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Calling all Christian moms! If you're eager to regain your health, strength, and energy after giving birth, this podcast is for you.
Strong After Birth is dedicated to helping active Christian moms like you navigate the beautiful but challenging postpartum season. Every episode offers practical workout tips, tools to navigate our ever-changing body image, and faith-centered motivation to help you prioritize your health without the body shame, all-or-nothing mindset or mom guilt.
You'll learn how to integrate your faith with fitness, embrace your God-given strength, and find balance as you care for your family, body, and soul.
Whether you’re returning to exercise, trying to stay fit with kids, or looking for Christ-centered wellness tips, join us on a transformation journey—inside and out!
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Leave a review! Are you tired of the hampster wheel of weight loss? Do you feel tired, like you’re running out of weight loss options to try? But, also terrified to give it up? Maybe you’re like me and you’ve tried everything, Whole 30, running extra miles, doing HIIT, wearing a sweat suit, or the grapefruit and toast diet (yes, it’s a thing). I get it. My dream was to be able to fit into my jeans, have an athletic, lean looking body and I believed (if I just focused on wei...
Leave a review! Have you been feeling the itch to build muscle? Do you ever get caught up in thinking you don't have enough equipment to even get started? Or maybe you're following random YouTube workout videos and aren't noticing the progress you want in your strength. Maybe you think that's all you can do with those 8 or 5 lb dumbells. In 2020, I started my home gym with just one kettlebell and a yoga mat. After 4 years of trialing training strategies with clients at home with minimal eq...
Leave a review! On today’s episode, we’re conquering worry by diving into lesser stories in the Bible, and by finding the wonder of God in the world around us. Joining us is special guest Jen Weaver! (@thejenweaver). In today’s episode, we will be discussing: Why partnership with God is a crucial step in conquering worry (and what it means)How to be curious and find wonder in the world around usTwo powerful practices to place your worry on the Lord so you can build a deeper and sweeter rela...
Leave a review! Have you ever found yourself starting a new workout plan, only to fall into a rut and start missing workouts a few days in? Maybe you feel like you’re behind, and not doing it “right”. It can feel defeating. But why not learn some practical tips to rebuild your momentum and stop playing catch-up. We are talking about BIG changes by making small tweaks in your daily routine through the power of micro-commitments. On today’s episode, I’ll be sharing: Why women tend to strug...
Leave a review! On today’s special episode, you’re getting a backstage pass to celebrate the struggles and successes of Nyla Wiebe (@nylawiebe) in her journey of healing from Orthorexia. Maybe you’re wondering what orthorexia is… And that’s why in today’s episode, you’ll discover: What is orthorexia and why it’s not easily recognized in today’s societyWhy disordered eating and exercise are often mistakenly praisedPractical action steps for building healthy relationships with exercise &...
Leave a review! 8 months ago my husband and I made the decision to ban our television to the closet. A “TV time-out”, if you will. And it was probably one of the best decisions we have made. Before, I found myself struggling to find the time and energy to be the wife, mom, friend, and church volunteer that I wanted to be, and I knew something had to change. So I did an evaluation to see how I could begin to repair and prosper relationships while still having the energy to grow my business....
Leave a review! Does this sound familiar? You find yourself starting a new diet yet again, swearing to ban all of the “bad foods” and only eat the “good ones”. You’ve tried Keto, Whole30, Paleo, Carnivore, Mediterranean... But then what happens? You find yourself indulging in the entire package of Oreos, only to start the cycle all over again. But did you know that there’s a way to eat mindfully and listen to your body, without having to ditch “bad” foods altogether? Which is why in to...
Leave a review! Has that pesky bathroom scale ever ruined your day? Weight fluctuations can play games with your mind, whether you’ve been working out for years or just began. What if the answer has less to do with the number we see on the scale and more to do with HOW we see that number? Which is why in today’s episode, you’re getting simple daily strategies to help you focus less on the scale, so you can joyfully create and maintain lasting healthy habits, while putting your trust in t...
Leave a review! Imagine this with me. You’re sitting on the couch in your stretchy pants and oversized t-shirt, feeling exhausted from the midnight (and 1am, and 3am…) feedings, wondering if you’re going to feel like this forever. The last thing you want to think about is mustering up the energy to workout, or even think about working out for that matter. But you know you want to build your strength back eventually... So you scroll on Instagram or TikTok, trying to find the inspiration to...
