The Expecting and Empowered Podcast

Babywearing can be a powerful tool for connection, confidence, and supporting both parent and baby through the early years. Today, Amy is joined by Jordan, a perinatal health occupational therapist and certified babywearing consultant who has helped thousands of families around the world feel confident carrying their babies. Drawing from both her professional expertise and personal experiences, Jo...

Motherhood comes with plenty of advice, but some of the most meaningful wisdom often comes from women who are living it every day. In this short and heartfelt solo episode, Amy shares advice gathered from the incredible women behind the scenes of Expecting and Empowered. Beyond creating workouts and supporting the E&E community, these women are moms themselves, each with unique experiences and...

Amy is joined once again by fan-favorite guest Eli Weinstein, making his second appearance on the Expecting & Empowered podcast! A longtime supporter of the show and author of From I Do to We Do , Eli brings his signature blend of honesty, humor, and practical wisdom to a conversation about marriage during the busy years of raising young children. Together, Amy and Eli explore what it takes to...

The first month after a C-section can play a major role in how a new momma heals and feels long term. In this episode Krystle shares what every C-section momma needs to know to support recovery during those early postpartum weeks! As a three-time C-section mom herself and a pelvic floor physical therapist who has worked with countless postpartum women, Krystle combines professional expertise with...

Birth is more than just a physical event - it’s a deeply transformative experience that can shape a woman’s memories, relationships, and mental health for years to come. In this powerful conversation, Amy sits down with Erica Paulson, founder of Nurture, doula, trainer, and childbirth educator with nearly two decades of hands-on experience. Known for her integrative and compassionate approach, Eri...

How do you become a person who works out? How do you stay consistent with your workouts? And how do you actually make the time to work out? You’ve asked, so Amy is going in depth into how she actually makes the time to get in her 3 strength training workouts a week! We love bringing you real, tangible tools to help you feel empowered and today is no different! Amy introduces her technique of “time...

Krystle takes the mic solo to share big news: Pilates is officially coming to the Expecting and Empowered workout app! Joined by a familiar face to the Expecting and Empowered community, Jacquelyn Brennan, this episode gives listeners an inside look at her history with Pilates and how her version will be such a huge asset to the app.  Krystle and Jacquelyn dive into Jacquelyn’s journey to Pilates...

When preparing for birth, many mamas focus on physical preparedness, which makes sense! Putting together a nursery and the perfect registry list is a lot of fun. But labor can be a long, physical task that requires mental perseverance. Surprise guest host and running coach in the Expecting and Empowered app, Abby Green, joins Amy to discuss why preparing your mind is just as important, no matter y...

Maternal mental health is a critical yet often misunderstood part of the postpartum experience, and this conversation shines light on an important topic many parents may not fully understand: perinatal and postnatal OCD. Amy is joined by Betty Flores, LCSW, PMH-C, and Justine Rae Murray, LCSW—two therapists who specialize in perinatal and postnatal mental health and obsessive-compulsive disorder....

This week Amy is solo for a short and encouraging episode focused on one common challenge in motherhood: staying consistent with workouts. As a follow-up to the conversation about finding time to exercise with little kids, this episode is designed to be simple, practical, and motivating for moms navigating busy seasons of life. Amy shares why consistency in movement matters during motherhood and h...

In today’s episode, Amy is joined by Sydney, a labor and delivery nurse with over five years of bedside experience and a deep passion for women’s health. As the creator of the platform @Nurse_Sydney and co-host of The Push Pod , Sydney is dedicated to empowering women with evidence-based information so they can feel confident throughout pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and beyond! This episode dives...

While balancing motherhood, work, and daily responsibilities can make prioritizing fitness feel impossible, this episode is a reminder that self-care isn’t selfish — it’s essential. Amy shares honest reflections from her own seasons of motherhood alongside real-life insight from other moms in the Expecting and Empowered community who are finding creative ways to make their health a priority. This...

In today’s episode, Amy is joined by Dr. Marisa G. Franco, psychologist and friendship expert, for an honest and refreshing conversation about navigating friendships in motherhood. This episode explores why friendship truly matters and why maintaining meaningful connections deserves intentional space through every season of life, even when your day feels full.  Dr. Franco discusses how challenging...

