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Strong After Birth | Postpartum Fitness & Body Image Support for Christian Moms
Calling all Christian moms! If you're eager to regain your health, strength, and energy after giving birth, this podcast is for you.
Strong After Birth is dedicated to helping active Christian moms like you navigate the beautiful but challenging postpartum season. Every episode offers practical workout tips, tools to navigate our ever-changing body image, and faith-centered motivation to help you prioritize your health without the body shame, all-or-nothing mindset or mom guilt.
You'll learn how to integrate your faith with fitness, embrace your God-given strength, and find balance as you care for your family, body, and soul.
Whether you’re returning to exercise, trying to stay fit with kids, or looking for Christ-centered wellness tips, join us on a transformation journey—inside and out!
Episodes
106 episodes
You’re Not Lazy — You’re Hungry: How Moms can Get Steady Energy and Body Trust with Anna Marie Long, RD
Hey mama, feeling drained by afternoon? You’re not lazy — you’re hungry. 💛I’m chatting with Anna Marie Long, RD — dietitian, author, and new mom — about why many moms lose their hunger signals, how under-eating drains your energy and moo...
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Episode 111
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Why I’m Not Setting a “Summer Bod” Goal This Year (and What I’m Doing Instead)
🌞 Not setting a “summer bod” goal this year—and it feels so good.In this episode, I’m sharing why I ditched the pressure to change my body for summer, and what I’m focusing on instead: joy, strength, and being present (...
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Episode 108
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10:04
4 Postpartum Deep Core Myths That Might Be Stealing Your Strength
If you’re feeling tired of trying every postpartum core workout and still not feeling quite “back,” you’re not alone. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the four biggest myths about your deep core that might be holding you back—without you e...
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Episode 107
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10:41
7 Postpartum Training Myths Every New Mom Needs to Know”
Google search "postpartum fitness", and you'll be bombarded with the pressure of tips, quick fixes, and health hacks that leave us feeling less than enough because we're not bouncing back fast enough. But God didn’t design you...
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Episode 106
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23:37
My Breastfeeding Journey: The Truths I Wish I Knew Before it Ended
Breastfeeding didn’t come naturally for me—and maybe it hasn’t been for you either. In this episode, I’m opening up about the pain, the pressure, the unexpected joy, and the slow, emotional process of weaning. Whether you're in the ...
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Episode 105
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9:50
Time Management for Moms: How to Prioritize Your Health with Anna Dearmon Kornick
Feel like there’s never enough time for your health while juggling everything else? You’re not alone, mama, and I've been there too! 🙋♀️That's why in today’s episode, I’m joined by
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Episode 104
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47:35
Afraid to Squat Again? Rebuilding Strength Safely After Birth
😟 Afraid to Squat Again After Birth? Here’s What Your Core Really Needs 💪👶Still avoiding squats because you’re afraid of leaking, pressure, or doing more harm than good? You’re not weak—you’re wise. And you're not alone.Thi...
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Episode 103
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12:48
Postpartum Nutrition Myths That Could Be Hurting Your Milk Supply with Brooke Harmer
Is one of these postpartum nutrition myths keeping you stuck? 😩If you're nursing and stressing over what to eat, this episode will shift everything. 👀I sat down with a perinatal nutritionist, Brooke Harmer, to brea...
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Episode 102
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54:18
How to Finally Stay Consistent with Strength Training—Even if You Keep “Starting Over”
Ever feel like every missed workout = back to square one? 😩 What if that’s a lie—and your progress never actually left? In this episode, we’re busting the myth of “starting over,” with grace, science, and a dose of Biblical...
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Episode 101
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9:33
Why Hip Strength is Key for a Pain-Free Pregnancy (And How to Improve It)
Pain-Free Pregnancy? It’s Possible! 🤰🌸 Pregnancy doesn't have to mean constant discomfort, especially when it comes to hip pain! In this episode, I’m revealing how hip strength can be the game-changer you’ve been looki...
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Episode 100
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12:29
How Decluttering My Closet Transformed My Postpartum Body Image & Restored Confidence
🚨 What if your cluttered closet is secretly sabotaging your body confidence?You know that feeling—standing in front of a packed closet, frustrated, thinking “I have nothing to wear.” But what if the problem isn’t the clot...
