Episode 8: Ep 8: Balancing work life, parenting, and self care with Marlie Cohen (aka Kale & Krunches)

This week, Shannon chats with Marlie Cohen (also known as Kale and Krunches), who is a fitness and lifestyle creator based in Toronto. Her blog, Kale and Krunches, started as a guide to staying healthy in an office job but quickly grew into a lifestyle brand, gaining the like, know and trust of thousands of women across the globe. From quick recipes and healthy food hot spots, to new workouts and the best mom gear, Marlie loves sharing her favourite products and routines with her audience. As a new-mom, trainer and content creator, Marlie continues to share her story, realness and tips with all her readers and community.

Topics discussed:

1. About Marlie + Kale & Krunches
2. Balancing motherhood and being an entrepreneur
3. Marlie's experience with postpartum anxiety, and how she managed it
4. What Marlie plans to do differently with her second child that she didn't do with her first
5. Navigating the "shoulds" of parenting
6. What life as a social media influencer is like
7. How to make time for yourself and your own personal needs/passions
8. How you can incorporate fitness/wellness into your day without feeling overwhelmed
9. What "wellness" actually means
10. Marlie's advice for de-gunking your life, and 1 simple thing you can do today

Links mentioned in this episode:

• https://www.instagram.com/getthegunkout/
• https://www.instagram.com/kale_and_krunches/
• https://kaleandkrunches.com/