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Women’s Health is Not a Luxury: A Mama’s Right to Thrive.
When we talk about women’s health, particularly for mums, it’s easy for it to fall to the bottom of the priority list. Between juggling the kids, work, a household, and everything in between, we often put ourselves last. But here’s the truth: our health and well-being matter, and they’re not a luxury. They’re a necessity.
In this episode of the Beanstalk Mums Podcast, we explore women’s health through the lens of motherhood with the warm and inspiring Ashley Sonnenberg from Mommy and Me Fitness. Ashley shares honest, practical, and deeply empowering insights into how mums can reframe their thinking around health, moving away from guilt and perfectionism, and toward consistency, self-kindness, and confidence.
Why Women's Health Deserves the Front Seat
Let’s be real—mums are the backbone of the home. But too often, they run on empty. Ashley, a former healthcare professional and now a dedicated fitness coach for mums, understands this all too well. After her own experiences as a new mum, she realised that many women feel like they have to choose between caring for their families and caring for themselves. Her message? We don’t have to choose. In fact, we can’t afford to.
Women’s health is not just about workouts and nutrition—it’s about energy, sleep, stress, mental health, and the little things we do each day to stay grounded. Ashley reminds us that small shifts in mindset and daily habits can make a big difference, especially when life feels overwhelming.
Real Women's Health Isn’t About Perfection
One of the key themes in this chat is letting go of the “all-or-nothing” mindset. So many of us believe we have to be doing it all—meal prepping, exercising daily, meditating, working, parenting—perfectly. But the truth is, perfectionism is exhausting, and it’s often a fast track to burnout.
Ashley encourages mums to take a more realistic and forgiving approach. Start with small steps: five minutes of quiet with your coffee, a 20-minute walk, or a short home workout. These little wins add up—and more importantly, they’re sustainable.
Community, Accountability, and Custom Support
Another big takeaway? We don’t have to do it alone. Ashley’s virtual program brings mums together from across the globe, creating a sense of connection, encouragement, and accountability. Whether it’s through group chats, weekly calls, or check-ins via her app, this approach reminds us that support makes a world of difference.
Her holistic program covers everything from mindset and nutrition to workouts and sleep routines, and every element is shaped around the reality of a mum’s life—time-poor, energy-stretched, and often feeling like there’s just not enough of us to go around.
Redefining Self-Care as Essential
Ashley challenges the idea that self-care is indulgent or selfish. In fact, it’s foundational. When we’re well, we show up better for our children, our work, and ourselves. And it doesn’t have to be grand or time-consuming. Sometimes, self-care is saying no. Sometimes it’s stretching while the pasta boils. And sometimes it’s reaching out to a community of mums who just get it.
Real Mum, Real Results, Real Women's Health
Take Ashley’s client Wendy, for example. After years of yo-yo dieting and harsh inner talk, she shifted her mindset with Ashley’s support. She learned how to be consistent rather than perfect and now feels more confident and empowered in her clothes and in her life.
This is the kind of transformation that comes from putting well-being first, not just weight loss or aesthetics.
Want to Take a Peek Inside Ashley’s Approach?
For our lovely email subscribers, Ashley has shared her Organised Mama Meal Blueprint—a beautifully simple guide to making healthy meals feel less overwhelming. If you missed it, not to worry. Sign up to our mailing list and you’ll find it waiting for you in the BSM Life Hacks Vault 💛
Final Thoughts on Women's Health & Wellness
This episode isn’t just about health tips—it’s a call to action for mums to take their wellbeing seriously and compassionately. It’s a reminder that small, kind changes are powerful and that you’re worthy of care, just as much as anyone else in your life.
Women’s health matters. Your health matters. And Ashley’s work is a testament to what’s possible when we stop striving for perfection and start choosing progress instead.
💛 Tune in to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts, and let this be the gentle nudge you need to start prioritising YOU.
Links for this episode:
🌸 https://mommyandmefitness.org/home — Start your Women's Health journey with Ashley here.
✨ https://www.facebook.com/ashley.sonnenberg — Ashley's dedicated FB page to all things fitness and wellness.
📘 https://www.subscribepage.io/beanstalkmumslifehackgifts — Grab your 'Organized Mama Meal Blueprint' and many other single mum resources right here!
👯♀️ https://www.facebook.com/groups/SingleMumVine — Don’t forget to join the Single Mum Vine on Facebook! It’s the perfect spot to connect with fellow single mums for support and advice.
🎙️ https://beanstalkmums.com.au/podcast — Our brand-new widget is live on the Beanstalk Mums website! Drop us a voice message with your thoughts or questions; you might hear them in a future episode.
You’ve got this! Let’s thrive together. And don’t forget to like and follow the podcast so you never miss an episode packed with inspiration and practical tips for your journey!
