This week we dive into the transformative journey of parenthood with military spouse and mom of three Cali, exploring how she balances raising a toddler and identical twins while maintaining her personal identity and wellness.

We cover: 

• The unexpected shift from career woman to stay-at-home mom
• The challenge of maintaining personal identity while dedicating yourself to motherhood
• The importance of finding community with other moms through free resources like library programs
• Strategic ways to incorporate self-care into busy mom life, even with limited time and resources
• The critical role of direct communication and co-parenting dynamics
• Practical suggestions for friends and family who want to support new moms without overstepping
• The powerful perspective that taking care of yourself is essential to being present for your children

About the Guest: 

Cali Tolbert is a health and wellness professional and a Mom to a toddler and identical twins. Currently she teaches group fitness classes and stays at home with her children. Cali has her undergraduate in Kinesiology Exercise science and her Masters in Integrative Wellness. She holds certifications through ACSM, AFAA, and is a board certified health and wellness coach. 

@cali_wellness

Resources:

• https://postpartum.net/
• Local Libraries
• Mom Support Groups on FB
• Postpartum yoga classes

Podcast Intro and Outro  Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/moire/new-life

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