The Barbell Mamas Podcast | Pregnancy, Postpartum, Pelvic Health
Episodes
Getting healthcare to work for YOU
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trying to get pregnant or becoming a parent are two times in our life where we really stop, pause and reflect on our health. We are motivated not just...
Birth Injuries | Perineal tearing and Episiotomy: What to do about it?
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Injuries can happen after vaginal delivery. People will often talk about grades of tearing and what to expect during a vaginal birth. During today’...
Modifying Box Jumps, Double Unders and Running if you're Peeing
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Impact is a big type of movement that causes people to have pelvic floor issues. In today's episode, Christina breaks down the WHAT, WHY and HOW ...
Debunking Embarrassing Pelvic Issues in the Gym - Queefing, Coregasms and more!
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pelvic health issues can be embarrassing. You can have issues with peeing, pooping, sexual health. Not exactly the topics that come up in every day co...
Competing in the Open 3 days Postpartum?! Talking about the incredible Andrea Nisler
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea Nisleris a decorated 9x CrossFit Games athlete best known as part of Team CrossFit Mayhem. She is a new mama welcoming her first child in the m...
The impact of coughing, sneezing and vomiting on the pelvic floor
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Being sick SUCKS. Being sick with pelvic floor concerns sucks MORE. Many people can feel like their pelvic floor symptoms get WORSE when they’re si...
Stacking the deck on FERTILITY
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
1 in 7 couples struggle with infertility Many couples dream of expanding their family and then can have so much disappointment when they struggle. T...
Gymnastics and kipping in pregnancy and returning postpartum
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gymnastics is a big part of the CrossFit program. It’s also a really FUN part. People work really hard to get their kipping pull ups, toes to bar a...
How we encourage fitness with our kids with special guest Mya Prevett.
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When you have little kids at home it is HARD to fit in movement. We are seeing more and more gym kids. Littles that are invited, or even encouraged t...
Postpartum expectations and handling setbacks
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comparison is the thief of joy but it’s hard not to look at others or even us pre pregnancy and make comparisons Feel like people are doing better....
Reflecting on the 2024 CrossFit open and the change we’re seeing in pregnant/postpartum exercise
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
he 2024 CrossFit open is over and what a ride! With all the Friday Night Lights, new PRs and community events come different phases of life in pregna...
Strategy & Pelvic floor considerations for 24.3 : pregnant and postpartum
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this surprise BONUS episode Christina is going to breakdown all the things you need to know so you can scale the open and 24.3 perfectly!__________...
Birth Control: Options, Fertility and Exercise
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Birth control can be a hot topic. What type, it’s impacts on our body and does it affect our gains?!!’ Christina dives into different methods of ...
Strategy & Pelvic floor considerations for 24.2 : pregnant and postpartum considerations
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this surprise BONUS episode Christina is going to breakdown all the things you need to know so you can scale the open and 24.2 perfectly!__________...
Postpartum Q&A: exercise and breastfeeding, pelvic floor programs, how fast to progress after baby and more
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In todays episode, Christina answers YOUR questions about postpartum exercise. Questions about “fixing” pelvic floor issues, exercising while nur...
Strong AND complicated pregnancies with Sara Beast
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Being strong and active helps you in pregnancy. But it doesn’t guarantee a healthy pregnancy. Sara Beth learned that first hand. A decorated Team ...
Returning to running after baby
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone wants to know when they can lace up their shoe laces after having a baby. It’s not a simple guideline and there’s some things for us to c...
Pregnancy complications: what you need to know & where exercise fits
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pregnancy can be such a beautiful time. But it can be scary, stressful and is filled with things that are unknown. When complications come up, you al...
All things 1st trimester
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s podcast we take a deep dive into all things of the first trimester of pregnancy.From emotions, symptoms, to if you have to and when t...
In 2024, mommy wine culture is out and alcohol free is IN
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For so long, mommy wine culture has been the norm. Alcohol is seen as a coping mechanism for stress, it’s a social connector in many ways and is so ...
What the heck is the PELVIC FLOOR and Pelvic floor physical therapy.
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What the heck is the PELVIC FLOOR and Pelvic floor physical therapy Pelvic floor rehab has become way more popular. Social media is a big part of tha...
Talking preeclampsia and knowledge being power with Rachel Moore DPT
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talked to Rachel Moore DPT who work with Christina at the institute of clinical excellence in there pelvic and postpartum division.She ...
