The Best Workouts To Support Postpartum Anxiety (or general anxiety in motherhood)

Okay but can we talk about this for a second?

Have you ever noticed that when you miss a workout — or just miss moving your body in general — everything feels harder? You're more anxious. More jittery. You snap at your kids or your spouse over something small. You can't fall asleep even though you're exhausted.

Because that sure speaks to me.

And it's not just in our heads. Research shows that physical activity helps lower cortisol — your body's main stress hormone — and improves sleep quality. Meaning movement isn't just good for your body. It's good for your nervous system. It's good for your mood, your patience, your ability to handle the hard moments of the day without completely losing it.

I don't always feel like working out. I want to be honest about that. But what I try to remind myself is that when I do some form of movement — especially in the morning — the rest of the day just feels softer. Quieter. More manageable. Like I gave my nervous system a chance to regulate before the chaos even started.

It doesn't have to be a long workout. It doesn't have to be intense. It just has to happen.

If you know movement helps you but you don't know where to start, I want to help. Book a free call with me here and we'll figure out what works for your season of life. Or jump into the Methods by Katie app and try 7 complimentary days of coaching and workouts on me — no commitment, just a chance to feel the difference.

You already know it helps. Let's make it happen. 🩷