Sarah Elle Oates

14/04/2026

I thought I needed better exercises.

Stronger glutes.
More core work.
Better form.

And I tried all of it.

But no matter what I did, I still felt everything in my lower back.
Still couldn’t feel my core properly.
Still felt unstable in my body.

What actually changed things wasn’t doing more.

It was slowing down enough to notice what was happening underneath the movement.

Where I was gripping.
What I was avoiding.
What I couldn’t access yet.

Because a lot of the time, it’s not that you’re not strong enough.

It’s that you can’t access the muscles you’re being told to use.

And if your system can’t organize the movement, it will always default to compensation.

For me, that was my lower back.

Regulating my nervous system didn’t replace strength training, it made it possible.

It gave me the awareness and control I needed to actually build strength in a way that stuck.

This is the piece I think most people are missing.

Building strength in a way your nervous system can sustain.

If you are interested in how to build strength for your nervous system and your body then give me a follow and lets build better together 🫶🏼

14/08/2024

In the whirlwind of motherhood, especially with 2 under 2, it’s easy to let self-care slip away. I’ve been there—struggling to find even a moment for myself, while postpartum depression weighed heavily on my heart. But I learned that the small habits we nurture each day can make all the difference. 🌿

Our habits shape how we see the world, and in the postpartum period, they are more important than ever. When we care for ourselves, even in the smallest ways, we set the tone for our entire day. But I know firsthand how tough it can be to stay consistent when you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and just trying to make it through. 💪🏾

But here’s the truth: *The way we do one thing is the way we do everything.* If we let self-care slide, our mood suffers, and when our mood suffers, so does our entire experience of motherhood. That’s why I created my **Daily Postpartum Self-Care Checklist**—a simple, easy-to-follow guide to help you build those life-changing habits, one step at a time. For only 7€, you can start to see real shifts in how you feel each day. 🌸

This isn’t just about checking off boxes; it’s about reclaiming your peace, your joy, and your sense of self in the midst of motherhood. I’ve been where you are, and I know how small, intentional habits can pull you out of the darkest days. This checklist is more than just a tool—it’s a lifeline, and it’s helped me transform my own postpartum journey.

You deserve to feel good, mama. Let me help you! Comment “checklist” and I’ll send the link straight to your inbox. 💖

13/08/2024

12/08/2024