The 4th Trimester Training Podcast

You’ve been told your labs are “normal.” Your doctor says “just take progesterone.” And is IVF the ONLY(very expensive) route to conceive? In this eye-opening episode, functional fertility specialist Kristen DeAngelis shares what’s really missing in today’s fertility care — and how to reclaim your health, your hormones, and your hope.

In this episode, I sit down to chat with Martha Hodges, a former client, while she shared a raw, unfiltered look at what postpartum recovery actually looks like for so many women—but rarely gets talked about. From back pain and nerve issues to SPD and the total unraveling of her body after baby number three, Martha’s journey is one of struggle, resilience, and finally—healing. If you've ever felt like your postpartum experience was anything but "normal," this conversation is for you. If you've ever felt like your postpartum experience was anything but "normal," this conversation is for you.

What if everything you thought about postpartum recovery was wrong? In this episode, I chat with Coach Gloria Natale to break down the real deal of postpartum training—beyond the Instagram noise. We dive into Coach Gloria's most recent pregnancy and recovery compared to her first, and how she did it completely different than before. We cut into the emotional and physical shifts of pregnancy, why early rehab matters, and how core and pelvic floor strength are non-negotiables—not just for recovery, but for life. From the pressure to “bounce back” to redefining fitness on your own terms, this is a must-listen for any mom who wants to heal smarter, not harder.

What happens when you’ve battled IBS for nearly three decades—and finally find relief? In this raw and powerful episode, I sit down with Stephanie Burke, a client at Fourth Trimester Training, to unpack her journey from chronic gut issues and pelvic floor dysfunction to true healing. Stephanie opens up about what the doctors missed, how stress wreaked havoc on her body, and the unexpected steps we took that changed her life. From rock-bottom moments to breakthrough wins, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone who’s felt dismissed, frustrated, or stuck in their health journey. You’ll walk away feeling inspired by what’s possible for you when you finally address root cause healing.

Back pain really gets in the way of your weight lifting and fitness goals. Meet Bronte! Former client, and now a coach with 4th Trimester Training! Bronte came for coaching because she was wanting to push herself in the gym but every time she did, she would get injured. She felt like she was living under a glass ceiling and could never see the gains and growth that she hoped for because of the pain she felt in the gym, and also daily life. When lifting kids or laundry baskets becomes challenging, how CAN you keep pushing in the gym? This was an issue for Bronte ever since pregnancy, which was about three years prior to her finding me. The problem is universal. Women aren’t given a playbook on how to fix their postpartum dysfunction so they can fully leave it behind. In this episode we talk about how we trained Bronte, what the missing pieces were, and how she rebuilt her strength from the inside out. She is lifting heavier than ever and seeing the results she wanted!

These 3 things are interfering with your success and creating an "All or Nothing" mindset. Learn how you can overcome them and actually reach the goals that you set! Within 4th Trimester Fitness Academy, we work on transformation on not just the outside, but the inside as well.

Donated and cross country shipped breast milk, folded laundry, friends, and memories. In this episode, sharing stories from my own experiences in motherhood becomes an important way to illustrate the power of being the village of support you seek.

Chelsey had been referred to a surgeon because of horrible back pain, SI Joint pain, and nerve pain. But is surgery actually the root cause solution?? Chelsey had bulging discs and an excursion on one of them, so her case was very challenging- but something caught my attention when she came to me at 4th Trimester Fitness Academy... She had never been referred to a physical therapist, and had never been taught how to strengthen and train her posture or her postpartum body.  This mom even found herself having to crawl on the floor to assist her kids! Chelsey's transformation is an incredible story. Can you really go from feeling broken- to strong and athletic again? In this episode she dives into her specific challenges, victories, nutrition, and how she got to where she is now living her most athletic, pain free life- all while avoiding surgery!

