In today's episode I'll talk about personal growth and family life. If you’ve been listening to the podcast you’ve probably detected a common theme of personal growth and moving through motherhood ha because well, that’s what this podcast is all about. And I see the parallels of this with physical fitness, another important thing to me.

When you're done listening I'd love love love if you left a review on iTunes and shared the podcast with a friend. Thanks mamas! <3 

Here's the book I mentioned. You can also check it out at your local library, that's what I did. 

Muscle Moms Links 

Learn more about Muscle Moms on the website  http://musclemomsfitness.com/ Connect with me on social media https://www.instagram.com/musclemomsfitness/   and  https://www.instagram.com/susannesophia

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In today’s episode I’m talking with pelvic floor specialist and mom of 3, Krista, about what you should be doing to make sure your core is in top shape. This is something that's critically important for all moms, whether you're in your first pregnancy or 10 years postpartum. Pelvic floor dysfunction can happen to anyone, at any fitness level, and impacts many areas of your life. Krista shares her personal experience with this, how she healed herself and how she's helping women everywhere keep their pelvic floor healthy for an easier time postpartum. Whatever stage of motherhood you're in, you need to listen to this episode. 

When you're done listening I'd love love love if you left a review on iTunes and shared the podcast with a friend. Thanks mamas! <3 

Where to find Krista 

Muscle Moms Links 

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In today’s episode I’m going to talk about your glutes and mom brain. Wait, your glutes can get mom brain? Yup. Your glutes are a super important muscle group in your body. In fact, I’m starting to think the glutes (and entire posterior chain) are the most important muscle group in your body. Listen to find out how to diagnose mom brain glutes and how to fix it. When you're done listening I'd love love love if you left a review on iTunes and shared the podcast with a friend. Thanks mamas! <3 

Do you have a mom story you want to share with the Muscle Moms listeners? Email me and let's chat! [email protected] 

Love the podcast? Leave a review on iTunes and share with a friend! 

Or support the podcast by going here: https://anchor.fm/susanne7/support

Links mentioned: 

Connect with me on social media https://www.instagram.com/musclemomsfitness/

https://www.instagram.com/susannesophia/

Cool gear for the Muscle Moms to rock your mom bod! http://musclemomsfitness.com/

Cool clothing and gear for pregnant, nursing and all moms. MOMfidence is finding your mom swagger. Dress appropriately. www.mymomfidence.com 

In today's episode I talk about a playground experience I had with my toddler and how it made me think even more about how I build her confidence, and my role in helping her navigate the world. Thank you all for listening, it means a lot! Please take a few seconds and  leave a review on iTunes and share this podcast with a friend! 

Do you have a mom story you want to share with the Muscle Moms listeners? Email me and let's chat! [email protected] 

Love the podcast? Leave a review on iTunes and share with a friend! 

Or support the podcast by going here: https://anchor.fm/susanne7/support

Links mentioned: 

Connect with me on social media https://www.instagram.com/musclemomsfitness/

https://www.instagram.com/susannesophia/

Cool gear for the Muscle Moms to rock your mom bod! http://musclemomsfitness.com/

Cool clothing and gear for pregnant, nursing and all moms. MOMfidence is finding your mom swagger. Dress appropriately. www.mymomfidence.com 

The FDA recently approved a new drug to treat postpartum depression. This drug promises to treat PPD in one swoop ---seems promising, but not the full answer in my opinion, at least not yet. 

Do you have a mom story you want to share with the Muscle Moms listeners? Email me and let's chat! [email protected] 

Love the podcast? Leave a review on iTunes and share with a friend! 

Or support the podcast by going here: https://anchor.fm/susanne7/support

Links mentioned: 

Connect with me on social media https://www.instagram.com/musclemomsfitness/

https://www.instagram.com/susannesophia/

Cool gear for the Muscle Moms to rock your mom bod! http://musclemomsfitness.com/

Cool clothing and gear for pregnant, nursing and all moms. MOMfidence is finding your mom swagger. Dress appropriately. www.mymomfidence.com 

In today's episode I share tips on how to practice self-care and why it's essential to do so as a mom or parent. I'd love to hear your self-care strategies email me at [email protected]  Do you have a mom story you want to share with the Muscle Moms listeners? Email me and let's chat! 

Love the podcast? Leave a review on iTunes and share with a friend! 

Or support the podcast by going here: https://anchor.fm/susanne7/support

Links mentioned: 

Connect with me on social media https://www.instagram.com/musclemomsfitness/

https://www.instagram.com/susannesophia/

Cool gear for the Muscle Moms to rock your mom bod! http://musclemomsfitness.com/

Cool clothing and gear for pregnant, nursing and all moms. MOMfidence is finding your mom swagger. Dress appropriately. www.mymomfidence.com 

In today's episode I share 5 things I do to build confidence in myself and my goals. It seems like the world of personal development has just boomed in the last couple of decades with the explosion of the internet, but it’s been around for a long time-like Ancient Greece long time. 

