70: Q&A: how I de-stress, the weekly task I don't enjoy, and tips to stay active

04/27/22 • 46 min

Today we’re diving into an “Ask Me Anything” episode, where Robins answers your most asked questions from Instagram.

The questions Robin answers today are the ones that she thinks will have the most impact, and hopefully help as many people as possible.

Some are informative and specific to Pilates and exercising, and some are more personal as Robin reveals how she balances being a mom of 4, a wife, while running a business. You’ll also get a look at the new and exciting things that are coming to The Balanced Life this year!

Show highlights: what you can look forward to in this episode!

By loving her career and being a mom so much, it gives Robin the ability to balance things as she moves through different seasons in her professional and personal life
Robin doesn’t necessarily enjoy meal planning, but the real value in meal planning comes from reducing decision fatigue.
How Robin and Matt are teaching balanced living to their children.
Find time in your day to find at least one thing that you do daily to de-stress.
Robin gives specific questions you can ask yourself to determine when is the best time to work out for you.
Movement can be medicine, and look at your health as an investment! Robin shares how to jumpstart your fitness routine if you don’t feel like you have the time or energy, or you’re dealing with chronic pain.
Having a negative relationship with exercise actually led Robin to what she does today, and everything changed for her when she found Pilates.
You don’t have to be perfect when it comes to your exercise routine, and give yourself grace, especially if you’re also raising children. Make small changes, and those small steps will add up to big results.

Links in this episode:

Try Pilates for free with the 5-day Pilates Strong Challenge

The Balanced Life Sisterhood

The Balanced Life on Instagram

Episode 19: Q&A with my husband: marriage, health & family balance

Raising Worry-Free Girls: Helping Your Daughter Feel Braver, Stronger, and Smarter in an Anxious World by Sissy Goff

Therasage 360 Portable Sauna (use code BalancedLife for a 10% discount)

Episode 34: Common Misconceptions about Pilates

Magnetic Meal Planner

Today we’re diving into an “Ask Me Anything” episode, where Robins answers your most asked questions from Instagram.

The questions Robin answers today are the ones that she thinks will have the most impact, and hopefully help as many people as possible.

Show highlights: what you can look forward to in this episode!

By loving her career and being a mom so much, it gives Robin the ability to balance things as she moves through different seasons in her professional and personal life
Robin doesn’t necessarily enjoy meal planning, but the real value in meal planning comes from reducing decision fatigue.
How Robin and Matt are teaching balanced living to their children.
Find time in your day to find at least one thing that you do daily to de-stress.
Robin gives specific questions you can ask yourself to determine when is the best time to work out for you.
Movement can be medicine, and look at your health as an investment! Robin shares how to jumpstart your fitness routine if you don’t feel like you have the time or energy, or you’re dealing with chronic pain.
Having a negative relationship with exercise actually led Robin to what she does today, and everything changed for her when she found Pilates.
You don’t have to be perfect when it comes to your exercise routine, and give yourself grace, especially if you’re also raising children. Make small changes, and those small steps will add up to big results.

Links in this episode:

Try Pilates for free with the 5-day Pilates Strong Challenge

The Balanced Life Sisterhood

The Balanced Life on Instagram

Episode 19: Q&A with my husband: marriage, health & family balance

Raising Worry-Free Girls: Helping Your Daughter Feel Braver, Stronger, and Smarter in an Anxious World by Sissy Goff

Therasage 360 Portable Sauna (use code BalancedLife for a 10% discount)

Episode 34: Common Misconceptions about Pilates

Magnetic Meal Planner

Previous Episode

69: Steps I've Taken Toward Hormone Balance

Hello, hormones! Nice to meet you! This month, we’re talking about hormonal health.

Hormones often get overlooked, yet they are at the heart of our lives and wellness. They are fundamental to how we feel each day and how our bodies function. And we need to normalize talking about hormones and learn about our hormonal health before we find ourselves out of balance.

In this insightful episode, Robin brings the conversation about hormones into light. She talks about getting to the root cause of our physical problems and dives into the key things she focused on over the last year, while overcoming hormonal imbalance. She shares actionable steps you can take to care for yourself and support healthy hormones. Stay tuned to learn what you can do to support hormonal health and maintain hormone balance!

Show highlights: what you can look forward to in this episode!

- Robin talks about the physical symptoms she was experiencing and what finally led her to search for the root cause and make a change.
- Robin’s healing process was gradual, but very effective. She shares a list of the key things she has focused on over the past year.
- We all need opportunities to reset. Robin had to become aware of when she was becoming overstimulated and learn to relax her body and calm her mind.
- Pilates has been helpful for Robin over the last year. It kept her moving without any added stress.
- We need to embrace where we are now, listen to our bodies, and allow time to heal when necessary.

Links in this episode:

The Balanced Life Sisterhood

The Balanced Life on Instagram

Episode 51 with Berrion Berry

Episode 52: A Surprising Diagnosis

Next Episode

71: The Hidden Hormone Epidemic: A conversation with Dr. Aviva Romm [Part 1]

Are you ready to talk about hormone health? This is the episode that Robin has literally been counting down the days to, with her special guest Dr. Aviva Romm! Today they dive deep into all things hormone health that we experience in our everyday life, as well as through the various stages and seasons we move through. Robin also asks Dr. Romm the questions that you submitted by social media and email to have answered, and the information she shared was so fascinating to hear. As you know, Robin has been on a journey this past year with her own hormonal health, sharing with you as much as possible along the way. Bringing Dr. Romm on the podcast today is a tremendous opportunity to get an expert perspective on these important topics, and hopefully it empowers you on your journey to advocate for your health and to feel your very best.

You’re not going to want to miss Part 2 of this special conversation next time on the podcast. We’ll see you then!

Show highlights: what you can look forward to in this episode!

There is a hidden hormone epidemic that exists, with several levels to why it’s hidden and so often normalized in society.
Romm made a big realization after starting college years ago, and she considered herself a “trojan horse” when she went back to Yale decades later to get her MD.
Hormone health is a critical vital sign of our overall health in a variety of ways, every day and not just during certain times of the month.
We’re getting better as moms at admitting when something is off, but historically women have just kept going and tried to push through burnout.
We often forget about the non-physical symptoms of burnout, but there are subtle signs to watch for and to be aware of.
The right types of foods, including carbohydrates, healthy fats and quality proteins, are absolutely critical for supporting our nervous system.
Smart devices can be our worst enemy at bed time. Dr. Romm shares how to approach a sleep routine in the most optimal way.

Links in this episode:

Dr. Romm’s Website & Instagram

Her Podcast & Episode on Adrenal Fatigue

Her Latest Book, Hormone Intelligence: The Complete Guide to Calming Hormone Chaos and Restoring Your Body's Natural Blueprint for Well-Being & Other Works

Dr. Romm’s Articles on The Pill & Personal Empowerment

Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski, Ph.D. Article on UK Study, 'Listen to women': UK doctors issued with first guidance on endometriosis

The North American Menopause Society (NAMS)

Join the Free 5-Day Pilates Strong Challenge

The Balanced Life Sisterhood

The Balanced Life on Instagram