Ep. 88 - How Movement Helps Us Through Hard Seasons with Alex Rutkay

<p>Movement isn&#39;t just about physical health.</p><p>In this episode of <em>De-Stress the Nest</em>, Hannah Morgan talks with entrepreneur and City Mouse founder Alex Rutkay about how movement helped her navigate grief, build resilience, and prioritize her mental health during difficult seasons.</p><p>Alex shares how exercise became a powerful tool for processing life&#39;s challenges and why even a few minutes of movement can make a meaningful difference.</p><p>🎙️ <strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li>Movement supports mental health as much as physical health.</li><li>Small amounts of movement still count.</li><li>Parents often put themselves last, but self-care benefits everyone.</li><li>Consistency matters more than perfection.</li><li>Exercise can help process stress, grief, and difficult emotions.</li></ul><p>💬 <strong>Quotes from Alex Rutkay</strong></p><ul><li>&quot;Those things are not just for my physical health. They&#39;re mostly for my mental health.&quot;</li><li>&quot;In order to show up and be a better mother, I have to prioritize myself.&quot;</li><li>&quot;If I can move my body every day in some way, I&#39;m winning at life.&quot;</li></ul><p>📚 <strong>Resources Mentioned</strong></p><ul><li><strong></strong><a href="https://citymouseny.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>City Mouse</strong></a> – A thoughtfully designed diaper bag brand founded by Alex Rutkay.</li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://www.heronhousemanagement.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Heron H</strong></a><a href="https://elevensuitcases.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>ouse Management</strong><strong>⁠⁠</strong></a> - Virtual house management for busy families: we handle your to-dos so you can focus on what matters most.</li></ul><p>📅 New episodes every Tuesday</p><p>💛 <em>Sponsored by</em> <a href="https://www.workingmomsmovement.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>Working Moms Movement</em></a><em>, a coaching and system-based program designed to help working moms stop living in survival mode and start building a life that actually works. </em></p>