Mindset Coaching: What It Is and Why You Need It
When it comes to postpartum fitness, most people focus on the physical aspects—strength, endurance, adapting to a changing body. But what about the mental and emotional side of returning to fitness after having a baby? That’s where mindset coaching comes in.
Mindset coaching can help you navigate the mental and emotional challenges of postpartum fitness. Meghann Ellis–one of the twins behind Twin Root Wellness–is a licensed independent clinical social worker as well as an EMDR therapist and consultant.
She’s also here to be your mindset coach–someone to help you work through the identity shifts, doubts, and the motivation struggles that come with getting back to movement after pregnancy.
Let’s talk more about what that looks like.
Why Mindset Coaching Matters
Most people set fitness goals and struggle to stick with them. You can have the absolute best postpartum workout program in the world and still struggle to keep up.
That’s because it’s not about willpower—it’s about having the right internal and external motivators.
We know that many postpartum athletes start and stop multiple times before they finally find the drive that helps them carry through. Our goal is to make sure you feel successful and supported from the beginning so that you don’t have to keep starting over.
A mindset coach can help you:
Set yourself up for success with realistic, attainable goals
Identify the challenges that might arise and create a plan to overcome them
Build internal motivation and find your personal “why”
Develop strategies to keep going, even on the days you’re not feeling motivated
The Postpartum Identity Shift and How Mindset Coaching Helps
One of the biggest struggles postpartum athletes face isn’t just the physical changes—it’s the shift in identity. Before pregnancy, movement may have felt effortless. Running, lifting, or training may have been second nature. But now, your body feels different. Your capabilities have changed. It’s easy to feel lost, frustrated, or even like a completely different person.
A common fear we hear is: “What if I push too hard and hurt myself? What if I cause long-term issues?” It’s completely valid to be cautious. But it’s also important to rebuild confidence and strength in a way that feels safe and empowering. Mindset coaching helps you bridge the gap between your athletic brain and the body you have right now.
From Goal-Setting to Goal-Dominating with Mindset Coaching
We want you to dominate your goals.
For example, if your ultimate goal is to run a marathon again, we won’t just hand you a training plan and send you on your way. We’ll guide you through the process with mindset strategies:
Short-term goals: Next week, you’ll start with a slow jog. How does it feel?
Visualization: Can you picture yourself finishing a race? What emotions come up?
Overcoming mental blocks: What fears or doubts arise? How can we address them?
Emotional resilience: How do we soothe the frustration that comes with setbacks?
This kind of work ensures that when you set a goal, you actually achieve it.
Get Mindset Coaching–You Deserve to Feel Strong and Successful
Postpartum fitness isn’t just about the workouts. It’s about feeling like yourself again. It’s about knowing you can trust your body and push yourself in ways that feel good and safe.
At Twin Root Wellness, our approach to fitness includes both physical training and mindset coaching because we know that success is about more than just the body–it’s about the mind, too.
If you’re ready to get back to movement, not just physically but mentally, we’re here to help. Let’s get you feeling strong, confident, and capable again.