before, during, and after pregnancyModel healthy behaviors and positive body image for your childrenAbout Our Guest:  Sarah Parise is a certified personal trainer and perinatal wellness specialist with over 21 years of experience. After experiencing her own postpartum struggles, she dedicated her career to helping moms find strength and wellness through sustainable, realistic approaches. Her signature "2% of the day" method has helped countless women, including grandmothers, reclaim their health and vitality.Ready to prioritize your wellness journey? Join Sarah's free Facebook community "Timeout for Moms Wellness, Accountability and Support" for immediate access to free workouts, live meditations, and a supportive community of like-minded moms. Download her free "Back to School Fit Blueprint" to start implementing simple, effective changes today.***Help Us Help More People. When you leave a review on Apple or Spotify, it helps us share the message so that we can raise the industry standards and help more people for free. Join the Facebook community!Are you a new fitness entrepreneur looking to attract clients? Maybe you're looking to dial in your messaging? Or perhaps you're experienced and looking to scale your business?Head on over to Facebook, and request access to my Online Marketing for Fitness Professionals group. Post an introduction about yourself, ask some questions, or let us celebrate your wins with you.BSimpsonFitness Best Next Steps Simple Scaling - Want the fastest most efficient way to start and scale a profitable business in the health and wellness space, with less than 2k followers or DMing 100 cold people a day? Watch this short free training and I'll show you how for free. Tap here to register: https://ptprofitformula.com/simple-scaling-optinPT Profit FormuSupport the show