Sharing our journey, tips, tricks & the latest on all things women’s fitness

We love to keep it real, and hope through sharing our own journey you will find both inspiration and solidarity. From fitness to fertility and mental health to motherhood – we share our highs and lows, our philosophies and values. Happy reading.

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Endometriosis Awareness Month | Meet Charlotte

Charlotte Machin French is a very special member of our She Moves community - . Charlotte bravely shares her journey with endometriosis, from years of misdiagnosis to learning how to manage her symptoms through movement, nutrition, and self-care. Her story is a powerful reminder that endo is real, painful, and often dismissed. Through self-advocacy, movement, nutrition, and the right support, she’s learned to work with her body, not against it.

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Endometriosis Awareness Month | Meet Danielle

Endometriosis is a condition that affects countless women, yet it, unfortunately,  remains underdiagnosed and misunderstood. Today, we're sharing Danielle's story - her challenges, resilience, and advice for others navigating their own endometriosis journey.  Danielle, a cherished member of our She Moves community, shows incredible strength as she navigates the challenges of Endometriosis. Her journey highlights the necessity of self-advocacy, the importance of community support, and the ongoing effort to manage the physical and mental toll of this condition.

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Endometriosis Awareness Month | Meet Naomi

Today, we’re honored to share Naomi’s journey with endometriosis, a condition that affects 1 in 10 women here in New Zealand, yet remains widely misunderstood. Naomi has lived with endometriosis since her early teens and has faced this challenging condition with strength and determination. Through her story, she hopes to raise awareness, offer support to others, and remind us all of the importance of listening to our bodies. We’re so grateful to Naomi for sharing her journey with the wider She Moves community.

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Perinatal Mental Health | Meet Danielle

Today we introduce you to someone very special to us Danielle van Meeuwen. Danielle is an incredible Mum to 3 children aged 5 and under. Danielle is not only a super mom, she’s also a hugely valuable member of the She Moves team helping with everything that goes on behind the scenes. Danielle so bravely opens up and shares her experience of postpartum depression and we could not be more proud of her! Like all the ladies who have shared their stories, Danielle is passionate about supporting mums and helping them to realise they are not alone in their struggles.

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Perinatal Mental Health | Meet Alana

Meet Alana, Alana has been a longtime member of She Moves and in this blog she bravely shares her story of experiencing postpartum depression after the birth of her first son. Alana shares some fantastic tips for anyone who might be navigating something similar as well as shares how much her She Moves workouts have helped her on this journey.

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Perinatal Mental Health | A brave member

A stunning She Moves member shares her inspiring story on the blog today. Her journey through postpartum depression / anxiety sees her and her husband managing two babies, born just less than a year apart. This lovely lady is so passionate about helping others and thinks there needs to be more opportunity for mums to seek help if they need it. Her biggest piece of advice? Don’t wait to ask for help. It isn’t “normal” to be miserable and feel like everything sucks.

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