Ep. 02 Progress, Not Perfection: Health, Movement, and Self-Care in Busy Motherhood

LINKS:Jazzercise TyroneJazzercise Tyrone Facebook PageDr. Joanna Chipman welcomes Anita Riggin, Jazzercise Tyrone center owner, fitness instructor, and mom of three, to discuss caring for yourself in busy seasons and modeling health for children. Anita emphasizes scheduling self-care, setting small goals, and giving yourself grace with a “progress, not perfection” mindset, including after setbacks and vacations. She shares losing 75 pounds over many years after an endocrinologist recommended holistic changes for a thyroid condition and fertility challenges, stressing lifestyle change over dieting. They discuss practical movement tips—finding an activity you enjoy, not fearing looking silly, and walking for steps—and how to teach kids balanced, non-shaming nutrition after a family comment led her son to restrict eating. Anita encourages overwhelmed moms to prioritize themselves, say no, calendar self-care, and simply show up.00:00 Welcome and Setup00:44 Meet Anita Riggin01:59 Scheduling Health Goals03:19 Grace Over Perfection06:10 Prayer and Letting Go07:32 Her Wake Up Call12:22 Vacation Reset Routine15:34 Movement Made Simple18:22 Find Movement You Love19:05 Modeling Work Ethic22:10 Healthy Habits for Kids22:38 Food Balance and Body Image27:39 Pick Your Hard28:38 Self Care for Moms32:29 Make Time and Say No34:43 Surprise Reflection Question36:49 How to Join Jazzercise37:45 Final Thanks and Wrap UpSupport the showIf these conversations have encouraged you, challenged you, or simply made you feel a little less alone, you can help support WHOLE. Your support helps me continue creating thoughtful conversations about caring for ourselves—mind, body, and soul. Thank you for being here. 🤍https://www.buzzsprout.com/2635991/supporters/new