A quote from the late Cicily Tyson struck a nerve for Gabi and might strike yours too.

It is not uncommon in Black communities (and some other communities of color) to grow up being told to keep one's head down and hustle. All the time.  Melissa and Shanique are back this week and they're talking about the importance of rest. More importantly they're talking about the importance of and strategies for protecting rest in a society that tells us we always have to be on and working all the time.

This week Shanique Allen and Melissa McLeod take over for Gabi. How can we better connect with the people we love about fitness and food without forcing it on them? Shanique and Melissa talk about how to set and keep your boundaries when your family and friends don't share the same health and wellness perspective as you, all the while gently encouraging and motivating them to start their own journey.

Gabi's just taking a few minutes to check in after taking a two-week break.

Simple doesn't always mean easy, but we also don't have to overcomplicate the positive habits we want to make in our lives. These 3 are foundational.

Gabi is joined by Katie Mills and Lauren Turner to discuss personalities as defined by the Enneagram and how they show up at the gym. The Enneagram is a set of nine personality types in the world that describes how individuals see the world and their motivations that drive behavior. Everyone has a basic personality type, but they can be expressed differently from person to person.  Full disclaimer: none of us are experts on the Enneagram and we don't recommend you just walk around trying to classify people. If you want to use the Enneagram for personality development and to improve your relationships, then go for it. Take a free Enneagram Test here! For the readers - The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery (Ian Cron & Suzanne Stabile); The Path Between Us: An Enneagram Journey to Healthy Relationships (Suzanne Stabile)

In this week's episode, the roles are reversed and Gabi is interviewed by her friend Shanique Allen. Shanique asks Gabi about how this pregnancy has compared to her first and what changes were made. The big takeaway: mindset shifts are key.

Sometimes we just need to reframe our thinking. Maybe you need to look at fitness, mobility, eating, moving well as investments in your future independence.

Gabi has a conversation with Lea Hughbanks, RD, MS about diets and nutrition, specifically around athletes. Lea shares her top tips for coaches and athletes, debunks some common misconceptions, and touches on the differences between females and males when it comes to diet and nutrition.  If you want to work with Lea, visit www.blossomingnutrition.com

Pregnancy and/or kids can really take a toll on the motivation to workout. Gabi highlights 5 tips that have helped her navigate her second pregnancy while raising a toddler.