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Episode 25: The One for the Ambitious, Goal-Oriented SAHM with Angela Hartke: Gaming Postpartum Recovery, Magic Pelvic Floor PT, & Focus on Intentional Family Values
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We loved our conversation with Angela, a perfectionist turned purposeful, intentional mom. This fun & relatable conversation dives into her transformation from achievement-oriented goal-setter to intentional mother finding joy in the everyday moments. From her spiritual awakening at the advent of pregnancy to her disciplined approach to postpartum recovery, Angela shares how her drive for excellence now fuels a beautiful family life rather than career ambitions. Whether you're battling perfectionism, seeking balance in motherhood, or wondering how to maintain your standards while raising tiny humans, this authentic conversation delivers wisdom every mom needs to hear.
Main Topics & Discussion
Redefining Success
Angela gets refreshingly honest about shifting her high standards from external achievements to family excellence. After struggling with fertility issues and finally getting pregnant after nearly a year of trying, she experienced a profound spiritual moment that completely reset her priorities. She candidly shares how her perfectionist tendencies initially made the transition challenging, but ultimately helped her create structured routines that benefit her whole family. If you're struggling to reconcile your achievement-oriented personality with the unpredictable nature of parenting, Angela's insights are pure gold.
The Body After Baby
We loved hearing about Angela's super intentional, research-driven approach to postpartum recovery. Despite meticulously researching pregnancy and natural childbirth, she was stunned by recovery challenges nobody prepared her for. From seeking out pelvic floor therapy to her strategic return to weight training, we talk about how she went about giving her body the healing it needed. Her brave choice to tackle body image issues through therapy before her daughter's birth offers powerful inspiration for moms battling similar struggles. The detailed breakdown of her diastasis recti recovery and rehabilitation journey provides practical wisdom for anyone seeking help in this area as well.
Building an Exceptional Family Life
Angela outlines how she and her husband are approaching crafting an intentional family culture based on shared values, even if it may be countercultural. She's super real about their approach to partnership (we took notes and you will, too!), and the profound way his support has affected her lau
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Hosted by: Cally & Emily O’Leary
About the Hosts: We’re real moms and real sisters. We may look and sound alike, but our motherhood journeys are uniquely ours. We all do Motherhood differently, and thank goodness for that. Let’s learn and grow together.
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