Barbells & Motherhood

18. Considerations for Running During Pregnancy + Postpartum with Jess Lacoursiere

Can you run during pregnancy? How do you approach returning to run postpartum? We chat all about this with run coach Jess of JLac Fitness!  Jess has an eclectic athletic background in everything from running, to triathalons, to cyclocross. She shares her insights on running during pregnancy + postpartum and how to navigate symptoms that may arose.  Check out Jess at www.jlacfitness.ca [https://www.jlacfitness.ca] and on Instagram at @jlacfitness and make sure and check out her podcast Lattes and Lifting! ** Pregnant or postpartum and need help with your exericse? I can help. Book an empowerment call here. [https://motherhoodbarbell.as.me/schedule.php]

17. Reducing Aches + Pains In Pregnancy and Postpartum That You Don't Just Have to "Deal With" with Madison Cleckler

Today, my friend Madison joins me and discusses how we can alleviate common aches and pains we get during pregnancy and postpartum. Too often moms are told that their pain is "just a part of pregnancy" or "that's just what happens after you have a baby". Madison and I say no! Listen to learn what you can do for some of the most common aches and pains during pregnancy and postpartum, such as round ligament pain and more. Madison is a powerhouse of information for pre/postnatal exercise and pain. You can find all of her programs and offers on her website at www.madisoncleckler.com. [https://www.madisoncleckler.com] Make sure and follow Madison on Instagram and TikTok @madison.cleckler.  ** Pregnant? Postpartum? Looking for support? Book an empowerment session with me [https://www.motherhoodbarbell.com/services]. Check out www.motherhoodbarbell.com. [https://www.motherhoodbarbell.com] Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @juliann.balley.

16. The Opportunity and Skill of Starting Over with Laura Jawad, Ph. D.

Today I chat with my friend Laura Jawad, Ph. D., a fellow Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach and breastcancer survivor and warrior. Pregnancy and postpartum is often the first time we have to "start over" in our lives when it comes to our physical bodies. Laura discusses the skill of starting over and how her postpartum experiences prepared her for the challenges of overcoming cancer and having yet another physical reset with her body. Such an amazing conversation!  Follow Laura on Instagram at @laurajawadfitness and check out her website at https://www.laurajawad.com/ [https://www.laurajawad.com/] ** Book an Empowerment Session with me HERE [https://www.motherhoodbarbell.com/services].  Follow me on Instagram and TikTok at @juliann.balley.

15. Ditching the All-or-Nothing Mindset (and how to fit fitness into your life as a mom) with Rhonda, P&PA Coach and Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist

Today I chat with Rhonda, fellow Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach and Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist, all about ditching the all-or-nothing mindset around fitness, how to lower the barrier of entry to exercise, and how to fit fitness into your life as a busy mom. Rhonda tells her story of developing athletic maturity and finding fitness that truly fulfilled her in her life as she unlearned a lot of the behaviors and mindsets she had about fitness previously. Now, she helps busy moms exercise with her Strong At Home membership!  Find Rhonda on instagram at @rhondachamberlainpt. [https://www.instagram.com/rhondachamberlainpt/] Check out her website [https://www.rhondachamberlainpt.com/] and Strong At Home fitness membership. [https://www.rhondachamberlainpt.com/strongathomemembership] ** Follow me on Instagram and TikTok at @juliann.balley. Visit my website: www.motherhoodbarbell.com [https://www.motherhoodbarbell.com]. Book a prenatal or postpartum empowerment call [https://motherhoodbarbell.as.me/schedule.php].

14. All About Pilates with Rachel from Rachel's Fit Pilates

Today I chat with Rachel from Rachels Fit Pilates all about... you guessed it... pilates!  We chat about what exactly it is, bust myths, how it can help you become strong, commom faults with people new to pilates. Check out Rachel on @rachelsfitpilates [https://www.instagram.com/rachelsfitpilates/] on IG and subscribe to her YouTube Rachel's Fit Pilates [https://www.youtube.com/@rachelsfitpilates]!