Growing up as an addict’s daughter changes how you move through the world — especially once you have a kid of your own. Holidays hit harder. Family dynamics feel heavier. And Christmas? It brings up stuff you don’t have words for… just a knot in your chest and a lot of quiet resentment.

In this episode, I’m talking about the kind of boundaries no one teaches you — the ones that start in your body, not in a conversation. Why resentment isn’t always about family crossing lines, but about ignoring your own signals. And how grieving the Christmas you wish you had is sometimes the most freeing thing you can do.

This is about stopping the cycle. Listening to your body. Letting go of guilt. And choosing peace over forcing traditions that were never meant to fit you.

If you’re an addict’s daughter navigating motherhood, holidays, emotional eating, or burnout — this one will feel like someone finally said the quiet part out loud.

You’re working out.
You’re doing ab exercises.
But your core still doesn’t feel strong — it feels off.

In this episode, I’m breaking down why core work isn’t the same as core strength, and why so many moms feel unstable, disconnected, or unsure lifting postpartum — even a year or more after having a baby.

We’ll talk about:

• Why crunches and planks aren’t fixing the problem

• What a “strong core” actually feels like in real life

• Why lifting can feel sketchy even when you’re fit

• The simple shift that made my body feel solid again

No anatomy lesson.
No scare tactics.
Just a real explanation for moms who already work out but want to feel strong, supported, and confident again.

This is part of the Becoming a Unit series — FitStrategy in real life.

Today we’re talking about something most women never slow down long enough to figure out: who you actually are when you’re not trying to please everyone, fix everything, or chase every shiny “quick fix” on the internet.

Because here’s the truth — when you don’t know who you are, you get distracted.
You get pulled into temptations.
You say yes to things you don’t even want.
You fall off your goals because you’re operating off autopilot, not identity.

In this episode, we’re breaking down how to actually build the version of you who isn’t thrown off by every craving, bad day, holiday, or “screw it” moment. The version of you who knows what she wants, acts like it, and follows through — even when life gets chaotic.

If you’re tired of constantly restarting, feeling easily pulled off track, or wondering why discipline feels impossible… this one is your wake-up call.

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