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One of my primary goals with Imua Moms is to ask questions and find answers, as I often struggle to gain the insights I seek. There's a noticeable silence surrounding motherhood; despite everyone's calls for change, when the moment arrives, silence is the majority!

I've met some women whose stories are powerful beyond all belief, and left me in tears (I'll share soon), but I needed to rethink who to discuss with and how. This reflection is why "Truth Be Told" hasn't been released yet.

Initially, I sought out powerful women with influence, only to realize that their stories, while important, may not resonate with many mothers. These women can easily share their experiences and don’t necessarily need my support. I’m here for them, but they aren’t the ones struggling to be heard. To be honest, many of them focused on moms and then disappeared on me. This left m…

There is a few other things. I started remembering little bits after I wrote the first.

1.) Bikin Confusion

During my first pregnancy, I invested in my usual bikinis in anticipation of my return to the beach. However, I quickly realized that what once fit perfectly no longer suited my changing body. While I acknowledge that changes in body shape can balance out over time, I felt that to give my best, I needed bikini tops that could adjust to my new dimensions. Unfortunately, the fixed styles did not offer the flexibility I required. It took me quite some time to rediscover styles that I felt comfortable in. Similar to the experience I had with surfboards, I found that my bikinis and wetsuits fit differently. from day to day.

2.) F*ck INSTAGRAM

Let’s set the record straight: the images we see online are often heavily manipulated, and 98% of what’s…

I have been an athlete all my life, facing countless injuries and hitting exhaustion more times than I can count. My levels of discomfort have been endless. However, nothing prepared me for my comeback in surfing after giving birth twice. While I was pregnant, I searched the internet for guidance on returning to surfing postpartum. The response was eerily silent, even more so than the question of whether one can surf during pregnancy. This time, there was nothing but advice to contact a medical provider, with the earliest suggestion for a return coming at the one-year mark.

As I’ve mentioned countless times (especially in the latest episode of "Against All Odds"), a mother’s postpartum comeback to her sport is one of the best untold stories in the world. It’s often missing from the narratives we see today. Why is that? I genuinely want to know, as I’m unsure myself. The…

I woke up this morning feeling hopeful and full of love. I looked next to me and saw my daughter, son, and partner snugly, peacefully, and safe in our big Cali king-sized bed. We have a roof over our heads, great health, and love. That is more than enough. As my mind is naturally inclined to do, it began racing through my plans and ambitions, and I began a process of counting love and gratitude to avoid getting overwhelmed. It doesn't always work, but often it does. 

One thought that often weighs on my heart is the impact Imua Moms has on the world, even if it feels tiny at times. I may not be a world champion, famous, or an influencer, but I deeply resonate with the title of super mom. I have been conditioned by the situational stress to become a person who could change the world.

I’…

Aloha kākou!

My name is Joli Johnston Poster and I'm starting my journey with IMUA Moms at 41 weeks. It feels so weird to find a way to introduce myself and give context to why I've been brought on to this incredible team of powerful women, but I'll do my best and try to make it short! Born and raised on the North Shore of Oʻahu as the daughter of a surfboard shaper and a musician, surfing (and dancing) have been my #1 loves and way to connect to my environment, my ancestors, my body and my family. I've been a special education preschool teacher for 13 years all while developing my fascination and deeply felt purpose of studying health. True health. Root cause medicine that encompasses food, lifestyle, mindset and the physical body. It led me through a personal healing journey that is nothing short of miraculous.

Somewhere along…

The past year and a half has been a profound journey—wild and transformative. After enduring the heartbreak of a traumatic miscarriage last Christmas Eve and a night in the hospital, we realized that Imua was all we needed, and we thanked Jesus for the blessing of having at least one child. Just two weeks later, we discovered I was pregnant again. While we felt joy, anxiety lingered about losing a precious life earlier that month. I faced relentless nausea and scary heart palpitations, but I stood strong. I was throwing up and peeing my pants 3-6 times daily for nine months, battling smells, dips in energy, and the feeling that I would never feel good again. I pushed through, surfing, creating Imua Moms, working out (while throwing up), playing with my son as if nothing was amiss, all while nurturing my business and my boyfriend's. Throughout this pregnancy, we encountere…

I am now just over a month postpartum. So much has happened since my last post and so much I want to share including my birth story but since I probably only have thirty minutes before baby O wakes up and wants to feed, I am going to get down as much of what’s on my mind right now.

First off, I love being a mom. It’s hard AF but I love it. Nothing could have prepared Luke and I for the steep learning curve of parenthood. I wish there was a manual, but there isn’t. The advice and google searches have been super helpful but every situation is unique and different. You kind of just jump into the deep end of the pool and figure out how to swim. A few weeks in and I finally feel like Luke, ‘Olena and I are finding our groove, understanding each other…

I have grown so much since my last post and am in the final month of my pregnancy!! Less than four weeks till my perceived due date. Despite being large and in charge, I feel pretty good. I've had to get creative with surfing but am still catching a few waves! My belly is the size of a beach ball so paddling prone long distances is not really possible anymore. I swim my board out to the lineup, when a wave approaches I do a quick sprint with "my butt in the air like I just don’t care" and then awkwardly get to my feet. The ride isn’t anything special yet it is. Something about still being able to stand up on a wave and ride in some capacity at this stage makes me feel like I am conquering the world. Even though I am in the water less than…

My baby girl,

You are the size of a squash this week and supposedly 2 whole pounds! Wow! You have been moving and grooving and kicking mom in the bladder a whole lot, haha. I don’t mind. I just love you and want you to be happy and healthy. I really am so grateful to have you growing inside me. I know I am in a position many women dream of but are maybe not so fortunate. In the moments of struggle I just remind myself how lucky we are that you chose us when you did. Some days have been hard on me lately. Challenging mentally and emotionally. I look myself in the mirror and don’t recognize who I am anymore, both physically and in my own head. My daily routine, pace, priorities and goals have changed so much in such a short amount of time. Surfing is a…