Vibrantly You® Podcast | Fitness, Nutrition, and Wellness for Pregnancy & Postpartum

If we found out we were pregnant tomorrow, what would we do differently? In this Coffee Chit Chat episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast , we're reflecting on our own pregnancy journeys and sharing what we'd change if we were starting over today—with everything we've learned as a pregnancy personal trainer , birth doula , and perinatal nutritionist . Spoiler alert: it has a lot less...

When most people think about birth preparation , they think about birth plans, hospital bags, and whether they'll get an epidural. But there's one piece of birth prep that's often missing from the conversation: Preparing your body for labor. In this solo episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast , Megan, certified pregnancy personal trainer , prenatal fitness coach , and birth doula, ex...

Replay Episode: We're bringing back one of our most popular early episodes because constipation is one of the most common — and most frustrating — pregnancy symptoms. If you're struggling with constipation during pregnancy, you're definitely not alone. But here's the good news: it's not something you have to simply accept for the next nine months. In this episode of The Vi...

Feeling exhausted, running on coffee, and surviving on your toddler's leftovers? You're not alone—but that doesn't mean it's normal. In this episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast , we dive into the often-overlooked topic of postpartum nutrient depletion and why so many moms find themselves undernourished during the months and years after having a baby. Between caring for a newb...

Have you ever felt like you can’t trust your hunger cues? Or wondered why intuitive eating seems to work for everyone else—but feels confusing for you? In this solo episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast , Caitlin dives into the often-misunderstood concept of intuitive eating and explores why it can be incredibly difficult to practice when you're coming from a place of chronic undernourishment...

Trying to conceive can feel overwhelming. Between fertility supplements, hormone hacks, social media advice, and endless opinions online, it’s easy to lose sight of the things that truly move the needle. In this episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast , Megan and Caitlin break down the foundational habits that support fertility and reproductive health—without the overwhelm. As a pregnancy personal t...

What if the exhaustion, anxiety, poor recovery, sleep changes, and body shifts you’re experiencing aren’t just postpartum… but the beginning of perimenopause? In this powerful guest episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast , we sit down with Jessie Mundell — exercise specialist in pregnancy, postpartum, birth recovery, and perimenopause — to talk about what women actually need to know about training,...

Thought pregnancy would be your motivation to “finally stay consistent” with workouts… and then the first trimester hit? In this solo episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast , Megan — certified pregnancy personal trainer and prenatal fitness coach — is talking about the reality of exercise during the first trimester and why so many people feel blindsided by exhaustion, nausea, and the sudden inabili...

Ever feel like you have 100 tabs open in your brain at all times? Same. In this Coffee Chit Chat episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast , Meg and Caitlin are having an honest conversation about the mental load of motherhood — the invisible overwhelm so many moms carry every single day. From remembering appointments and snack requests to managing emotions, schedules, routines, and everyone else’s ne...

The first trimester can feel like survival mode. Between nausea, exhaustion, food aversions, and constantly changing symptoms, nourishing yourself during early pregnancy can feel overwhelming. In this solo episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast , Caitlin — certified perinatal nutritionist — breaks down what’s actually happening hormonally in the first trimester and how to support your body with rea...

Packing your hospital bag and wondering what you actually need? In this fun and practical Coffee Chit Chat episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast , Meg and Caitlin are sharing exactly what we packed in our hospital bags for labor and delivery — including what was helpful, what we’d bring again, and what you might be able to skip. From baby essentials to postpartum recovery must-haves and labor comf...

Most pregnancy workouts focus on staying active… but very few actually prepare you for labor and delivery . In this solo episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast , Megan — certified pregnancy personal trainer and birth doula — breaks down her signature 3-step birth prep framework designed to help you feel strong, confident, and physically prepared for the demands of birth. Because labor isn’t just ab...

