How Kirsten Ferguson Let Go of Perfection in Motherhood

The Pregnancy Advice I’m Glad I Rejected & Tips from HYROX Champion Meg Jacoby

Pregnant athletes are not fragile. When I was pregnant, I kept lifting and working out. The week before I gave birth, I PR’d my deadlift.  In this episode: simple guidelines for movement during pregnancy and how I stayed consistent even on the days I could barely roll out of bed. Plus: HYROX World Champion Meg Jacoby shares her best race-day advice and how she models self-love for her daughter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

How Kirsten Ferguson Let Go of Perfection in Motherhood

For the second episode of our series, Motherhood: The Remix, I talk to a mom I deeply admire: Kirsten Ferguson. Kirsten is a Peloton instructor, single mama, and founder of the Ratchet Moms Club. She always wanted to be a mother, but after she had her two daughters, she realized something: she felt unfulfilled.  I love Kirsten’s honesty and vulnerability about her motherhood journey, and we get into all of it: from what she wishes she heard after her two miscarriages, to navigating feelings of guilt in motherhood, deciding to get a divorce during the pandemic, and finding freedom and control through fitness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Confessions of an Ambitious Mother: How to Trust Yourself Over the Noise

Modern motherhood has become an unwinnable game, and I’m done playing it that way. In this episode, I’m getting honest about the identity friction I’ve felt as a working mom, why balance is a myth, and how I started trusting my own voice over the noise, setting non-negotiables, and letting go of expectations that didn’t serve me. Plus: the parenting tactics my husband and I use to teach our kids agency and resilience, and the stories behind their names. This is part one of a new Project Swagger series called Motherhood: The Remix. Like a good 90s mixtape, let’s create our own individual versions of motherhood, keeping what works, rejecting what doesn’t, and setting our own rules. If you’ve ever felt like you’re supposed to be everything to everyone and do it all—this is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Marry Repetition and Consistency = Become a Monster

Today, I break down exactly how I train every week, the only strength training concepts you actually need to know, and a simple starter template that will get you results. Most people aren’t weak because they can’t get strong—they’re weak because they don’t know how to train. No more excuses. We’re building strength at any age and becoming undeniable baddies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

How to Train Today to Thrive at 95

Heavy lifting has been a game-changer for my health, body confidence, and athleticism. I want that for you. So today, I'm breaking down the key components of an effective strength workout and how to maximize benefits for your longevity and long-term quality of life. Plus: two key mindset shifts from Muhammad Ali and Arnold Schwarzenegger that transformed how I train. This is the toolkit you need to become an undeniable deadlifting baddie at 95.  Music mentioned in The Edit:  Portishead  “Superpower” by Beyoncé NF, especially “Hope” “300 Violin Orchestra” by Jorge Quintero Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]