The 4th Trimester Training Podcast

You’ve been told your labs are “normal.”

Your doctor says “just take progesterone.”

And is IVF the ONLY(very expensive) route to conceive?

In this eye-opening episode, functional fertility specialist Kristen DeAngelis shares what’s really missing in today’s fertility care — and how to reclaim your health, your hormones, and your hope.

In this episode, I sit down to chat with Martha Hodges, a former client, while she shared a raw, unfiltered look at what postpartum recovery actually looks like for so many women—but rarely gets talked about. From back pain and nerve issues to SPD and the total unraveling of her body after baby number three, Martha’s journey is one of struggle, resilience, and finally—healing. If you've ever felt like your postpartum experience was anything but "normal," this conversation is for you.

If you've ever felt like your postpartum experience was anything but "normal," this conversation is for you.

What if everything you thought about postpartum recovery was wrong? In this episode, I chat with Coach Gloria Natale to break down the real deal of postpartum training—beyond the Instagram noise. We dive into Coach Gloria's most recent pregnancy and recovery compared to her first, and how she did it completely different than before. We cut into the emotional and physical shifts of pregnancy, why early rehab matters, and how core and pelvic floor strength are non-negotiables—not just for recovery, but for life. From the pressure to “bounce back” to redefining fitness on your own terms, this is a must-listen for any mom who wants to heal smarter, not harder.

What happens when you’ve battled IBS for nearly three decades—and finally find relief? In this raw and powerful episode, I sit down with Stephanie Burke, a client at Fourth Trimester Training, to unpack her journey from chronic gut issues and pelvic floor dysfunction to true healing. Stephanie opens up about what the doctors missed, how stress wreaked havoc on her body, and the unexpected steps we took that changed her life. From rock-bottom moments to breakthrough wins, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone who’s felt dismissed, frustrated, or stuck in their health journey. You’ll walk away feeling inspired by what’s possible for you when you finally address root cause healing.

Back pain really gets in the way of your weight lifting and fitness goals. Meet Bronte! Former client, and now a coach with 4th Trimester Training! Bronte came for coaching because she was wanting to push herself in the gym but every time she did, she would get injured. She felt like she was living under a glass ceiling and could never see the gains and growth that she hoped for because of the pain she felt in the gym, and also daily life. When lifting kids or laundry baskets becomes challenging, how CAN you keep pushing in the gym? This was an issue for Bronte ever since pregnancy, which was about three years prior to her finding me. The problem is universal. Women aren’t given a playbook on how to fix their postpartum dysfunction so they can fully leave it behind. In this episode we talk about how we trained Bronte, what the missing pieces were, and how she rebuilt her strength from the inside out. She is lifting heavier than ever and seeing the results she wanted!

These 3 things are interfering with your success and creating an "All or Nothing" mindset. Learn how you can overcome them and actually reach the goals that you set! Within 4th Trimester Fitness Academy, we work on transformation on not just the outside, but the inside as well.

Donated and cross country shipped breast milk, folded laundry, friends, and memories. In this episode, sharing stories from my own experiences in motherhood becomes an important way to illustrate the power of being the village of support you seek.

Chelsey had been referred to a surgeon because of horrible back pain, SI Joint pain, and nerve pain. But is surgery actually the root cause solution??

Chelsey had bulging discs and an excursion on one of them, so her case was very challenging- but something caught my attention when she came to me at 4th Trimester Fitness Academy... She had never been referred to a physical therapist, and had never been taught how to strengthen and train her posture or her postpartum body. 

This mom even found herself having to crawl on the floor to assist her kids! Chelsey's transformation is an incredible story. Can you really go from feeling broken- to strong and athletic again? In this episode she dives into her specific challenges, victories, nutrition, and how she got to where she is now living her most athletic, pain free life- all while avoiding surgery!

Have you ever dealt with chronic back pain, tried everything you could think of to fix it...but felt like you could never quite do it? Have you ever been afraid of having more babies because of what happened to your body the first time? Have you ever been stuck in your life always eating to be your skinniest? You wouldn't be alone! And Gloria's transformation is one you will want to listen in on! See how this 4th Trimester Fitness Academy client conquered her greatest health and fitness hurdles, and what she is doing now!