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In this episode of The Athlete Mom Project, we talk about why the idea of balance keeps so many people stuck — and why aiming for harmony and peace is often a more sustainable goal. “Balance” is often framed as having everything perfectly aligned at all times. But real life doesn’t work that way — especially during motherhood, demanding seasons, or periods of growth. This episode explores why chas...

In this episode of The Athlete Mom Project, we talk about mom guilt, worthiness, and why so many mothers feel selfish for wanting more out of life. From a young age, many women are taught to put themselves last — and motherhood often amplifies that belief. This episode explores how guilt shows up when moms desire more freedom, fulfillment, success, rest, or joy, and why wanting more doesn’t make y...

In this episode of The Athlete Mom Project, we talk about why you can be taking action and still feel stuck — and how misaligned action quietly keeps people from moving forward. Many women are doing “all the right things”: working hard, showing up consistently, consuming information, and trying to improve — yet nothing seems to change. This episode breaks down why action alone isn’t enough, how mi...

In this episode of The Athlete Mom Project, I’m joined by Courtney Burton for a powerful conversation about stepping into your power as a mom while building wild success in life and business. Courtney is a mom, entrepreneur, and leader who embodies what it looks like to pursue ambition without abandoning yourself — or your family — in the process. This conversation challenges the belief that you h...

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In this episode of The Athlete Mom Project, we talk about why most goals don’t stick — and what actually makes goal setting sustainable in real life. Many people set goals with motivation and good intentions, only to feel frustrated weeks later when consistency fades or life gets in the way. This conversation breaks down why traditional goal-setting methods often fail, how identity, capacity, and...

In this episode of The Athlete Mom Project, we talk about what it actually means to feel stuck in life — especially during seasons where growth feels invisible and progress seems nonexistent. Using the metaphor of the bamboo tree, this conversation explores why effort doesn’t always produce immediate results, how internal growth often happens long before external change, and why feeling stuck does...

In this episode of The Athlete Mom Project, we explore why movement is medicine — and how to intentionally use movement to improve performance, recovery, and overall well-being. Movement isn’t just about burning calories or chasing aesthetics. When applied with purpose, it can regulate the nervous system, build resilience, improve athletic capacity, and support both physical and mental health. In...

In this episode of The Athlete Mom Project, we dive into subconscious beliefs, self-sabotage, and the resistance that often shows up right before growth. If you’ve ever felt like you want change but keep getting in your own way — starting strong, then pulling back, procrastinating, or losing momentum — this episode helps explain why that happens and what it actually means. We talk about how subcon...

In this episode of The Athlete Mom Project, we talk about consistency, goal setting, and why showing up imperfectly matters more than chasing motivation — especially during times of transition or at the start of a new year. As a new season begins, many people feel pressure to set big goals or overhaul their routines. This episode offers a more grounded approach, focusing on consistency over perfec...

In this episode of The Athlete Mom Project, we break down the best lifting program for endurance athletes and why strength training — especially lifting heavier weights with lower reps — can significantly improve endurance performance. Many endurance athletes default to high-rep, low-weight strength workouts, assuming that heavy lifting will slow them down or add unnecessary bulk. In reality, prop...

In this episode of The Athlete Mom Project, we’re talking about motivation — why it naturally rises and falls, and how to stay consistent when you’re not feeling fired up. Whether you’re training for a race, trying to build muscle, or simply staying active for your health and your kids, motivation isn’t something you “have” or “don’t have.” It moves in cycles, and understanding those cycles can ma...

In this episode of The Athlete Mom Project, we break down calorie tracking vs intuitive eating and talk about how to decide which approach is best for you — especially during busy, high-stress seasons of life. The question isn’t whether calorie tracking or intuitive eating is “better.” The real answer is that both can be useful tools, depending on your current capacity, stress levels, and relation...

In this episode of The Athlete Mom Project, we talk about body image, neuroplasticity, and how movement can be a powerful tool for changing how you think and feel about yourself — especially after motherhood. If you’re feeling stuck in your body, uncomfortable with body image, or disconnected from movement, this episode offers a new perspective. We explore how the brain is constantly changing thro...

In this episode of The Athlete Mom Project, I share a short ultramarathon recap, what went well, what I would do differently, and what the experience taught me about training with intention. From there, we dive into Zone 2 training — what it is, why it matters, and how it can support endurance, recovery, and long-term progress for runners. If you’ve heard about Zone 2 but feel confused about wheth...

In this episode of The Athlete Mom Project, I share why I chose to run an ultramarathon as a busy mom — and why it had nothing to do with weight loss, proving anything, or chasing a podium. This conversation was inspired by a question a client asked me: “Why not just go run that distance on your own? Why the race?” The answer goes deeper than running. For me, the race wasn’t about competition — it...

In this episode of The Athlete Mom Project, we break down Nutrition 101 and talk about how to simplify nutrition without tracking every calorie, cutting out entire food groups, or living in food stress. With so much conflicting nutrition advice online, many people feel overwhelmed, confused, or stuck in an all-or-nothing cycle. This episode explains what actually matters when it comes to nutrition...

In this episode of The Athlete Mom Project, we explore progressive overload — a concept most people associate with strength training — and how it applies far beyond the gym. Progressive overload is the idea that growth happens through intentional, gradual stress followed by recovery. But when this principle is misunderstood, people push too hard, ignore signs of overload, and end up burned out, in...

The Athlete Mom Project is a podcast for moms who want to feel strong, capable, and confident in their bodies — without burnout, extremes, or losing themselves in the process. Hosted by Chandler Sommerfeldt, a movement and nutrition coach, endurance athlete, and mom, this podcast breaks down how to rebuild strength, improve performance, and create a healthy relationship with movement and food thro...