Vibrantly You® Podcast | Fitness, Nutrition, and Wellness for Pregnancy & Postpartum
Episodes
68. My Journey to Becoming a Pregnancy Personal Trainer & Birth Doula (From Loss to VBAC)
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a little more personal — and a lot more meaningful.In this solo episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, Megan shares her journey to ...
67. Essential Nutrients for Pregnancy: What Your Body Needs Each Trimester (and Postpartum)
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling overwhelmed by all the nutrition advice during pregnancy? In this solo episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, Caitlin — certified perinatal...
66. What Does a Doula Actually Do? The Role of a Doula on Your Birth Team
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about hiring a doula — but not totally sure what they actually do?In this episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, we’re breaking down the...
65. Making Mom Friends in Your 30s: The Awkward, the Real, and the Unexpected
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Making friends as an adult is hard. Making mom friends in your 30s? Somehow even harder.In this Coffee Chit Chat episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcas...
64. Should You Hire a Pregnancy Personal Trainer? How Specialized Coaching Supports Birth & Postpartum
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering if hiring a pregnancy personal trainer is worth it — especially if you’re already active? In this episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast...
63. Prenatal Supplements: What You Actually Need in Pregnancy (and What You Don’t)
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Confused about which supplements you actually need during pregnancy? In this solo episode, Caitlin— Certified Perinatal Nutritionist—breaks down e...
62. Should You Share Your Pregnancy Early? Pros, Cons & Personal Stories
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this honest, unfiltered Coffee Chit Chat episode, we’re diving into the pros and cons of sharing your pregnancy early — both in real life and o...
61. Bloated Before Your Period? What It Means and How to Support Your Body in the Luteal Phase
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel extra bloated or uncomfortable the week before your period? You’re not alone — and there’s a good reason why it happens. In this solo ...
60. 4 Mistakes New Moms Make When Returning to Exercise (And What to Do Instead)
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Excited to get back to workouts after having a baby? We love the energy — but there’s a right way to return to movement postpartum… and a few co...
59. Navigating Pregnancy Weight Gain: Mindset, Movement & Nourishment
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this honest and compassionate episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, we’re tackling a topic that many pregnant moms struggle with—weight gain ...
58. What We Actually Used in the Fourth Trimester (and What We Didn’t!)
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Getting ready for baby and building your registry? This episode is for you!In this honest and lighthearted conversation, Caitlin and Meg share the ite...
57. Strength vs. Stretching During Pregnancy: What Your Body Actually Needs
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is stretching really the answer to pregnancy pain? Or could strength training be the missing piece?In this solo episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast...
56. What Foods Are Safe During Pregnancy? Deli Meat, Sushi, Soft Cheeses & More Explained
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Confused about what you can and can’t eat during pregnancy? You’re not alone — the internet is full of conflicting advice on what’s actually s...
55. Nutrition in Pregnancy: When Expectations Don’t Match Reality
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You had every intention of eating balanced meals, hitting your protein goals, and avoiding pregnancy cravings 24/7… and then life (and nausea) happe...
54. Pregnancy Fitness Setbacks: Navigating Pain and Shifting Expectations
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be real — pregnancy workouts don’t always go as planned. You might start off strong, but then nausea hits, fatigue takes over, or pelvic p...
53. Can You Start Working Out During Pregnancy if You Weren’t Active Before? Here’s the Truth
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you weren’t working out regularly before pregnancy, you might be wondering: Is it even safe to start now? Spoiler: yes, it is — and it can mak...
52. Blood Sugar & Your Cycle: How to Sync Nutrition with Estrogen and Progesterone
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever wondered why your energy is sky-high one week and tanked the next — you’re not imagining it. In this episode of The Vibrantly You...
51. Abdominal Therapy After Birth: Healing the Core, Scar Tissue & Digestion with Caitlin Perry
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, we’re joined by Caitlin Perry, licensed massage therapist, mom of two, and founder of Core Connectio...
50. Parenting Advice on Social Media We Said We'd Follow...And Then Didn't
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of our Coffee Chit-Chats series, we’re continuing the conversation with a topic every mom can relate to — the moments we swore we’...
49. Things We Said We’d Never Do as Moms… And Then Did
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our brand new Coffee Chit-Chats series — where we get real about the messy, hilarious, and humbling parts of motherhood. In this episode,...
48. What to Do About SPD in Pregnancy: Real Relief for Pelvic Pain
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Experiencing sharp, stabbing pain in the front of your pelvis during pregnancy? You’re not alone — and no, you don’t just have to “deal with i...
47. Heartburn During Pregnancy: Causes, Triggers & Relief Tips for Expecting Moms
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you're pregnant and struggling with that burning sensation in your chest after meals — you're not alone. In this episode of The Vibrant...
46. How to Support Your Body with Nutrition After Miscarriage
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses miscarriage and pregnancy loss. Please take care while listening.In this tender and important episode o...
45. The Connection Between Thyroid Health & Fertility
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that your thyroid could be impacting your ability to conceive—even if your labs are “normal”? In this episode of The Vibrantly You®...
44. Pregnancy & Postpartum Pelvic Floor Care: Expert Advice with Dr. Courtney Smiach
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what actually happens at a pelvic floor physical therapy appointment? Or whether it’s worth paying out-of-pocket instead of going thro...
43. Cringey Postpartum Trends That Need To Go
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Postpartum is hard enough without social media telling you to restrict your calories, bounce back fast, or “fix” your Diastasis Recti with a few m...
42. Cringey Prenatal Trends We’re Not Here For
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, Meg and Caitlin dive into two of the most pervasive (and problematic) pregnancy trends showing up on s...
41. How to Train for Labor Like the Athletic Event It Is
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve probably heard the phrase: “Labor is like running a marathon.” And it’s true—birth is one of the most physically and mentally demandi...
40. What I Eat in a Day (Realistic Mom of Two)
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Not sure what to meal prep or how to structure your meals throughout the day? In this solo episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, Caitlin shares a ty...
39. How I Consistently Work Out at Home with 2 Kids and No Childcare
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to find time to work out with little ones underfoot? You’re not alone. In this solo episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, Meg shares th...
38. Snack Bag for Labor
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Packing your hospital bag for labor and birth is a rite of passage in pregnancy. But don't skip over the most important part - snacks!!In this ep...
37. Balancing Motherhood and Business Without Burning Out
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you be a stay-at-home mom and a work-from-home business owner? In this honest, off-the-cuff episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, Meg and Caitli...
36. Nourishing Your Body While Breastfeeding: What You Actually Need to Know
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Breastfeeding is beautiful - but let’s be honest, it can also leave you ravenous, thirsty, and completely overwhelmed trying to figure out what to e...
35. What Does a Realistic Workout Schedule Look Like in the First Year Postpartum?
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling overwhelmed trying to “get back into a routine” after having a baby? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, M...
34. Two Years Postpartum: What We Wish Moms Knew
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
They say the postpartum period lasts six weeks… but any mom who’s been through it knows that’s not the whole story. In this raw and reflective e...
33. 6 Things I Did to Prepare for my VBAC
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Planning for a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean)? In this empowering episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, personal trainer and pre/postnatal coac...
32. Key Nutrients for Each Trimester
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pregnancy nutrition can feel like information overload—so let’s simplify it. In this episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, perinatal nutritionis...
31. Cutting Through the Crap on Social Media
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Between “bounce-back” workout plans, supplement recommendations, and influencer-perfect routines, social media can feel like a minefield—especia...
30. Do You Really Need to Work Out on Vacation?
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summer trips, beach days, long car rides—travel season is here, and with it comes the question: Should I be working out on vacation? In this short, ...
29. Traveling with Kids? Let’s talk Snacks, Sips, and Sanity!
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you’re road-tripping, flying cross-country, or just surviving snack time in the minivan this summer, nutrition on the go can feel… like a ...
28. From Unplanned to Elective: Nicole’s Journey Through Three Unique Births (feat Nicole Scheitlin)
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, Meg and Caitlin sit down with Nicole Scheitlin— personal trainer, pre/postnatal fitness specialist, ...
27. Megan's Birth Story with Baby #2 (TOLAC and Successful VBAC)
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, Meg shares her deeply personal VBAC birth story — from planning a TOLAC (Trial of Labor After Cesare...
26. Caitlin's Birth Story with Baby #2 (unmedicated water birth)
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, Meg and Caitlin share the powerful and redemptive birth story of Caitlin’s second pregnancy — the ...
25. What to Do When You Fall Behind on Workouts (Without Starting Over)
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Missed a few workouts and feeling like you’ve lost all your progress? You’re not alone — and you’re not off track. In this episode of The Vibr...
24. Bridging Evidence-Based and Holistic Nutrition Practices
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can holistic practices and evidence-based nutrition really work together? In this episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, Megan and Caitlin explore ho...
23. Breastfeeding and Hydration
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In another solo episode, Caitlin talks about how to stay hydrated while breastfeeding. Many mothers experience an increase in thirst, and worry about ...
22. Ways to help with Constipation when You're Newly Postpartum
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's solo episode, Caitlin talks about a common experience: postpartum constipation. While this can be scary and frustrating, there are man...
21. Using FAMs while Trying to Conceive (feat. Brandy Oswald-Byrne)
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we have the pleasure of talking to our very first guest, Brandy Oswald-Byrne! Brandy teaches us all about FAMs: Fertility Awa...
20. Working out During the 2 Week Wait
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a continuation off of episode 19 where Caitlin talked about Cycle Syncing your nutrition to each phase of your cycle.Today, Meg is tal...
19. Cycle Syncing and Nutrition when TTC
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Caitlin talks about cycle syncing and how to support your hormones through nutrition in each phase of the menstrual cycle (men...
18. Can I Get Strong in Pregnancy?
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In another solo episode, Meg addresses a common question of: "can you build strength during pregnancy?"She talks about the changes happening...
17. Low Back Pain in Pregnancy
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of the Vibrantly You® Podcast, Meg is talking all about low back pain in pregnancy.She covers:- lifestyle tweaks to make to redu...
16. Constipation in Pregnancy and how to manage with nutrition
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking about a very common pregnancy complaint: constipation. Constipation in pregnancy is something that many expecting moms deal with...
15. SI Joint Pain in Pregnancy
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pregnancy can come with a lot of aches and pains, a major one being SI Joint Pain. The SI Joints (sacroiliac joints) sit at the back of the pelvis an...
14. Is it Safe to Lift Weights in Pregnancy?
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest myths when it comes to pregnancy exercise is not lifting heavy weights in pregnancy. Not only is this not true, but it can lead to ...
13. Caffeine Intake During Pregnancy and While Breastfeeding
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering how many cups of coffee you can safely enjoy during pregnancy and postpartum? In this episode, Caitlin goes over all of the recommendations...
12. The Transition from 1 to 2 kids
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of the Vibrantly You® Podcast is slightly different; we share behind-the-scenes of mom life.We both went through the transition ...
11. The Truth about Pregnancy-Safe Workouts
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Vibrantly You® Podcast, Meg talks about 'pregnancy-safe workouts' which is a big buzzword these days but also can cr...
10. Blood Sugar Balance in Pregnancy
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Vibrantly You® Podcast, we explore blood sugar balance—what it is and why it's important, especially during pregnancy! ...
9. Megan's Birth Story with baby #1 (planned c-section)
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning: in this episode we discuss pregnancy loss and c-section birth. In today's episode, Megan shares her pregnancy and birth experie...
8. Caitlin's birth story with baby #1 (prodromal labor and postpartum hemorrhage)
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Caitlin walks us through her birth with her first baby. In this episode, we discuss prodromal labor and postpartum hemorrhage...
7. Busting Prenatal Exercise Myths: "Should I avoid 'doing abs' in pregnancy?!"
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of the Vibrantly You® Podcast, we are diving into one of the biggest prenatal exercise myths - avoiding ab work during pregna...
6. Gestational Diabetes: how to manage with nutrition
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Vibrantly You® Podcast, Caitlin talks about Gestational Diabetes and how nutrition can help manage this condition naturally. ...
5. Do I have to wait for my 6 week postpartum clearance to workout?
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering if you really need to wait for your 6-week postpartum clearance before starting to move your body again? In this episode of The Vibrantly Yo...
4. Early Postpartum Nutrition and Meal Prep to optimize recovery
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of the Vibrantly You® Podcast, Caitlin shares her recommendations for early postpartum meal prep, foods to support postpartum...
3. Adjusting your Workouts in the First Trimester
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Vibrantly You® Podcast, we discuss pregnancy fitness tips for the first trimester, how to adjust workouts when you're l...
2. Nausea and Aversions in Pregnancy and How Nutrition can Help
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Vibrantly You® Podcast, we’re diving into how to manage nausea and food aversions during pregnancy with practical, nutrition...
1. Welcome to the Vibrantly You® Podcast!
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Vibrantly You® Podcast!We’re so excited to have you here! In this first episode, we’re sharing a little about who we are, our back...
It's Time to Feel Vibrantly You®
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Vibrantly You® Podcast! We’re your hosts Megan Martineau and Caitlin Cipriano.Megan is a Certified Personal Trainer and Pre/Postnata...