Krista Williams & Jenn Perna
Moms In Motion
Welcome to the Moms In Motion podcast! Your hosts are Krista Williams (pregnancy & postpartum athleticism coach) and Jenn Perna (pelvic floor physical therapist). We are running our businesses, running our households, and trying not to run ourselves into the ground while juggling it all. We are here to support you through all stages of motherhood with honest, relatable, and sometimes unfiltered conversations. Tune into this show weekly so we can help you build your village, reconnect with your mom bod, and possibly even navigate business ownership and motherhood, better. We are located in th...
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Jul 6, 2026
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#139: It's a Slippery Slope - Your Questions About Lube Answered 06.07.2026 9:18
Today's episode is about all things lube! There are a bunch of types and you might have no idea where to start. If you have questions about lube you have been too embarrassed to ask, or lube just doesn't seem to be solving all your problems - listen up! We will have 3 different types of episodes and one will drop each week on Mondays! Movement and education Mom life struggles and experie...
#138: Pelvic Floor PTs ARE Orthopedic PTs - Specializing in Women's Health is the Key Difference 29.06.2026 16:19
We both have this conversation with patients and clients so often that we are very overdue on making an episode about it! Physical Therapists all go to PT school and have the same extensive orthopedic training. The difference with a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, is that they completed additional, and very in depth training, to specialize in all things related to the pelvis and women's heal...
#137: Social Media Etiquette and the Negative Impact it Can Have on Small Businesses 22.06.2026 9:28
The keyboard warriors have been out in full effect lately - posting anonymously and voicing their opinions of how small businesses choose to operate. In today's episode, we bring to attention the fact that communities need small businesses to thrive, and how easily social media comments can negatively influence how the pubic views a local business. We will have 3 different types of episodes a...
#136: Exercise While Dealing With Injuries - Should You Try to Keep Up Your Routine or Just Rest? 15.06.2026 9:57
This is such a common conversation! Both of us often see patients and clients who are dealing with an injury, and also want to keep up with their fitness at the same time, and are unsure how to proceed. It can be scary, because it feels like rest is the safest thing to do. However, there is so much you can do to work on your rehab, work around the injury, and of course go harder with other body pa...
#135: How ISR Lessons Save Children's Lives with Jenna Porcelli (Part 2 Replay) 08.06.2026 25:57
This week we are bringing back part 2 of our guest episode series with local water safety expert Jenna Porcelli! In this episode Jenna explains exactly what ISR is, why the method caters to the way children learn best, and what the commitment looks like for parents. Also, since the time of this recording ISR changed from 5 days to 4! Krista and Jenn both have children who are ISR grads, and we als...
#134: Water Safety Tips All Parents Need to do Summer Better with Jenna Porcelli (Part 1 Replay) 01.06.2026 33:33
It's that time of year again and we feel strongly about the need to reshare two episodes from our first ever guest on the Moms In Motion Podcast, Jenna Porcelli! Jenna is an ISR instructor and local swim safety expert. Since all parents are concerned about preparing themselves, their backyards, and their children for swimming this time of year, we wanted to support you in this effort by havin...
#133: Is Vaginal Estrogen too Good to be True? How This Creme Can Help you Thrive in Postpartum, Perimenopause, and Beyond 25.05.2026 11:05
More recent research shows that vaginal estrogen is safe for postpartum clients (black box warning has even been removed!) and could really be a game changer when it comes to function and comfort. Listen to this episode to understand if vaginal estrogen could help you in your postpartum recovery, as well as other periods where estrogen is known to drop. We will have 3 different types of episodes a...
#132: Why Moms Need to Put Themselves First, and Why It Needs to be a Non-Negotiable, Starting Now 18.05.2026 19:37
This time of year is so hard for moms! If you have kids in full time school, daycare, or even pre-school, you know how much goes on the calendar this time of year. If you have a baby and aren't there yet, this episode is the heads up for how to plan for the future. We see moms struggling everyday, and if you are in a downward spiral because it's been far too long since you've done a...
#131: Tight Pelvic Floor? Is too Tight a Bad Thing? You Might Need to be Treated for Vaginismus 11.05.2026 22:58
Vaginismus is one of those topics that a lot of women feel is TMI and may be embarrassed about. This condition, both primary and secondary vaginismus, is frequently treated in pelvic floor therapy. Listen to this episode if you think you might benefit from treatment! We will have 3 different types of episodes and one will drop each week on Mondays! Movement and education Mom life struggles and exp...
#130: Vivid's Open House Party at the New Newtown Office - This Week, Thursday 5/7/26 04.05.2026 11:11
Vivid Women's Health is having a party on Thursday, 6-8pm this week to celebrate the opening of the NEW Newtown office - and everyone is invited! Chat with local providers, enjoy a charcuterie board, and maybe the best part - a bar with 'themed' beverages... use your imagination! The new office is stunning and has room to grow - so be sure to join us to check it out! We will have 3...
#129: 'I Have to Ask My Husband' - Problems with Partner Involvement (and Lack Of) When it Comes to Women's Health Issues 27.04.2026 19:08
'I have to ask my husband' is a response to a provider that unfortunately often leads to a patient/client not getting the care they desperately need. Involving a partner in health and financial decisions isn't the issue - we believe partners should always work as a team. The problem is when the partner wasn't involved from the beginning, and may not even know what issues have e...
#128: Business Owner Insider - What Operating Costs, and Therefore Pricing of Services, Really Looks Like 20.04.2026 22:33
If you've never been a business owner, or have never helped run a business, you may not have any idea what costs actually look like. Pricing of services have a lot to do with this, so if you want quality service, you might be interested in what goes into determining the costs for these services. Listen to today's episode to find out the many hidden costs of running businesses that truly...
