Redefining Movement

Betsy Petry-Johnson, the founder of Mama Made Strong, is empowering postpartum mothers to feel good about their bodies after giving birth. Even months after having triplets, her belly still wasn’t responding to the postpartum programs she found online. So she worked towards finding her own answers, founding Mama Made Strong to help mothers struggling with the same problems. 

On this episode of Redefining Movement, Betsy discusses how important it is to understand how unique our bodies are; what works for one person might not work for another. By giving people the tools and education about fitness and wellness, you empower them to find the processes that best serve them, which can often bring better results. 

In this episode, you will learn the following:

• You can begin investing in your health no matter what age you are. 
• Diastasis recti can often be a symptom that there’s something else that’s wrong with your body. 
• Your belly is an excellent biofeedback tool to let you know how your fitness journey is going.

Guest Resources: 

• Website - https://mamamadestrong.com USE code LYTYOGA for 15% off any subscription
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mamamadestrong/

Connect with Lara Heimann, The Redefining Movement Podcast, and LYT Daily:

• Lara’s on Instagram - @Lara.Heimann
• Redefining Yoga Podcast on Instagram - @RedefiningMovementPodcast
• LYT Method on Instagram - @LYTMethod

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Almond Cow - Visit almondcow.co/shop and use code LARA for a discount off your purchase!

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Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them!

In this episode, Lara & Kristin offer some fun facts about themselves, moving daily, and breathing.

Your questions: 

• What is something interesting that people might not know about you and Kristin? 
• How much should I move through the day? I work virtually but find the lack of routine—i.e. Go to work, come home—makes it harder for me to get motivated.
• How do I help my breathing? I can’t seem to get out of shallow breaths.

Connect with Lara Heimann, The Redefining Movement Podcast, and LYT Daily:

• Lara on Instagram - @Lara.Heimann
• Kristin on Instagram - @kbwilliams99
• Redefining Movement Podcast on Instagram - @RedefiningMovementPodcast
• LYT Method on Instagram - @LYTMethod

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LYT Teacher Training

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Katie Goss, the co-founder of Whealth, is a dynamic advocate for personal health empowerment. Her journey from a critical care cardiac nurse to a driven entrepreneur was fueled by her desire to combat preventable illnesses stemming from poor lifestyle choices and the healthcare system's lack of focus on prevention. After struggling with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Katie co-founded Whealth to address comprehensive health, fitness, and vitality. 

On this episode of Redefining Movement, Katie emphasizes the paramount importance of self-care and underscores her belief that health is the ultimate wealth. She also discusses her mission to bridge the healthcare system's gaps, particularly aiding those with hypermobility conditions like HSD and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

• The healthcare system primarily treats rather than prevents medical issues. Investing in your health can help avoid common health concerns like diabetes and heart attacks.
• A diagnosis of hypermobility or EDS doesn't condemn you to a lifetime of suffering. Proper movement and habits can help you manage these conditions and live healthier lives.
• Success, like health, requires daily effort, even when immediate rewards are lacking. Over time, you'll be amazed at the progress you've achieved.

Guest Resources:

• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-goss-90a08138/
• Website - https://spreadwhealth.com

Connect with Lara Heimann, The Redefining Movement Podcast, and LYT Daily:

• Lara’s on Instagram - @Lara.Heimann
• Redefining Movement Podcast on Instagram - @RedefiningMovementPodcast
• LYT Method on Instagram - @LYTMethod

Today’s podcast sponsor:

Almond Cow - Visit almondcow.co/shop and use code LARA for a discount off your purchase!

Herbal Face Food - Use code Lara20 for 20% off on your next purchase!

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Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them!

In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about massage frequency, experiencing low energy, and diastasis recti in newborns. 

Your questions: 

• How often would you recommend a massage? Is it okay if it hurts?
• What are your recommendations for low energy?
• My newborn baby has diastasis recti. Will it go away on its own or will he need physio?

Connect with Lara Heimann, The Redefining Movement Podcast, and LYT Daily:

• Lara on Instagram - @Lara.Heimann
• Kristin on Instagram - @kbwilliams99
• Redefining Movement Podcast on Instagram - @RedefiningMovementPodcast
• LYT Method on Instagram - @LYTMethod

Today’s podcast sponsor:

LYT Newsletter - Sign up for the LYT Newsletter: https://www.getdrip.com/forms/542247881/submissions/new 

Herbal Face Food - Use code Lara20 for 20% off 

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Jill Coleman is a relentless fitness and business coach striving to help other health and fitness professionals to get out of the gym and start a business that attracts clients successfully. She leverages her extensive knowledge and experience in the fitness space, from running marathons to joining figure competitions, to help clients develop the right mindset for having a fulfilling fitness journey. 

In this episode of Redefining Movement, Jill talks about the influential role branding plays on the success of a fitness business. She also shares her experiences with understanding moderation in her diets, taking discipline to the next level by learning to trust herself, and lessons she’s learned about starting an online business and developing a recession-proof brand.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

• Understanding what you can and can’t control is powerful knowledge you can use wherever you are, whether it’s about fixing your diet or running your business. 
• Another name for branding is trust-building, and that takes time. You need to develop your patience and endurance for providing value to your clients daily if you truly want to succeed as an entrepreneur in the fitness space—or any space, for that matter.
• Being authentically yourself online differentiates you from other businesses since it’s what allows people to trust and eventually follow you and your business when you decide to expand or pivot. Always remember to show your energy to attract people who are more likely to want to work with you.

Guest Resources

• Website - https://jillfit.com
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jillfit/
• Fit Biz U Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/fitbizu/

Connect with Lara Heimann, The Redefining Movement Podcast, and LYT Daily:

• Lara’s on Instagram - @Lara.Heimann
• Redefining Yoga Podcast on Instagram - @RedefiningMovementPodcast
• LYT Method on Instagram - @LYTMethod

Today’s podcast sponsor:

Almond Cow - Visit almondcow.co/shop and use code LARA for a discount off your purchase!

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Join Lara for a discussion about the power of the words “I Can” and “I Will.” You’ll realize that your thoughts truly can shape your perception and reality, so it’s important to think positively to enhance your life today.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

• You can’t achieve something without first believing you can do it.
• Your words form your thoughts, which then color your reality. 
• Repetition is how your brain learns. Whatever you repeat to yourself, whether negative or positive, will become how you believe your life is and will be.

Connect with Lara Heimann, The Redefining Movement Podcast, and LYT Daily:

• Lara’s on Instagram - @Lara.Heimann
• Redefining Yoga Podcast on Instagram - @RedefiningMovementPodcast
• LYT Method on Instagram - @LYTMethod

Today’s podcast sponsor:

LYT Daily/Studio

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Join Lara for a conversation with Gina Conley, MS. Gina has a master's in exercise science and is a birth doula. She is a perinatal fitness trainer and owner of MamasteFit, an in-person perinatal training facility in Aberdeen, North Carolina. Gina has exclusively trained prenatal and postnatal fitness clients for the past 6 years and offers both in-person and online training support. Gina is a mom to three little ones and is passionate about empowering others to feel strong and pain-free throughout their pregnancies as they prepare for their birth and postpartum journey.

In this episode, you’ll learn about:

1. How experiencing a challenging birth motivated Gina to start a business that supports and empowers other women during their perinatal journey.

2. Becoming a doula and the responsibilities involved in that role. 

3. The importance of exercise throughout pregnancy and common misconceptions and fears associated with lifting weights and core exercises during this period.

4. The benefits of perinatal exercise and the connection between prenatal fitness and birth preparation. 

5. Postpartum fitness, including the timeline for returning to exercise.

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/

Guest Resources

Instagram - @mamastefit

Website - mamastefit.com

Podcast - mamastefit.com/podcasts/

Connect with Lara Heimann, The Redefining Yoga Podcast, and LYT Yoga:

Lara Heimann Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lara.heimann/ 

Redefining Yoga Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/redefiningyogapodcast/ 

LYT Yoga Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytyogamethod/

Sponsor:

Visit almondcow.co/shop and use code LARA for a discount off your purchase!

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Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them!

In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about practicing yoga with different leg lengths, diastasis recti, and relaxing the pelvic floor.

Your questions:

1. I got a really good question from a new student. She has different leg lengths that in daily life is adjusted by different thickness of the soles of her shoes. However, she's questioning how to take this into account and how and where to adjust when doing yoga. What would you advise in this case? 

