Every Mom Is An Athlete

In today's episode, I'm sitting down with seven-time AVP champion Betsi Flint to talk all about balancing motherhood and a career as a professional athlete. As a mom to a four-year-old daughter and a second baby on the way, Betsi shares how she manages it all, what it was like returning to volleyball after having her daughter, and even some insecurities around getting back to fitness (because none...

In today's episode, I'm so excited to chat with you about my gentle c-section for my second birth and how you can plan for one, too. About one in three births in the US is a c-section. That's a pretty high statistic, so I want to talk about it so you can be as prepared as possible. I'm sharing how I went in knowing I'd have a c-section (and everything I tried to avoid it), what a gentle c-section...

Today, we're talking all about diastasis recti–what it is, what's normal, and how to fix it. Because I have people come into my office and reach out online every single day about this. So, in this episode, I'm here to tell you that diastasis recti, or ab separation, is totally normal in pregnancy and postpartum. I'm also sharing what you can do during pregnancy so it doesn't get worse, how to star...

In today's episode, I'm chatting with former CrossFit competitor and mom of three kids under five, Nicole Roggow, all about returning to fitness postpartum (and more!). She is just a wealth of knowledge on social media; she tells it like it is, and I had so much fun interviewing her. Nicole shares her athletic journey and transition into motherhood, what her fitness looks like now as a mom, workin...

In today's episode, I have dietician extraordinaire Liz Wyosnick. Liz is a great friend of mine and has been such a great resource for me and my patients. She's breaking down a lot of myths today and giving so much great information, advice, and tips about nutrition during pregnancy, early postpartum, and beyond. We're diving into everything from freezer meals and protein intake to, and we cannot...

When can you go running postpartum? When can you start wearing a postpartum belly band or working on your core and pelvic floor? Is pain during sex a pelvic floor issue? In today's episode, I'm really excited to answer your questions above (and more) about postpartum fitness and recovery. There's just not a lot of education around early postpartum recovery and rehab out there, and I get so many DM...

In this episode, Certified Nurse Midwife Hilary Carpenter is here to talk all about what normal labor looks like, the differences between midwives and obstetricians, and what happens when labor and birth don't go as planned.  Hillary is just a wealth of knowledge and advice, and I can say this from personal experience, as she actually delivered both of my sons! We also talk about induction, w...

In today's episode, I'm covering some of my most asked questions about postpartum rehab. How do you start? Where do you start? What's safe and most effective? I'm diving into all of it. I've found that so many women don't know where to start and don't feel they have the time to do it. My goal is to break this down by sharing what postpartum rehab looks like and what that plan could be for you. And...

Think postpartum only lasts a few months? Think again. Postpartum is forever—and no matter how long it’s been since you had your baby, this podcast is for you. Are you a mom who used to feel strong and athletic—but now feels disconnected from your body? Do you want to get back to lifting weights, running, or just moving your body and feeling like yourself again—but aren’t sure what’s safe or where...