Leave a review! Try this fun experiment with me! Hop on Pinterest, type in “postpartum core workout”, and notice what comes up. Whether you call it the “tummy pooch”, “pregnancy belly”, the “mom belly” or by its name Diastasis Recti (DR), there’s one thing in common: it’s completely normal. It’s time to break down some barriers and myths and discuss what diastasis recti is, why it occurs, and if it really is something that can be prevented (or reversed). Which is why I’m so excited...
Leave a review! Does this sound like you? You find yourself feeling drained even at the thought of working out. Especially when you’re already trying to be the present mom, friend, coworker, and church volunteer you want to be. And no matter how many times you shuffle your daily schedule to fit in a workout, you still find yourself too exhausted from meeting everyone else’s needs that you decide to skip it instead. If this sounds like you… you’re not alone. Imagine being able to na...
Leave a review! Do you ever find yourself starting a new diet or workout routine, only to fall back into your old habits a week later? You see other women crushing their workout and diet goals, while you might be struggling to stick with it after a few days. Maybe you thought “this time will be different”, but before you know it, you’re back into the same old routine and the dysfunctional cycle continues. If you’re wondering, “how do I break out of this self-sabotaging cycle?” you’re not al...
Leave a review! Did you know that over 80% of women have some type of social media account? Whether it’s Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, or if it’s for personal use, business reasons (maybe both), social media can be an incredible asset but also one of our biggest distractions. And no matter how many times you filter your feed, hide irrelevant posts, or even set social media time limits on your phone, maybe you still find yourself struggling to establish balance. Imagine maintainin...
Leave a review! Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you work, it will never be enough to please everyone? Or maybe that if you could just achieve more or be more, you would finally be worthy of approval? So many active Christian women struggle and strain in vain to please everyone else, that they miss out on the peace and freedom that comes from an identity rooted in Christ! Which is why I’m so excited to share this uplifting and science-backed conversation I had with Christian mind...
Leave a review! Have you ever been at your wits ends when nothing in your closet seems to fit? Maybe it’s having a mountain of clothes, holding on to ones that don’t fit anymore, not feeling “fashionable” enough, or you can’t seem to find what you’re looking for. And, let’s be honest, trying to clear out an overstuffed closet can feel daunting, creating more stress and overwhelm when you try to find the perfect outfit. Imagine feeling confident in any outfit you try on, and never struggle...
Leave a review! If you're an active Christian woman who grew up in the church, chances are you've had "the talk" on modesty. And, perhaps if you're like me it left you with a lot of rules and maybe a few misconceptions about your body. What does it look like to wear active clothes and be modest? How can we practice modesty from a place of compassion, rather than compulsion to follow the rules? Tune in for that and more! In this episode you’ll hear: How many of the approaches to...
Leave a review! Did you know that over 50% of active women would say that they are their own worst critic and that if they’re being honest they most often critique their body? Over HALF of women are not satisfied with their bodies and live in a body that they don’t love. Shocking, I know … But, maybe knowing this gives you some relief to know that you’re NOT ALONE. But, why is this number so astounding? Why do SO MANY women feel this way, especially in the church? Wha...
Leave a review! Have you ever wondered why you feel exhausted at the end of the day with no energy to drag yourself to finish a workout? If so, then have you considered that your gut health might be at the root of the issue? So many active mamas hustle to make sure their families are fed 3 balanced meals a day, but make the mistake of leaving their own health in the dust! Instead of experiencing greater energy, strength, and less digestive pain from a healthy and functional gut, bus...
Leave a review! Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I’ll get my fitness back on track in January...” If so, then you are likely a hardworking, active Christian woman who wants to say “yes” to alll the holiday fun, yet finds herself putting her own needs on the back burner. The truth is, sacrificing your fitness for the sake of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is actually contributing to your stress, fatigue & brain fog, insead of preventing it. Which is why...
Leave a review! No gym membership, no kettlebell, certainly no barbell whatsoever … Just a few random dusty dumbbells sitting in the corner, deep desire to not have stick arms or exhaustion at the end of the day, and a tug to get stronger Can you really build muscle and become stronger with just that? Turns out, you CAN! And I know because Ariel Laviolette (my middle sister) did it! She listened to that tug and made the leap. And now, she not only has strong arms...
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