S3, E4: (GUEST EXPERT) What Your Prenatal Yoga Teacher Wants You to Know About Movement, Body Image, and the “Right” Expectations in Pregnancy with Lisa Norgren
Julia sits down with prenatal yoga instructor and mom of two, Lisa Norgren, for an unfiltered conversation about what really happens to your body image, fitness routine, and mental health during pregnancy.
And the TLDR: Your body isn't broken— it's building a human (but keep listening for all the other things you need to hear!)
The women who struggle MOST with pregnancy body changes aren't who you'd expect. It's the former athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and nutrition-conscious women—the ones used to being in control.
If you've ever prided yourself on your health habits, this episode might explain why pregnancy feels harder than you anticipated.
This episode doesn't hold back. It feels like you're eavesdropping on a coffee chat with two friends with a love of asking big life questions... including things like:
The Chinese food buffet confession that will make you feel seen
The metabolic mystery of gaining the weight during pregnancy
Why establishing therapy BEFORE baby arrives is non-negotiable
The dangerous "open season" mentality around pregnancy eating
How movement practice prepares you for labor decisions you can't imagine yet
The difference between "pain" and "struggle"—and why knowing it matters
Whether you're currently pregnant, planning to be, or supporting someone who is, this episode offers the nuanced conversation about pregnancy that Instagram and your pregnancy app won't give you.
About Lisa
Lisa Norgren is a prenatal/postnatal yoga instructor with 8+ years of experience, mom of two, and certified perinatal corrective exercise specialist. She leads support group-style yoga classes that have served thousands of women through pregnancy and early motherhood.
Warning: This episode briefly discusses pregnancy loss. It also contains honest discussions about body image, weight gain, and the realities of pregnancy.
Connect with Julia [@eatmorewithjulia] for more real talk about nutrition, pregnancy, and finding peace with your changing body.
