Back in the Office: A Year of Transformation
Episode Overview
Eik shares her challenging pregnancy journey. Discusses anxiety and finding the right therapist. Highlights the importance of advocating for oneself. Plans to support athlete mums with balanced guidance. Upcoming podcast season promises engaging content.
It's wild how life can feel both familiar, but also at the same time really unrecognisable.
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This episode of 'Building Thriving Lifestyles' brings Eik Gylfadottir back to the mic after a year away, sharing a deeply personal update on life, work, and the lessons learned since becoming a mum. Eik candidly discusses her pregnancy experience, which was uncomplicated on paper but presented significant mental and physical challenges. She opens up about facing anxiety and panic attacks, and how finding the right therapeutic support was crucial in her recovery.
Her story highlights the importance of listening to your body and mind, advocating for oneself, and seeking help when needed. Eik also talks about the transformative year spent unplugged to focus on her son, Oliver, and the valuable insights gained from this time. As she steps back into her professional role, Eik is excited to support athletes and active women through pregnancy and postpartum, aiming to bridge the gap in information available for this unique group.
With plans for more personal episodes, interviews, and listener Q&As, this season promises to be filled with engaging content. Eik's journey serves as a reminder that life's big changes can reshape perspectives and priorities, urging us all to honour our seasons and show up with intention. Ready to be inspired by Eik's journey? Tune in and see what you can take away from her experiences.