Latest Prenatal fitness Podcast Episodes
Pregnancy mindset: "You're not broken, but also not invincible"
Blossom Strong - June 30, 2021 17:00 - 29 minutesBlanche and Esther dissect the phrase "you're not broken but also not invisible" that we hear so much during pregnancy. We talk about how to be strategic in planning your workouts and finding resilience as you strengthen your body and mind during this season. 00:55 Weekly update 05:3...
Trading fear for hope
Blossom Strong - June 23, 2021 17:23 - 35 minutesSo we've had a week. Blanche is back after recovering from contracting COVID. And talking through some of the emotions and thoughts she tackled this past week, we realized that we haven't really done an episode on how to tackle fears that come up in all parts of life, whether that's in ...
Hi, Intensity
Blossom Strong - June 09, 2021 19:13 - 28 minutesLet's get to know high-intensity training a little bit better. Blanche and Esther define different types of high-intensity training for this episode, address factors to remember when preparing for high-intensity workouts, and give a few pro-tips before you start sweating. 02:08 Defini...
6 steps to practice mastery in a movement
Blossom Strong - June 02, 2021 16:17 - 34 minutesToday’s episode is all about mastering a movement with an emphasis on continual moderate effort over perfection. When your focus is on perfection, you can lose sight of overall progress. So let's instead hone in on the basics to achieve mastery in your movements. 00:43 Weekly update ...
Pull towards your goals
Blossom Strong - May 19, 2021 18:43 - 28 minutesBlanche and Esther talk about the importance of creating attraction rather than adding restrictions to your goal setting habits
Taking the distractions out of listening to your body
Blossom Strong - May 12, 2021 19:12 - 29 minutesIt's our 50th episode, and we could not be more excited! We continuing the discussion from last week on listening to our bodies. This week we really want to address the things that get in our way and keep us from listening well. So today, we're identifying ways that our brains tend to d...
How to "listen to your body"
Blossom Strong - May 05, 2021 17:56 - 38 minutesYou always hear about the importance of listening to your body, but how exactly do you do that? Many times it feels like a "fold in the cheese, David" situation where it may feel like everyone talks about it, but there are no specific instructions on what exactly that means. Today, Blan...
Birth stories, part 3
Blossom Strong - April 28, 2021 18:45 - 37 minutesBlanche shares the accidental and intentional births of her two youngest sons to wrap up our birth stories on the podcast this week.
Birth stories, part 2
Blossom Strong - April 21, 2021 17:00 - 28 minutesBlanche shares the story of the birth of her first son as part of our series that focuses on how each birth is unique and transformative. Enter into our 50th episode giveaway by leaving a review of our podcast. Let us know you've done so by following on IG @blossomstrongpodcast and dro...
Birth stories, part 1
Blossom Strong - April 14, 2021 18:49 - 35 minutesEsther kicks off the next mini series sharing her birth story. We are excited about sharing each of our stories and showing how all births are different and special. Enter into our 50th episode giveaway by leaving a review of our podcast. Let us know you've done so by following on IG ...
Outcome-based vs. Behavior-based Goals
Blossom Strong - April 07, 2021 20:13 - 22 minutesWe have FINALLY brought the long-awaited behavior-based vs. outcome-based goal-setting episode. So strap in, and get ready to define what each is and the role each plays in establishing goals and accomplishing them. 02:17 Which one is our favorite? 03:01 How to recognize outcome-based...
Mental health + parenthood + pandemic
Blossom Strong - March 24, 2021 17:31 - 21 minutesBlanche and Esther talk about how to navigate big thoughts and emotions surrounding motherhood and mental health after one year of living in a post-pandemic world.
Build your Birth Team
Blossom Strong - March 10, 2021 17:40 - 17 minutesWalking through the transformative time of motherhood is so special and life-changing, but sometimes, it can feel like you're unsure of which step to take next. That's why we build a birth team of essential, trustworthy individuals who help you mentally, physically and emotionally throu...
Find your birth provider
Blossom Strong - March 03, 2021 17:58 - 26 minutesWe're taking a break from talking about tailoring our workouts to emphasizing the importance of choosing the right fit for your birthing needs. So let's talk about how to choose a birth provider? How do you know whether an OB or midwife or some combination of the two is right for you? W...
How aerobic capacity and heart rate training precede growth
Blossom Strong - February 24, 2021 20:20 - 27 minutesThanks for your patience after a week without episodes. We're back and ready to talk about how training goes beyond the type of workouts you select. Though we normally think about nutrition, rest and resistance as key factors in muscle growth, it all starts a step before. Today, we tal...
Minimize the dose, maximize the results
Blossom Strong - February 10, 2021 19:12 - 26 minutesLordy, Lordy, looks who's forty episodes into our podcast! So to kick off this episode Blanche and Esther are going small. You read that right. We're talking about how to effectively use your time and energy by using the Minimal Dose Effect. Weekly personal updates 00:50 Esther's sur...
