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Moms In Motion#78: Levator Ani Avulsions & Considerations for Your Postpartum Return to FitnessWe already know that women are often left in the dark about possible birth injuries and how they can affect your postpartum return to exercise. In today's episode, we are discussing one you likely have never heard of before! Levator Ani avulsions are not common, but possible, and would be missed in your 6 week postpartum check because your doctor or midwife doesn't screen for it. This injury greatly affects your ability to return to exercise safely. Learn what the risk factors are, how to detect this injury, and what can be done to diagnose and heal it.2025-05-0523 min
Moms In Motion#77: No One is Coming to Save You - The Hard Truth About Getting in Your Own WayToday's episode might be hard to hear (we have been on a roll with these lately, don't take it too personal), but it might be time! If you have been making excuses, and blaming your inability to meet your goals on anything and everything, listen up! It's time to get out of your own way and finally just get shit done!We will have 3 different types of episodes and one will drop each week on Mondays!Movement and educationMom life struggles and experiencesBusiness ownershipTake us for a walk, listen while...2025-04-2815 min
Moms In Motion#76: The Most Important Part of a Workout that you Might Always be MissingThe most important part of a workout is often skipped by many, and we see the consequences of that in working with women daily! We get it, moms are busy and always short on free time, but this is worth figuring out how to fit it in. Today's episode will help you understand why this part of your workout cannot be skipped, and may encourage you to make a different decision the next time you take a class, group training session, or sneak in an at-home workout!We will have 3 different types of episodes and one will...2025-04-2113 min
Moms In Motion#75: Pessaries - Lifting You Up When You are Feeling Down... LiterallyEpisode 75! Another milestone in podcasting! We are excited to be here and bring you today's episode about pessaries. You may have never heard of this device, but if you or anyone you know has experienced pelvic floor dysfunction, especially if it affects your ability to live your life the way you want to, listen up! This education might be just what you need to improve your symptoms!We will have 3 different types of episodes and one will drop each week on Mondays!Movement and educationMom life struggles and experiencesBusiness ownershipTake...2025-04-1414 min
Moms In Motion#74: What is Your Identity? The Positive and Negative Ways We Identify Ourselves and the Power to Control ItWhat is your identity? Do you even realize that you identify yourself in certain ways? In this episode we discuss the power you have over identifying yourself both positively and negatively, and how that controls your behaviors. Let us know if this episode spoke to you and you need to make some changes in how you talk to yourself!We will have 3 different types of episodes and one will drop each week on Mondays!Movement and educationMom life struggles and experiencesBusiness ownershipTake us for a walk, listen while you tackle...2025-04-0715 min
Moms In Motion#73: Life Update - Big News for Vivid and Why Spring Will be Extra BusySpring means more moms wanting to be more active and we are here for it! Vivid is growing, bellies are growing and we are anticipating Spring to be extra busy! We are happy to have you with us for this wild ride of business ownership and parenting and trying to keep all the balls in the air during a busy season.We will have 3 different types of episodes and one will drop each week on Mondays!Movement and educationMom life struggles and experiencesBusiness ownershipTake us for a walk, listen while you tackle some...2025-03-3115 min
Moms In Motion#72: Pooping On Vacation Made Easier - What you Need to Know to GoAs we head into Spring Break trips, family vacations, and start thinking about Summer plans, the last thing you want to worry about is becoming constipated. While being off of your daily routine can lead to trouble pooping, this episode covers some easy things your whole family can do while you are away to make sure you can go easier!Be sure to also check out Episode 9 to understand all the basics of constipation, and why so many people are constipated without knowing it!We will have 3 different types of episodes and...2025-03-2415 min
Moms In Motion#71: Running Tactics for Moms - How to Hit the Pavement with Confidence this SpringIt's getting warmer out and you might be thinking about getting back into running, or starting for the first time. But how? We've got you! Today, we are talking all about exactly what to do, how to do it, and what you need to be aware of as you progress - especially if you face challenges such as pain or pelvic floor issues. Check out episode #34 about returning to running after 'getting cleared' postpartum, and then this episode takes that a bit further to apply to all moms. Let us know if this is helpful and send it...2025-03-1717 min
Moms In Motion#70: Parenting Styles - A Look Inside How We Raise Our Kids as Two Experienced MomsWe love an 'inside look' episode and we have found that you do too! Today's episode is about our parenting styles. As two experienced moms with 6 kids between us and almost a decade of parenting under our belts, we are sharing what we have found works for us. We would love to hear about what you take away from this episode - either what you want to do, or what you def do not want to do!We will have 3 different types of episodes and one will drop each week on Mondays!Movement and educationMom life...2025-03-1021 min
Moms In Motion#69: Good Physical Therapy is Not Just 'A Sheet of Exercises' - Why This Assumption Won't Fix Your BodyPelvic Floor PT or even Orthopedic PT, doesn't matter - good quality PT is so much more then just a one-size-fits-all sheet of exercises. If this has been your PT experience in the past, or if you think you just need to go to PT to simply be given a list of what to do, this is the episode for you! We will have 3 different types of episodes and one will drop each week on Mondays!Movement and educationMom life struggles and experiencesBusiness ownershipTake us for a walk, listen while you tackle some c...2025-03-0316 min
Moms In Motion#68: Strength Training Basics - How to Actually Get the Results You are Looking ForLots of moms know that strength training is an important component of fitness for women, but do you actually know how to best get the results you are looking for?‘Long and lean’ by picking up light weights is a marketing technique - the only way to actually get stronger is to lift heavy and progressively overload your body. Yoga, barre, running - all of these workouts are endurance based, and that’s great, but they won’t get you stronger. This episode is for you if you’ve been ‘strength training using weights’ but aren’t quite se...2025-02-2421 min
Moms In Motion#67: How to Get Started Working with Us as a Patient or ClientIf you are new around here, this is the episode to listen to! If you have never been a patient at Vivid or a client at Strong Moms - welcome! You may have been thinking this is the year you will finally take care of yourself better, and we are happy to explain our processes to get you started and make sure you are well taken care of! If this episode hasn't answered all of the questions you have about getting started with us, feel free to message us so we can make sure you feel well heard and...2025-02-1727 min
Moms In Motion#66: You're Probably Doing it Wrong - Sucking In Your Belly is Not Engaging Your CoreThis is one topic that is so very basic to us as movement professionals, but needs to be discussed in detail because every single client and every single patient needs to be taught the difference in order to get the results they are looking for.You may have grown up (think high school, college) sucking in your belly in order to flatten it out. This habit is super hard to break - but also becomes the number one most important thing to get right - when it comes to regular exercise, pregnancy and postpartum, and rebuilding your...2025-02-1015 min
Moms In Motion#65: Urinary Leakage While Coughing - Tis' the Season for Illness and Pelvic Floor IssuesThe pelvic floor struggles are real this season! If you and your family have been sick this winter, you may or may not have experienced urinary leakage when coughing. Even if this has never been an issue for you before, there's a first time for everything, especially when you aren't sleeping well, and your system might already be struggling. If this hasn't been a problem before - amazing - but still listen so you know what to do should you ever find yourself in this situation!We will have 3 different types of episodes and one will drop...2025-02-0319 min
Moms In Motion#64: Core Training During Pregnancy - The Benefits You Need vs the Myths You Have HeardWe all know the benefits of having a strong core, but core training is one area of fitness that often gets overlooked during pregnancy. With all of the fear, hard rules, and myths surrounding it, it's no wonder most expecting women simply avoid this area completely. In today's episode, we are going over the benefits of continuing to train your core during pregnancy, what it should look like, and why there is no reason to be afraid!We will have 3 different types of episodes and one will drop each week on Mondays!Movement and educationMom life...2025-01-2712 min
Moms In Motion#63: Bladder Irritants - 6 Things You are Doing That Make Your Bladder AngryBladder dysfunction is annoying, and can totally get in our way as we go about our everyday activities. Today, we are going over 6 habits you might have, or things you might be doing on a regular basis, that can be contributing to your bladder acting up! Take these into consideration, and your bladder function might improve tremendously! Don't have bladder issues right now? Listen up to prevent them in the future! You're welcome.We will have 3 different types of episodes and one will drop each week on Mondays!Movement and educationMom life struggles and experiencesBusiness ownership2025-01-2018 min
Moms In Motion#62: Life/Business Update - How We Are Surviving & Thriving as we Find Routine in 2025It's been awhile since we've done a personal and business update! We hope you enjoy catching up with us as much as we enjoy chatting about what business owner mom life is really like right now!We will have 3 different types of episodes and one will drop each week on Mondays!Movement and educationMom life struggles and experiencesBusiness ownershipTake us for a walk, listen while you tackle some chores, or let us join you as you hustle your crew around town! Be sure to follow this podcast, share it with some mom friends...2025-01-1321 min
Moms In Motion#61: Your Basic Habits Matter Most if You Have Big Goals in 2025This episode might not be what you want to hear, but its likely what you need to hear to be successful towards your fitness, pelvic floor function, and aesthetic goals this year. Today we are talking about feeding yourself well, sleeping better, working on your stress management, and the list goes on and on. Your biggest goal this year should be to work on your basic habits, so you can eventually crush all the other goals you have in mind. You can do it!We will have 3 different types of episodes and one will drop each week...2025-01-0608 min
Moms In Motion#60: Ditch the Unrealistic Expectations for Your Postpartum Body in 2025Happy New Year! We are pumped to finish 2024 with 60 episodes! Thank you for being here and please rate and review us to show some love when you get a chance. Today, we are talking about unrealistic expectations that moms put on themselves post-baby. Sorry to break it to you, but your body that had babies is likely never going to go back to looking like it didn't have babies! Stop comparing yourself to the 20-something version of you that had tons of free time to workout and eat exactly the way you wanted to, and likely also d...2024-12-3015 min
Moms In Motion#59: Pelvic Floor Tension - A Common Problem, and Likely Causing your Pelvic Floor IssuesThere are a lot of things happening this time of year that lead to pelvic floor tension - stress, feeling cold, taking care if babies/small kids, standing in lines (postural issues), sickness... and more stress! Most women seem to worry about pelvic floor weakness, but very few know that pelvic floor tension is a thing! Listen to this episode if your body is struggling this time of year, and gain the knowledge you need to support it better in the New Year.If this information shocks you, or you have received the opposite direction from a...2024-12-2313 min
Moms In Motion#58: Protecting Your Peace - How to Make Sure YOU Enjoy the Holiday Season tooAs moms we all need this reminder around the holidays, we even need it ourselves! We are pushing you to put boundaries in place, and stick to them, and do whatever it takes to protect your peace this holiday season. Moms deserve to enjoy the holidays just as much as everyone else, and this is an important part of making sure that happens!We will have 3 different types of episodes and one will drop each week on Mondays!Movement and educationMom life struggles and experiencesBusiness ownershipTake us for a walk, listen while you...2024-12-1611 min
Moms In Motion#57: Get Your Ass in Gear Now - Why You Shouldn't Wait Until 2025 to 'Do You' BetterIt's a busy time of year - we all feel that. Lots of events, obligations, year end deadlines, and things we feel we 'should' be doing. What you really need to be doing, though, if you aren't already, is prioritizing yourself and taking care of your own needs now, instead of waiting until the New Year. It's so easy to say 'when the holidays are over I'll...." or 'in the New Year I'll start....' The truth is though, if you wait and be that 'New Year New Me' person, it's not going to stick. Listen to this episode...2024-12-0908 min
Moms In Motion#56: BirthLab - Why Your Hospital's Prep Class Isn't Enough to Prepare You to Give BirthThe next BirthLab Class is happening at Vivid Women's Health THIS Saturday, 12/7 at 9:30am! In-person spots are full, but you can still join via live stream. This class won't run again until the Spring, so be sure to sign up if you are due before then!Your local hospital class is great, and helpful for learning about policies and procedures, where to go, what type of monitoring and pain interventions are available, etc. What the class doesn't cover, however, is exactly how to improve your chances of an easier recovery by teaching you how to prepare your...2024-12-0212 min
Moms In Motion#55: Postpartum Rehab - Why No Mom Can Afford to Skip Putting in the Work to Properly Recover from BirthWe get asked all the time... "Do I really have to do this?" Meaning taking the time for intentional rehab postpartum, before returning to 'regular' exercise. No matter who you are, what you did or didn't do during pregnancy, and how much you know about what happened to your body during birth, no mom is exempt from the need to rebuild a solid foundation before returning to whatever you used to do. It can be frustrating when you are not feeling like yourself and just want some normalcy, but progressing too quickly in an effort to "bounce...2024-11-2521 min
Moms In Motion#54: Diabetes Awareness - Jenn's Journey as a Type 1 Diabetic MomMaybe you didn't know that November is Diabetes Awareness month, and maybe you also didn't know that Jenn's oldest son is a Type 1 diabetic. Their journey to getting a diagnosis and learning to manage this disease wasn't an easy one! Even if you have no experience with diabetes, any mom struggling to navigate a child's medical issue might benefit from hearing Jenn's experience!If you feel inclined to help support Jenn and her husband's fundraising efforts this month, please use this link to donate! Your donation will be matched dollar for dollar!We will have 3...2024-11-1817 min
Moms In Motion#53: New Mom Expectations - How to Better Prepare to Take On the Hardest Job in the WorldBeing a new mom is so hard, especially if this is your first baby! It is probably the biggest life change a woman will experience, so with all the pressure, expectations, and adjustments, it is no wonder new moms can find themselves in a dark place. Be sure to send this episode to a brand new or expecting mom and help them get better prepared for what lies ahead.Related episode -#40: What New Moms Really NeedWe will have 3 different types of episodes and one will drop each week on Mondays!Movement...2024-11-1113 min
Moms In Motion#52: Why Surgery is NOT the Final Solution for your Problems & PainNo matter if you are facing a pelvic floor repair, an orthopedic surgery, or some type of elective cosmetic surgery, the surgery itself is not going to solve all your problems. Sorry to break it to you! Of course it seems like it will, but surgery simply fixes the glaring pain point and doesn't uncover the cause behind the need for that surgery in the first place. In this episode, we try to educate and empower any mom who has had a surgical procedure or is facing one in the future to ask the right questions, seek out the...2024-11-0420 min
Moms In Motion#51: The Little Dents Matter - Your Body or Your Car... No One Wants a JunkerYour body or your car - no one wants a junker! In today's episode, we are talking about a problem that everyone has been guilty of at one time or another... ignoring the little dents. Find out why this tendency ends up costing you a lot more in money and your time. We promise we are not calling out any one person with this episode, but if you are one of many that are guilty of doing this - time to get your butt in gear and take care of it!We will have 3 different types of...2024-10-2818 min
Moms In Motion#50: Celebrating 50 Episodes! Committed to Consistency & Which Episodes Have been Most Popular!Today we celebrating making it to the big 5-0... FIFTY episodes in 50 weeks! We have enjoyed bringing you this important content and are looking forward to many more episodes! We are committed to sticking with this even though the large majority of podcasters stop recording shortly after they start. In this episode, we chat about the ways we make recording a priority as we run our businesses, and raise our families, and have no shame in asking you for your feedback and your reviews in return!No matter if you are new here or have...2024-10-2111 min
Moms In Motion#49: Your Menstrual Cycle - Everything You Never Learned About 'That Time of the Month'Your period is so much more than just a monthly inconvenience - it truly is a window into your overall health. Why aren't more women learning more about their monthly cycle early on? We are wondering the same thing. No matter if you are thinking about starting a family, in your childbearing years, entering perimenopause, or have teenage girls - this episode is a must listen for all women!Here is a link to a basic basal thermometer like the one Jenn refers to in this episode.We will have 3 different types of episodes and...2024-10-1432 min
Moms In Motion#48: Postpartum Recovery - Jenn's Journey & What You Need to do to Promote HealingIf you are a brand new mom, expecting mom, or even just hoping to grow your family in the future, this episode is a can't miss! We discuss Jenn's healing from the delivery of baby #4, and what she is doing to work on her own recovery and return to exercise. We also level set expectations and considerations in your own postpartum recovery. Know better, do better!Show us some love and be sure to take a moment to rate AND review the podcast whenever you listen! We appreciate it!We will have 3 different types of...2024-10-0719 min
Moms In Motion#47: Business Behind the Scenes: Future Planning for Vivid & Strong MomsIt’s been awhile since we’ve done a business episode! It’s always busy behind the scenes, and today’s episode is a look into our future plans for Vivid & Strong Moms!We will have 3 different types of episodes and one will drop each week on Mondays!Movement and educationMom life struggles and experiencesBusiness ownershipTake us for a walk, listen while you tackle some chores, or let us join you as you hustle your crew around town! Be sure to follow this podcast, share it with some mom friends, and let us know what you...2024-09-3017 min
Moms In Motion#46: Baby #4 is here! Jenn's Birth Story - No Longer Just a Boy Mom!Congrats to Dr. Jenn! We are excited to have Jenn share her birth story on today's episode, which we waited for and have had zero conversation about before recording this! No matter if you are a first time expecting mom or a seasoned mom with multiple children hoping for more, we hope Jenn sharing her experience is helpful for you!We will have 3 different types of episodes and one will drop each week on Mondays!Movement and educationMom life struggles and experiencesBusiness ownershipTake us for a walk, listen while you tackle some...2024-09-2317 min
Moms In Motion#45: September is the New January for Moms - Here's the Kick in the Pants You Need to Make the Most of It!Cheers to September being in full swing! Schedules are regulating, everyone is falling into a routine, and you might start feeling ready to turn your attention inward and do more for you! January and the post-holiday crash is crazy, which is why September is the BEST time of the year for Moms to make real changes and start better habits that can carry you into, and through, the New Year. This episode is the kick in the pants you might need to get moving on your goals - NOW!We will have 3 different types of episodes and...2024-09-1612 min
Moms In Motion#44: Popular Nutrition Trends and Fad Diets with Kelly Jones (Part 3)We are excited to bring you Part 3, the last of this series on nutrition with Kelly Jones, board certified sports dietitian who works with athletes, families, and busy moms. As a nationally recognized nutrition expert, Kelly is regularly featured in outlets such as US News, Runner’s World, Men’s and Women’s Health, Insider, and more. She often appears on broadcast news shows, busting myths and showcasing the ease of incorporating nutrient dense foods into busy, active lifestyles. Kelly has created medical fitness programs for internationally recognized fitness clubs and consults with sports organizations such as Major L...2024-09-0923 min
Moms In Motion#43: Nutrition for Activity with Kelly Jones, RD - Fueling Workouts, Busy Mom Life & Weight Loss (Part 2)We are excited to bring you Part 2 of this series on nutrition with Kelly Jones, board certified sports dietitian who works with athletes, families, and busy moms. As a nationally recognized nutrition expert, Kelly is regularly featured in outlets such as US News, Runner’s World, Men’s and Women’s Health, Insider, and more. She often appears on broadcast news shows, busting myths and showcasing the ease of incorporating nutrient dense foods into busy, active lifestyles. Kelly has created medical fitness programs for internationally recognized fitness clubs and consults with sports organizations such as Major League Basebal...2024-09-0229 min
Moms In Motion#42: Nutrition for Women with Kelly Jones, RD - Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perimenopause (Part 1)We are excited to bring you another guest for a series of episodes on nutrition, which is one of our most requested topics! Today we are hosting Kelly Jones, board certified sports dietitian who works with athletes, families, and busy moms. As a nationally recognized nutrition expert, Kelly is regularly featured in outlets such as US News, Runner’s World, Men’s and Women’s Health, Insider, and more. She often appears on broadcast news shows, busting myths and showcasing the ease of incorporating nutrient dense foods into busy, active lifestyles. Kelly has created medical fitness programs for int...2024-08-2634 min
Moms In Motion#41: Function Based Training - How You Have to Train for What You Want to DoMom life is busy and being efficient in achieving your goals for your fitness and everyday tasks is a must. No matter what you want to do better, no matter what issues you are struggling with and looking to resolve, your fitness training (or PT) must match your goals. So, if you have been in a workout or injury rut and you feel like you aren’t making the progress you expect, this episode is a must listen!Check out these related episodes!#17 Kegels#34 Running#39 Core WeaknessWe will have 3 different types of...2024-08-1919 min
Moms In Motion#40: What Moms Really Need Postpartum, and How to Make Sure You Get ItNo matter if you are a first time mom, a seasoned mom, or someone visiting a new mom, listen to this episode before that baby comes! Especially first time moms - you might feel like you have prepared yourself well for birth, but you need to plan for that fourth trimester too! We hope this episode will help you set boundaries, have the hard conversations, and make sure your postpartum experience is all about you!We will have 3 different types of episodes and one will drop each week on Mondays!Movement and educationMom life struggles and...2024-08-1219 min
Moms In Motion#39: Core Weakness - The Real Reason Your Core Still Doesn't Feel Strong After Having BabiesToday's episode is a bit of an extension from last week's. We know many women struggle with body image, but even when you are months and years postpartum (or even a decade) and you have found your way back to a fitness routine, it's common to feel like your core is still weak and not making the progress you may have expected.In this episode we break down all of the very basic reasons your core isn't functioning the way you want it to. We think you will see how a little education that you likely never...2024-08-0520 min
Moms In Motion#38: Body Image Struggles - The Hard Truth about your Postpartum BodySomething we both deal with frequently in working with moms is postpartum body imagine issues. There is so much misinformation out there about diastasis recti, the ability to ‘bounce back,’ and expectations regarding your postpartum belly. In the episode we aim to level set expectations, and help you shift your focus so you can stop beating yourself up or comparing your postpartum belly to a belly that never experienced pregnancy.If you are a new listener, you might want to check out the Diastasis Recti Episode (#21) first!We will have 3 different types of episodes and one...2024-07-2924 min
Moms In Motion#37: Preparing for Birth Better - What You Need to Know that your Hospital Class Won't Teach YouIf you are expecting right now, congrats! Preparing to welcome a baby into the world, especially as a first time mom, can be overwhelming. Most moms will take the prep class the hospital they are delivering at provides. While that is great and recommended, we are going to fill you in on why you ALSO need to complete birth prep with a pelvic floor physical therapist.If you don't have a quality provider near you, or 1:1 is not within your budget, Dr. Jenn has a virtual birth prep option that will teach you everything you need to...2024-07-2224 min
Moms In Motion#36: Summer Fitness Made Simple - Why Your Change in Routine Doesn't Need to Stress You OutSummer is in full swing and if your fitness routine - or lack of it - is giving you one more thing to stress about, we get it! As moms and business owners we are also feeling the struggle with the lack of routine, schedule, and feeling of normalcy that the school year brings. The good news is, there's no need to let it derail all your effort. In this episode we will discuss why the change is good for you, how to make the most of it, and some small things you can do to get yourself some...2024-07-1517 min
Moms In Motion#35: Is This Covered? Understanding Your Insurance BenefitsSomething we both do regularly is help women advocate for the best possible care for themselves. Often, that involves educating them on the pros and cons of using their insurance. Since Jenn is great with all the ins and outs of explaining this, and Krista has learned so much from her about it, we decided to do the episode to make sure you can navigate it all as best as possible. We want you to be able to ask the right questions, and ultimately make the best decision that will allow you to get your needs met quicker, better, a...2024-07-0840 min
Moms In Motion#34: Returning to Running Postpartum - Why There’s Way More to it than ‘Getting Cleared’When you’ve had a baby and you are getting ready to return to some movement postpartum, your first effort should NOT be running. We totally understand that it can be quick/easy (esp if you are used to long distances), convenient, and free, but there are so many boxes you need to check before you give running a shot. This doesn’t just apply to running either, the guidelines are the same for any higher impact movement. If you a runner, cross fitter, or just enjoy your kickboxing or Orange Theory classes, this episode is a must...2024-07-0122 min
Moms In Motion#33: Life/Business Update - Putting on our Big Girl Business Owner Panties | 80% is Good EnoughBeing business owners requires us to make the tough decisions, do the dirty work, and juggle all the balls at once, which has certainly been the case for both of us recently! If you enjoy learning more about the way our businesses run behind the scenes, this episode is for you. If you are a fellow business owner (and mom), listen to this episode so you don't feel alone when you are riding the struggle bus!We will have 3 different types of episodes and one will drop each week on Mondays!Movement and educationMom life struggles...2024-06-2420 min
Moms In Motion#32: Tailbone Pain is an Actual Pain in the Ass, but Pelvic Floor Therapy Can Help!If you've had tailbone pain during pregnancy, postpartum, or have experienced it without ever having been pregnant, then you know it's an actual pain in the ass! Jenn has experienced this herself during this pregnancy, and takes us through all the details about what is really going on with your tailbone, and why just sitting on a pillow isn't a permanent solution. Maybe you didn't know that pelvic floor therapy can be the answer, or what treatment might look like. Find out in today's episode, and be sure to share it with someone you know who suffers from this...2024-06-1718 min
Moms In Motion#31: The Worst Thing for your Pelvic Floor that you Don’t Even Realize is RelatedOn today’s episode we are talking about stress! We all have it, and we can’t get rid of all of it. However, there are plenty of ways you can control and manage your stress levels to help decrease or eliminate pelvic floor issues. Don’t think they are related? They absolutely are!Related Episodes: #5 - The Secret to Doing it All#14 - 8 Ways you are Wrecking Havoc on your Pelvic FloorWe will have 3 different types of episodes and one will drop each week on Mondays!Movement and educationMom life struggl...2024-06-1017 min
Moms In Motion#30: The Best Exercise for your Pelvic Floor that you Aren't Doing WellWe get asked all the time what the best exercises are for the pelvic floor muscles, and in today's episode we are going over it in detail! All women should know how to do this, and we think you will be surprised how simple and effective adding this into your routine!We will have 3 different types of episodes and one will drop each week on Mondays!Movement and educationMom life struggles and experiencesBusiness ownershipTake us for a walk, listen while you tackle some chores, or let us join you as you hustle your...2024-06-0320 min
Moms In Motion#29: No, Not Now, or Not Yet - Common Objections We Face in Business and How We Handle ThemAs business owners we face objections from potential clients and patients regularly! We've developed pretty thick skin over the years but the thing is, when something is 'broken,' you have to be ready to fix it! Sometimes moms are not ready to actually take the leap and make changes and get the right help, but when they are, we will be there ready to go.If you or someone you know has been on the fence about making changes and getting better help that fits the needs of the season you are in, this episode might...2024-05-2724 min
Moms In Motion#28: Urinary Leakage - Common in the Motherhood Population, but it's NOT Normal!Moms, if you pee your pants when you jump, run, lift heavy, sneeze, or cough - this episode is for you! Yes, even if it's only sometimes, and yes, even if it's 'only a little bit,' you need to fully understand how and why this might be happening, and why waiting to get help is not the answer. Even if this has never been an issue for you - education for the 'if and when' is really important! Be sure to share this episode with a friend and let's work together to keep everyone's underwear dry, and so w...2024-05-2026 min
Moms In Motion#27: What it Really Means to Shop Small - The Positive AND Negative Impact You Can Have in the CommunityOwning small businesses has certainly not been the easiest decision we have made, but for so many reasons it's the decision we are most passionate about! No matter if you are a small business owner or customer of small businesses, you may not have considered all of the things (positive and negative) that go into supporting small businesses!We will have 3 different types of episodes and one will drop each week on Mondays!Movement and educationMom life struggles and experiencesBusiness ownershipTake us for a walk, listen while you tackle some chores, or let us...2024-05-1322 min
Moms In Motion#26: The BS Around Baby Showers - What New Moms Really NeedAll the hype around baby showers, sprinkles, and 'visiting' new moms is a bunch of BS. There is so much focus on the new baby, and SO much money spent, and no one is taking good enough care of mom and offering to help fund the services she really needs. In this episode we push back against traditional showers, and help soon-to-be moms (and the organizers of showers for soon-to-be moms) prioritize what will actually help support them in their postpartum journey. Be sure to share this episode with an expecting mom, or even that family member who has...2024-05-0620 min
Moms In Motion#25: Under Pressure - The 411 on Pelvic Organ ProlapsePelvic organ prolapse is something many women struggle with. Understandably, it can be scary, confusing, and bring on a lot of fear around exercise and activities of daily living. If you are struggling with POP, this episode aims to give you the education you need to know that you can feel like yourself again!We will have 3 different types of episodes and one will drop each week on Mondays!Movement and educationMom life struggles and experiencesBusiness ownershipTake us for a walk, listen while you tackle some chores, or let us join you as you...2024-04-2922 min
Moms In Motion#24: How ISR Lessons Save Children's Lives with Jenna Porcelli (Part 2)This week is part 2 of our guest episode series with local water safety expert Jenna Porcelli! This week she explains exactly what ISR is, why the method caters to the way children learn best, and what the commitment looks like for parents. Krista and Jenn both have children who are ISR grads, and we also both have experience with traditional swim lessons. If you aren't sure where to start with swim lessons for your child, but you know you need to do something, the info Jenna shares will help you decide what is the best fit for...2024-04-2224 min
Moms In Motion#23: Water Safety Tips for Summer with Jenna Porcelli (Part 1)We are thrilled to welcome our first guest to the Moms In Motion Podcast, Jenna Porcelli! Jenna is an ISR instructor and local swim safety expert. Since all parents are concerned about preparing themselves, their backyards, and their children for swimming this time of year, we wanted to support you in this effort by having Jenna join us!No matter if your child(ren) are just babies, comfortable or uncomfortable in the water, or skilled swimmers, there are still so many great tips and takeaways in this episode that no parent can afford to miss as we...2024-04-1532 min
Moms In Motion#22: Pelvic Floor Devices and the Crazy Results Moms are Promised When Using ThemWhen pelvic floor issues arise, you can bet there are plenty of 'devices' available that target the motherhood population during the most vulnerable times. The promises to resolve these issues for busy moms who are desperate for help cost money, time, and do not get the long term (not to mention functional) results moms need to live the life they want.In this episode, we explain exactly how these devices claim to work, and help you weed through the promises to better understand how to actually get the results you are looking for. Don't waste your time...2024-04-0822 min
Moms In Motion#21: Diastasis Recti - Don't Panic! Healing Your Core May Be Easier Than You ThinkDiastasis Recti can be a scary topic! With all the bad info floating around, it's no wonder this condition can bring on a lot of fear. We are here today to assure you that having a diastasis is not the worst thing that can happen to you, and that it is actually a very normal part of pregnancy. In this episode, we will bust the common myths, help you let go of the fear around it, and tell you how to go about rebuilding your core so you can do any exercise you enjoy and feel good a...2024-04-0129 min
