Setting the Pace with Jennifer Shayne | Episode 4

About this episode

Jennifer Shayne discusses the challenges of post-pregnancy wellness and the importance of community support in fitness.

In this episode of the ProMama Podcast, host Felicia Johnson sits down with Jennifer Shayne, co-founder and coach of TeamWRK. As a high school teacher, community leader, and new mother, Jennifer shares an unfiltered look at navigating the wellness space while re-learning her body post-pregnancy. The conversation explores the raw challenges of reclaiming your "game" after baby, the significance of representation for women of color in fitness, and why she insists on bringing her son along for the run proving that motherhood isn't a hurdle to a legacy, but a vital part of it. Listen in as Felicia & Jennifer discuss: The Post-Pregnancy Pivot: Navigating the mental and physical hurdles of returning to the sport of running when you don't feel like your "fit" or "fast" former self. The Power of the Village: How the TeamWRK ecosystem serves as a support system for motherhood and why building a community is essential for long-term motivation. Legacy in the Stroller: The intentional decision to include her son in training’s and races, teaching him the value of health and community from day one. Radical Self-Care & Agency: Why running is a non-negotiable for mental health and the…

People in this episode

Host: Felicia Johnson

Guest: Jennifer Shayne

Topics covered

• post-pregnancy wellness
• motherhood and fitness
• community support
• mental health
• running
• representation in fitness

Keywords

• post-pregnancy
• wellness
• motherhood
• running
• community
• mental health
• fitness
• TeamWRK

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: TeamWRK

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