Episode 3: The Balancing Act of Parenthood and Working, Family and Fitness

When Life is Chaos: Hunger Cues, Stress Eating, and Simple Nutrition Wins

In this episode, I’m sitting down with my client Ashlyn for her podcast debut — and we go everywhere (in the best way). Interested in coaching? Sign up right now and let's get going!! Link below! https://www.trainerize.me/profile/christinakassel/?planGUID=6c8367169bbd4a89888746001b2ab47e [https://www.trainerize.me/profile/christinakassel/?planGUID=6c8367169bbd4a89888746001b2ab47e] We talk about what it’s really like trying to take care of kids when healthcare access is a whole obstacle course: virtual pediatric care, ear infections that won’t quit, and the mental load of being the parent who has to figure it all out. Then we shift into the stuff a lot of us don’t say out loud: emotional eating, “food scarcity” feelings, stress, control, and how hunger signals get messy when your nervous system is fried. Ashlyn shares what’s been coming up for her, what she’s learning through coaching, and what actually helps when the day gets chaotic. We also get super practical — snack options that save you from the “I’m starving so I’ll eat anything” moment, workday nutrition that doesn’t require perfection, meal planning that won’t make you spiral, and the sneaky financial hit of eating out more than you realize. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by diet noise, stuck in all-or-nothing thinking, or like you’re trying to keep everyone alive while also taking care of yourself… this one’s for you. If you want more episodes like this, leave a comment with what you want us to riff on next.

Episode 3: The Balancing Act of Parenthood and Working, Family and Fitness

Real talk on motherhood, muscles, and mile splits. Coach Christina Kassel sits down with client Liz to unpack parenting kids with ADHD, shifting from bodybuilding to endurance, and staying healthy (hormones, injuries, environment) while juggling work + family — minus the martyrdom and mom-guilt. What we get into: * Parenting ADHD without burning out — advocacy, school fit, and the post-COVID reality * From stage tan to start lines — identity shifts from bodybuilding to endurance * Injury recovery + hormone health — what actually moves the needle * Environmental awareness (practical, not paranoid) * Coaching that flexes with real life — discipline and compassion * Why running feels like therapy with better endorphins * Nursing, sleep, emotions, and the invisible load of motherhood * Community > perfection — why support systems win If this helped: subscribe, drop your “aha,” and share with a mama/coach who needs the reminder that progress > perfection. Keywords: parenting ADHD, motherhood, women’s hormone health, injury recovery, endurance training, running for moms, environmental health basics, adaptive coaching, Christina Kassel #MotherhoodUnfiltered #ADHDParenting #WomenWhoRun #HormoneHealth #EnduranceTraining #CoachingThatFitsLife

It runs in the family: ADHD, Family and Fitness with Adam Geiger

Parenting + fitness + ADHD… aka, the circus we’re living in 🎪 In this episode, Adam and I get real about the challenges of raising kids, staying consistent with workouts, and finding joy in movement when life is anything but predictable. We also talk about nutrition, family dynamics, and how communication + community make all the difference when things get tough. If you’ve ever felt like you’re winging it — this one’s for you.

From Baby Steps to Big Wins: Kristin's Postpartum Fitness Journey

✨ NEW EPISODE DROP ✨ Today I’m sitting down with my client Kristin who’s down 43 lbs (🙌🏼) but what’s even better? She feels stronger as a mom, mentally, physically, and in the way she shows up for her family. This isn’t just a weight loss story. It’s proof that when you invest in yourself, you change everything around you. If you’re ready for your own “I feel unstoppable” story → I’m taking new clients right now. 👉 Hit follow on the podcast page so you don’t miss the next transformation story. 📩 Find me at christinakassel.com [http://christinakassel.com] 💥