Whoa, this past weekend Cameron turned 5 months old. FIVE MONTHS 🤯 Time is flying AND I barely remember life before Cama Jama. He’s so smiley, so cute, and so in love with his big brother.
Since having Cam, I feel more connected to myself than ever. I am returning to life, returning to me, and I LOVE IT!
AND I’m still me so I’m still working on slowing down. I’m so excited to be back at it all AND I’m on to me. I know how easy it is for me to say yes to every exciting opportunity, overbook myself, and run myself right into the ground.
And I don’t want to. I also don’t have time for that because I now have TWO KIDS! Wtf?!
So, I’ve been challenging myself to be really intentional with what I’m adding back into my life and more so HOW I’m adding these things back.
I have spaced out podcast episodes to every other week instead of weekly.
I’m going to start teaching some classes IRL (see more below) and while I’m excited to grow these opportunities, I’m starting with 1.5 classes per week because I want to rebuild my whole life sustainably.
I do a mix of in person workout classes and online/video recordings to allow flexibility and success on my part.
I am specific about what things need to happen when I have childcare for both kids and what can happen (however imperfectly) when I have kids with me.
I get my groceries delivered right now
I ASK FOR HELP! Some may say I ask “too much,” but they can sucka bag of Ds! I ask for the help I need.
And right now, being SO postpartum, I need to make sure everything I’m doing is in alignment with how postpartum I am! I don’t have extra time or energy so how I spend my time and what fills my days needs to give me life! And energy! And centering! And purpose! And JOY!
So…I’m going to spill the tea on working together irl, other ways to work together, what’s new on my podcast, what’s new on OPP (other people's podcasts), some things I’ve read/watched/listened to and loved, and a pic of the boys because duh! They are so cute and I MADE THEM!
Thank you for being here, for celebrating these wins and sharing your time with me. Have you had a win recently? I’d love to hear about it! Reply to this email and tell me because you know I love hearing from you.
Someone enjoyed snacking on our pumpkins…
I have been LOVING teaching the four week online Pilates class and you’ve been loving it too! I love you loving it! There will be another round coming up so stay tuned!
If in person is more your jam…
Starting Wednesday, November 8th I will be teaching at D*Fit Montclair with my assistant Cameron! You can check out the schedule here to work together IRL! I will teaching every other Wednesday and every single Friday as part of their new class series Moms In Motion.
I cannot wait to move with you IRL. Bring your baby, don’t bring your baby, just come!
Not in the Montclair area, but have a friend that is? FORWARD THIS EMAIL! Or tell them about my class! Sharing is caring ;)
This month on Myth of Motherhood the podcast!
Lube Your Life: Why You Need To Start Reading Romance Novels STAT with Caro Chambers
Managing Overwhelming Moments & Birth Smarter with Ashley Brichter
We had our first Mom’s Club event with Ashley Brichter, founder of Birth Smarter and the same podcast guest listed above! Learn more about why Mom’s Club exists here!
Guest spots on OPP – Other People’s Podcasts
What The Diastasis?! A conversation about common questions and concerns about Diastasis with D*Fit Montclair’s Becky Cody
Where Is Your Vagina Pointing with Pilates For Your Privates Founder Alissa Alter A Conversation with Chef Carla Contreras
Better Together Podcast Collaboration! A private podcast series with seven experts in everything from pelvic floor (that’s me) to syncing workouts to your menstrual cycle, recipes for quick & nutritious meals, how to curb your anxiety, and EFT tapping! It was a blast to be invited to be a part of this by Jessica!
Things I’ve read/watched/listened to…
The Woman In Me by Britney Spears OMG it’s so good! Have you read it?
Desperate Housewives I went back to season one and what a trip to watch this show again!
This Really Isn’t About You A memoir written by my INCREDIBLE neighbor who is as kind as she is talented!
I’m excited to share more opportunities for us to get together, move, stretch, and most importantly HAVE FUN!
As always, I’ve got your back. I’ve got your front. And I’ve got your undercarriage.
Xo, Alissa