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Episode 99
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14:53
The Truth About Pain-Free Sex: What No One Tells Christian Moms with Jess Seitz, OTR/L
Painful sex after kids? It’s not just part of motherhood—and you don’t have to “push through.” In this episode, Jess Seitz from Pain Free Intimacy and I expose the myths keeping Christian moms stuck and reveal rea...
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Episode 98
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28:55
The Real Reason We Have Mom Brain (And How to Refocus) with Kasey Schuler
Let's be real, mom brain can be a little scary at times. We can feel mentally scattered, and physically drained, and lose sight of the calling that God has for us as moms. We can feel aimless. We're distracted. And that's why I invi...
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Episode 97
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33:55
How to Build a Workout Routine That Actually Fits Into Your Life (Without Overhauling Everything!)
Are you in a draining season of motherhood? Maybe naps are short and nights are long ... Does the thought of a workout routine seem daunting, but deep down, you know it's a key ingredient to more energy? But you can't seem to find a...
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Episode 96
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8:20
Is Prioritizing Your Health Selfish? The Truth You Need to Train with Joy.
If you have a history in the church as a woman, you’ve likely been taught to put yourself last. That prioritizing your health is selfish. That taking time for your body means taking away from your family. But… what if the exact ...
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Episode 95
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8:16
Why Postpartum Fitness Is a Slow Journey—And That’s Okay
You’ve been told that getting your body back after baby is just a matter of discipline and the right workout plan. But what if that’s the very belief keeping you stuck? What if the secret to true postpartum strength isn’t pushing harder—but hea...
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Episode 94
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9:56
Scar Care for C-Section Mamas with Dr. Kiri Kiri Krishingner, PT, DPT, PPCES
As a C-section mama, I know the subtle struggles that can come with having a baby delivered through your abdomen. It can feel like you're broken but kinda mended. Fragile, but strong. And, your movement may never feel the same. Maybe you can re...
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Episode 93
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32:49
Top three New Year's Goal Setting Mistakes (and how to avoid them)
As an active Christian mom, setting goals can feel overwhelming—especially when life is already so busy. In this episode, we uncover the top 3 goal-setting mistakes holding you back from achieving your dreams and balancing your...
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Episode 91
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13:38
Win the Mental Battle of Holiday Weight Gain
The holidays are over, but if you're like many women I coach, you might still carry guilt about the extra treats or skipped workouts. It’s time to let it go! In this episode, we’ll unpack the post-holiday pressure to “fix” your bod...
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Episode 90
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11:21
Why Slowing Down This Christmas Could Be the Best Gift You Give Your Family (and Yourself)
Overwhelmed by the holiday hustle? I get you. Juggling a toddler, full-time business, ministry, and family responsibility can be a lot! That's why in this episode, you'll discover why slowing down this Christmas might just be the k...
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Episode 88
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11:26
How These 3 Bible Verses Can Transform Your Holiday Chaos Into Calm
Let’s be real—holidays can get crazy. The to-do lists are endless, the stress piles up, and before you know it, you’re ready to throw in the towel. But what if I told you that there’s a way to flip the script?
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Episode 87
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13:30
The Active Christian Mom's Christmas List (top 15 gift ideas)
It's December, and suddenly we're flooded with probing questions ...Questions like ... " hey ...what do you want for Christmas this year?"SUDDEN FREEZE ... You could ... Tell them "you don't want anything" (...
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Episode 86
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15:57
Training with Diastasis Recti (what fitness culture isn't telling you)
Are you a new mom who wants to restore your core strength after birth? If so, you've likely heard the term Diastasis Recti. In today's episode, we dive into what (exactly) Diastasis Recti is, debunk some common myths, and even give you ...
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Episode 85
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26:30
4 Sneaky Ways Busy Moms Can Find Workout Time (Yes, Really!)
It's no secret that motherhood is unpredictable, and time becomes a black hole. And if you're the mom who's juggling littles while trying to get your energy and strengh back after birth, you know the struggle it can be to find time...
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Episode 84
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22:56
How to Find Rest in Jesus Amidst the Chaos of Motherhood (3 simple steps)
Productivity is a drug that never satisfies. At least for me it never did. I'd run from task to task without stopping to eat lunch, take a deep breath, go to bed on time, or go for a relaxing walk and wondered why I alwa...
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Episode 83
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