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Being in Motherhood PodcastBeing in Motherhood PodcastBuilding the Foundation for a Safe & Empowered Fourth TrimesterWhat IS the fourth trimester?In this podcast episode, we are beyond thrilled to be in conversation with the two magnificent women who created Fourth Trimester Foundations. Carly and Meg are registered nurses who work on the frontlines - they are present with moms in labor and delivery every day. They’re also moms themselves, and have experienced firsthand the many gaps in the healthcare system that doesn’t prepare people for the fourth trimester experience. In this episode you’ll learn about:The pediatrician who brought forth the sc...2023-06-0642 minCranford RadioCranford RadioDevoted Mamas Helping With Pregnancy, Birth and PostpartumThere are few moments in life as transformative as giving birth and becoming a parent. However, the process takes a physical and emotional toll. Kendra Fitzgerald and Nicole Coons are sisters and the women behind Devoted Mamas. Their business offers trauma-informed movement and healing for all stages of motherhood.On this week's episode we learn how the business came about and how they help new mothers and their partners move through this time in their lives.Being in Motherhood podcast2023-05-2622 minBeing in Motherhood PodcastBeing in Motherhood PodcastNicole’s 7 Things I Wish I Knew Sooner in MotherhoodIn the previous episode, we talked about seven things Kendra wishes she knew sooner in motherhood. Today, it’s Nicole’s turn to share the secrets in her motherhood toolkit. (A teaser: childbirth can actually feel SATISFYING!)In those first few years, when we’re holding our newborns and are extremely fatigued, it can be hard to see the big picture. But what we want you to know is that this experience is helping you in ways you can’t see yet.We hope that you embrace parenthood as the hero’s journey that it is, from t...2023-03-2830 minBeing in Motherhood PodcastBeing in Motherhood PodcastKendra’s 7 Things I Wish I Knew Sooner in MotherhoodWill I ever feel like myself again?It’s something you might contemplate in those early months (or years) postpartum. Today we’re here to tell you that you will.It will take less time if you get help (wink, wink) but it WILL take some time. Just like it takes time to grow a baby, it takes time to grow into your new identity as a mother.In the next two episodes, we’re talking about the 14 things we wish we knew earlier on in motherhood. In this one, Kendra tackles seven, and in...2023-03-1428 minBeing in Motherhood PodcastBeing in Motherhood PodcastThe Top 15 Questions About Ab SeparationWhat actually IS diastasis recti?We talk about it a lot in our industry, but many pregnant or postpartum moms might be new to the idea of diastasis recti – abdominal separation that happens in pregnancy and postpartum. Did you know? One hundred percent of pregnant women get diastasis recti. So it’s not like something went wrong with your body! It’s a totally normal byproduct of pregnancy. The difference is how your body recovers from it and the degree of diastasis that you have.In today’s episode, we want to clear...2023-02-1442 minBeing in Motherhood PodcastBeing in Motherhood PodcastHow to Get Back to Yoga After BabyWe often hear from postpartum moms that their yoga practice just doesn’t feel the same.Maybe they’re not feeling confident. Maybe the yoga practice they’re doing feels too fast, too long, or too exhausting. Maybe it’s that their own bodies feel foreign to them. Or maybe it’s that yoga just isn’t feeling as enjoyable. In today’s episode we’re digging into all of that and more, focusing on the 6 most-asked questions about getting back into yoga after having a baby, and how to adjust your practice so that it works for whe...2023-01-3148 minBeing in Motherhood PodcastBeing in Motherhood PodcastHow to Know You're Recovered in PostpartumSome people feel like they’re done with postpartum when they hit certain dates. Others feel postpartum drags on forever and is never done.It can be hard to know, since there’s a TON of conflicting information out there!In this episode, we’ll talk about the four distinct phases of recovery (which we developed after working with hundreds of moms in various stages of postpartum!) – and how to know when you don’t need postpartum-specific workouts anymore.Contrary to popular belief, healing your body has NOTHING to do with time passed and EVERYT...2023-01-1735 minBeing in Motherhood PodcastBeing in Motherhood PodcastHow Stephanie Rocked Her Pregnancy and Blazed Back into Running PostpartumToday’s episode features one of our clients, Stephanie Kramer, a self-proclaimed fitness fanatic whose resume includes work for Peloton and Equinox.At week 25, Stephanie’s doctor told her she needed to stop running. As a running addict, the news was devastating, to say the least.Instead of becoming totally inactive, Stephanie was able to maintain incredible strength and get back to running faster and longer postpartum. (In fact, she even just ran her first half marathon!)Her story is a great reminder that you CAN still be strong and powerful during pregnancy and...2022-12-1231 minBeing in Motherhood PodcastBeing in Motherhood PodcastPregnancy & Postpartum Pain: How to Know When It's Too MuchNot all pain is created equal – especially in pregnancy and postpartum.We’ve worked with thousands of moms over the years, and this is something we know to be true. In today’s episode, we want to help you have more discernment and criteria to evaluate your pain.There are so