The Mamas and Babas Athletic podcast

She's "Pretty Strong For A Mom" and she's one incredible human!

I had the honour of welcoming Arielle Loewen to the podcast and chat about all things training and motherhood! I loved recording this very authentic and raw conversation!

Is this episode, Arielle talks about her athletic journey, her experience training during pregnancy, and the realities of returning to training after having her daughter in 2018. Arielle speaks openly about how a lack of support shaped her approach to postpartum recovery, and the rehabilitation she didn’t know she needed.

We also talk about her remarkable journey to qualifying for her first CrossFit Games just two years after becoming a mum, followed by five more appearances, and how she navigates motherhood alongside competing at the highest level.

Arielle brings such lovely energy and honesty to this conversation, and I thoroughly enjoyed chatting with her. I hope you love listening just as much.

Connect with Arielle

• Instagram: @arielleloewen

• Website: arielleloewen.com

Train with Mamas & Babas Athletic

Looking for support through your own pregnancy or postpartum training journey? Explore my programmes below:

• The Pregnant Athlete Program

• The Postpartum Athlete Program

• Follow me on Instagram: @mamas.and.babas.athletic

If you enjoyed this conversation, please share it with another mama and leave the podcast a rating or review, it helps more women find these important conversations.

Thank you,

Laure x

What does a midwife really think about training during pregnancy?

In this episode, I'm joined by Nathalie, AKA (@_themovementmidwife), a midwife with a real understanding of what it means to be an athlete during pregnancy. She is every pregnant athlete's dream midwife.

Nathalie is also a dedicated athlete and coach and our conversation was very insightful! I got to ask her many of your burning questions around training during pregnancy.

Together, we discuss training during pregnancy, preparing for birth, returning to exercise after childbirth, some of the biggest myths surrounding pregnancy and postpartum training, and the national postnatal care standards.

@mamas.and.babas.athletic

What does the latest research actually tell us about training during pregnancy and postpartum?

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Margie Davenport, one of the world's leading researchers in pregnancy and postpartum physical activity.

Together, we dive into some of the biggest questions pregnant and postpartum athletes ask, separating evidence from opinion and exploring where the research has changed over the last decade.

We discuss: Heavy lifting during pregnancy, Running and high-impact exercise, High-intensity training, Trying to conceive and IVF, Mental health and the importance of maintaining your identity as an athlete, The impact of Breastfeeding on recovery, performance and milk supply, and so much more! Whether you're a pregnant athlete, a postpartum mum, a coach or a healthcare professional, this episode is packed with evidence-based insights that will help you make more informed decisions about training.

Follow Dr. Margie Davenport on Instagram @drmargiedavenport

Follow Mamas & Babas Athletic on Instagram @mamas.and.babas.athletic

I got to have a great chat with the king of baby wearing workouts himself: Vern Hill - Founder of CariFit.

We unpacked the role babywearing can play in postpartum rehab, supporting a gradual return to movement, while also strengthening the bond with your baby and giving you the freedom to move more easily throughout your day.

I enjoyed this conversation so much, and if you are newly postpartum, you will love it too!

You can find Vern here: https://www.instagram.com/cari_fit/

You can find me on IG https://www.instagram.com/mamas.and.babas.athletic/

I have loved this conversation with Demi Swift, a CrossFit coach and Pregnant Athlete. We openly discussed the unspoken struggles around body image during pregnancy, particularly for the more athletic women who are used to looking and feeling strong.

So grab your headphones and a cuppa and sit with us! I guarantee that you will feel so seen and understood, and we all need to know that we're not alone!

You can find me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/mamas.and.babas.athletic/

Send me a DM with PLAYBOOK, I'll send you my free guide: The Pregnant Athlete Playbook.

You can also find the lovely Demi on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demiswift.coaching/

In this episode I am joined by the amazing Haley Miskowiec is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and the founder of Nutrition with Haley (IG: @prenatal.nutritionist).

I got to ask her all the questions I keep getting asked around supplements, calorie deficits etc during pregnancy and whilst breastfeeding.

This is such an insightful episode you don't want to miss!

If you were my friend and you'd just announced that you're pregnant, here are the 7 things I would tell you (that I have told my friends)

In this episode, I dive deep into the things pregnant athletes need to know to better adjust their training in this season. Nothing like a bit of tough love!

If you are ready to change the way you train during pregnancy to align with your long term goals, check out The Pregnant Athlete Program

And if you are looking to adapt your training to ensure you are both training safely and effectively, I wrote the Pregnant Athlete Playbook to guide you through this season.

Find me on Instagram where I share many tips at @mamas.and.babas.athletic

In this episode, I talk about the very common misconceptions of postpartum training.

Some of these misconceptions can affect your postpartum journey (The way they have mine)

It is important to know how untrue they really are to approach training the way your body deserves you to.

I have put all the information you need to safely and effectively approach your postpartum return to training inside my free Postpartum Athlete Blueprint.

If you are ready to beging your postpartum rehab with a done for you plan that includes the 4 stages of Postpartum rehabilitation, check out The Postpartum Athlete Program⁠

I'd love to connect on IG too, find me at @mamas.and.babas.athletic

This episode will completely change the way you train during pregnancy! From essential mindset shifts to smart movement adaptations, I’m breaking down the key things that could be holding you back (And how to approach each of them instead)

The resources mentioned in this episode:

• Click ⁠HERE⁠ to download your FREE guide "The Pregnant Athlete Playbook"

• To check out The Pregnant Athlete Program, click ⁠HERE ⁠

• Let's connect on Instagram ⁠HERE⁠

If we were pals, and you'd just announced that you're pregnant, here are the 7 things I would tell you.

In this episode, I dive deep into the things pregnant athletes need to know to better adjust their training in this season. Nothing like a bit of tough love!

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