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The top catalyst for me to practice body kindness
This is Perry. She’s now 4. She was the biggest catalyst for me to start practicing kindness towards my body. It wasn’t long after she...
Renee Leeming
Feb 22, 20212 min read
20 minutes of movement
When we move, our bodies & our minds THRIVE! Movement is for everyone and every type of body. Sometimes we forget to make space for it,...
Renee Leeming
Feb 11, 20211 min read
Super Simple Gluten & Nut Free Bliss Balls
I have a bit of a sweet tooth, I’m also obsessed with adding vegetables to all.the.dishes. Here is the ‘recipe*’ for Super Simple Gluten...
Renee Leeming
Feb 11, 20211 min read
Anxious & overwhelmed? Try this.
I don’t know about you but sometimes when I’m feeling overwhelmed or anxious, the first thing I want to do is retreat into a little...
Renee Leeming
Feb 11, 20212 min read
Postpartum topics we must start talking about
We don’t really talk about the postpartum period in regards to the tougher emotional, relational or mental aspects. Sometimes it’s...
Renee Leeming
Feb 11, 20212 min read
Don’t sit out of your own life.
Hey Lovely Mama, Don’t sit this one out. Don’t choose not to participate because of how you look (or how you feel you look). Don’t sit...
Renee Leeming
Jan 11, 20211 min read
Getting to know my Postpartum Body
I’m over 12 months postpartum and feel like I’m just being re-introduced to my body. I am far from my pre – baby fitness. I am far from...
Renee Leeming
Jan 6, 20212 min read
Why do you workout?
Working out reminds me that I am able and capable. It’s like my body exhales and says: “See, this is what I’m made to do. I’m made to...
Renee Leeming
Jan 4, 20211 min read
Reflections for the new year
Thinking about the year. It was HUGE for our fam, how about yours? I thought I’d share my unfiltered reflections with you, maybe you’ll...
Renee Leeming
Jan 4, 20212 min read
Turns out; it’s advice for my girls & me
“And so, my girls, when you get that deep unshakeable sense that you need to give something a go, maybe you should listen to it. It might...
Renee Leeming
Dec 20, 20201 min read
We have this one beautiful life – make it a good one.
I took 5 minutes to sit on the beach and drink my coffee the other day. I can’t tell you how long it’s been since I did that. These words...
Renee Leeming
Oct 16, 20201 min read
On anxiety & missing myself
Hi! I’ve missed you. If I’m honest, I’ve missed myself. There’s been a bit going on in my world and I had to put some things down to deal...
Renee Leeming
Jun 29, 20203 min read
Anxiety & decision making, two questions that might help
Over the past 5 years I’ve slowly changed the way I make decisions. I’m not sure if it has come from living with anxiety, having kids or...
Renee Leeming
May 28, 20202 min read
It’s not easier
Putting off the things you like to do doesn’t make coping during the day easier. Sacrificing the 30 minutes you usually have to exercise...
Renee Leeming
May 25, 20201 min read
Mama’s Day Reflection
Sometimes I still look at these tiny humans and think, “where the heck did you come from and where’s your mama.” Do you think the same? ...
Renee Leeming
May 10, 20202 min read
Words that stick
When we think about the words we casually fling around about ourselves, I think it’s important to know that those words stick. They stick...
Renee Leeming
Apr 15, 20202 min read
Sink into these words
“I am valuable, I am worthy, I am loved” Today is a good day to sink into these words. Why? Because there are too many Mamas forgetting...
Renee Leeming
Apr 10, 20201 min read
I was 28 years old, pretty ‘healthy’ and my mind broke.
How do you feel about exercise? What’s it’s impact on your life? Do you see it as a way of being kind to yourself? I can list a BUNCH of...
Renee Leeming
Apr 6, 20202 min read
Steady Heart
Though the night is long There is a coming dawn The light is breaking, the light is breaking Steady heart that keeps on going Steady love...
Renee Leeming
Mar 26, 20201 min read
Living in the grey
How do you go living in the grey areas? You know the part that sits between knowing exactly what to do and what not to do. The space that...
Renee Leeming
Mar 19, 20202 min read
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