Pregnancy Week 26: Pelvic Floor Therapy, Fish Eggs & Workouts

In this special solo episode, I’m recording from home (comfy in bed, laptop in hand!) to catch you up on everything happening in my life right now. At 26 weeks pregnant, I’m reflecting on how my journey is unfolding, the emotional and spiritual connection I feel with my baby, and how this sacred season is shifting my approach to health, career, and even this podcast. I share the highs and lows of pregnancy so far, from nesting mode and hypnobirthing classes to my first pelvic floor therapy session (and the wild stats I learned about strength training while pregnant). I also talk about why I’m making some changes to Pursuit of Wellness during this time, how I’m thinking about maternity leave, and what you can expect from the show moving forward. If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to balance wellness, work, and life while preparing for motherhood, this one’s for you. For Mari’s Instagram click here! For Pursuit of Wellness Podcast’s Instagram click here! For Mari’s Newsletter click here! For Fi’s Instagram click here! Topics Discussed 00:00 – Recording from home & reconnecting with the POW community 01:00 – Pregnancy updates: 26 weeks, Aspen trip, and feeling good 02:30 – Nesting season: nursery prep, learning, and baby anticipation 03:30 – Career reflections: stepping back from Bloom & redefining success 05:00 – The future of POW: shifting to solo episodes and slowing down 07:00 – Lessons from IVF, gratitude, and mindset growth 08:30 – Birth prep: hypnobirthing, pelvic floor therapy & what she’s learned 10:30 – The benefits of strength training during pregnancy 11:15 – Embracing quiet routines, rest, and the joy of slowing down 11:50 – Final thoughts: gratitude, flexibility, and what’s next Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices