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Real Women's Stories with Lisa QuaitBecoming Unbreakable: Confidence, Trauma & Letting GoSend us a text💥 Win a chance to meet Mel Robbins in person! Apply here – entries close June 1st 2025 . Full T&Cs here.---Meisha Pijot is a coach, athlete, and nutrition expert who radiates confidence - but behind her strength is a story of survival. In this raw and emotional conversation, Meisha shares the unspoken truth about what it really took to rebuild her life after a traumatic relationship, a court case that let her down, and the crushing weight of pretending everything was fine.From the outsi...
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CrossFit vs. Pregnancy39 weeks and Birth PreparationMeisha and Charlotte are back for episode 22 to share their excitement for the impending birth of Meisha's first baby! They discuss Meisha's current training habits, her birth preferences and seek Charlotte's expertise around induction and sweeps. Plus some bonus content surrounding studies around the evolving immunity throughout a normal pregnancy and breastfeeding and exercise.Is this the final episode before Meisha has her baby?!Episode references:Immune system changes during pregnancyReview Article: Maternal Immunological Adaptations During Normal PregnancyBreastfeeding and exercise studiesWhat to...
2023-02-021h 00CrossFit vs. PregnancyJordan Bath - AmenorrheaEpisode 21 welcomes an old fitness industry friend of Meisha's, Jordan Bath.Jordan is 29 and the co-owner of BodyByJR which offers coaching and training in their gym and online.During her competitive fitness journey as a bikini athlete, she lost her periods but really wanted to have children after getting married to Ray, her partner of 10 years. She went on a tough amenorrhea recovery journey and had 2 miscarriages along the way but now has 2 children; Melia who's 3 and Jude who's 10 months.Meisha and Jordan discuss the highs and lows it took...
2023-01-261h 09CrossFit vs. PregnancyKat Suchet - Hatch AthleticEpisode 20 welcomes Kat Suchet, the founder of Hatch Athletic.Kat has combined over 11 years clinical experience as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist and 3 years with a specialist interest in women's health, with her experience as a trainer, coach, athlete and mum to create her business Hatch Athletic.Meisha and Kat discuss her experience of competitive CrossFit to training in pregnancy and how both led her to the creation of the research led Hatch Athletic blog, programs and community that understands the nature of high intensity sport, but also the pregnant and postpartum body.F...
2023-01-1953 minCrossFit vs. PregnancyThe Power of Sleep with Meisha & CharlotteEpisode 19 takes a deep dive into the importance of sleep in pregnancy and beyond and how Meisha's sleep is being affected at 36+ weeks. There's also some myth debunking including changing movement patterns closer to full term, discrepancies in measurements at midwife and scan appointments and so much more.Join our host Meisha and our in-house, ex-midwife Charlotte for the latest insight into Meisha's experiences, thoughts and advice as well as current training adaptations and challenges.Episode references:Medical Review: Sleep Deficiency in PregnancyMeta-analysis: Maternal sleep during pregnancy and...
2023-01-121h 00CrossFit vs. PregnancyRhi PearsonEpisode 18 welcomes Rhian Pearson; CrossFitter, entrepreneur and mum to 3. A truly inspirational woman who successfully juggles so many time consuming interests and jobs!Rhi is a mum of three: Jessica 13, Harriet 11 and Finn 4 and works full time as Head of European Sales / Meteorology at Atmospheric G2. She also owns two businesses: HaloFitness a fitness clothing brand and Fit Kidz Training selling fitness toys for kids!She started CrossFit 6 months after having Jess 13 years ago and trained throughout her pregnancies with both Harriet and Finn. She did her PT and Pregnancy and postpartum athlete qualification...
2023-01-051h 02CrossFit vs. PregnancyLaure Upton - Mamas & Babas AthleticEpisode 17 welcomes Laure Upton, founder of Mamas & Babas Athletic.Laure is a pre & post natal exercise specialist, CrossFit coach & athlete and mum of 2 who created her business to help women navigate through training in pregnancy, postpartum recovery after feeling completely lost as an athlete in her own pregnancies. Meisha and Laure discuss her experience and naivety around training in her pregnancy and how it lead her to educate herself to support and train women through their pre & post natal journeys.Mamas & Babas Athletic Instagram Got a question, c...
2022-12-2252 minCrossFit vs. Pregnancy33 weeks - Braxton Hicks and Postpartum DepressionThe pod is back and episode 16 is packed full of amazing insights, studies, and exciting new FREE training programs for expecting and postpartum mums.Postpartum depression is a hot topic of conversation, including amazing evidence that staying active during pregnancy has a positive influence on your postpartum depression score.Join Meisha and our in-house, ex-midwife Charlotte for the latest in Meisha’s third trimester including vaccinations, Braxton Hicks and further training adaptations. Episode References:Couch to Fitness - FREE pregnancy and postpartum 6 week training program2019 meta-analysis - P...
