Episode 19: Bouncing Foward (Not Back!) with Lindsey Wilkins

This week on Convergence, I’m recording from Austin, Texas with one of my closest friends, Lindsey Wilkins. Lindsey is a photographer, creative entrepreneur, former CrossFit coach, and now a first-time mom to her six-month-old son. We sit down for an honest conversation about identity, fitness, motherhood, business, and what it really means to move forward instead of “bounce back.”Lindsey shares how her fitness journey started in college, how she built a career in personal training, and how the pandemic pushed her to pivot into creative work and social media. We talk about the pressure of comparison—especially postpartum—what it’s like to run your own business without maternity leave, and how becoming a mom reshaped her definition of success.One of the biggest themes in this episode is identity. Lindsey opens up about still seeing herself as an athlete even when her body looks different, learning to focus on habits over outcomes, and redefining health in a way that supports longevity, presence, and joy—not just aesthetics.We also get into:The reality of pregnancy and postpartum (and why no one fully understands it until they’re in it)Social media, comparison, and how to curate your algorithm for your mental healthProcess-based goals vs. outcome-based goalsBuilding resilience through hard seasonsWhy you don’t need a comeback—you need a step forwardThis conversation is raw, reflective, and full of perspective on growth, friendship, and embracing new seasons of life. Whether you’re navigating motherhood, a career shift, an injury, or any kind of life transition, I think you’ll walk away feeling seen—and reminded that hard things often shape us into stronger versions of ourselves.So grateful you’re here. Let’s dive in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.