The Rooted Strength Dispatch Ed. 6 | Summer Adventures, Birthfest, & A New Challenge!

Hey Friend,

The summer is in full swing here, and I've been soaking up every minute! The kids are thriving, the garden is absolutely booming (hello, protein zucchini brownies!), and I'm really taking up golf. Mitch and I played a round on Saturday, and we have another tee time booked for tomorrow. We recently joined the Wisconsin Club Country Club and it has been so great to spend time together in an active, enjoyable way.

But amidst the summer fun, I had a truly impactful experience this past weekend that I want to share with you.

From Birthfest MKE: Why Pre- and Postnatal Strength Matters

On Saturday, I had the privilege of being at Birthfest MKE, where I spoke to a lot of people about our Bump to Baby Strength program. There were some amazing people there representing yoga or Pilates, but being there made me more aware than ever of a significant gap in pre- and postnatal strength training. The reality is, a mother's journey from a bump to a baby is a transformative one that requires real strength, resilience, and vitality.

This is a time in a woman's life when fitness and nutrition advice can be confusing, conflicting, and sometimes scary. My passion is to help you feel strong, capable, and confident at every stage of motherhood. As a mom of two who experienced the physical demands of training through both pregnancies and two natural, unmedicated births, I've seen firsthand how vital this work is.

Here’s why specialized strength and nutrition are your superpower and your fuel for this journey:

Strength Training is Your Superpower

• Appropriate prenatal resistance training can help alleviate common pregnancy symptoms like fatigue and back pain, while also improving mental health.

• It is shown to increase uterine blood flow and can increase the likelihood of a vaginal delivery.

• Intelligent postpartum training helps you rebuild your core and full-body strength so you can heal effectively and feel capable for all of motherhood's physical demands.

Proper Nutrition is Your Fuel

• The way you nourish yourself during pregnancy quite literally shapes your baby's health, not just in infancy but for their entire life.

• What you eat directly fuels your baby's brain and body development, providing the building blocks for their skeletal structure, nervous system, and overall growth.

• Proper nutrition provides the critical nutrients needed for your body's transformative work, including growing the uterus and forming the placenta.

My priority as your coach is your safety and the health of your baby. A typical 45-minute to 1-hour session is designed to maximize your results. We start with a connection breath to regulate your nervous system and help relax your pelvic floor, and every workout is a full-body session focused on foundational movements like push, pull, hinge, squat, midsection, and locomotion. Our program is highly scalable to every fitness and strength level, and all stages of pregnancy and postpartum.

If you are pregnant, have recently given birth, or are planning to, I would love to connect with you about this program.

Click Here to Learn More + Get Nutrition Guidance & a Sample Workout for Each Trimester (including the 4th!)

Introducing the 12-Week Performance Nutrition Challenge!

And speaking of fueling yourself, I'm so excited to announce that I'm kicking off my first-ever 12-Week Performance Nutrition Challenge on September 20th!

This is the perfect opportunity to cut through the noise, build sustainable habits, and get the personalized coaching you need in a supportive community setting.

What to Expect:

• Customized-to-you format: You'll receive a personalized plan with 1:1 coaching every four weeks and weekly check-ins, all specific to you, your goals, and your life. We’ll also be in communication as often as you would like/need via Google Chat.

• Community Support: You'll have accountability not only from me as your coach, but also from your challenge group!

• Exclusive Starter Kit: Your first payment includes a kit with a custom water bottle, a printed handbook, a flexible tape measure, and a personal welcome letter from me.

• Structured Progression: We'll have week-by-week priorities, including a kickoff nutrition seminar, a week dedicated to tracking your food (no judgment!), setting goals, learning new recipes, navigating the Holidays, and more.

• Incentives: You'll have a chance to win prizes every week!

The Early Bird Rate is the Best Rate You’ll Ever See for This Challenge!

This is the first time we're running this challenge, and to honor your early commitment, the pricing is heavily discounted.

• Early Bird Price (Sign up by Sunday, August 10th): $80 per 4 weeks (plus a one-time $30 fee for the Starter Kit). This is a savings of $300 off the future price!

• Standard Price (Sign up August 11th - August 31st): $100 per 4 weeks (plus a one-time $30 fee).

• Final Price (Sign up in September): $130 per 4 weeks (plus a one-time $30 fee).

This is the only time the challenge will be priced this low! Future 12-week challenges will be $180 per 4 weeks.

Don't miss this opportunity to get my most comprehensive nutrition program at its lowest-ever price.

Click Here to Learn More & Enroll in the Challenge!

From Laura's Corner: A Personal Note

This summer has been a beautiful reminder of the balance between rest, activity, and connection. From coaching volleyball and enjoying time on the golf course with Mitch to my rewarding experience at Birthfest, I am more energized than ever to help you navigate your own journey to strength and confidence. Thank you for being a part of this community, and I can't wait to see what you accomplish.

With strength and purpose,

Laura