Is it selfish for moms to prioritize working out?

Nikkiey speaks directly to moms who have put everyone else first for years. On Ep. 58 she describes women who spend 18 years doing everything for their kids, forget themselves, and are now trying to catch up. Her view is that prioritizing yourself is necessary, not selfish. She compares it to the airplane rule: put your own mask on before you help anyone else. On Ep. 367 she adds a longer view. If you sacrifice your health now, think about where you'll be in 10 or 20 years, and whether you'll be able to show up for your kids and grandkids the way you want to.

The show also treats it as modeling. On Ep. 369 Nikkiey says your health is one of the most important things you can model for the people you love, and that she has heard many husbands say they were inspired by what their partner was doing. On Ep. 317 she argues that being disciplined about your health makes you more reliable and steady, not less. Erin, a client on Ep. 357, felt guilty about investing in herself at first. She now sees it as a ripple effect: the better she feels, the more patience and energy she has for others. She also says it means less worry for her daughters about her future health.