Body 4 Mind Connections

19/05/2026

So many mums start running again by focusing only on the running itself…

…but if the body does not have the strength to support the load of running, it is often the knees, hips, pelvic floor or lower back that let you know pretty quickly.

Running places a huge amount of force through the body and this is exactly why strength training matters so much for female runners.

Especially after pregnancies, C-sections, years of carrying kids, broken sleep and putting yourself last.

Before you start adding kilometres, your body needs support to ensure it can run kilometres without breaking down.

I’ve created a free guide for busy mums wanting to get started with running in a way that supports their body.

If you’d like a copy, send me a DM with your email address and I’ll send it through 💛

18/05/2026

When I wanted to start running, it helped to let go of timelines and expectations which made space for real progress. When I stopped trying to rush the process, running began to feel more sustainable.

If you’re a mum thinking about running again and feeling unsure about how to approach it, you’re not alone in that experience.

Send me a DM and I'll forward you my free beginners guide to running for busy mums.

17/05/2026

Most mums leave the hospital knowing their scar is healing on the outside. Very few are told what actually happened on the inside.

A C-section is a seven-layer surgery. Seven layers in and three layers of stitching to close - not a minor procedure. It's major abdominal surgery and most of the recovery guidance you receive after does not come close to reflecting that.

Your body deserves support that understands this, not a generic clearance and a return to exercise plan that treats a C-section like any other recovery.

At Body 4 Mind Connections we look at the whole picture and we work alongside trusted practitioners to make sure your recovery actually matches what your body has been through. If you want support that truly understands the journey, send me a DM and we can organise a time to chat.

Thank you to who recently provided a professional learning to MumSafeTM trainers to learn more about c-section recovery and scar release.

15/05/2026

There’s a part of C-section recovery that often gets missed.

You’re supported in the early days, then at some point it becomes “you’re good to go” without much guidance on what that actually looks like.

That’s usually when questions come up. Your core feels different, your lower abs are harder to connect to, or movement just doesn’t feel the same.

A C-section involves more than what we see on the surface, so it makes sense that recovery can take more than a few weeks and a general clearance to exercise.

At Body 4 Mind Connections, we take the time to understand your full picture before we even talk about exercise. We understand what your body has been through and know how to work with it.

If you are ready to start rebuilding in a way that actually feels right for your body, send me a DM and we can organise a time to chat.

Thank you to who supported us recently inside MumSafe to learn more about c-section recovery and scar release.

13/05/2026

A C-section is one of the most common surgeries mums go through, yet the recovery side of it is often under-supported.

Many women are sent home with guidance around rest, lifting and watching for infection, but not much is said about how to actually rebuild strength or reconnect with their body.

What’s easy to miss is that a C-section affects more than just the surface. It involves multiple layers of tissue, including muscles and fascia that play a role in how your core functions, how you breathe and how your body handles load.

So when something feels off later on, like your lower abs not engaging, a pulling sensation through your scar or movement feeling different, it’s important to pay attention.

Some mums assume it’s something they just need to work around, but in many cases it’s a sign that the body hasn’t had the support it needed during recovery.

At Body 4 Mind Connections, we take a whole-body approach and work alongside trusted practitioners to support your recovery.
Reach out if you’d like help building a plan that works for your body.

Information shared in collaboration with Madeleine Longrig,
Women's Health Myotherapist.

10/05/2026

This year I started Mothers Day by warming up the crowd and being the MC at the . Being invited to contribute towards a cause that is raising money for Breast and Ovarian Cancer Research is a huge honour.

Today was my 6th year as a Bronze Sponsor and leading the warm up. My eldest ran 3km and my youngest cheered from the sidelines.

Afterwards it was an hours drive to my eldests AFL game, where the invited all of the mums to form a guard of honour as the children took the field. They all came from the change room bearing gifts and cards for their mums 🥰
is proud to also be a sponsor of such a wonderful, family oriententated sporting club!

