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A show supporting moms on their healthiest journey into motherhood, physically and mentally. We cut through the noise and provide research-based information and guest experts in the pregnancy and postpartum industry.

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5 Sneaky Reasons Your Ab Separation Isn’t Healing Postpartum | Diastasis Recti
5 Sneaky Reasons Your Ab Separation Isn’t Healing Postpartum | Diastasis Recti

You’ve done the deep core work, but your abs still dome and your lower belly still pushes out. In this episode, I’m sharing the 5 sneaky reasons your ab separation isn’t healing, and what to focus on instead so you can finally feel strong in your core again.

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Nicole ScheitlinOctober 16, 2026
Exercise After Miscarriage: What Your Body Needs
Exercise After Miscarriage: What Your Body Needs

After a miscarriage, most women get sent home with no guidance for their bodies. In this episode, I share my own story of loss and my 3B approach for returning to movement that feels like care, on your own timeline.

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Nicole ScheitlinOctober 12, 2026
The Breathing Habit You Need for a Stronger Core & Pelvic Floor in Pregnancy and Postpartum (+ How Often and When)
The Breathing Habit You Need for a Stronger Core & Pelvic Floor in Pregnancy and Postpartum (+ How Often and When)

Pregnancy changes your core and pelvic floor, and they don't just "go back" after baby. Learn the simple breathing habit that supports you through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond, plus exactly how often and when to do it.

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Nicole ScheitlinOctober 5, 2026
It's Not Too Late: Starting Exercise Late in Pregnancy
It's Not Too Late: Starting Exercise Late in Pregnancy

Feeling like you missed your window to exercise this pregnancy? This post breaks down why it's never too late to start, plus the real benefits (and one simple goal) that can still make a big difference before baby arrives.

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Nicole ScheitlinSeptember 16, 2026
3 Things Your Pregnancy Workouts MUST Do (For Labor, Birth & Postpartum Recovery)
3 Things Your Pregnancy Workouts MUST Do (For Labor, Birth & Postpartum Recovery)

Most pregnancy workouts barely scratch the surface of what your body actually needs right now. In this episode, I break down the 3 essential things your prenatal workouts should be doing to prepare you for pregnancy, birth, and a smoother postpartum recovery.

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Nicole ScheitlinApril 27, 2026
What I Got Wrong About My First C-Section Recovery—and What I’d Do Now
What I Got Wrong About My First C-Section Recovery—and What I’d Do Now

As a mom of 3 c-sections, here are the top things I WISH I had done with my first cesarean recovery and things that helped me heal more quickly in my second and third.

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Nicole ScheitlinApril 20, 2026
Is Postpartum Forever? A New Way to Think About Recovery
Is Postpartum Forever? A New Way to Think About Recovery

Is postpartum just for the few weeks after birth? When can you expect to feel more like yourself? In this episode, you’ll learn why recovery doesn’t end at 6 weeks—and what actually matters for staying strong for years to come.

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Nicole ScheitlinApril 13, 2026
Eliminate the Guesswork: Steal My 4-Step Pregnancy and Postpartum Fitness Framework
Eliminate the Guesswork: Steal My 4-Step Pregnancy and Postpartum Fitness Framework

You don’t need more workouts—you need a clear pregnancy and postpartum fitness framework. In this episode, I break down my MOVE method so you can stop guessing, stay consistent, and feel strong and confident through every stage of motherhood.

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Nicole ScheitlinMarch 23, 2026
Returning to Fitness After Baby: Advice I’d Give My Younger Postpartum Self
Returning to Fitness After Baby: Advice I’d Give My Younger Postpartum Self

Returning to fitness after baby can feel confusing and overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, I’m sharing the biggest lessons I’ve learned from three postpartum recoveries — including mindset shifts, practical strategies, and realistic expectations that can help you rebuild strength and confidence after pregnancy.