2022-12-151h 06CrossFit vs. PregnancySamantha Brown talks miscarriageJoining Meisha to share her traumatic story is Samantha Brown (@samanthalouisebrown_).Sam started CrossFit when she met her partner Zack around 4 years ago after getting injured as a track athlete; she did this for 12 years and competed in 400m hurdles.They decided they were going to try for a baby at the beginning of this year but found out they were pregnant in November last year and unfortunately, miscarried. It took around 5 months for her to have a complete miscarriage. Sam shares the details of her experience from start to finish.S...
2022-11-241h 13CrossFit vs. Pregnancy28 weeks - The Third TrimesterNow 28 almost 29 weeks, Meisha is joined by ex-midwife Charlotte for episode 14 to discuss the third trimester, her physical challenges and latest training adaptations. Plus, an exciting new study about the impact of heavy resistance training in pregnancy. Episode References:UK Amazon link - The Positive Birth Book | Audible LinkCrossFit Mom's CrossFit during pregnancyNew 2022 Study - ‘Impact of heavy resistance training on pregnancy and postpartum health outcomes’Active Pregnancy Foundation | Instagram @activepregnancyfoundationGot a question, comment or suggestion? Please get in touch with Meish...
2022-11-1751 minCrossFit vs. PregnancyMidwife PipJoining Meisha today is Pip Davies or Midwife Pip as she's most commonly known.Pip is an experienced, practicing Midwifery Sister, masters graduate, founder of Midwife Pip Podcast, Hypnobirth and Antenatal Educator, co- author of published research and importantly a mum.She is on a mission to ensure all expectant and new mums feel like superwoman during pregnancy and when they give birth. Pip believes passionately that with the right support, honest and evidence-based information all births should be positive regardless of any twists and turns that may crop up. For this reason, Pip...
2022-11-1057 minCrossFit vs. PregnancyLeila Holmes, Women's Health PhysiotherapistJoining Meisha today is Leila Holmes, a musculoskeletal and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist who specialises in pregnancy related PGP (pelvic girdle pain) and pelvic floor problems such as incontinence, prolapse and sexual pain.They discuss key considerations for all women in pregnancy, regardless of their training habits or experience including the most common concerns and challenges women face as well as invaluable advice from Leila about managing and preventing injury and issues postnatally.FYI: Apologies for the strange noises, there was an issue with Leila's microphone!Check out The Active Pregnancy...
2022-11-0342 minCrossFit vs. Pregnancy25 weeks with Meisha and CharlotteNow 25 weeks, Meisha is joined by ex-midwife Charlotte for episode 11 to discuss Meisha's growing bump, training, her women's health physio visit and other debilitating symptoms of pregnancy. Plus, some interesting and amazing data from the activity tracker Whoop around changes in your heart rate in and post pregnancy. Episode References:UK Amazon link - Dr. Seuss's book 'Oh, Baby, the Places You'll Go!'My favourite bump support training topWhoop Blog - Pregnancy Study Shows Benefits of Exercise, Useful Trends in HRV & RHRWhoop Podcast - P...
2022-10-2056 minCrossFit vs. PregnancyWhat Annie Thorisdottir saidIn this week's episode, Meisha shares her current training adaptations and experiences a long side some clips from an amazing podcast featuring 10x CrossFit Games athlete Annie Thorisdottir and her experiences, adaptations and revelations of training in her first pregnancy. Plus, some listeners comments and messages get Meisha emotional. Episode References:The Practice Brave Podcast - The Untold Story of Annie Thorisdottir. Full Episode: Spotify | Apple PodcastsGot a question, comment, story to share or suggestion? Please get in touch with Meisha directly -Contact: info@meishapt.com | Soc...
2022-10-1332 minCrossFit vs. PregnancyZoey WrightJoining Meisha in this episode to unravel her inspirational journey to pregnancy is Zoey Wright (@zoeywrightfitness).Zoey is a 2x World Champion Fitness Model, founder of Transform with Zoey an online coaching programme and a sponsored athlete with Gluteywear and USN. With a life changing auto-immune disease, Zoey decided to prove to the world that she could transform her body and become a show winning fitness model. Fast forward 7 years and her journey has changed dramatically... to motherhood!Meisha and Zoey discuss their pregnancies at 23 weeks (yes, both exactly the same t...
2022-10-061h 03CrossFit vs. Pregnancy21 weeks - Training Adaptations and Diastasis RectiNow 21 weeks, Meisha is again joined by ex-midwife Charlotte for episode 8 of CrossFit vs. Pregnancy. This week they discuss Meisha's latest scans, her holiday experience along with new training adaptations and exactly what is diastasis recti. Episode References:CrossFit Mom's CrossFit during pregnancyNHS's guide to ab seperation (diastasis recti)Diastasis Recti definitionGot a question, comment or suggestion? Please get in touch with Meisha directly -Contact: info@meishapt.com | Socials: @meishapt and @crossfitvspregnancy | Facebook: @meishapijotMusic by Music_Unlimited from Pi...
