Have you ever been in the midst of a long to-do list or a big project, struggling to go on, knowing you have so much to accomplish, but what you really need in that exact moment is a nap? 

What if you honored that knowing and took the damn nap? I know. Revolutionary.

Today’s guest Chef Carlas Contrereas has become fierce with her boundaries and honoring her highest priorities since becoming a mother. Sometimes those priorities are a work project or food prep. And other times it’s a nap and/or a Pilates session.

In this episode we talk about honoring our postpartum journeys, recovering from birth trauma, and how as two people with Aries Suns and Gemini Moons, we never stop moving, learning, and growing. And somehow we make it all work together. 

Chef Carla is a multi-passionate digital entrepreneur and the founder of Cook + Chop: online cooking school. She’s also the host of the Show Up Fully podcast, and her work has been featured in publications like justBOBBI.com and Well+Good. 

As a chef and culinary producer, Carla has worked on hundreds of photo shoots for well-known brands as a food stylist, photographer, recipe developer, art director, and digital content creator. For over 24 years, she’s worked professionally in the food industry and has been featured on Chopped! on the Food Network. 

Her endless curiosity for wellness and personal growth has led her to become a certified health coach from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and The Nutritious Life Studio and a life coach through Mentor Masterclass. 

Resources: 

• Learn more about Chef Carl at www.carlacontreras.com
• Follow Carla on instagram @chefcarla_c
• Carla’s Mother Leader feature of pstprtm.com
• Carla’s pstprtm story on her podcast Show Up Fully
• Dr. Naza Nalani on Show Up Fully
• Carla’s magical 5/5
• Follow me on instagram @alissaalter
• Download your FREE guide to the 20 Things No One Tells You About Pregnancy and Postpartum, visit www.alissa-alter.com
• Join our private Facebook community Mom’s Club for the community of like minded, intentional moms hanging out in a 100% judgement free zone you’ve always dreamed of.

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