Postpartum mamas need to know about menopause
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I know what you all are thinking I am no where NEAR menopause. But haven’t you had a moment in your pregnancy or postpartum journey where you th...
5 Trends of 2023 and 5 Predictions for 2024 in the Pregnancy and Postpartum Space
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
HAPPY 2024!!!First I want to give a massive shoutout to all of you who have joined us in the starting of this podcast in 2023. It really has been a br...
Chatting IVF and the pressures of motherhood as a social media influencer with Anna Victoria
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating a changing body is hard... navigating it when in the public eye might be harder. Anna Victoria is a multiple entrepreneur, social media inf...
Living that busy entrepreneur mom life with MEGSQUATS | Motherhood and business
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many of you all know Meg from her Instagram account or Youtube ChannelIn this exclusive interview, this is the first time Meg has shared her birth sto...
International Strongman and Pregnant Powerlifter Shannon Smith | Competing 33 weeks pregnant
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the barbell sports that is gainining in popularity is Strongman (or in this case StrongWOman). Shannon Smith found powerlifting and then her lo...
Everything you need to know about Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Girdle Pain
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over half to as manyas 75% of pregnant individuals will experience some amount of muscular pain. The most common of which is pelvic girdle pain. So m...
Learning about Birth from Birth Stories
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Unmedicated, Induction, COVID pregnancies and deliveries Today’s episode is a personal one where Christina recounts her stories. So often, when ...
Finding Barbells AFTER babies with Carrie Pagliano | When Postpartum Meets Perimenopause
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk on this podcast often about those who START their pregnancy or postpartum journey having done some resistance training. It makes it a bit easi...
The Icks and Cringe Advice Given to Pregnant Mamas
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It is hopefully coming from a good place but no one gives more advice about your body and your cgoices than when you are pregnant. Don't do this...
I am not afraid of your symptoms | a pelvic floor issues reframe
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So often, as mamas, we get told that we shouldn't do this or that because we are going to cause permanent damage or RUIN something. This isn&apo...
Debriefing the Rogue Invitational | Arielle, Tia and the REAL "danger" of our messaging around postpartum return
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A WEEKEND!!!The Rogue invitational is the one of the biggest competitions of the year in the CrossFit space. It's heavy, there's a lot ...
Debunking Diastasis : “You aren’t RUINING anything”
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is so much FEAR around diastasis recti. This is a lengthening of the linea alba that happens in 100% of pregnancies and something that can creat...
Low Fuel's impact on Fertility, Performance & Health in the non-pregnant and Postpartum athlete | REDS
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nutrition and how much food we take in is a super important conversation for the pregnant and non-pregnant person. If we aren't eating enough, ou...
Comparing Pregnancy Journeys with 4x CrossFit Games Athlete MeKenzie Riley
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Finding CrossFit at 25, Mekenzie Riley spent her time after her swimming career learning CrossFit, competing in the Open, then quarterfinals making he...
Exercise with Placenta Previa, Tia @ Rogue, VBACs and Gymnastics Postpartum | Q & A Episode
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are so many questions we can have when thinking about exercise during pregnancy and into postpartum. We question EVERYTHING. Knowing the researc...
CrossFit, Fertility, Motherhood, Masters athletics ... and Goats! | Hanging out with Talayna Fortunato
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Being a high-level athlete is hard on the body. Being pregnant is hard on the body too. Talayna Fortunato is a CrossFit OG, being on the podium at the...
Birth Prep for the Barbell Athlete | Labor & Delivery
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you are pregnant, you start thinking about labor a lot. People like to tell you their horror stories. You start reading things online. Pregnan...
Considerations for Olympic Weightlifting during Pregnancy and Postpartum | Snatch and Clean & Jerk
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are a lot of people that think that it may be unsafe for you to perform Olympic weightlifting movements (the snatch and the clean and jerk durin...
Modifying for Pregnant and Postpartum Powerlifting | Squat, Bench, Deadlift
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The sport of powerlifting consists of the big three barbell movements: the squat, the deadlift and the bench press. During the competition, you have ...
POP'ing Myths about Pelvic Organ Prolapse
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pelvic organ prolapse also known as POP is a condition that occurs when one or more of the pelvic organs shift from their normal position and press ...
How to start exercise BEFORE 6 weeks Postpartum
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
**Disclaimer: everyone has their own journey** At the Barbell Mamas, we are pretty against blanket statements. This "do nothing" for 6 week...
