Episode 14: Movement in Grief with Holly Colonna - The benefits of exercise in grief

As we kick off summer and step into Miles for Hope, we're straying from our usual every-other-week release schedule and bringing you a brand new episode of the Hope Mommies Podcast every Wednesday during June! To kick things off, Kristin is joined by Holly Colonna, a fitness instructor and Hope Mom, to talk about how exercise can be a powerful tool when we are grieving. Holly shares her personal story of losing identical twins during pregnancy and her firstborn son, Benjamin, at 10-weeks of age, and how exercise has helped her process through various emotions. Holly delves into the science behind exercise and cognitive health, while emphasizing the importance of relying on Christ alone to sustain us and give us identity.  Holly Colonna is a Christ-follower, fitness professional, wife, and mother of children both in heaven and on earth. After miscarrying identical twins in 2014, Holly became a mother to Benjamin in 2015 who lived to be 10 weeks of age. She gave birth to fraternal twins in 2016, who are now seven years old. Holly's grief journey caused her to take a deeper look into exercise and the benefits of movement for grief, mood, and mental health. Holly has worked in personal training for over 15 years and is grateful to merge her love of fitness with God's good design and the encouragement of others.  Links: Miles for Hope Through the Lens Podcast Hope Mommies Website Connect with us on Facebook Connect with us on Instagram   Sponsorship This episode of the Hope Mommies Podcast is sponsored in honor of two very precious babies, Zion and Dallas.  The message reads, "Mallory and Hannah, your commitment to choose life is inspirational.  You are loved by the Father above and all your friends from New Beginnings."  If you'd like to sponsor an episode in honor of your Hope Baby, or on behalf of a Hope Mommy you know, visit hopemommies.org. Sponsor an episode of the HM Podcast   The Hope Mommies Podcast is a ministry of Hope Mommies, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that exists to bring bereaved families comfort, encouragement, and relational support as they continue to walk this side of eternity without their beloved son or daughter. The music used is Sparrow Song, courtesy of Katie Cobbs and Flourish Creative.