The Best Birth Podcast Episode 45 - Fit4Moms: Building Strength, Community, and Fun with Patty Peterson
INTERVIEW OVERVIEW
Patty Peterson from Fit for Mom shares her journey and the mission of Fit for Mom, which offers fitness classes for all stages of motherhood. The community aspect of Fit for Mom is emphasized, providing a support system for moms who may feel isolated or alone. Patty discusses the mental health benefits of fitness and the importance of movement during pregnancy. She encourages moms to find a hobby or activity that brings them joy and to prioritize self-care. Building a village and asking for help are also highlighted as important aspects of preparing for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
TAKEAWAYS
Fit for Mom offers fitness classes for all stages of motherhood, providing a support system and community for moms.
Fitness has mental health benefits, including reducing stress and anxiety and increasing happiness and energy levels.
Movement during pregnancy can improve labor and postpartum recovery.
Finding a hobby or activity that brings joy and prioritizing self-care is important for moms.
Building a village and asking for help are crucial in preparing for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
WORDS OF WISDOM
Fit for Mom offers fitness classes for all stages of motherhood
Fit for Mom provides a sense of community for moms
Fitness has mental health benefits and increases happiness and energy levels
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and Patty's Journey
03:27 The Community Aspect of Fit 4 Mom
07:29 The Importance of Communication and Self-Understanding
09:12 The Mental Health Benefits of Fitness
13:03 The Impact of Fitness on Mental Health
15:51 Fitness During Pregnancy
18:45 The Importance of Movement During Pregnancy
23:58 Building a Village and Asking for Help
TALKING POINTS
Fit for Mom, fitness, motherhood, community, postpartum, mental health, movement, pregnancy, support system, self-care
RESOURCES
The Fringe Hours by Jessica Turner
“Time is a gift, and how we choose to use it reflects what we value. Reclaim your fringe hours and fill them with what brings you joy and fulfillment.”
Self compassion - Kristin Neff
"Self-compassion is a way of emotionally recharging our batteries. Rather than becoming drained by life’s difficulties, self-compassion allows us to thrive and grow."
Patty Peterson
Patty was born and raised in Lima, Peru, and moved to Utah 7 years ago. She is married to her best friend and has 2 little girls 3 and one and a half. After having Post Partum Depression with her first baby she decided to try her best to fight it after her second daughter was born. She started working out and spending more time with her support village. That is what made her start the journey of FIT4MOM. Bringing FIT4MOM to this new area means a lot to her, she wants to be able to build a community of strong and empowered moms where who share the journey of motherhood together.