Welcome to the We Got You, Mama Podcast! Today, we’re diving deep into motherhood, movement, and mental health with the incredible Jessica Maurer — internationally recognized fitness business consultant, strategist, keynote speaker, and one of the most gifted educators in the wellness space.

Jessica has spent years teaching professionals and moms how to move from burnout to sustainable success — through movement, mindset, and authentic leadership. She’s known for blending science-based insights with mental wellness practices, helping women reconnect with their bodies, strengthen their resilience, and rediscover joy in both life and work.

In this heartfelt, funny, and wisdom-packed episode, we talk about:

✨ The Truth About “Balance”

Why work–life balance is a myth, and how to embrace life’s natural ebb and flow instead. Jess shares her powerful ocean analogy for how to navigate motherhood, career, and self-care without guilt or burnout.

🧠 From Surviving to Thriving

Jess breaks down the difference between “getting by” and truly thriving — and how moms can start shifting their mindset today. Learn how to stop trying to be “all the things for all people” and instead focus on what brings you genuine joy and peace.

💡 Mindset + Habits = Change

Step 1: Give yourself permission to not carry it all.

Step 2: Build joyful habits. Pair what you don’t love (laundry, grocery shopping, taxes!) with something that makes you happy — your favorite playlist, a good show, or a phone call with a friend.

👯 The Power of Connection

Loneliness has become an epidemic for moms, but Jess reminds us that connection doesn’t require a crowd — just one genuine friendship can change everything. She shares practical ways to rebuild your village, from grocery-store chats to rediscovering hobbies that bring community back into your life.

💬 Letting Go of Perfectionism

Together we unpack how comparison and perfectionism are keeping women stuck. Jess offers a refreshing perspective on releasing guilt, embracing imperfection, and redefining what success looks like in motherhood, career, and self-worth.

🏃‍♀️ Movement as Medicine

Why movement is so much more than fitness — it’s mental hygiene. We talk about ten-minute mood boosters, finding your “joy style” of movement, and why your workout doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s.

🍎 Food & Mindfulness That Actually Work

Jess and I laugh through our mutual love of smoothies, “brain-tap” hacks, and mindful housework. She explains how to make nutrition and mindfulness practical — not perfect — and how small changes can bring huge serotonin boosts.

👩‍👦 Motherhood & Redefining Success

Jess opens up about how motherhood reshaped her identity, her career, and her definition of success. From overcoming vanity-driven hustle to prioritizing purpose, joy, and emotional honesty, her story is a must-listen for any mom seeking a healthier, happier path.

💖 The Four Pillars of Thriving Well-being:

1️⃣ Movement (find your joy-style!)

2️⃣ Nutrition (whole foods that you actually enjoy)

3️⃣ Mindfulness (find what works for you — journaling, breathwork, body scans, guided meditations)

4️⃣ Social Connection (build community wherever you are)

No one has it all figured out. The magic lies in giving yourself grace — to ebb and flow, to feel, to cry, to reconnect, and to start again tomorrow.

🪞 What You’ll Walk Away With

Permission to let go of guilt and perfection

Realistic tools to infuse joy into everyday tasks

Inspiration to reconnect with yourself beyond motherhood

Steps to heal from burnout and thrive with intention

A powerful reminder that you are