Hey friend! Welcome to the very first blog post of Postpartum Powerhouse (or just Powerhouse for short). I’m so glad you’re here.
Let me start by saying this: if you’re feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, unsure where to start, or like you’ve somehow “lost yourself” in the shuffle of life, you are not alone. Whether you’re a new mom, a busy professional, a beginner who’s never touched a dumbbell, or someone who used to train hard but hasn’t seen a workout in months (or years)… this space is for you.
It’s more than workouts. It’s a movement.
It’s about reclaiming your strength...physically, mentally, emotionally.
It’s about giving yourself permission to take up space again.
I started Powerhouse not just as a personal training business, but as a support system for women in all phases of life. Especially the tough, sticky, silent ones that no one prepares you for. I’ve been a Division I athlete, and I’ve also been a stay-at-home mom crying in the laundry room. I get what it feels like to go from strong and confident to isolated and unsure.
And I also know it doesn’t have to stay that way.
Powerhouse will always be a no-judgment zone. You don’t have to be “fit” to start. You don’t have to be perfect. You don’t even have to know what you’re doing, I’ll guide you.
What you do need is the courage to take that first step. To put yourself on the calendar. To say “yes” to a trial session or a 20-minute walk or a five-minute stretch or just drinking water today.
It all counts.
Over the next few months, I’ll be sharing:
Simple, realistic tips to build strength & stamina at home
Sneak peeks into my workout shed setup (yep, we’re keeping it real!)
Encouraging stories and mindset shifts to help you stop giving up on yourself
Behind-the-scenes looks at what it’s really like to run a business as a mom, trainer, and human being with limited energy and unlimited snack crumbs on the floor
This is your official permission slip to get strong again, on your terms, for yourself. To show up messy but committed. To stop waiting for the “perfect time.”
Spoiler alert: you already have everything you need.
Thanks for being here. Now let’s get to work. 💪
With love,
Shannon
Founder, Postpartum Powerhouse