March 10, 2021
Follow your success! Some final thoughts on go-to strategies to help mamas navigate their return to fitness after that all clear by their doctor at 6-8 weeks. Thinking strategically creates a framework you can apply to ANY activity you enjoy (pilates, yoga, CrossFit, running, barre, etc.). The Road Map Your body has changed and you […]
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August 19, 2019
Women can give max effort in sport and remain dry. The same strategies we use to improve performance and reduce injury will also improve leaks with running.
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January 28, 2019
I so appreciate when folks share their platforms to help empower and educate women on pregnancy recovery, pelvic and abdominal health and return to fitness for mamas. I adore getting to talk about helping moms and it’s always extra special to get to talk about being a mom too. Enjoy. Listen apple podcasts or stitcher […]
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September 25, 2018
In a recent blog, we discussed a normal diastasis gap, a naturally occurring separation necessary for the function of the abdominal wall. Growing in our understanding of what is normal or natural before having children, can help us establish more appropriate rehabilitation and fitness expectations, programs and goals for pregnancy and pregnancy recovery (please read this […]
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July 21, 2018
Post update on 11/22/23: The original video is no long available but you can still listen to the interview following this link. Enjoy! ––––––––––– I had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Physician and CrossFit Games athlete, Julie Foucher, to discuss the unique needs of female athletes before, during and after pregnancy. Have […]
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February 13, 2018
Watch the conversation here! It’s CrossFit Open season! This time last year, CrossFit Games Athlete and new mom, Lindsey Valenzuela was prepping to re-enter competition, via the 2017 Open, for the first time since a severe back injury and difficult pregnancy (including modified bedrest). The goal was to get to Regionals at about 1 year […]
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February 6, 2018
I recently got to sit down with anthropologist and mama, Kate Clancy. She studies periods, reproductive health, and has recently had her own experience navigating pelvic health during pregnancy and post partum. She also does roller derby in her spare time….love it! It was great opportunity to introduce the concepts I share with […]
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January 18, 2018
Episode 321 of the Health Wealthy and Smart Podcast originally recorded as a Facebook Live
read post I sat down to chat with Karen Litzy, physical therapist and host of the Healthy, Wealthy and Smart Podcast to talk about the pelvic floor, incontinence and performance. It isn’t just about staying dry, although that is a huge win, it is about harnessing the pressure, energy and force that you are losing out […]
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November 27, 2017
Q: Hey Julie! I find that now when I don’t think about engaging my pelvic floor with exertions at the gym, but still concentrate on good form that I experience very few pelvic organ prolapse symptoms. But when I overly focus on my breath/alignment/pelvic floor then I am more likely to feel symptoms. What gives? […]
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