Feeling disconnected from your body after having a baby? Struggling with food guilt, pressure to “bounce back,” or wondering how to nourish yourself in this new season? In this solo episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast , Caitlin shares a compassionate conversation about rebuilding your relationship with food postpartum and learning to trust your body again after pregnancy, birth, and the emotiona...

Breastfeeding can be beautiful… and also incredibly challenging. In this Coffee Chit Chat episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast , we’re opening up about our real-life breastfeeding journeys — the highs, the struggles, and everything in between. From clogs and mastitis to bottle refusal , exclusively pumping , and nursing challenges, we’re sharing what it actually looked like for us behind the scen...

If you’re thinking about weight loss after having a baby, this episode is your reality check in the best way. In this episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast , we’re breaking down what sustainable postpartum weight loss actually looks like and why it’s about so much more than cutting calories or jumping back into intense workouts. As a pregnancy personal trainer and perinatal nutritionist , we walk...

In this solo episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast , Caitlin shares her journey from being a high school and college athlete to becoming a perinatal nutritionist and maternal health advocate supporting moms through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. She opens up about how her early experience as an athletic trainer sparked her passion for nutrition, leading her to pursue a Master’s degree in Nutri...

This episode is a little more personal — and a lot more meaningful. In this solo episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast , Megan shares her journey to becoming a pregnancy personal trainer , postpartum fitness coach , and birth doula — and how her own experiences with loss, pregnancy, C-section recovery, and VBAC shaped the work she does today. From growing up active and falling out of routine in co...

Feeling overwhelmed by all the nutrition advice during pregnancy? In this solo episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast , Caitlin — certified perinatal nutritionist — breaks down the essential nutrients for pregnancy from the moment you find out you’re pregnant through postpartum recovery. Rather than focusing on rigid food rules, this episode is all about helping you understand what your body is ask...

Thinking about hiring a doula — but not totally sure what they actually do? In this episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast , we’re breaking down the real role of a birth doula on your labor and delivery team. From emotional support to advocacy, education, and hands-on comfort measures, we’re unpacking what’s within a doula’s scope of practice — and what’s not. We cover: What a doula is (and how the...

Making friends as an adult is hard. Making mom friends in your 30s ? Somehow even harder. In this Coffee Chit Chat episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast , we’re having an honest conversation about what it’s really like trying to build community in motherhood — especially when you’re juggling toddlers, different parenting styles, busy schedules, and yes… the current political climate. We talk about...

Wondering if hiring a pregnancy personal trainer is worth it — especially if you’re already active? In this episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast , Meg breaks down the difference between simply staying active during pregnancy and strategically training for birth, postpartum recovery, and the physical changes of pregnancy . We dive into what most expecting moms aren’t taught about prenatal fitness...

Confused about which supplements you actually need during pregnancy? In this solo episode, Caitlin— Certified Perinatal Nutritionist—breaks down everything you need to know about prenatal vitamins and other common supplements for pregnancy. She covers: What to look for in a quality prenatal vitamin Why omega-3s are especially important  Which nutrients you can get through diet (and which are harde...

In this honest, unfiltered Coffee Chit Chat episode, we’re diving into the pros and cons of sharing your pregnancy early — both in real life and on social media. Whether you’re newly pregnant, navigating your first trimester, or reflecting on your own experiences, this conversation will feel like a cozy chat with friends who get it . We unpack: The emotional and practical benefits of sharing early...

Ever feel extra bloated or uncomfortable the week before your period? You’re not alone — and there’s a good reason why it happens. In this solo episode, Caitlin , your perinatal nutritionist , breaks down exactly what’s going on in your body during the luteal phase and how to support digestion through hormone shifts, stress, and inflammation. Rather than labeling bloating as a problem, Caitlin inv...

Excited to get back to workouts after having a baby? We love the energy — but there’s a right way to return to movement postpartum… and a few common mistakes to avoid. In this episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast , Megan shares the four biggest missteps she sees new moms make when returning to exercise — and what to do instead to protect your pelvic floor, rebuild strength, and feel empowered in...