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If you're from the DC Mero area, you'll definitely recognize our latest guest, former host of @greatdaywash!

In this week’s episode, I sit down with @ellenbryan—television talk show host turned wellness entrepreneur, health coach, and mom of 2 (with another on the way!). 

With 15+ years of experience on major networks in Washington, DC, Dallas, and Lexington, Ellen has built a career in broadcasting while navigating pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and motherhood.

Today, she’s following her passion for women’s health, lifestyle, and community wellness, bringing the same storytelling skills she honed on TV to help moms feel stronger and more supported. 

She’s the author of A Work in Progress, a @nutritionschool certified health coach and @fit4mom_dc instructor 

In this conversation, Ellen opens up about:
 🔹 Being pregnant on air during 2020
 🔹 Returning to TV after postpartum recovery
 🔹 Healing from birth trauma
 🔹 Sifting through misinformation as a journalist
 🔹 Building community and finding strength as a new mom

Ellen’s journey is a powerful reminder that you can honor your ambition while embracing motherhood, and that resilience, pivots, and self-care are essential at every stage. 

If you’re navigating pregnancy, postpartum challenges, or balancing career and motherhood, this episode is for you.

Time Stamps

1:00 Introduction

4:47 initial experience as a mom 

7:55 being pregnant on air

10:45 changes from first to third pregnancy

14:55 being active during pregnancy 

18:28 doing too much too soon

20:51 becoming a FIT4MOM coach

24:30 finding community as a new mom

28:18 being more active

31:45 adapting to change

38:00 talking about perimenopause

45:41 plan for baby 3

56:09 rapid fire questions

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CONNECT WITH ELLEN:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/ellenbryan/

Website: www.ellenbryan.com

The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.

This show has been a long time in the making!

You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.

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