The Strong Mom Podcast

The Strong Mom Podcast

World Record Holding Powerlifter and Mother of Two, Marisa Inda, shares her insight and struggles in motherhood, training, nutrition and more.

Episodes

August 1, 2019 60 mins
Had an amazing conversation with Dani LaMartina, she's a DPT, top ranked USPA powerlifter, columnist for EliteFTS, as well as a coach who does programming for strength and performance, as well as injury prevention and management from a biomechanical, physiological, and psychological perspective. She currently lives and works in Loveland, Colorado, and offers both in person as well as remote coaching for strength, general fitne...
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On Today's episode your Mighty Mamacita Host answers questions from Instagram followers. 

Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review and join the conversation by following me on instagram @strongmompodcast.

Books I'm currently reading:

Atomic Habits, James Clear

SuperMarket, Bobby Hall AKA Logic  <<My daughter recommended this one so I had to dive in.

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June 27, 2019 46 mins
On this weeks episode I sit down with powerlifter, mom, and chiropractor
Vanessa Gale.  We talk about:

Her PL Journey
Becoming a mom
Becoming a chiropractor and benefits that has for lifters
Family life and coming out about polyamory to her family, friends and also the PL community

Books Discussed in this episode:

1. Nonviolent Communication by Marshall B. Rosenberg, PhD
2. The Po...
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I was really excited to talk with American Record Holder Quiana Welch. She's strong and gorgeous with an infectious personality, and she's about to become a mom.

We discuss:

1. Her background and how she got started lifting

2. Becoming pregnant in the social media age; her fears about her body changing and goin through it with everyone watching

3. How it has affected her following and how social media can be a strange stran...

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On this weeks episode I talk to 10x IPF World Champion Jen Thompson. 

We discuss:

  • Her athletic background and how she got into PL

  • Being a mom and how she balances mom life, a regular job, and now life with boys that are now competitive as well.

  • How she stays motivated, especially given she's been on top for over 10 plus years; where motivation can sometimes wane when you don't feel pushed. 

  • How she felt after raw nation...

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January 10, 2019 14 mins

After listening to Joe Rogan's episode on Social Media and it's impact on kids (specifically its damaging effect on girls) I wanted to sit down with my 9th grade daughter and get her take. 

Do you allow your children to be on social media and what is the most disturbing trend you see?  Join the conversation over on instagram: 

https://deskgram.net/strongmompodcast

Joe Rogan Episode: https://youtu.be/CI6rX96oYnY

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As the year comes to an end everyone starts setting New Years Resolutions, I look back at a different kind of goal setting list-My fitness bucket list. This is a list I made back in 2011 of fun things I wanted to try before I die. Find out if I accomplished anything on the list and what things I added to it this year.

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 I love this episode because fathers play such an important role in the lives of their daughters (and sons) and what better example than the amazing James Townsend. 

 I got to talk to him about:

-His athletic background including his time in the NFL.

-Becoming a father at a very young age and the struggles he faced with racism while trying to be an involved dad and how that experience affected the way he parents now.

-Kids ...

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November 15, 2018 41 mins

This week I talk with Shy, Host of Creep it Real Podcast-We talk about:

-Her time at Bodybuilding.com

-Being a stepmom and some of challenges she faces and her advice to people stepping into a blended family.

-Hunting for food and some of the backlash from people that are misinformed about what it means to be a hunter this day in age.

-and of course we talk about her Podcast and how I've become paranoid as a result of true ...

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November 1, 2018 32 mins

This week I talk with super mom Stacey Schaedler about balancing work and life with 2 kids under 2, keeping a new relationship strong as well as your pelvic floor! She also gets personal discussing the passing of her sister and how that changed her own parenting style. 

Find her:

Instagram @staceyschaedler

http://www.staceyschaedler.com/smart-strength-landing-page/

http://www.staceyschaedler.com/online-nutrition-coaching/

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October 18, 2018 17 mins

2018 Raw Nationals recap, my performance as well as the matchups I was most excited to watch.

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October 11, 2018 47 mins

This week I talk with Elite FTS athlete, former Division 1 Strength Coach, and strong momma, Julia Ladewski.  She shares her journey competing in both raw and geared PL, as well as NPC physique; while going through a divorce and finding strength in love again. 

Be sure to follow on instagram @strongmompodcast, and @marisainda

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This week I talk with Australia's number 1 lifter (out of both male and female) about her journey into PL. Dealing with the loss of her baby and how she remains "Fucking Gangsta" through it all.

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September 27, 2018 12 mins

Another Solo Episode this week, but I keep it short n sweet (maybe a lil bit spicy) as I discuss the 5 things that get under my skin.

Dont Forget to Subscribe, Rate and Review and follow on Instagram @marisainda and @strongmompodcast

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September 20, 2018 37 mins

We all have to deal with stress and on today's episode stress management coach, Marisol Swords, shares her techniques.

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On this Weeks Episode I sit down with JoAnn Aita, Master World Record Weightlifter, IPF Powerlifter, and cool ass mom.  She talks about training  while working a night shift, dealing with the suicide of her mother, and how that shaped her own parenting style. 

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This week I sat down with 63kg Masters World Record Holder Kristi Brewer.  She talks about balancing lifting, raising strong girls and raising awareness about Autism.  Check out her clothing company Auya.co

Auya Champions human uniqueness, embraces the hustle, celebrates wins and learns from every failure.  "AU" for Autism.

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August 30, 2018 28 mins

On this weeks episode get to me better as I answer listener questions that range from training, mindset, body image, and time management.

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This Week I talk with 2x IPF World Champion Jen Millican.  We discuss her winning Mindset, how she developed it overtime and how that carries over to motherhood. 

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In this weeks episode Marisa is joined by Registered Dietitian, Caroline Weeks.  We talked about nutrition, how to raise kids with good body image, and I even share some personal parenting fails when it comes to my daughter.

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