many different kinds of pain you might feel during this time: muscle pain, spasms, joint pain, ligament pain, digestive pain, headaches, abdominal pain. One thing they all have in common? They can naturally lead to a lot of fear – fear that might cause ex...2022-12-0629 minBeing in Motherhood PodcastBeing in Motherhood PodcastHow Greta Ended Up Being STRONGER in Postpartum than Before Kids!When you learned you were pregnant, did you worry about losing your fitness?This was true for one of our clients, Greta, who is an active duty Judge Advocate General (JAG). For her, fitness is not only an important aspect of her job – it's also something that makes her happy.When she had her daughter about a year ago, she faced a tough recovery and a strenuous job to return to. She’d put on 60 pounds during her pregnancy and afterward struggled with pelvic floor pain and connecting to her core. She began our...2022-11-2917 minBeing in Motherhood PodcastBeing in Motherhood PodcastHow Soon Can I Get Back to Exercise After Birth?Today we’re tackling a question we get a lot:How soon can I get back to exercise after birth?Our short answer? You can begin as soon as day one postpartum – so long as you do it the right way. We’re conditioned to think of postpartum exercise as all-or-nothing - like I can’t do my usual core weightlifting or yoga routine, so I’m just going to relax and wait. But often we see moms lose several weeks or even months of fitness. When they start back up, they feel behind – o...2022-11-2229 minBeing in Motherhood PodcastBeing in Motherhood PodcastWhat Exercises to Do in Third Trimester to Help Prepare for LaborSo often, during the third trimester of pregnancy, people stop working out.A lot of moms are in conservation mode, feeling the weight of the baby on their pelvis. They’re fatigued, uncomfortable, lacking motivation, or they’re afraid, not sure what movement is safe for them and their babies.But it’s important to keep moving in the third trimester – just at the right pace, with the right intensity. This is Part II of our behind-the-scenes look at the fitness program we created for the Daily Burn, an on-demand fitness platform. Baby Bump and...2022-11-1526 minBeing in Motherhood PodcastBeing in Motherhood PodcastWorking Out in Second Trimester: What to Focus on and How to Adapt Your Workouts SafelyOne of Kendra’s biggest frustrations during both her pregnancies was how EASY her prenatal programs were. She often felt she was being treated like a delicate flower.This made her angry because pregnant people are strong, and because she was getting ready to give birth - one of the most physically challenging things she would ever do.Today, we’re talking about exercises you can safely do in your second trimester of pregnancy and pulling back the curtain on our fitness program Baby Bump & Beyond, which features 30 unique workouts.And it’s availa...2022-11-0822 minBeing in Motherhood PodcastBeing in Motherhood PodcastWhy Trauma-Informed Fitness Is So Important – and How to Get StartedNo one is immune to trauma.There are different kinds: acute (resulting from a single incident); chronic (repeated and prolonged); and complex (layers of trauma over a long period of time). We won’t go deeper than that in this episode, but let’s just agree that it’s pretty likely many of us will experience trauma as it relates to a mother’s experience. What’s important to note: trauma isn’t defined by WHAT happened, but how we EXPERIENCE what happened. This topic is so important, and it’s one of the reason...2022-11-0131 minBeing in Motherhood PodcastBeing in Motherhood PodcastThe Power of Healing Your Birth Story (Plus 4 Tools on How to Do It)Birth is a HUGE event. Yet, so often we overlook that birth is going to have an imprint on our bodies, hearts, minds, and souls for life.In today’s episode, we’re talking about birth stories. Specifically, why healing yours is crucial to your success as a mother. We’ll cover four tools to help you heal your story and tell some success anecdotes illustrating what can happen when you do!Humans connect through storytelling. What we need most in motherhood, when we’re processing our birth, is a sense of connection. So if you...2022-10-2532 minBeing in Motherhood PodcastBeing in Motherhood Podcast6 Essential Mindset Shifts for Birth Preparation + Avoiding a Traumatic ExperienceIn this episode, we’re talking about six mindset shifts to prepare for birth and avoid a traumatic experience. It might be one of the MOST IMPORTANT topics we cover in this podcast, because what happens in your birth stays with you or the rest of your life.Your role in birth is just as important as the lead character in a show. And if you haven’t practiced and prepared, you’re going to feel lost, scared, and start making uninformed decisions on the fly.Listen to this episode on repeat if you need to! Wh...2022-10-1839 minBeing in Motherhood PodcastBeing in Motherhood PodcastPelvic Floor Physical Therapy vs. Corrective Exercise: Which is Right for You?In today’s episode, we’re talking about pelvic floor physical therapy versus corrective exercise. What are they? And why would you need either one? This is a really important discussion to have because this information is not being adequately shared with new moms. Some doctors might dismiss postpartum hip pain, stomach pain, rib pain or shoulder pain, or try to minimize them. And many won’t mention things like physical therapy or corrective exercise unless you ask about it – and of course, it’s hard as a new mom to know WHAT to ask for if you d...2022-10-1133 min