Moms In Motion

The Summer is flying by and as business owners and moms with kids off of school, it sometimes feels like we are barely getting by in juggling it all! At the same time, though, Vivid is open for business in the new Doylestown location (and in need of another therapist if you know anyone) and Strong Moms has been in Yardley for a whole year already!  So, ready or not we are rolling with all the prog...

As moms and consumers we all have choices, and what you value as you are building your village of support has a lot to do with whether you think something is 'expensive' or not. Today, as a result of some recent conversation in the local Facebook mom groups, we are discussing (and ranting about) price vs value. Someone's own opinion of what they think is 'too expensive' mi...

We know how tough this time of year can be for moms - kids home, schedules off, lack of routine, vacations... it can be hard to find the time, or energy, to keep up with your own good habits. In this episode, we talk about how you can still move the needle with working towards the results you want, without needing to find lot of time, energy, or motivation. Related episodes -  #83 - Habit Stacking...

In Part 3 of our hormone series with guest Dr. Khadija Douglas, Naturopath and owner of Infinite Wellness, we take deep dive into perimenopause hormones!  Every woman knows that menopause is coming at some point, but do you know how to best support your body in the years (or decade) leading up to actually going through it? This topic has been popular on social media lately, and it can be super con...

In Part 2 of our hormone series with guest Dr. Khadija Douglas, Naturopath and owner of Infinite Wellness, we take deep dive into postpartum hormones!  Many new moms know that their hormones take a hit after baby is born, but do you know how to best support your body during this time? At about 6 weeks postpartum and beyond, there are specific tests that can be done to check your levels to support...

Hormone balancing is everywhere on social media, and today we are so excited to introduce you to our guest Dr. Khadija Douglas, Naturopath and owner of Infinite Wellness! She's our favorite referral for hormone expertise and has changed the lives of so many women we serve as clients and patients. This is the first episode of a 3 part series so great ready for a full education on all things ho...

You might be listening to this episode because you have a good idea of what you 'should' be doing, but the consistency just isn't happening. As busy moms we tend to "should" all over ourselves, but when you have so many needs to meet in one day, we understand that your own tends to be pushed down to the bottom of the list. Habit stacking is a simple concept that helps you...

You may not understand exactly what your 'alignment' means, but making sure it is working for you verses against you is a must! As moms, our alignment and posture can change drastically as we transition through the various stages of pregnancy, postpartum, and raising small children. It can also contribute to pain, dysfunction, poor form with exercise, and even simply prevent you from doi...

Every mom needs a village of support to thrive! It may look a lot different than it did 20-30 years ago, so it helps to understand what building your village might realistically look like today, in 2025. We hope this episode helps you weigh your options with what to look for for when choosing providers to help you do motherhood the way you want to and need to! Confused about our discussion regardi...

If you have experienced pelvic pain, back pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, you might see a pelvic floor PT and they might (or should) evaluate... your feet!? Your footwear? Might sound crazy but it's true - there is a connection between your foot and your pelvic floor. This episode explains a lot of things you may have never considered when it comes to how your body works, and might help you c...

We hope you are surviving Maycember, moms! If you are a new mom and have no idea what we are talking about - please enjoy this month! Mother's Day, beautiful weather - there are a lot of great things about the month of May! However, if you have school-aged kids, even kids in preschool or daycare, you might be feeling like you are just surviving, not thriving, this month. We feel it too and we...

We already know that women are often left in the dark about possible birth injuries and how they can affect your postpartum return to exercise. In today's episode, we are discussing one you likely have never heard of before! Levator Ani avulsions are not common, but possible, and would be missed in your 6 week postpartum check because your doctor or midwife doesn't screen for it. This in...

Today's episode might be hard to hear (we have been on a roll with these lately, don't take it too personal), but it might be time! If you have been making excuses, and blaming your inability to meet your goals on anything and everything, listen up! It's time to get out of your own way and finally just get shit done! We will have 3 different types of episodes and one will drop each...

The most important part of a workout is often skipped by many, and we see the consequences of that in working with women daily! We get it, moms are busy and always short on free time, but this is worth figuring out how to fit it in. Today's episode will help you understand why this part of your workout cannot be skipped, and may encourage you to make a different decision the next time you tak...

Episode 75! Another milestone in podcasting! We are excited to be here and bring you today's episode about pessaries. You may have never heard of this device, but if you or anyone you know has experienced pelvic floor dysfunction, especially if it affects your ability to live your life the way you want to, listen up! This education might be just what you need to improve your symptoms! We will...

What is your identity? Do you even realize that you identify yourself in certain ways? In this episode we discuss the power you have over identifying yourself both positively and negatively, and how that controls your behaviors. Let us know if this episode spoke to you and you need to make some changes in how you talk to yourself! We will have 3 different types of episodes and one will drop each w...

Spring means more moms wanting to be more active and we are here for it! Vivid is growing, bellies are growing and we are anticipating Spring to be extra busy! We are happy to have you with us for this wild ride of business ownership and parenting and trying to keep all the balls in the air during a busy season. We will have 3 different types of episodes and one will drop each week on Mondays! Mov...

As we head into Spring Break trips, family vacations, and start thinking about Summer plans, the last thing you want to worry about is becoming constipated. While being off of your daily routine can lead to trouble pooping, this episode covers some easy things your whole family can do while you are away to make sure you can go easier! Be sure to also check out Episode 9 to understand all the basic...

It's getting warmer out and you might be thinking about getting back into running, or starting for the first time. But how? We've got you! Today, we are talking all about exactly what to do, how to do it, and what you need to be aware of as you progress - especially if you face challenges such as pain or pelvic floor issues.  Check out episode #34 about returning to running after 'g...

We love an 'inside look' episode and we have found that you do too! Today's episode is about our parenting styles. As two experienced moms with 6 kids between us and almost a decade of parenting under our belts, we are sharing what we have found works for us. We would love to hear about what you take away from this episode - either what you want to do, or what you def do not want to...

Pelvic Floor PT or even Orthopedic PT, doesn't matter - good quality PT is so much more then just a one-size-fits-all sheet of exercises. If this has been your PT experience in the past, or if you think you just need to go to PT to simply be given a list of what to do, this is the episode for you!  We will have 3 different types of episodes and one will drop each week on Mondays! Movement and...

Lots of moms know that strength training is an important component of fitness for women, but do you actually know how to best get the results you are looking for? ‘Long and lean’ by picking up light weights is a marketing technique - the only way to actually get stronger is to lift heavy and progressively overload your body. Yoga, barre, running - all of these workouts are endurance based, and tha...

If you are new around here, this is the episode to listen to! If you have never been a patient at Vivid or a client at Strong Moms - welcome! You may have been thinking this is the year you will finally take care of yourself better, and we are happy to explain our processes to get you started and make sure you are well taken care of! If this episode hasn't answered all of the questions you ha...

This is one topic that is so very basic to us as movement professionals, but needs to be discussed in detail because every single client and every single patient needs to be taught the difference in order to get the results they are looking for. You may have grown up (think high school, college) sucking in your belly in order to flatten it out. This habit is super hard to break - but also becomes...

The pelvic floor struggles are real this season! If you and your family have been sick this winter, you may or may not have experienced urinary leakage when coughing. Even if this has never been an issue for you before, there's a first time for everything, especially when you aren't sleeping well, and your system might already be struggling. If this hasn't been a problem before - am...