Wishing all the mums who train at Body 4 Mind Connections, both past and present, a wonderful Mother’s Day. 💐

08/05/2026

With Mothers Day tomorrow, I want to acknowledge the reality of your daily life. I see the effort it takes to show up for yourself while you carry the mental load for everyone else. I see you making time for your health even when you’re tired or when the house feels chaotic.

Some mums find that simply getting to a session is their biggest win of the week. I want you to know that I see that effort. You deserve a space that understands the context of your life and prioritises your well-being. i am so proud of the strength and resilience of every woman in this photo.

What is one thing you’ve done recently that made you feel proud? We would love to celebrate your wins in the comments.

PS Our Monday session of The Postnatal Movement Club starts on Monday...we have a few spots left. Send me a DM to book in a trial :)

07/05/2026

Excited to be sponsoring and leading the warm up at the Mothers Day Classic again this year!

Body4Mind Connections

A big thank you to Body4Mind Connections for supporting the 2026 Mother’s Day Classic Huskisson as a Bronze Sponsor 🤎

With a focus on wellbeing, connection and caring for the whole person, Body4Mind Connections reflects so much of what our event is all about.

Nikki also gets everyone moving on the day with our pre-event warm-up, helping set the tone for a fun and energetic morning before we head off along the track 💕

07/05/2026

Today is World Ovarian Cancer Day and as someone who works with women every day, I think it is important to use this space to talk about it.

Ovarian cancer is one of the most common gynaecological cancers affecting women and one of the most under-recognised. It is often called a silent disease because the symptoms can be easy to dismiss or attribute to other things - bloating that does not go away, pelvic or abdominal pain, feeling full quickly or having difficulty eating, needing to urinate more frequently and changes in bowel habits.

Many of these symptoms individually are likely to lead to nothing but if you have a few it's always worth getting checked.

The research tells us early detection significantly improves outcomes and yet so many women delay seeking help because they are not sure their symptoms are worth mentioning, because they are busy, because they have been dismissed before or because they are so focused on looking after everyone else that they put themselves last. If this sounds familiar, today is a reminder that your body deserves to be listened to and that advocating for yourself is not an overreaction.

This is not my area of clinical expertise and I will always encourage you to speak with your GP or a specialist about any concerns. But raising awareness is something every single one of us can do and that is what today is for.

If you have been putting off a conversation with your doctor, let this be the nudge.

For more information visit the Ovarian Cancer Australia website at ovariancancer.net.au

07/05/2026

Motherhood requires a level of logistics that most people never see. While Mother’s Day often focuses on the big gestures, I want to celebrate the daily strength it takes to keep everything running while still trying to look after yourself.

Some days, the mental load feels far more taxing than the physical movement. I understand that your energy levels and your capacity change from day to day based on sleep, schedules, and the needs of your family.

As an exercise professional, my goal is to meet you exactly where you are when you walk through that door.

You deserve to be supported by someone who understands that your well-being is about more than only exercise. At Body 4 Mind Connections we take a whole-person approach and work alongside trusted practitioners to support your recovery and progression.

If you are looking for a community that understands the reality of your motherhood journey, reach out to build a plan that works for you AND your body.

05/05/2026

Today is Maternal Mental Health Day and I want to take a moment to acknowledge something that does not get said enough.

The emotional weight of motherhood is real - the anxiety that creeps in at 3am, the guilt that follows you through the day even when you have done everything right. The grief of losing the version of yourself you knew before and the quiet, complex work of figuring out who you are becoming. These are not signs that you are struggling with motherhood but signs that you are in fact human!

So many mums carry this in silence because somewhere along the way they got the message that asking for help or admitting that things feel hard is a sign of weakness. Sharing and asking for help is one of the bravest and most honest things you can do.

Maternal mental health affects more women than most people realise. During pregnancy and in the years that follow, the emotional landscape of motherhood can shift in ways that no one fully prepares you for. You deserve support that sees that, a space where someone actually asks how you are doing and means it.

If today feels hard please reach out to someone you trust - you deserve that support as much as anyone else does.

Happy Maternal Mental Health Day to every mum who is doing the quiet, invisible, extraordinary work of showing up every single day.