2022-09-2959 minCrossFit vs. PregnancyNutrition vs. Pregnancy ft. Natalie RouseJoining Meisha in this episode to discuss nutrition in pregnancy is Natalie Rouse, Nutritional Research Scientist.Natalie is a registered and accredited Nutritionist with the Association for Nutrition (ANutri), Nutritional Consultant and Nutritional Research Scientist (RSci) with a wealth of experience working on a range of research projects within nutritional biochemistry and human physiology, nutritional intervention, and nutritional education for UK and Welsh government funded research projects.Outside of industry and academia Natalie puts her nutritional and exercise knowledge into practice as a fitness enthusiast, competitive bodybuilder, volunteer nutritionist for UK youth athletics and...
2022-09-221h 14CrossFit vs. Pregnancy17 weeks and the scary stitchIt's episode 6 and Meisha is again joined by ex-midwife Charlotte. Now at 17 weeks, Meisha shares her experience of a new midwife and an extra scan which could change her pregnancy training plans; does she need to have a cervical stitch and stop training? Episode References:Kegal/Pelvic Floor Exercises - a brief summary@YanyahGotItMade on InstagramHypobirthing Course from The Positive Birth CoGot a question, comment or suggestion? Please get in touch with Meisha directly -Contact: info@meishapt | Socials: @mei...
2022-09-1559 minCrossFit vs. PregnancyMelissa HaywoodJoining Meisha in this episode to discuss her experience of training throughout pregnancy and post pregnancy is Melissa Haywood.Melissa is an ex British Army Corporal and ex IFBB pro athlete who competed for 8 years but retired to have her little boy Jack who is now nearly 3 years old. She’s an online health and fitness coach who helps struggling mums who feel overwhelmed and like they don’t have time to themselves create a structure and routine that helps them look and feel incredible.A history of cervical cancer meant that Mel's pregnancy was...
2022-09-081h 01CrossFit vs. Pregnancy12 weeks and an exciting discovery!Now 12 weeks pregnant, Meisha is again joined by ex-midwife Charlotte to conclude her first trimester with chat of her 12 week dating scan, trolling of pregnant women who train and a very exciting revelation about new studies concerning training in and post pregnancy. A MUST listen! Episode References:Daily Mail Article - TrollingDr Stacy Sims Blog - Training in Pregnancy2019 Meta-Analysis - The effects of vigorous intensity exercise in the third trimester of pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis2014 Study - Physiological mechanisms of vascular response induced by...
2022-09-0141 minCrossFit vs. PregnancyEmma PaveleyJoining Meisha in this episode to discuss her experience of training throughout pregnancy is Emma Paveley.Emma who has been involved with fitness her whole life was an elite gymnast from 7-16 years old. She was a bodybuilder for 9 years and competed professionally as an IFBB Pro for 4 of those years and competed at 2 Olympias. She then retired 3 years ago when her interests turned to CrossFit and training for enjoyment. She now works in accounts and has a beautiful 4 month baby girl called Octavia.Having lead such a similar fitness journey, what will...
2022-08-2557 minCrossFit vs. Pregnancy8 weeks with ex-midwife CharlotteNow 8 weeks pregnant, Meisha is again joined by ex-midwife Charlotte to discuss all things first trimester! She shares her unique experience at her first midwife appointment and discusses CrossFit specific training guidance for the first 12 weeks.Article Reference: https://annagracephoto.com/blog/crossfit-during-pregnancyGot a question, comment or suggestion? Please get in touch with Meisha directly -Contact: info@meishapt | Socials: @meishapt | Facebook: @meishapijotMusic by Music_Unlimited from PixabayDISCLAIMERAlthough I’m a personal trainer and coach, I’m not a doctor...
2022-08-1845 minCrossFit vs. PregnancyI'm Pregnant! 6 weeks ft. ex-midwife CharlotteIt's episode one of CrossFit vs. Pregnancy! 6 weeks pregnant, Meisha is joined by ex-midwife Charlotte to discuss her experience at this early stage of pregnancy. From symptoms to how she has adapted her training to asking Charlotte if all of the feels are normal and what the NHS vs she would advise at this point.Got a question, comment or suggestion? Please get in touch with Meisha directly -Contact: info@meishapt | Socials: @meishaptMusic by Music_Unlimited from PixabayDISCLAIMERAlthou...
2022-08-1146 minCrossFit vs. PregnancyTrailerWelcome to CrossFit vs. Pregnancy with coach and CrossFit enthusiast, Meisha Pijot.The podcast for the first time or new fit mum who’s looking for reassurance and guidance about training throughout their pregnancy.When Meisha began to try for a baby, she wanted to understand the possibilities of (or lack of) training whilst pregnant and realised that there wasn't one, go to place for new mums to explore and educate themselves about any do's or don't's.As well as following her personal pregnancy journey whilst aiming to maintain her intense, Cr...
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