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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