Latest Prenatal fitness Podcast Episodes
Seasons of Strength: Low-impact exercises before baby
Blossom Strong - September 23, 2020 17:00 - 15 minutesTwist it. Invert it. Overhead it? No, this is not a knock off Bop it commercial. We're talking about low-impact exercises in our second Seasons of Strength series, which follows a particular exercise, muscle group or concept throughout the preconception, pregnancy and postpartum stages...
Home gym essentials
Blossom Strong - September 16, 2020 18:34 - 54 minutesHome sweet home gym. So let's talk about building a home gym. Where do you even start? Blanche and Esther kick off their fall 2020 episodes with budget-friendly essential equipment for stretching, cardio and resistance workouts. Hear what pieces they think are the most bang for your bu...
Motivation through words: Blanche's rooted and resilient
Blossom Strong - September 02, 2020 17:00 - 13 minutesThis is it! Last episode of the summer, and we are finishing up strong. Blanche takes to the mic to share what the mantra "rooted and resilient" means to her and how it motivates her to do the hard things.
Motivation through words: Esther endures
Blossom Strong - August 26, 2020 17:18 - 11 minutesWe can't believe that the summer is already almost over. Esther and Blanche are wrapping up the last two episodes of summer with their favorite motivational words, phrases, quotes and mantras. Esther starts first sharing what the word "endure" means to her and the motivation that she g...
Spring/Summer Q&A
Blossom Strong - August 19, 2020 18:28 - 47 minutesTaking to your messages and texts to answer your questions with our very first Q&A! We had so much fun tackling a variety of questions from birth control to working out with kiddos in quarantine. 00:45 What is your likelihood of getting pregnant each month? 04:32 Do birth controls inc...
Snack attack: mini meal prep
Blossom Strong - August 12, 2020 16:58 - 22 minutesOur favorite snacks: the breakdown. We have been waiting for this episode for SO LONG. So let's talk about how to go from staring at a fridge hoping that snacks would somehow manifest themselves (only to reach for a bag of fried or sugary empty calories in the pantry) to setting aside...
A snack state of mind
Blossom Strong - August 05, 2020 17:00 - 19 minutesThree cheers for snacks! Too often these quick bites get a bad rep as mindless eating when instead they should be celebrated for their ability to hold us over between meals and provide boosts of energy in the day. In this episode, Blanche and Esther talk about mindsets they have adopt...
Establishing a baseline for nutrition with Kat Benson, RDN
Blossom Strong - July 29, 2020 17:02 - 54 minutesHere at Blossom Strong, we love food. And we are all about talking about gleaning purpose out of the things we consume. No matter what our history and past is with food, we all consume proteins, fats and carbohydrates to live. On this episode, Blanche and Esther sit down with Kat Bens...
Blanche's favorite summer exercises
Blossom Strong - July 22, 2020 17:13 - 17 minutesSo nice, we recorded twice. We're continuing our love for movement through the summer with Part 2 of our favorite summer exercises. This week, Blanche takes to the mic to share her favorite lower body and upper body workouts from warm-up to cool-down. 01:05 Blanche is turning 30 and d...
Esther's favorite summer exercises
Blossom Strong - July 15, 2020 18:44 - 15 minutesTexas - where the summers are hot and the workouts are even hotter. Blanche and Esther are sharing their favorite summer workouts with y'all. So break out the water bottles and workout playlists, and let's get moving. 01:38 Esther's favorite summer drills 01:58 Toe taps 03:17 Calf de...
Exercises to prep for labor and baby
Blossom Strong - July 08, 2020 16:53 - 36 minutesYour fitness doesn't disappear suddenly the moment labor begins. Today Blanche and Esther walk through how the opposite is true: You can feel empowered, momma, to prep your body through exercise for the intensity of labor and the physical demands of early postpartum. They talk about b...
Core health in postpartum
Blossom Strong - July 01, 2020 18:00 - 43 minutes"Will my core ever look the same after having my baby?" Whether you've outright asked the question out loud or it silently ruminates in your mind when you catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror, your journey to rebuilding your core starts with mindset and movement. Blanche and Esth...
Core health during pregnancy
Blossom Strong - June 24, 2020 17:00 - 41 minutesDon't just show off that bump, momma. Stabilize it! This episode, Blanch and Esther follow the transformation of your core from preconception into pregnancy. We encourage you to check in with your mindset toward your ever-changing midsection and what exercises and movements will help in...
Core health before baby
Blossom Strong - June 17, 2020 17:00 - 29 minutesNEW SERIES ALERT! We are super excited to introduce our new series that narrows in on an topic from the perspective of someone who is preparing for a baby, pregnant and postpartum. To kick it off, we're zeroing in our focus on the mindset and movement to help us in our pursuit of havi...
Workout 101 - How to plan a workout
Blossom Strong - June 10, 2020 20:00 - 40 minutesOk. So let's get down to basics. What exactly are reps? What's the difference between cardio, strength training and HIIT workouts? Blanche and Esther break down the ins and outs of creating a workout step by step ramping up with a warm-up, setting goals and intentions for your fitness,...
Pelvic floor health and fitness: Q&A with a pelvic floor pt
Blossom Strong - May 27, 2020 18:30 - 49 minutesCue "the more you know" rainbow. We have been counting down the days until we could release this episode, advocating for every woman to take control of their pelvic floor health through 1) education and awareness, 2) decision-making based on facts rather than fear and 3) exercise to str...
