Ep 183: Holistic Health Coaching for Pregnancy and Postpartum with Katie Dudley

Send us a text In this episode of the Aligned Birth Podcast, Rachael Hutchins and Katie Dudley discuss the importance of holistic health coaching, particularly for women during pregnancy and postpartum. They explore the gaps in traditional health programs, the role of mindset in behavior change, and the significance of self-compassion and resilience in achieving sustainable health. Katie shares her journey to becoming a health coach, the importance of nutrition, and practical tips for busy moms to prioritize self-care. The conversation emphasizes that health is not just about perfection but about compassion, consistency, and understanding one"s unique needs. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Health and Wellness Coaching 04:44 Katie"s Journey into Health Coaching 08:21 Identifying Gaps in Traditional Health Programs 10:17 The Role of Mindset in Sustainable Health Change 12:58 Overcoming the "Shoulds" in Health 17:08 Willpower, Motivation, and Sustainable Change 20:39 Resiliency vs. Perfectionism in Health 25:36 Finding Time for Self-Care 30:43 Pouring Into Ourselves 32:17 Building Supportive Habits 36:19 Pregnancy and Postpartum Nutrition 42:09 The Importance of Nutrition in Pregnancy 45:22 Navigating Health Through Motherhood 50:16 Bite-Sized Wellness Wins 54:35 Finding Alignment in Our Bodies 59:55 Aligned Birth Podcast  - Outro Contact Katie Dudley: Website: https://www.integrativefitnessandwellness.com/ Email: katie@integrativefitnessandwellness.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrative_fitness_wellness Support the show Want to show your support? Want to help us continue doing this important and impactful work: Support the Show (we greatly appreciate it!) Don"t miss new episodes: Join the Aligned Birth Community Instagram: Aligned Birth Email: alignedbirthpodcast@gmail.com Find us online: Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness North Atlanta Birth Services Editing: Godfrey Sound Music: "Freedom” by Roa Disclaimer: The information shared, obtained, and discussed in this podcast is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified healthcare provider familiar with your individual medical needs. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This disclaimer includes all guests or contributors to the podcast.