Pregnancy is a specific training stage
Blossom Strong - February 03, 2021 17:51 - 25 minutesJust as you would set a specific time period aside to train for a marathon, swim meet or championship game, the nine months of your pregnancy can be seen as a training stage in and of itself. Blanche and Esther break down how general fitness and prenatal fitness differ, how your trainin...
Mindset Mini: Nix the "All or Nothing"
Blossom Strong - January 20, 2021 18:00 - 13 minutesIt's 2021, and we here at Blossom Strong Podcast think that this year you deserve better than the toxic "all or nothing" mindset. So let's talk about not only how to say "thank you, next" to that form of stinkin' thinkin', but also what use instead to replace and replenish our lives. ...
Goal Setting: From Intention to Implementation
Blossom Strong - January 13, 2021 18:00 - 25 minutesDo you find yourself a classic New Years' resolution setter who regularly loses your resolve? Blanche and Esther talk about how to make Weekly updates 1:01 Blanche's update 3:53 Esther's update 7:50 Intention to implementation 9:05 Make specific goals: example "I want to drink more w...
Fall/Winter Q&A
Blossom Strong - January 06, 2021 18:00 - 38 minutesWelcome to the first podcast of 2021! Blanche and Esther are back from winter break and ready to answer your questions! Weekly updates 00:57 Esther update - official unofficial planner of Blossom Strong Podcast: Rad and Happy Planner 03:08 Blanche update 07:49 Podcast update Fall/Wint...
See ya in 2021!
Blossom Strong - December 02, 2020 18:04 - 28 minutesThank you for joining us on this wild ride of a year that we've called 2020! Blanche and Esther are taking a sec to sit with you on their last episode before Christmas break. It wouldn't be 2020, if we didn't include in our discussion dumpster fires, needed rest and goals for next year...
Healthy Holiday Habits: Part 3, The Mindset
Blossom Strong - November 25, 2020 20:21 - 26 minutesYou made it to our third and final episode in our Healthy Holiday Habits miniseries! Way to go! We know this time of year can be tough, but Blanche and Esther talk strategies for having a resilient mindset and finishing out the year well. 01:59 Remember that the holidays can be broken...
Healthy Holiday Habits: Part 2, The Movement
Blossom Strong - November 18, 2020 18:00 - 15 minutesWelcome back to the second of our three-part mini-series on keeping up healthy holiday habits! 02:00 Exercise can look different around the holidays 02:08 Look for ways to exercise with family 02:48 Change your schedule to get in a workout by yourself 03:44 Include restorative workout...
Healthy Holiday Habits: Part 1, The Menu
Blossom Strong - November 11, 2020 18:06 - 29 minutesWhy do we often see holiday foods and fitness goals as competing rather than contributing to enjoying our holidays? Blanche and Esther talk about practical strategies to align the foods that you want to eat with the foods that fit your goals, how to take control without depriving and th...
Healthy Holiday Habits: Part 1, the menu
Blossom Strong - November 11, 2020 18:06 - 29 minutesBlanche and Esther talk about having a plan and achieving balance. Let's talk about finding foods that fit your goals while enjoying holiday treats on the first of 3 episodes as we gear up for the holiday season.
Consistency is queen
Blossom Strong - November 04, 2020 18:00 - 37 minutesDo small, daily workouts pay off in the long haul, and are they sufficient enough to build strength? Blanche and Esther talk about keys to consistency, the benefits of a steady routine of exercise and how to navigate the mental battlegrounds of missing workouts. 01:06 Weekly update 09:...
Finding self-care through fitness
Blossom Strong - October 28, 2020 18:53 - 40 minutesWhen things are up in the air and seems like everything is out of control (aka all of 2020), we want to focus on how we can center ourselves through fitness as a form of self-care. Blanche and Esther talk about how exercise and movement can produce physical, mental and emotional benefit...
Burn bright not burnout
Blossom Strong - October 21, 2020 17:02 - 54 minutesLet's be real. 2020 has been a doozy. If there ever was a time we'd feel the results of burnout, we're putting our money on the fact that this is it. So how do we know if what we're feeling is being #momtired or maybe getting into the murky waters of burnout? Blanche and Esther dive d...
Seasons of Strength: Low-impact exercises for postpartum
Blossom Strong - October 07, 2020 17:00 - 35 minutesYou have a new baby, and you miss being able to move your body in ways you never thought twice about before. Blanche and Esther talk about how to slowly rebuild your ability to do twists, inversions and overheads to prepare you for daily life and stabilize your muscles so they are prepa...
Seasons of Strength: low-impact exercises for pregnancy
Blossom Strong - September 30, 2020 17:00 - 21 minutesBlanche and Esther talk about incorporating twists, inversions and overheads in pregnancy
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