Fear of tearing is one of the most common concerns women have as they prepare for birth, yet many leave the experience saying, “I wish someone would have told me this sooner.” In this episode, we break down perineal tearing with evidence-based education so you can head into labor feeling informed, prepared, and confident. We’re joined by Sarah Rubbatt, lead women’s health physical therapist at Emp...

As we are celebrating the holiday season here at the Expecting and Empowered Podcast community, we are revisiting one our most popular episodes ever ! Mackenzie from @ mackenzie.on .motherhood was on this episode to talk about all things labor and delivery and answers our questions on what the role of a labor and delivery nurse is, the sometimes controversial subject of Pitocin, and what cervical...

For this episode of Expecting and Empowered , Amy and Krystle are together to dive into healing as a mama of multiple c-sections. With two (or more) little ones to care for, potential for increased scar tissue, and necessary modifications needed after surgery, the sisters explain why every C-section deserves its own thoughtful recovery plan. They walk us through the most important priority—respect...

For the 100th episode of the Expecting and Empowered podcast, Amy is bringing on a powerhouse in the world of reproductive nutrition. Today’s guest is McKenzie Caldwell, MPH, RDN - a registered dietitian specializing in nutrition for fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and overall reproductive health. As the founder of Feed Your Zest Nutrition & Wellness, McKenzie supports women navigating PCOS,...

The sister duo, Amy and Krystle, are back on the Expecting and Empowered podcast to bust one of the biggest birth myths out there — that you have to give birth on your back! This common misconception, often fueled by TV and movie portrayals of labor, doesn’t reflect what’s truly best for many birthing moms. In this episode, Amy and Krystle break down why pushing on your back might not be the most...

No matter which way you bring your baby into the world, you are incredible! If you had a cesarean birth with your first baby, that doesn’t automatically mean you need to have another c-section if you choose to have more children. Today’s guest Meagan Heaton, co-founder of the VBAC Link, doula, and c-section educator had a successful VBAC with her third child after two previous cesareans. That thir...

Amy is solo for today’s episode sharing what she wishes she would have known about labor and delivery. Amy has always been interested in birth and while her nursing career ended up taking a different route, her passion for birth did not end there. After having her 3 boys, Amy decided to further her knowledge and train as a doula. Every part of Amy’s professional and personal life has led to her sh...

Our conversation today is with Dr. Whitney Casares, board-certified pediatrician, CEO and founder of Modern Mommy Doc, and author of the new book for children My One-of-a-Kind Body . Her book is a wonderful tool to encourage body confidence in kids and can be a valuable resource for parents!  As new moms, we are shifting the narrative away from the diet culture from the past and learning to love o...

On today’s episode, Amy is joined by Licensed Psychologist and maternal mental health specialist, Dr. Lilit, to discuss identity - from womanhood, to motherhood, to working mom - why self care is a non-negotiable, and how to shift “mom guilt” into “I care”. Dr. Lilit feels strongly that all women can thrive in motherhood by rethinking expectations and priorities. She walks through ways to maintain...

Mealtime struggles can feel overwhelming, but they don’t have to be—and that’s why we’re so excited to welcome Jennifer Anderson to today’s episode. Jennifer is a registered dietitian with a Master’s in Public Health, a mom of two, and the founder of Kids Eat in Color , a trusted resource that’s been supporting families with evidence-based strategies for child nutrition and feeding since 2019. In...

In episode 91 we talked all about SPD pain during pregnancy, but we’ve had a lot of women from our community ask about SPD pain during the postpartum period! Today, Krystle is going to close that loop and talk about things you can do to alleviate SPD pain during postpartum. Through proper full ribcage breathing, keeping movements symmetrical until inflammation has decreased, and modifying your wor...

In today’s inspiring episode, we welcome a first: a military spouse, mother of two, content creator, and Expecting and Empowered App Affiliate - Corrie Lynn! Corrie joins us to share her unique experience navigating motherhood and military life, and how she’s rewriting the narrative with positivity, resilience, and intentionality.  After moving to their first base only a few short months before th...