Welcome to the 25th episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This GUEST episode is with Nicole Garcia, mom of three and the founder of Motherhood Moves, a fitness community focused on supporting mothers through their wellness journeys. Nicole shares her personal experiences with motherhood, fitness, and the importance of self-care. We get real on the challenges mothers face, the significance of building a supportive community, and the need for a non-judgmental space where moms can show up as they are. We also talk about breaking generational patterns, finding identity beyond motherhood, and the struggles of balancing life and business. Come on in!    If you love the episode I would so appreciate you sharing/rating/subscribing!!    Chapters   00:00 Introduction to Motherhood Moves 04:09 The Journey of Health and Wellness 06:30 Navigating Motherhood and Postpartum Challenges 12:56 Building Community Through Fitness 16:04 Creating a Non-Judgmental Space for Moms 22:39 Breaking Generational Patterns in Parenting 28:04 Rediscovering Identity Beyond Motherhood 30:14 Shifting Mindsets and Embracing Change 31:46 The Power of Choice and Control 33:45 The Importance of Support and Community 35:39 Realness in Motherhood: Breaking the Illusion 38:34 Prioritizing Self-Care and Personal Needs 40:52 Navigating Postpartum Realities 44:09 The Challenges of Balancing Motherhood and Career 47:56 Finding Balance in Chaos 52:34 Empowering Moms Through Community   Nicole Garcia is the founder of Motherhood Moves, a fitness community dedicated to helping moms prioritize self-care through movement, mindset and community. With a focus on pre and postnatal fitness, my mission is to empower women to feel strong and confident at every stage of motherhood—whether they’re expecting, newly postpartum, or chasing toddlers. Through accessible in person and virtual workouts, local events, and a growing network of mamas. I also work alongside two powerhouse women, Dr. Alexandra Filingeri RDN DCN and Francesca Emma LMHC to offer a well-rounded approach to wellness—supporting moms not just physically, but emotionally and nutritionally through every season of motherhood.   Website: www. motherhoodmovesli.com Instagram handle: @motherhood.moves_   I look forward to seeing you back here next week for another episode! Until then, be gentle with yourself!   Dr. Natalia Rappa is a holistic psychologist. Her private practice focuses on working with adolescents and adults in transitional life phases dealing with anxiety, depression, and trauma. She holds a doctoral degree in school/clinical psychology from Hofstra University. She has specialized  training in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). In addition, she pursued further training in EMDR, a evidenced based treatment for trauma.  She integrates these different approaches to meet the unique needs of each of her clients. The belief at the core of her work is that our mind and bodies want to heal and have an innate wisdom to do so. With a non-judgmental environment, strong therapeutic rapport, and supportive coping techniques, clients are able to access this wisdom within them.    Connect on Instagram: @talkingdrtal     Check out my website: https://www.drnataliarappa.com Email: drnataliarappa@gmail.com