Today we welcome LWA coach Lauren Leach to the Born to Thrive Podcast! Lauren is a Registered Nurse, fitness and nutrition coach, and is pre and post natal certified.  Lauren just gave birth to her family's second child and we talk about some of the challenges of getting back to the gym that moms face. Lauren talks about the importance of having a healthy relationship and good communication with a partner and how to regulate emotions on today's episode.    (4:30) Lauren's fitness journey (14:20) Getting back to things after pregnancy  (20:06) Pregnancy restrictions  (25:45) Marriage and healthy relationships (32:57) Social media and communication (39:00) Importance of positive self-talk (42:30) Learning to regulate emotions  (49:50) Going against the grain to reach your goals (54:00) The gym isn't therapy (1:05:34) Having opinions and not caring if others do it (1:09:44) Toxic diet industry trends (1:14:38) What is "healthy" food?   Follow Lauren at: IG: @coachlauren_leach TikTok: @coachlaurenleach