Episode 10: Six Kids, One on the Way, and Still Dreaming Big

What if motherhood didn’t mean putting your dreams on hold -but learning how to pursue them differently?In this episode of The Move With Ease Podcast, I sit down with Shanna Elaine Bette, known on Instagram as @motherhood_running is a mom of six, pregnant with her seventh, former elite track athlete, and marathon runner - to talk about what it really looks like to train, dream, and care for yourself through every season of motherhood.We dive into Shanna’s journey from competitive youth running, to walking away from a collegiate full ride by trusting her intuition, to navigating postpartum seasons, depression, identity shifts, and eventually finding her way back to running - not from pressure, but from self-trust and community.This conversation is honest, refreshing, and deeply relatable for any mom who’s wondering:Is it too late? Is this selfish? Can I still dream big?Growing up as a competitive runner - and why Shanna walked away from itTrusting intuition and listening to the “gut feeling” when something isn’t alignedHow motherhood reshapes goals instead of ending themTraining through pregnancy and postpartum - what changes, what doesn’tWhy seasons matter (and why not every season is for marathon training)Starting small and building confidence through consistencyNavigating postpartum mental health and reconnecting with your bodyInjury prevention, pelvic floor strength, and investing in supportThe power of community - both in real life and onlineHow Shanna fits training into a very full life (logistics, honesty, and grace)Big goals (including Olympic Trials dreams) - and why they’re built in bite-sized stepsPregnancy and motherhood do not ruin your body - they ask you to meet it where it’s atYou don’t need to go “all in” to make progress - consistency beats intensitySmall, laughably achievable goals build confidence and momentumEvery season has a purpose and seasons changeCommunity matters more than motivationYou’re not behind; you’re becomingIf you’re in a season where:20–30 minutes feels like all you haveYou’re rebuilding confidence in your bodyYou feel intimidated to start (or restart) movementYou’ve been putting your dreams on the back burnerThis episode is a reminder: small steps count — and they compound.Follow Shanna on Instagram:👉 @motherhood_runningHer journey is a powerful reminder that big dreams can coexist with full, messy, beautiful mom life.If you want support reconnecting with your body, returning to running safely, or building strength in a sustainable, mindful way, you can book a complimentary call with me by emailing [email protected] my free guide HERE to get started on connecting to your body!