2. I'm 38 years old and currently 18 months postpartum after baby number two, I'm dealing with diastasis recti. I probably always had it a bit, but worsened it a lot after baby number one when I started my normal yoga practice about four weeks postpartum. My midwife realized the separation got bigger after a checkup, about four months postpartum by then. After that, I continued my yoga practice as normal, but did some physiotherapy. My belly wasn't as flat as before pregnancy, but that's okay after a baby and I had no other problems. After baby number two, I was very aware of the D.R. issue and tried to do everything right. No normal yoga - any kind of backbend, chaturanga, one-legged, and so on. But the separation was five fingers and only went down to about three fingers, max. I tried, as I mentioned, to avoid many kinds of movement which is very hard for someone who loves to move. Is there something that can be done? Can I reverse this? 

3. I feel like I'm strong in my pelvic floor. I don't leak. I can do all kinds of exercises. But I see all over Instagram and social media this call to relax, relax, relax your pelvic floor and now I feel confused.

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/

Do you have a question?

DM Lara on Instagram: @lara.heimann

DM Kristin on Instagram: @kbwilliams99

Email us at [email protected]

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Join Lara for a conversation with Lynn Schulte, PT, founder of the Institute for Birth Healing and pelvic health physical therapist. Her specialty is helping women have an easier birth by preparing their body for birth and helping them recover more completely after birth. Using energetic techniques of craniosacral therapy and visceral manipulation, Lynne helps clients to find the real issue causing their problems. As a physical therapist for over 30 years and a Women's health specialist for more than half of that she brings a lot of experience and wisdom to her offerings and to this discussion.

In this episode, you’ll learn about:

1. The importance of the pelvis and pelvic floor muscles.

2. Discovering patterns in the postpartum pelvis.

3. The “open birthing pattern” - and how it can lead to issues after birth for the mother. 

4. How to resolve symptoms from the open birthing pattern and ways for healthcare and wellness practitioners to learn these strategies.

5. How to massage your C-section scar. 

6. How birth can result in trauma. 

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/

Guest Resources:

Website - instituteforbirthhealing.com/

YouTube - youtube.com/@instituteforbirthhealing-l520

How to Massage Your C-Section Scar video - https://youtu.be/p-VfUJ6JcWo

Instagram - @instituteforbirthhealing

Facebook - facebook.com/InstituteForBirthHealing

Connect with Lara Heimann, The Redefining Yoga Podcast, and LYT Yoga:

Lara Heimann Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lara.heimann/ 

Redefining Yoga Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/redefiningyogapodcast/ 

LYT Yoga Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytyogamethod/

Sponsors:

Visit relationshipschool.com/lara to get 50% off your first month of relationship coaching.

Visit herbalfacefood.com and use code Lara20 for 20% off!

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Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them!

In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about sciatica, shoulder positioning, and warrior 1 back leg. 

Your questions:

1. I've been listening to your podcast for a while. After hearing the question from the lady about sciatica, I have joined your platform. I recently had a flare-up of sciatica in my right leg and I started doing the classes that Kristin has online for sciatica mobility, hoping it will ease. I know from previous MRI scans that I have mild disc herniation L4-L5, L5-S1. My pain is like a tight wire down my back of my leg and calf and heel. Sometimes it's in the front of the shin. I'm struggling with the inconsistency of pain. It's definitely worse in the evening. I try to be as mobile as possible in the day, but do have a desk job. I've also had a prolonged issue with my right knee that has improved, but I know my mobility and right hip is much more limited than on the left side. I wonder if you had any further advice. I think your podcast and online classes are excellent. I'm passionate about functional movement for others and now I need to help myself.

2. She says some people seem to have trouble with lifting their arms and softening their shoulders. It looks like they always pull their shoulders up towards their ears when they go into cactus arms. What is the cause and what can I do to help/fix this?

3. In Warrior One with your back toes turned out about 30-45 degrees. If you pull the hip of the back leg forward, just enough to feel a good stretch in your back calf without feeling your knee being talked or twisted. Is that safe for your knee or does any action of trying to bring the hip of your back leg forward with the back hill down and your foot slightly turned out and angle twist and hurt that knee?

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/

Do you have a question?

DM Lara on Instagram: @lara.heimann

DM Kristin on Instagram: @kbwilliams99

Email us at [email protected]

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