Postpartum timeline, part 2: getting back to fitness
Blossom Strong - May 20, 2020 17:00 - 31 minutesBlanche and Esther continue where they left off last time reviewing the general timeline of postpartum while remembering there is no timeline for fitness. So what does fourth-trimester recovery look like from weeks 3-12? Stressing the fact that every individual body recovers at its own ...
Postpartum timeline, part 1: rest, refuel, rebuild
Blossom Strong - May 13, 2020 19:00 - 32 minutesOk. So you had your baby. Now what? Blanche and Esther walk through the expectations of how your body and mindset continue to transform and adjust to being a new mom. What does that look like for rest, nutrition and moving in the first two weeks after baby is born? Tune in to this week...
Legacy of fitness: passing on a love of movement by working out with your kids
Blossom Strong - May 06, 2020 17:00 - 29 minutesHappy Mother's Day! As we near the celebration of all you mommas do for your kids and families, Blanche and Esther recognize the impact that you are making in the little movers in your lives. This episode highlights how you can incorporate fitness in various different stages as you and ...
Exercises for tight pelvic floor during pregnancy, postpartum
Blossom Strong - April 29, 2020 18:30 - 36 minutesRaise your hand if you need a little sexual healing. Esther and Blanche talk about the symptoms of a weak pelvic floor and what exercises, stretches and movements we can incorporate into our workouts to rebuild strength. Pain in sex and leakage are widely talked about, but do you know a...
Fundamental movements, part 2: push/pull, core, high-impact
Blossom Strong - April 22, 2020 17:00 - 35 minutesWelcome and weekly update 01:08 How do you say Blanche's last name? 06:46 What is push? 09:07 Pull as the counter to push 12:35 The core goes far beyond 6-pack abs 14:50 Functional core movements: anti-rotational, rotational, extension, curling 30:02 High-impact Need ideas on how to in...
Fundamental movements, part 1: squat, hinge, lunge
Blossom Strong - April 15, 2020 17:00 - 38 minutesWelcome and weekly update Want to check out what Blanche is reading? The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer 07:39 Start of two-part series on essential movements 09:16 Blanche's history of how the role of fitness changed 16:42 Squats, squats, squats, squats, squats 18:44 ...
Train your mind-body connection
Blossom Strong - April 08, 2020 18:10 - 39 minutesWelcome and weekly update 03:32 Train your mind 03:48 Create tailored workouts to prepare for baby 05:15 Reevaluate workouts and having the freedom to adjust or rest 06:24 Focusing of eccentric, isometric and concentric holds within movement 08:42 Take the opportunity to slow down and e...
Mental & physical strategies for coping during COVID-19
Blossom Strong - April 03, 2020 04:45 - 23 minutes01:30 Meditating on truth 02:44 Giving yourself permission to find joy 03:58 Identifying trauma 04:50 Journaling to process emotions 05:20 Setting mental practices of limiting screen time 6:01 Bringing out beauty through creativity 08:50 Grieve things that have changed 09:01 Resources...
What fitness cannot guarantee
Blossom Strong - April 03, 2020 04:20 - 36 minutes00:22 Welcome back for episode 2 00:45 How you doin'? 05:15 Fitness cannot guarantee a fast labor 09:10 The importance of relaxation and release, not just strength training 10:18 Fitness cannot guarantee little weight gain 12:45 Strategies to navigate weight gain 20:04 Fitness doesn't g...
Nice to meet you
Blossom Strong - April 02, 2020 01:55 - 27 minutes00:06 Introductions 06:05 What does "Blossom Strong" mean? 10:21 Why is movement/fitness important to pregnancy and postpartum? 13:07 Thinking of baby as a workout partner 16:06 Move for recovery postpartum 18:14 Give your postpartum body grace 21:19 Working out as a form of self-care 2...
Keeping Your Family Safe in the Chemical Age
Mama Heart Podcast with Bea Love - October 14, 2019 05:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, we will discuss how to avoid contaminants in our food, water, personal care products and how these chemicals affect our bodies. To find out, I'll be talking with Janet Newman, consultant and author of, "Living in the Chemical Age."
Nourishing Diet for Pregnancy, Mom & Family
Mama Heart Podcast with Bea Love - October 14, 2019 04:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, we will discuss nourishing diet for healthy pregnancy, babies, family and more.. To find out, I'll be talking with Amanda Love,"The Barefoot Cook", Certified Healing Food Specialist, Real Foods Chef, and Nutrition Therapy Practitioner.
Yoga for Fertility
Mama Heart Podcast with Bea Love - May 03, 2019 13:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, we will explore yoga for fertility, benefits and more. To find out, I'll be talking with Liz Belile, RYT, LMT and fertility doula. She was awarded, "Best Fertility Expert” by the Austin Birthing Awards,2005 and specializes in yoga for enhancing fertility. After exploring vari...
The Water Birth Journey
Mama Heart Podcast with Bea Love - April 23, 2019 22:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, we will explore the evolution of water birth, what it is, benefits, and more... To find out, I'll be talking with Star Rima Beth, consultant, author and educator. She's a pioneer in water birth, and birth consciousness. She was given an award (2004) as a “Mother of Water Birth...
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