If you've ever tried to build a consistent exercise routine while juggling work, kids, meetings, meals, and the everyday chaos of family life, you're going to want to listen to this episode.

 

Today I'm talking with Allison, and she shares the real (not Instagram-perfect) story of how she slowly built a morning workout habit—one that has broken down, disappeared, and been rebuilt more than once over the years.

 

We talk honestly about seasons when everything falls apart: the years with toddlers, job changes, unpredictable schedules, and the weeks when you're just too tired to do anything more than survive. And we also dive into what helped her find her way back to movement each time, even when she felt like she was starting from zero.

 

In this conversation, you'll hear:

• How Allison created a morning routine that actually fits her real life, not an idealized version of it.

 

• Why her first attempt at a workout routine completely collapsed—and what helped her rebuild.

 

• How she and her husband communicate about their schedules so both people get time for exercise, rest, and parenting breaks.

 

• What it looks like to recommit to yourself in the middle of a busy season, without guilt or judgment.

 

If you're craving more energy, more consistency, or simply permission to start small, you'll love this episode. It's full of practical ideas, gentle encouragement, and the reminder that caring for your body is not another item on your to-do list—it's something that can actually make your life feel easier.

 

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🔗 Links & Resources:

 

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• The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter

 

• Learn more about coaching with Katelyn

 

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