THE MUSCLE MOMS PODCAST

In today’s episode I’m talking with pelvic floor specialist and mom of 3, Krista, about what you should be doing to make sure your core is in top shape. This is something that's critically important for all moms, whether you're in your first pregnancy or 10 years postpartum. Pelvic floor dysfunction can happen to anyone, at any fitness level, and impacts many areas of your life. Krista shares her personal experience with this, how ...

In today’s episode I’m going to talk about your glutes and mom brain. Wait, your glutes can get mom brain? Yup. Your glutes are a super important muscle group in your body. In fact, I’m starting to think the glutes (and entire posterior chain) are the most important muscle group in your body. Listen to find out how to diagnose mom brain glutes and how to fix it. When you're done listening I'd love love love if you left a review on ...

In today's episode I talk about a playground experience I had with my toddler and how it made me think even more about how I build her confidence, and my role in helping her navigate the world. Thank you all for listening, it means a lot! Please take a few seconds and  leave a review on iTunes and share this podcast with a friend! 

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The FDA recently approved a new drug to treat postpartum depression. This drug promises to treat PPD in one swoop ---seems promising, but not the full answer in my opinion, at least not yet. 

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In today's episode I share tips on how to practice self-care and why it's essential to do so as a mom or parent. I'd love to hear your self-care strategies email me at susannekimballfitness@gmail.com  Do you have a mom story you want to share with the Muscle Moms listeners? Email me and let's chat! 

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In today's episode I share 5 things I do to build confidence in myself and my goals. It seems like the world of personal development has just boomed in the last couple of decades with the explosion of the internet, but it’s been around for a long time-like Ancient Greece long time. 

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle 

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This episode is for all the pregnant or trying to get pregnant listeners because I’m talking about tips on preparing for birth. Even if you’re someone who just likes to wing it, having an idea of what to expect can be helpful. 

Links: http://americanpregnancy.org/labor-and-birth/

http://www.bradleybirth.com/

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Cool clothing and gear for pregnant,...

In this episode I briefly talk about my feelings of joy and vulnerability and how becoming a mom amplified them x 1000. I came across the book Daring Greatly by Brene Brown and her research and writing speaks directly to what I was feeling, and provided a solution. Now I'm going to read all of her books! I could really dive into this topic but kept it short for today. I'd love to hear from you if this is something you'd like to hea...

The premise of flexible dieting or IIFYM (if it fits your macros)  is that you eat the right number of calories for you and in the right proportion of macronutrients. You calculate how much of the macronutrient categories you should be eating and then choose what to eat based on those targets. In this episode I break down the pros and cons of the flexible dieting approach and share my experience with it as well. 

Don't just get through the holiday's, enjoy it! You can have fun and stay on track with your fitness goals if you take the long-term perspective and know what to expect. With the holiday season that is quickly approaching comes parties, sweet treats, drinks, and time away from your fitness routine. For many people, this can be a time of stress. The last thing you want to do is undo your hard work the previous months. These are my t...