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Nicole ScheitlinMarch 16, 2026
The 6 Most Common Pregnancy Core Mistakes (+ what to do instead)
The 6 Most Common Pregnancy Core Mistakes (+ what to do instead)

Core training during pregnancy can feel confusing, but avoiding it—or doing the wrong exercises—can actually work against your body. In this episode, I break down five common core training mistakes during pregnancy and what to focus on instead so you can stay strong, support your pelvic floor, and prepare your body for postpartum recovery.

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Nicole ScheitlinMarch 9, 2026
A Realistic Week of Movement for the Mom Who Has "No Time"
A Realistic Week of Movement for the Mom Who Has "No Time"

Struggling to find time to exercise as a mom? This episode breaks down the biggest time barriers busy moms face and shares a realistic look at what a simple, sustainable week of movement can actually look like (real life mom examples included) — so you can stay consistent and heal postpartum without long workouts.

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Nicole ScheitlinMarch 2, 2026
The First 3 Things I Focus on With Every Early Postpartum Client
The First 3 Things I Focus on With Every Early Postpartum Client

Wondering how to safely heal your core and pelvic floor after birth? This episode shares the three foundational strategies that support early postpartum recovery and prepare your body for strength later on.

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Nicole ScheitlinFebruary 16, 2026
Birth Prep That Works: Lessons from My Clients’ Natural Births
Birth Prep That Works: Lessons from My Clients’ Natural Births

You can’t control birth, but you can prepare for it. This show focuses on the physical strategies that help you move, breathe, and labor with confidence.

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Nicole ScheitlinFebruary 9, 2026
Realistic Self-Care In Survival Mode Seasons
Realistic Self-Care In Survival Mode Seasons

What does self-care look like when you’re in survival mode? This post explores how to support your body and mind during chaotic seasons without pressure, guilt, or burnout.

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Nicole ScheitlinFebruary 2, 2026
How to Lift Weights in Pregnancy Without Leaking, Pain, or Fear
How to Lift Weights in Pregnancy Without Leaking, Pain, or Fear

Wondering if it’s safe to lift heavy while pregnant? This blog explains how to strength train during pregnancy with smart modifications, proper breath control, and a focus on core and pelvic floor support—without relying on outdated rules.

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Nicole ScheitlinJanuary 19, 2026
Why Pregnancy Fitness Feels Harder Than Expected (even if you've been working out for years)
Why Pregnancy Fitness Feels Harder Than Expected (even if you've been working out for years)

If you’ve been working out for years, yet pregnancy has you questioning everything, you’re not alone. This episode will help you shift into a more supportive mindset and approach.

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Nicole ScheitlinJanuary 12, 2026
12 Months Postpartum: 7 Things That Actually Helped me Recover
12 Months Postpartum: 7 Things That Actually Helped me Recover

I share a realistic timeline to recover after birth along with 7 intentional steps I took in my first year postpartum to heal and recover - both physically and mentally.

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Nicole ScheitlinDecember 12, 2025
Making the Most of Motherhood: Habits and Aligning with Who You Want to Be
Making the Most of Motherhood: Habits and Aligning with Who You Want to Be

When you look back on this season with young kids, decades from now, how do you want to remember it? Pure survival, or thriving? We’re shifting perspectives and aligning habits to make the most of motherhood.

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Nicole ScheitlinNovember 14, 2025
Strategies to Prepare for a Natural Birth
Strategies to Prepare for a Natural Birth

Curious if natural birth is for you, or how to best prepare for one? This is your episode! Learn more about the risks, benefits, pain management strategies, and preparation tools for a confident natural birth.

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Nicole ScheitlinJuly 23, 2024
The Harmful Effects of Bouncing Back Postpartum (and what to do instead) with Natalie Welch
The Harmful Effects of Bouncing Back Postpartum (and what to do instead) with Natalie Welch

Bounce-back messaging can be harmful to postpartum moms and really put the pressure on to return to their pre-baby body. Learn to Identify and reject bounce-back culture so you can flourish forward as a mom.

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Nicole ScheitlinJuly 2, 2024
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Turns out it's more than just the "deep core" exercises you see online.

Those are part of it for sure 👌🏽 

BUT, healing your core (or a stubborn diastasis) after baby is a multi-layered process.

Like a puzzle 🧩 

So if you're doing all
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