65. Jennifer Heimlich on Keeping Your Passions When You Have Kids

In this conversation, Keltie Maguire speaks with journalist, mom, and runner, Jennifer Heimlich, about her journey into motherhood. Hear them discuss:

• Jennifer's initial ambivalence about motherhood, her experience of miscarriage, and the challenging early days of parenthood
• The unexpected joy Jennifer has found in motherhood, despite its difficulties.
• The role running has played in her life before, during and after pregnancy. 
• Her experience getting back into running after giving birth — and why running is a great hobby for moms. 
• Body image and the challenges with getting back into a sport, after having a child.
• How to prioritize your passions and personal interests after becoming a parent — and why it's so important to do so. 

As mentioned in the show: Find Jennifer on Instagram at @thejennymaneuver Her website is jenniferheimlich.wordpress.com About Jennifer: Jennifer Heimlich is a freelance writer who covers health, fitness, and all kinds of wellness. With more than 15 years of journalism experience, she previously worked as the senior fitness editor for Well+Good and the editor in chief of Dance Magazine. Today, you can find her work in various publications like SELF, GQ, TIME, and PS, among other outlets. A UESCA-certified running coach, she leads running tours in Boston in her free time and is almost always training for her next marathon. __ Want to explore how we can work together 1-on-1?  Book a free discovery call here. Find my 1-on-1 coaching offers at kidsorchildfree.com/coaching Check out our free resources here, or at kidsorchildfree.com/free-resources And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review The Kids or Childfree Podcast if you love what you’re hearing! You can leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, or a rating on Spotify. Find us online at www.kidsorchildfree.com. Instagram: www.instagram.com/kidsorchildfree