Moms In Motion#20: A Big Announcement for our 20th Episode! Plus the Worst Advice We've HeardWe are celebrating our 20th episode! 20 went by so fast and we have no plans to stop delivering you information and advice you need to thrive as a mom.We are starting with some life updates including a big announcement! Motherhood is always a wild ride and we can't wait to take you on this upcoming journey with us.Has a provider ever given you advice that just feels crazy, inappropriate, rude, or just downright wrong? Well, we've heard it all through our patients and clients! If this part of the episode is something you...2024-03-2534 min
Moms In Motion#19: Why a Pelvic Floor Specialist is a MUST for your Physical Therapy and Fitness NeedsMoms - if you've ever seen an orthopedic PT or personal trainer that doesn't specialize in pregnancy, postpartum and pelvic floor needs and you didn't get everything you need out of it... listen up! More visits, more copays, or heavier weights isn't the answer - a provider who specializes on your exact needs as a mom, is!When moms complain about back pain, hip pain, rib pain, etc they often see an orthopedic PT. When moms are struggling with getting their strength or endurance back, or trying to 'lost the baby weight' they often run to Orange...2024-03-1830 min
Moms In Motion#18: The Truth About Painful Sex, and How to Level Up your Experience in the BedroomIf you experience painful intercourse, you are not alone! What you might be surprised to learn is that understanding how to improve your pelvic floor function can lead to greater satisfaction in the bedroom. No matter if the discomfort is caused by postpartum hormones, perimenopause, tension, or trauma, this episode will certainly open your eyes to ways to improve your experience!Linked episodes: #17 - Kegels, and #16 - Habits 101We will have 3 different types of episodes and one will drop each week on Mondays!Movement and educationMom life struggles and experiencesBusiness ownership...2024-03-1125 min
Moms In Motion#17: Why Kegels Won't Solve all your Pelvic Floor Issues, and What to do InsteadHave you ever beat yourself up for not doing your Kegels? Did you know that doing kegels may not help solve whatever pelvic floor problems you are experiencing AND can sometimes make them worse? Before you do more kegels, listen to this episode! Today, we are going over what a kegel contraction actually is, where the idea came from, and why kegels are not the magic fix for pelvic floor issues such as incontinence. Yes, even if your provider told you to do them.Be sure to share this episode with your mom friends and f...2024-03-0425 min
Moms In Motion#16: Habit Breaking 101 - Why Your Attempts at Change Aren't Cutting it!Today, we are talking all things habits, and how (and how not) to actually make change happen. Habits can lead to pain, tension, discomfort and symptoms, but also can lead to improved posture, strength, endurance, and helping you feel amazing! You just have to be moving yourself in the right direction!If you are wanting to feel more like yourself again, and maybe you feel like you've tried a lot of different things without success, this is a must listen! It's no secret that any change you want to make takes time, patience and strategy.... a...2024-02-2624 min
Moms In Motion#15: C-Section Delivery - The Major Surgery that Isn't Treated like Major SurgeryToday, we are talking all things c-sections! There is so much that goes into the physical and emotional recovery of a birth already, and c-sections (especially if they are unplanned) can throw moms for a whole different loop. When the average mom has a c-section, there is usually so much that goes unknown about the delivery, the initial recovery, and how having a c-section can still affect the pelvic floor muscles, not to mention the function of other body parts, longer term.If you have had a c-section yourself this is a MUST LISTEN, and if you...2024-02-1932 min
Moms In Motion#14: 8 Ways you are Wrecking Havoc on your Pelvic FloorIn today’s episode we are clueing you in on 8 different things you might be doing that are wrecking havoc on your pelvic floor muscles. Most women (so probably you) have no idea that their daily habits are negatively affecting pelvic floor function so significantly!We aren’t just talking about the way you exercise, and maybe you aren’t even having an issue…. yet. In fact, most of these tendencies are things you may be doing while you take care of your kids, work, heck even brush your teeth! We hope you are able to better support...2024-02-1225 min
Moms In Motion#13: Are you Ready to Progress Your Workouts for Better Results? Find out here!Today, we are talking about progressing your fitness! We both work so hard on this with clients and patients because mom life requires strength and stability to be able to take care of your family pain and symptom free, so appropriate progression is a must! We are not talking just doing 1 mile of running vs 5, or graduating from 3lb DBs to 5s... we are going through how to get the absolute most out of any effort you are putting into moving your body, because busy mom life doesn't have time for anything less.If you f...2024-02-0525 min
Moms In Motion#12: What we Hate About our Businesses - the Stuff we Don't Share on Social MediaThe topics we discuss in this episode always get us fired up! There are so many things to love about business ownership, and also some things that give us a lot of stress that we rarely discuss on social media. If you are interested in knowing a little bit more about the work we do behind the scenes and why we have made certain decisions for our businesses, this episode is for you! If you have more questions about the topics we discuss or want to hear more episodes like this one, be sure to let us k...2024-01-2929 min
Moms In Motion#11: How to be More Productive, Even When Motherhood Makes it Hard AFToday, we are taking all things productivity! It's a tough concept to wrap your head around as a mom, because every day there are so many things trying to derail your efforts! We get it, and we have the same struggles.We have a few ideas to help you better prioritize and stay on task, and also help you decide what needs to stay and what can just go! We are positive that implementing even just one of these ideas will help you feel like you are crushing the week, instead of the week crushing you. Let...2024-01-2221 min
