On today's episode, Laura Glazebrook, DPT shares with us her story with scoliosis and spinal fusion, how we can better understand and serve this population, and how it all connects to the pelvic floor. 

We are all strong, capable, adaptable, and resilient and those with scoliosis are no different. Laura busts a lot of myths surrounding this population and what kind of language is helpful and unhelpful when treating or speaking to these individuals. 

It's a fascinating conversation connecting all of these topics to pelvic health, as well as pregnancy & postpartum as Laura also shares with us her pre/postnatal expereince. 

Follow Laura on Instagram at @laura.g.dpt

Check out her website here: www.drlauraglazebrook.com

Sign up for updates on the upcoming webinar for Pregnancy and Postpartum with Scoliosis and Spinal fusion HERE!

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Today I chat with Amy, Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach and CrossFit Level 2, about all things CrossFit through pregnancy and postpartum. 

We talk about our different experiences as pregnant and postpartum CrossFitters and how difficult the mindset shift is but how worth it it is to develop athletic maturity.

Everyone's considerations and modifications are unique and there is not one-size-fits-all when it comes to pregnancy modifications and postpartum return to fitness. 

Our bodies are resilient and do cool things, even during pregnancy and postpartum.

Follow Amy on Instagram @coach.amyboyle Check out her website: coachamyboyle.com Email: [email protected]

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Today I chat with my dear friend Macey, Registered Dietitian and mom of almost 3. We discuss healing our relationship with food, how Macey's pregnancy is going and how she is approaching her nutrition, and how she is setting herself up for success postpartum. 

We dive into intuitive eating, getting rid of the all-or-nothing mindset in all areas of our lives, body image during pregnany and postpartum, and how to have a chill relationship with the foods we choose to eat.

Thank you to Macey for this engaging conversation!

Macey is based in SE Idaho.

You can find her on Instagram at @macey.leathamrdn

Visit her website at maceyleathamnutrition.com/

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Today I chat with Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach Katie about her experience in entering the pre/postnatal space and her experience of learning about pelvic health and exercise during pregnancy & postpartum. She discusses how she has taken this passion of women’s health into her own community running classes specifically for moms, as well as for youth in her Girls Who Lead program. Katie is such a positive force for those around her! 

Find Katie on Instagram @long.game.fitness and her website at www.longgamefitness.com

 

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Danyell Russell, DPT joins me today as we discuss all things Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy, what it can help you with, and what the pelvic floor even is. 

We talk about the things we wish we knew before learning about pelvic health, the benefits of finding a Pelvic Floor Therapist that does the same kind of exercise as you (such as weightlifting, CrossFit, etc), and discussing her upcoming prophylactic bilateral mastecomy and her plan for rehab and how it parallels with a postpartum return to exercise (aka, it takes time!). 

Find Danyell on instagram @strongfoundationspttx

Visit the Strong Foundation PT website HERE.

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In this episode, Jamie and I chat about about preparing for birth and postpartum and what to focus on most. Pregnancy and postpartum are vulnerable and confusing times for many and we hope this episode give you a guide on some of the basic and most imporant things you need to know, such as mental preparation and choosing your birth team. 

Jamie is a Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach and owner of JStraker Fitness. She runs virtual fitness classes in her Stronger Together membership and as she will discuss in the episode, she helped to write the Birth Prep 2.0 course, all about eliminate the fear surrounding childbirth and to help moms be empowered through bump, birth and baby.

Find Jamie on Instagram @jstrakerfitness and check out her website HERE.

The next round of Birth Prep 2.0 starts Feb 1, 2023. Register HERE. 

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*Trigger Warning* In this episode, we discuss deeply personal stories of infertility and pregnancy loss that may be difficult or triggering for some listeners. 

Today I chat with Ashton Koehlmoos from Resilient Mama Fitness as she shares her personal experience surrounding infertility, IVF, pregnancy loss, her sweet rainbow baby, and her mission now to help mamas navigate these seasons. She also offers helpful guidance and advice for how to help those who are struggling and how we can best serve those mamas.

I want to thank Ashton for her bravery and vulnerability to share her story. It is strengthening and empowering. 

Connect with Ashton: Instagram: @resilient.mama.fitness https://www.resilientmamafitness.com/ Email: [email protected]

Welcome to the first episode of the Barbells & Motherhood!

In this episode, I share my story of how I got into fitness in the first place, my experience with exercise with my three pregnancies, and ultimately how I ended up in the pre/postnatal fitness world as a Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach & CFL1.    In any journey, we experience great growth -- and I'm grateful to share that growth with you in this episode.    Now I'm here so that moms like you never again have to say, "Why didn't anyone tell me _____?"   ------------------------------   Find me on Instagram & TikTok Check out motherhoodbarbell.com.