Dancing through motherhood: Jess King’s journey

“I'm surprised by the presence that being a mother just innately brings you to confront."

By Diva Anwari August 17, 2023

This article is sponsored by Auvi-Q. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Motherly and mamas.

In this episode, Liz speaks to Peloton instructor, keynote speaker, DJ, and life coach, Jess King. Jess welcomed her son last year—and her partner Sophia, just gave birth to their beautiful daughter a few weeks ago. Liz caught up with Jess right before her daughter’s birth to talk about her home birth experience, how she’s learned to accept her postpartum body and what it has been like to witness her partner’s pregnancy so soon after her own. She also offers healthy advice on how to get moving postpartum.

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