November 05, 2025

Ep. 395 Fascia in Pregnancy with Katey Yurko

1 hour 2 minutes

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In this episode of The Birth Lounge Podcast, HeHe sits down with Katey from The Violet Fog to dive deep into one of the body’s most overlooked power players, your fascia. Katey breaks down what fascia actually is, why it matters for your mobility, lymphatic flow, and emotional well-being, and how to keep it happy and hydrated (yes, your fascia needs love too!).

Together, they chat about gentle movement, self-massage, red light therapy, and nutrient-rich hydration to keep your body flowing freely, especially during pregnancy. Plus, Katey shares her best tips for reducing swelling and creating beauty routines that actually support your body’s health from the inside out.

This convo is your permission slip to slow down, tune in, and treat your body like the powerhouse it is.

00:00 Introduction and Personal Experience with Fascia

01:00 Welcome to The Birth Lounge Podcast

01:09 Black Friday Sale Announcement

02:23 The Birth Lounge Overview

03:17 The Control Method for Birth

04:09 Comprehensive Birth Preparation

04:55 Special Courses and Membership Perks

05:27 Secret Sauce to Pushing

06:20 Scripts for Advocacy and Additional Resources

06:56 Birthing Your Big Ass Baby Course

07:51 Lifetime Membership Birth Box

08:59 Black Friday Sale Details

09:47 Introduction to Today's Episode on Fascia

11:56 Understanding Fascia with Katie Yurko

12:59 Fascia Health and Daily Habits

22:35 Posture and Hydration for Fascia

25:20 Diet and Fascia Health

33:08 Kidney Function and Pregnancy

35:48 Simple Health Tweaks

36:38 Understanding Fascia Damage

37:11 Posture and Fascia Health

39:03 Self-Massage and Fascia Care

42:39 Lymphatic Health Tips

44:14 Managing Swelling During Pregnancy

49:33 Electrolytes and Cellular Health

53:16 Red Light Therapy Benefits

55:16 Adrenal Cocktails and Final Thoughts

56:20 Beauty and Health Connection

01:00:48 Conclusion and Farewell

Guest Bio:

Katie Yurko is the founder of The Violet Fog, where wellness gets real and women connect over love, nutrition hacks, and aging gracefully. A self-proclaimed “career investigator,” Katie digs deep into ingredients, health practices, and the hard stuff most people shy away from. After years of battling chronic UTIs and over 400 rounds of antibiotics, she turned her own health journey into a mission to expose false marketing and empower women with honest, no-fluff wellness education. Her content blends research and girl talk, pulling back the curtain on topics like gut health, thyroid conditions, and natural healing, all with a signature dose of wit and raw honesty.

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BIRTH EDUCATION:

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LINKS MENTIONED:

https://www.violetfog.com/

https://www.lymphloveclub.com/

Check out our episode with Dr. Chris Motley for more about lymphatic drainage

HeHe and Katey also discuss some resources from Healthillie, you can hear our episode with her here.

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