#127: What You Need to Know About Endometriosis, and Who is Needed on Your Care Team if you Might be Dealing with Endo 13.04.2026 18:12
You might be surprised to hear that 1/10 women are diagnosed with endometriosis, but Dr. Jenn believes that it is much higher than that because it takes most women 10 years to get a diagnosis. If your symptoms are making you wonder if you have endometriosis, and especially if your symptoms have been brushed off in the past, you need to get a second opinion and see an endo specialist and not just a...
#126: Plans and Programs Work If You Do The Work - How to Get the Best Results in Treatment or Fitness 06.04.2026 11:13
When you need help with something specific and seek the help of a provider, you need to actually show up for the care in order to get the results you want. Sounds like a no brainer, right? You may be surprised to find out that often in our line of work, and in talking to other providers we refer to, it happens all too often that clients/patients regularly seek out our services, and then don’t foll...
#125: Opening Day for the New Vivid Women's Health Newtown Office! An Elevated Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Experience Awaits! 30.03.2026 13:47
Vivid's Newtown office has gotten a major upgrade! As of today, Vivid is treating patients at a new, much bigger location, just down the street! We are so excited to see Vivid continue to grow and serve more women locally with top-notch pelvic health care. Listen up for all you can expect from this elevated space for pelvic health! We will have 3 different types of episodes and one will drop...
#124: Opening Day In Wrightstown is Here! Find Out How it Will Work to be a Strong Mom in This New Location! 23.03.2026 17:11
If you live close to the NEW Strong Mom Studio in Wrightstown, this is a opportunity to level up your motherhood experience that you don't want to miss! Childcare, co-working, free coffee, fitness and mom friends - what else could you need? Join us as we celebrate the new studio welcoming moms in for our first workouts starting today! We will have 3 different types of episodes and one will dr...
#123: Vivid's Big News - How Vivid Women's Health Continues to Improve the Pelvic Floor Therapy Experience for Local Women 16.03.2026 13:07
It's Vivid's turn for some big news! Today's episode is all about how Vivid Women's Health continues to level up pelvic health care in Newtown, and we are so excited about it! If you are still struggling with pain or pelvic floor issues, give them a call and get to the root cause of your problems with the best pelvic floor physical therapists locally. We will have 3 different t...
#122: Tendons in Perimenopause - Why Hormone Balancing Won't Solve all Your Problems if Your Habits Suck 09.03.2026 14:42
Perimenopause is a hot topic, and it seems like everyone thinks HRT will solve all their problems and symptoms. While HRT might help some women tremendously, we really need to look at the whole picture. Habits, postures, injuries, your fitness foundation (or lack of) and so many other factors come into play. It's critical that women check all the boxes going into perimenopause, and see the ri...
#121: What the Heck is That For? Find Out What Tool Pelvic PTs Might Use 'To Look Under the Hood' that Shocked Krista 02.03.2026 6:45
Today's episode was an unplanned recording - Krista saw one of these on Dr. Jenn's desk and demanded to understand exactly what it was used for in pelvic floor physical therapy. Turns out it's exactly what you would think it's for! Listen for all the details! We will have 3 different types of episodes and one will drop each week on Mondays! Movement and education Mom life strug...
#120: Do You Need Internal Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy? 23.02.2026 22:50
Are you hesitant to go to pelvic floor physical therapy because the idea of internal treatment scares you? Or are you looking for internal treatment but your current pelvic floor physical therapist doesn't offer it or says you don't need it? On today's episode we discuss everything you need to know about internal work in pelvic floor physical therapy! We will have 3 different types...
#119: The Strong Mom Project Has Big News! We Can't Wait to Serve More Local Moms in 2026 16.02.2026 15:41
Strong Moms is expanding! We are so excited to level up the way we serve current clients, and make ourselves available to a greater range of families in Bucks County. In this episode, we share some details you might be interested in, and answer some common questions we've gotten from clients. If you have more questions please sent a DM on Instagram! Also save the date for Saturday 3/21 - it&a...
#118: Self Care - Why Putting Yourself First as a Mom is a Critical and Non-Negotiable Part of Your Wellness 09.02.2026 15:42
Self care isn't just a luxury for moms, it's a necessity. We both have specific practices that are critical parts of our physical and mental well-being, and we hope that telling you about ours encourages you to put those boundaries and practices in place for yourself too! We will have 3 different types of episodes and one will drop each week on Mondays! Movement and education Mom life st...
#117: Your Body is Not a DIY Project - Why You Should Leave Your Symptoms & Recovery to the Professionals 02.02.2026 15:49
Pelvic floor issues and postpartum return to exercise struggles are two of the main reasons women become inactive, which negatively affects long term health. Today, we discuss why you shouldn't try to DIY your health. When you leave it to the professionals, you are likely to find success, relief, and progression so much faster! We will have 3 different types of episodes and one will drop each...
#116: Getting Better Sleep - Tips for Improving Sleep Quality in All Stages of Motherhood 26.01.2026 18:00
Sleep is a struggle for all moms at some point! No matter if you are getting up with a baby overnight, you have toddlers who don't sleep well, or you are experiencing insomnia as a symptom of perimenopause, we can all work on improving sleep. No matter what stage of motherhood you are in, we hope some of these tips help improve your quality of sleep! We will have 3 different types of episodes...
#115: Mom Guilt is Real for All of Us! Here's How We Handle it as Business Owners 19.01.2026 9:20
Mom Guilt is something we all struggle with at some point, no matter if you stay at home, work, own a business, or travel a lot. It is unavoidable, but realize that sometimes priorities have to shift slightly in order to take care of our own physical and mental health too. Perhaps it helps to know how we handle it when owning businesses gives us fewer choices! We will have 3 different types of epi...
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