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Today, we're thrilled to welcome back @paulina.balboa to the show! 

A former MMA athlete, PhD student based in Cologne, Germany, owner of @pi.physio, & mom of 2, Paulina just welcomed her second child a few weeks ago! 

(Don't miss Paulina's first appearance on the podcast, Season 2, August 18, 2023.)

Paulina brings a wealth of knowledge on female athletes & cultural differences surrounding pregnant & postpartum athletes. 

Her quest for information on staying active during pregnancy sparked a journey into researching how different cultures approach athletic pregnancies. 

Recently, she published groundbreaking research on resistance training during menopause & the benefits of a high-protein diet.

Here’s what we dive into:
🔹 Her experience with a 2nd pregnancy
🔹 Focusing research on perimenopause
🔹 Her background in MMA 
🔹 The importance of protein for women
🔹 How resistance training supports health
🔹 Preventing age-related health issues
🔹 Breaking down myths: no ‘bad’ exercises
🔹 Getting started with resistance training

This episode is packed with insights for women navigating the demands of athleticism, motherhood, & wellness!

Time Stamps

1:00 introduction

4:30 struggling to get treated for perimenopause

8:06 importance of protein in diet

19:20 range of perimenopause in women

23:35 determining what “high protein” means

29:30 exercise to compliment resistance training

34:25 staying strong for grandchildren

38:55 her own postpartum journey

40:00 bioidentical hormone replacement therapy

47:20 first steps to take

51:12 rapid fire questions

CONNECT WITH CARRIE

IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/

Website: https://carriepagliano.com

CONNECT WITH PAULINA

IG: https://www.instagram.com/paulina.balboa/

Website: www.pi-physio.de

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