How to Know You're Recovered in Postpartum (Episode #16)
In this episode, we’ll talk about the four distinct phases of recovery (which we developed after working with hundreds of moms in various st
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Pregnancy & Postpartum Pain: How to Know When It’s Too Much (Episode #14)
Not all pain is created equal – especially in pregnancy and postpartum. We’ve worked with thousands of moms over the years, and this is...
How Soon Can I Get Back to Exercise After Birth? (Episode #12)
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...
Why Trauma-Informed Fitness is so Important - and How to Get Started (Episode #9)
No one is immune to trauma. There are different kinds: acute (resulting from a single incident); chronic (repeated and prolonged); and...
Redefining Your Postpartum Journey: The Dangers of Jumping Back into Exercise Too Quickly (Part 4 of
Once you’ve wrapped your head around why we mamas have to exercise differently for a bit and the mental shift we have to deal with in...
Redefining Your Postpartum Journey: The 4 Keys to Pelvic Floor and Core Restoration (Part 6 of 6)
Learn the 4 keys of pelvic floor and core work: 1 – Alignment – your posture! The alignment of your ribs over your hips is super...
Redefining Your Postpartum Journey: You can be STRONG and Grateful at the Same Time (Part 5 of 6)
We believe that being strong and being grateful for the body that gave you your baby are not mutually exclusive. You don’t have to give...
Redefining Your Postpartum Journey: An Essential Mental Shift to Getting Back to Exercise (Part 3 of
Now that we’ve talked about why postpartum exercises is so different and why we really need to pay attention to that difference, we have...
Redefining Your Postpartum Journey: Why you must address issues from pregnancy and childbirth NOW
Yes, it’s different. But what happens if you don’t actually DO things differently? Well…potentially a lot. Now,we are not trying to freak...
Redefining Your Postpartum Journey: Why Postpartum Exercise is so Different Than ‘Regular' Exercise
When I had my first son in 2013, I thought the healing process would be relatively easy. I was fit, I worked out through my entire...
Progress, Not Perfection
It can be tempting to want to do all the preparations, all the practices, all the reading, (all the sleeping!) right this red hot minute....
Fit in your workouts without anxiety
I have to be honest. Finding time to workout is one of my BIGGEST challenges…and I teach other people how to workout it for a living! So...
Pro-Tip: Start moving BEFORE 6 Weeks Postpartum
GASP! Yes, we said it. The current standard of waiting until you have ‘the green light’ to exercise at 6 weeks is doing a serious...
How-To: Dry Brushing in Postpartum
Body brushing, or “dry brushing” as it’s often called, is brushing your skin with a special brush to improve your health in numerous ways.
Two At-home Postpartum Rituals to Speed Up Your Postpartum Healing
Body Brushing and Oiling To Revitalize and Nourish When I learned about body oiling and brushing as part of an Ayurvedic approach to the...
How-To: Belly Wrapping in Postpartum
Belly wrapping is an Ayurvedic practice that supports a mother’s core/belly restabilization as a means to re-balancing the Vata dosha....
How-To: Body Oiling in Postpartum
Body oiling, (abhyanga) is an Ayurvedic practice of massaging the entire body with large amounts of warm oil. Isn’t just the sound of...
Have the confidence to go beyond hesitation
When we are unsure of how things are going to turn out, we hesitate. Hesitation can be the difference between deciding to run with your...
The Yummiest Greek Wrap You’ll Ever Eat
Are you hungry yet? This Greek Wrap is easy to make, perfect for lunch and super yummy! A shareable version of this recipe can be found...
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