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle 

Love the podcast? Leave a review on iTunes and share with a friend! Or support the podcast by going here: https://anchor.fm/susanne7/support

Links mentioned: 

Connect with me on social media https://www.instagram.com/musclemomsfitness/

https://www.instagram.com/susannesophia/

Cool gear for the Muscle Moms to rock your mom bod! http://musclemomsfitness.com/

Cool clothing and gear for pregnant, nursing and all moms. MOMfidence is finding your mom swagger. Dress appropriately. www.mymomfidence.com 

This episode is for all the pregnant or trying to get pregnant listeners because I’m talking about tips on preparing for birth. Even if you’re someone who just likes to wing it, having an idea of what to expect can be helpful. 

Links: http://americanpregnancy.org/labor-and-birth/

http://www.bradleybirth.com/

Email me with your stories! [email protected]

Other cool stuff: 

Cool clothing and gear for pregnant, nursing and all moms. MOMfidence is finding your mom swagger. Dress appropriately. www.mymomfidence.com 

Cool gear for the Muscle Moms to rock your mom bod! https://muscle-moms.myshopify.com/

Connect with me on social media! https://www.instagram.com/musclemomsfitness/

https://www.instagram.com/susannesophia/

What’s keeping you from reaching your health and fitness goals? If you need help digging in, direction on what to do, how to eat, how to break negative cycles and finally be your best, check out my 30 Day Body Boost program-a 1 on 1 coaching program designed to help you be your best. The goal is to help every person feel better physically and mentally at the end of the 30 days and prove to yourself you can do this. susannekimballfitness.com/30daybodyboost/ 

In this episode I briefly talk about my feelings of joy and vulnerability and how becoming a mom amplified them x 1000. I came across the book Daring Greatly by Brene Brown and her research and writing speaks directly to what I was feeling, and provided a solution. Now I'm going to read all of her books! I could really dive into this topic but kept it short for today. I'd love to hear from you if this is something you'd like to hear more about! [email protected] 

Here's a link to her site that briefly outlines the ones on my reading list https://brenebrown.com/blog/2018/02/16/book-read-first/ 

Here's a link to Daring Greatly https://www.amazon.com/Daring-Greatly-Courage-Vulnerable-Transforms/dp/1592408419

buy it or check it out from your local library. 

Other cool stuff: 

Cool clothing and gear for pregnant, nursing and all moms. MOMfidence is finding your mom swagger. Dress appropriately. www.mymomfidence.com 

What’s keeping you from reaching your health and fitness goals? If you need help digging in, direction on what to do, how to eat, how to break negative cycles and finally be your best, check out my 30 Day Body Boost program-a 1 on 1 coaching program designed to help you be your best. The goal is to help every person feel better physically and mentally at the end of the 30 days and prove to yourself you can do this. susannekimballfitness.com/30daybodyboost/ 

Connect with me on social media! www.instagram.com/susannesophia/ www.facebook.com/susannekimballfit/

Visit my website and sign up for enewsletters! www.susannekimballfitness.com 

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The premise of flexible dieting or IIFYM (if it fits your macros)  is that you eat the right number of calories for you and in the right proportion of macronutrients. You calculate how much of the macronutrient categories you should be eating and then choose what to eat based on those targets. In this episode I break down the pros and cons of the flexible dieting approach and share my experience with it as well. 

Links I mentioned in this episode: 

Macro calculator: https://www.iifym.com/macro-calculator/

Macro tracking app: https://getmymacros.com/

Greens: 

https://1stphorm.com/products/health-wellness/greens/opti-greens-50

https://shop.amazinggrass.com/products/anti-oxidant-sweet-berry-orac-green-superfood

Amazing Grass is available at several stores like Target so you can pick some up on your next visit. 

Other cool stuff: 

What’s keeping you from reaching your health and fitness goals? If you need help digging in, direction on what to do, how to eat, how to break negative cycles and finally be your best, check out my 30 Day Body Boost program-a 1 on 1 coaching program designed to help you be your best. The goal is to help every person feel better physically and mentally at the end of the 30 days and prove to yourself you can do this. susannekimballfitness.com/30daybodyboost/ 

Connect with me on social media! www.instagram.com/susannesophia/ www.facebook.com/susannekimballfit/

Visit my website and sign up for enewsletters! www.susannekimballfitness.com 

Thanks to our sponsors The Daily Skimm Making it easier for you to live smarter The Daily Skimm is delivered to your inbox each AM, giving you all the news and info you need to start your day. www.theskimm.com/?r=d3520b7e