Chatting to 3rd place F35-39 CrossFit Games athlete Colette Casey
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Colette is a mom of three and now a PODIUM finisher in the Masters 35-39 category at the 2023 CrossFit Games. Being a mom makes training harder. It’...
Recapping the 2023 CrossFit Games | Mama athletes, injuries and peeing on the platform
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What a WEEKEND! Our mamas and all of our athletes showed up. The events were unreal. The energy unparallelled and the community so wonderful. In tod...
Finding Weightlifting IN Motherhood with Kristi Brewer
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is this assumption that motherhood = retirement from sports or athleticism. Kristi Brewer did the exact opposite. The first time Kristi picked u...
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss & Exercise with Courtney Hilmanowski
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Content Warning: In today's episode, Courtney is open about her experience as a CrossFitter who has struggled with recurrent loss. Miscarriage ha...
Prepping for the 2023 CrossFit Games as a Mama with Arielle Loewen
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Preparing for the CrossFit games is a gruelling process. Athletes put in long hours, focus hard on optimizing every aspect of their recovery and prepa...
Let's Talk About Tia | Pregnancy, Postpartum, CrossFit
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We can't help but be invested in Tia Clair Toomey's story. She is the reigning fittest on earth for SIX consecutive years. She announced tha...
Experiencing Miscarriage and Pregnancy with International Weightlifter Jessica Lucero
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
**In this episode, Jessica speaks about pregnancy loss. If this is too painful of a subject matter to listen to, please skip this week's episode*...
Sex, CrossFit and The Pelvic Floor with Gabrielle Kassel
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It can be embarrassing or sometimes produce feelings of shame to talk about sex. But sexual health is an important part of our well-being. In today&ap...
Returning to Gymnastics after Baby | Pull-ups, Toes-to-bar, Handstand Pushups
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gymnastics and body weight movements are a big portion of many CrossFit and calisthetics programs. They require you to bring your chin, feet or entire...
Competing at the CrossFit Games as a Mom of 2 with Gymnastics Guru Pamela Gagnon
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pamela Gagnon (IG: @pamelagnon) is an incredible athlete, business owner, and mom of 2 boys now 19 and 21. She competed in CrossFit from 2011 until 20...
Bracing and Belting for Performance and The Pelvic Floor
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Having a strong brace is important for lifting heavy weights. It is a critical part of CrossFit, powerlifting and weightlifting. Not to mention just l...
Twin Pregnancy to Breaking American Powerlifting Records with Meghan Scanlon
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meghan Scanlon is nothing short of phenomenal. She is a national level weightlifter and international level powerlifter who, in 2020, got pregnant wit...
BONUS EPISODE: HWPO Interview with Sammy Moniz.
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The HWPO crew knows how to put in the work and make themselves proud. Christina headed to Vermont to talk Sammy Moniz about her pregnancy with their f...
C Section: What I wish they would have told me!
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TBM Episode 7: When you are pregnant, there are many reasons why you might end up with a C-section. In the United States, almost 1/3 (about 30%) of b...
Getting Ready for Semifinals 13 weeks Pregnant with Alison Stall
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TBM Episode 6: Getting to compete at Semi-finals is a massive task and a huge accomplishment. The sport of CrossFit has several stages to competition ...
Do we need cycle syncing workouts?! Menstrual cycle and Exercise 101
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TBM Episode 5: Cycle syncing has been a hot topic on Instagram and Tiktok. People are coming out as "cycle syncing fitness providers" helpin...
Embarrassing Pelvic Issues in the Gym - Queefing, Coregasms and more!
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TBM Episode 4: Pelvic health issues can be embarrassing. You can have issues with peeing, pooping, sexual health. Not exactly the topics that come up ...
Doing a Powerlifting Meet 7 months Pregnant with Lucie Martinsdottir
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TBM Episode 3: Powerlifting is an incredible sport. You try to be as strong as possible in the squat, deadlift and bench press and its divided into we...
Busting Myths about LIFTING during Pregnancy
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TBM EPI 2: When a woman gets pregnant, there's a lot of well-meaning advice. They can be told to not lift over 20 lbs, to not lift on their back...
The Realities of Being a Pregnant or Postpartum Athlete (PILOT)
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TBM Episode 1: There is a lot of things to consider when you are thinking of adding MOM to your resume. You ask yourself a million questions,"Am...