Why Trauma-Informed Fitness Is So Important – and How to Get Started

No one is immune to trauma.

There are different kinds: acute (resulting from a single incident); chronic (repeated and prolonged); and complex (layers of trauma over a long period of time). 

We won’t go deeper than that in this episode, but let’s just agree that it’s pretty likely many of us will experience trauma as it relates to a mother’s experience. 

What’s important to note: trauma isn’t defined by WHAT happened, but how we EXPERIENCE what happened. 

This topic is so important, and it’s one of the reasons we started this podcast. Even if you’re like, “nope, there was nothing traumatic about my birth or postpartum!”, we still encourage you to listen.

It’s our belief that everyone can benefit from these approaches and techniques, especially when it comes to movement, and so today, we’re diving into trauma-informed fitness; why it’s necessary; and what you can gain by taking this approach. 

Resources & Links

If you need help feeling your best in pregnancy, birth, or postpartum, reach out and see if we’re fit to work together. 

Learn more about Nicole and Kendra on their website, or follow @devotedmamas on Instagram for pregnancy and postpartum coaching and inspiration.

If you’re postpartum and ready to start your core and pelvic floor recovery, check out our Postpartum Repair & Restore 8-week program with LIVE coaching. In this program, we guide you through the exact workouts you need to feel your muscles strengthening + the education and LIVE supervision you need to know you’re doing it right.  For more information, go to devotedmamas.com/repair

If you’re currently pregnant, check out our Expecting to Flourish membership, a mom-driven and expert-guided virtual community that we created to help you stay your strongest during pregnancy, physically practice for birth and move easily into early postpartum. Find out more at devotedmamas.com/flourish