I never wanted to experience pregnancy during a Florida summer, but last year it happened. And it happened to be while I was at peak pregnant status. It was definitely rough, but overall it was as bad as I thought it would be (thank you having access to a swimming pool most days of the … Continue reading Surviving the Heat During Pregnancy

Spending time outside as a family can be a great way to bond, explore new places, and enjoy nature. In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in work, school, and other obligations, but taking the time to get outside and spend time together can allow you to slow down, recharge and reconnect. … Continue reading Unplugging and Bonding: The Benefits of Families Spending Time in Nature Together

If you're looking for an effective way to strengthen your core, hips and improve mobility, look no further than the reverse clam exercise! https://youtu.be/9lkSSKoylxg Reverse Clam This exercise specifically targets the glutes and hip muscles, which can help alleviate lower back pain and support a happy, well functioning pelvic floor. To perform the reverse clam … Continue reading Strengthen your Hips: Reverse Clam

It's the perfect time to savor the last of the blueberry season with a fun twist to the traditional protein smoothie. Guess what? The secret protein source in this smoothie is cooked chickpeas! They're a budget-friendly alternative to protein powders and add a creamy texture to your drink. Plus, you'll get a healthy dose of … Continue reading Blueberry Protein Smoothie

We live in a culture that glorifies fitness and health, but have we taken it too far? We're bombarded daily with messages that tell us we need to look a certain way or be a certain size to be happy or successful. This messaging keeps telling us that we're simply not good enough as we … Continue reading Is our obsession with fitness and health overrated?

EARLY CORE REHAB This is an example of exercise in the early weeks - appropriate post vaginal or c-section birth. ❌️ THIS IS NOT ABOUT "BOUNCING BACK" OR "SNAPPING BACK" ❌️ It is about gentle movement that supports: 1️⃣ reestablishing optimal breathing patterns 2️⃣ reconnecting the breath to movements to support healing of inner core, … Continue reading Early Postpartum Core Rehab – Supine Knee Fallouts

F A L L  in love with this Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding topped with pecans. This simple recipe is nutritionally packed with omega 3s, fiber, protein, heart healthy fats and loads of vitamins/minerals. The fiber, protein and fat combo keep our bellies happy and full while the flavor is nostalgic of … Continue reading Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding

The first thing I teach my prenatal and postpartum clients to master is Core Connection Breathwork.Why? Because our breathing patterns have a huge impact on how our core and pelvic floor function.You might be thinking, "well that's silly. We all know how to breathe or else we wouldn't be living."Yes. And no. You might be … Continue reading Key to a Fit Pregnancy + Postpartum Recovery: Core Connection Breathwork

For anyone who has trained with me, you know I am not of a fan of lists such as "do this, don't do that", "eat this, don't eat that", or "this exercise is safe, this is unsafe." Life isn't black or white. It's certainly not that simple. There are many things to consider when determining … Continue reading You’ll Want to Avoid These Exercises During Pregnancy

When was the last time you walked barefoot on the grass? This morning, Landon, Duff and I walked barefoot in the grass while playing with sticks and leaves. It was invigorating. The practice of walking barefoot in the grass is called "earthing" or "grounding" and has been practiced by cultures all over the world since … Continue reading Have You Tried Earthing?