Moms In Motion#10: Feminine Hygiene - How to Really Keep It 'So Fresh and So Clean'You probably think you know everything you need to about keeping your vaginal area clean, but just like our last episode about constipation, you can probably learn a thing or two about how to do it better! In today's super short episode, we will discuss the habits you need to put into practice, as well as the products you DO NOT need to keep everything in check down there. Just because you own these body parts doesn't mean you automatically know how to best care for them!We will have 3 different types of episodes and o...2024-01-1511 min
Moms In Motion#9: Toilet Talk - You Are Likely Constipated & Here's What You Need to Know to Go!Here's the thing about poop... it's a fact of life, the ability to do it (easily) can make or break how you feel and function, and still there isn't enough conversation around it! So, today we are excited to educate you on all things poop!Find out if you could be constipated (yes even if you go daily you can be), how it can play into your other pelvic floor issues, and what you can do about it immediately. We promise you will learn a ton from this episode, so be sure to share! If...2024-01-0823 min
Moms In Motion#8: New Year Mindset Shifting, Goals to Set, and Goals to NOT Set for 2024Happy New Year! Today we are talking about what we will be working on, professionally and personally, in the New Year... some mindset shifting, and what goals we absolutely will NOT be setting! We hope this helps you think about some small changes you want to make this year to help you better take care of yourself so you can take care of everyone else, better. Need some new boundaries? Some new habits? Or maybe you need to ditch a habit or two that is no longer serving you. Take a listen to what we will be d...2024-01-0121 min
Moms In Motion#7: Merry Christmas! Holiday Traditions & Mom HacksMerry Christmas! We are feeling so blessed to have you join us throughout this holiday season! We hope you find a few moments to join us to chat about some traditions and mom hacks as you make decisions about what boundaries and traditions you need to put in place as your motherhood journey changes seasons.As moms, we know you are likely the main 'magic maker' in the family, and the mental load of the holidays might feel like a lot when you already have a to-do list that feels endless. Try to take a few minutes...2023-12-2520 min
Moms In Motion#6: The 6 Week Postpartum Visit - What We Don't Like About ItAs new moms, especially first time new moms, a lot goes into that 6 week postpartum appointment. It can be met with a lot of high expectations, and also a lot of disappointment and unanswered questions because our doctors do not have the time, nor is it within the scope of their expertise, to guide us in all the ways going forward.In this episode, you will hear about our own experiences with the 6 week postpartum appointment and what we have learned so you won't make the same mistakes! You will find out what you should know going...2023-12-1827 min
Moms In Motion#5: The Secret to Doing It AllIn this episode, we are taking a closer look at exactly what it takes for both of us to be able to run successful businesses, be there for our kids, and keep our households from falling apart. We will be the first to admit we simply can't do it all, so we don't even try! It takes a lot of help to be able to run our businesses the way we want to, and make sure the most fragile balls don't get dropped. Tune in to see how we 'do it all' without letting our mental health suffer!2023-12-1122 min
Moms In Motion#4: 5 Tips to Get Through the HolidaysWelcome to December! In this episode we will give you some tips to get through the holidays and feel like you are thriving and not just surviving. Moms deserve to enjoy the holidays too, even though it's an extra busy time of year!** Be sure to listen to the very end of the episodes all through December for a chance to win a gift card to Athleta or Lululemon for supporting the first full month of our podcast! We appreciate you! ** (Only need to enter once within the month!)We will have 3 different types of e...2023-12-0415 min
Moms In Motion#3: Meet Jenn Perna, owner of Vivid Women's HealthThanks for joining us for episode #3! Today, we are hearing Jenn's story - her background as a physical therapist, her switch to focusing on pelvic health, and how she started and grew Vivid Women's Health to what it is today!If you are local to the Bucks County, Pennsylvania area, Vivid Women's Health offers pelvic floor physical therapy to women in their 20's to early 60's and focuses on helping women overcome pain and leakage. Vivid Women's Health is a small, boutique-style practice that provides one-on-one, fully individualized sessions, to help patients exceed their movement goals and...2023-11-2726 min
Moms In Motion#2: Meet Krista Williams, owner of The Strong Mom ProjectThanks for joining us for episode #2! Today we are hearing Krista's story - her background, career, and how it evolved to working with the motherhood population and creating The Strong Mom Project.If you are local to the Bucks County, Pennsylvania area, The Strong Mom Project offers group and private personal training that's kid friendly, and focuses on core and pelvic floor needs with workouts that cater to moms in all stages of motherhood. Your group training membership features the ultimate in flexibility with no commitment required, and by never having to schedule your sessions ahead of...2023-11-2724 min
Moms In Motion#1: Moms In Motion IntroThank you for joining us for episode ONE! We are thrilled to be launching the Moms In Motion podcast with this first (and super short) episode! We just wanted to say hello, introduce ourselves, and tell you how pumped we are to level up our support for the motherhood population via podcast. Krista is a mom of two boys, and a career personal trainer focusing on pregnancy, postpartum and beyond as the owner of The Strong Mom Project. Jenn is a mom of three boys, a pelvic floor physical therapist, and owner of Vivid Women's...2023-11-1903 min