Have you ever dealt with chronic back pain, tried everything you could think of to fix it...but felt like you could never quite do it? Have you ever been afraid of having more babies because of what happened to your body the first time? Have you ever been stuck in your life always eating to be your skinniest? You wouldn't be alone! And Gloria's transformation is one you will want to listen in on! See how this 4th Trimester Fitness Academy client conquered her greatest health and fitness hurdles, and what she is doing now!

You hear moms say all the time how tired they are. In fairness, moms do a LOT on a daily basis! But your level of tired may actually be slowing your fitness journey. Cortisol, your stress hormone is an important part of our body's function. But when cortisol is off, it will quickly make your life much more difficult and your fitness goals a lot more complicated. In this episode, let's talk about what cortisol does for you, and why chronic fatigue is a big message from your body you should actually be listening to!

"If you can do it before you got pregnant, you can do it while you're pregnant". Is this actually true? What should prenatal fitness really look like and what can you expect while your body is undergoing such major change? In this episode, guest MaKayla Boren @athleticmoms shares her experience as a pre/postnatal fitness and nutrition coach and how pregnancy is a pivotal time to manage your fitness expectations!

Diastasis recti is a large topic of conversation after babies, but honestly there are still women who have not ever heard of it or what it means for them postpartum! In this episode we are talking all about abs, why healing from diastasis recti can be so challenging, and what to do to connect and strengthen your abdominals after baby.

How do you make your health and fitness a priority? How do you get on the wagon and not fall off again and again? These are questions many moms ask people who have scaled their fitness to an impressive place, but the road to victory may look different than you would anticipate. In this episode, guest Jessica Gunn @gunning4fitness talks about how she devotes time to her fitness, but what helped her sustainably get through motherhood. We talk about lifting heavy, eating for results, and how to manage expectations through the process. You won't want to miss this one! You can find Jessica on instagram where she is an influencer in the fitness space, helps through macro guidance, and fitness programming.

What IS functional nutrition? How do we use fitness nutrition, macro tracking, etc. while also being mindful of our body's cellular function and needs? In this episode, guest Caroline O'Connor, head of education at Metabolic Mentor University, RD, and Certified Functional Nutritionist- shares her insight into being a busy mom, but also addressing health first, to meet your fitness goals long term! You can find Caroline on Instagram @thesimplyfitdietician for more of her nutritional wisdom and coaching opportunities

Once you become a mom, mama bear instinct kicks in and advocating for your kids feels like second nature. But do you advocate for yourself?? Why is that so much harder? In this episode I share a story about how I had to learn quickly to advocate during life or death scenarios with my son, and why it taught me the importance of also advocating for myself. Because if you don't....who will?

How does sugar intake affect our periods? What even is insulin? Why should you not be afraid of carbs? What is cortisol and how do we keep it under control in our bodies? Hormone expert Stephanie Singh answers all these questions and more in this informative interview.

More and more we are finding moms stepping beyond the red tape of the healthcare system to find the quality of postpartum care that they need and deserve. Why is that? What is needing reform and what is missing for mom? In this episode, Jessica London a Doctor of Physical Therapy explains why she too stepped outside of the system to help moms through more powerful healing and why she couldn't effectively help them from the inside of our current healthcare.

Shouldn't your body fix itself and go back to normal after pregnancy? After all, it was MADE to have babies and built for the task right? Let's talk about why letting time pass and the grass grow is incredibly damaging to moms. And let's take a closer look at what the body can and will heal postpartum...and maybe what it doesn't.

What kind of impact are you leaving? Is it all based on your appearance? In this episode, we have as a guest Michelle Newman from the Good Body Podcast. Michelle is all about helping to teach women love of self, positive body image, and cut through the societal standards or what makes a good body. Becoming a mom and coming out the other side of that experience can be challenging and it's easy to feel lost in your own skin. So how do we find the courage to truly see ourselves, offer compassion, and feel confident in our skin no matter what phase of life we are in? Michelle shares her experiences and tips for finding that love of self again and how you can create more peace and acceptance within yourself. Michelle offers body positivity coaching and you can find her on instagram as @legitmichellenewman.