Best Christina Prevett Podcasts (2024)

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Staying Active in Pregnancy and Postpartum | Embracing Self-Compassion with Christina Prevett 22:24

20h ago22:24

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Ever felt the weight of societal expectations to maintain a "fit pregnancy" or achieve a rapid postpartum "bounce back"? You're not alone. Join me, Christina Prevett, as we unravel these pressures and explore the real-life challenges of staying active during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Lean into stories, like that of Shannon Clark, an inte…

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Empowering Exercise During Pregnancy with Dr. Christina Prevett 55:37

18d ago55:37

55:37

summaryIn this conversation, Dr. Christina Prevett discusses the importance of exercise during pregnancy, addressing common misconceptions and emphasizing the need for strength maintenance. She highlights the 2019 Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines, the implications of heavy lifting, and the significance of mental health in postpartum recovery. …

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Breaking the Silence on Infertility with Elisa Kurylowicz 1:15:53

2d ago1:15:53

1:15:53

In this conversation, Elisa Kurylowicz shares her journey from being a high-performance athlete to a wellness mentor. She discusses her struggles with identity after missing the Olympics, her path to mindfulness, and the importance of self-discovery. Elisa emphasizes the need to break down limiting beliefs, particularly around finances, and shares …

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Strength Training Secrets for Runners During Pregnancy and Postpartum | with Christina Prevett 33:21

7d ago33:21

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Strength training can be the game-changer runners didn't know they needed, especially when navigating the unique challenges of pregnancy and postpartum. Join me, Christina Prevett, as I embark on an exploration of how fortifying key muscle groups around the hips and knees can prevent common running injuries like shin splints. Feel the Ontario breez…

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Healing the Gut for Hormone Balance with Stephanie Singh 51:37

10d ago51:37

51:37

Summary In this conversation, Kristen Parise speaks with Stephanie Singh, a holistic nutritionist and menstrual coach, about the importance of understanding women's health, particularly in relation to hormonal balance and menstrual health. Stephanie shares her personal journey from experiencing severe menstrual issues to becoming a coach who helps …

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From Birth Plans to Postpartum Success | Strategies for Success with Christina Prevett 39:27

20d ago39:27

39:27

Today we're going to dive into childbirth empowerment, highlighting the significance of understanding childbirth sensations and the benefits of perineal massage. Christina guides us through the creation of a flexible birth plan, ensuring expectant mothers are informed of various outcomes. This knowledge aims to reduce stress and fear, turning what …

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It's NOT a Normal Period!!!! with Dr. Meghan O'Leary 46:38

26d ago46:38

46:38

summaryIn this enlightening conversation, Dr. Meghan O'Leary discusses the complexities of endometriosis, a condition affecting many women. She shares her journey into the field, the importance of recognizing symptoms, and the need for better advocacy and understanding within the healthcare system. The discussion debunks common myths surrounding en…

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Avoiding these half marathon mistakes | a newbie runners experience 32:06

21d ago32:06

32:06

Trying something new is exciting, challenging and oftentimes a bumpy road Last week, Christina did her first ever half marathon and it didn’t go exactly to plan. In today’s episode she talks about the freedom of trying something you suck at, athlete brain, life phases and outlines her mistakes so you avoid them. ____________________________________…

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Sex in Canada, the who, why, when and how of getting down up North with Dr. Tina Fetner 50:01

1M ago50:01

50:01

Dr. Tina Fetner, author of Sex and Canada, discusses her research on Canadian sexuality and the importance of studying sexual behavior. She explains how she became interested in the sociology of sexualities and the lack of data on Canadian sexual behavior. Dr. Fetner also explores topics such as sexual identity, the frequency of sex, pleasure, pain…

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Exercise in high risk pregnancy with maternal fetal medicine specialist Dr. Jonathon Rosner 1:14:10

28d ago1:14:10

1:14:10

We know that exercise is recommended when everything is okay in pregnancy … but what about when complications come up? That’s where Dr. Rosner comes in Jonathon is a maternal fetal medicine specialist or high risk OB who works at Mount Sinai South Nassau. In todays episode, he answers listeners questions, gives some ideas of how HE prescribes exerc…

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The Intersection of Menopause and Sexual Health with Dr. Maureen Slattery 52:32

1M ago52:32

52:32

Summary In this engaging conversation, Dr. Maureen Slattery, an obstetrician and gynecologist, shares her journey into sexual health counseling and discusses the complexities of menopause and its impact on sexual health. She emphasizes the importance of education, communication, and understanding the physiological and psychological aspects of sexua…

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Bracing and Belting for Performance and The Pelvic Floor 34:45

1M ago34:45

34:45

Having a strong brace is important for lifting heavy weights. It is a critical part of CrossFit, powerlifting and weightlifting. Not to mention just life. We use bracing when we move couches, pick up our kiddos etc. Weightlifting belts are a performance aid that really helps us to create stiffness through our midline to lift more as well. We did an…

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Mindfulness to Improve Sexual Desire with Dr. Lori Brotto 40:38

2M ago40:38

40:38

Summary Dr. Lori Brotto discusses mindfulness and its role in improving sexual desire and function. She shares her background in animal and human research, the lack of pharmaceutical treatments for female sexual problems, and the importance of addressing distressing low desire. Dr. Brotto explains the use of cognitive behavioral therapy and mindful…

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10 things all mamas, mamas to be or wannabe mamas should know 32:09

2M ago32:09

32:09

There is SO much going through your mind when thinking about starting a family or expanding it. Many turn to the internet with all the questions they have. This podcast was created to help navigate the confusing information of motherhood and movement. These are 10 things Christina wishes everyone she sees would know about preconception, pregnancy a…

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Do we need cycle syncing workouts menstrual cycle and exercise 101 25:11

2M ago25:11

25:11

TBM Episode 5: Cycle syncing has been a hot topic on Instagram and Tiktok. People are coming out as "cycle syncing fitness providers" helping to heal your hormones with specific exercise routines. In today's episode, Christina breaks down your menstrual cycle and then dives into what the research says about exercise at different phases of your cycl…

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Why Good Sex Matters with Dr. Nan Wise 1:02:16

2M ago1:02:16

1:02:16

Dr. Nan Wise, a neuroscientist and sex therapist, discusses her journey into the field of neuroscience and the importance of understanding the brain in relation to sex and pleasure. She explains the different emotional circuits in the brain and how they impact our sexual experiences. Dr. Wise also talks about the importance of pleasure and the chal…

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How midwives help you exercise in pregnancy with Elena 51:47

2M ago51:47

51:47

Pregnancy is, for many, the first time you see a medical person on a regular basis. Many mamas in the CrossFit space feel frustrated when they’re told many myths and misconceptions about lifting and CrossFit during pregnancy. But this is changing. Elena is a midwife and owner of Wise Mamas. She’s also a cross fitter herself. In todays episode we ex…

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New myths coming into exercise and pregnancy | belly too tight? CrossFit causing c section and all things breech 27:58

2M ago27:58

27:58

As CrossFit and lifting in pregnancy becomes more popular, new thoughts and insights into the effects of these types of exercise are popping up. Recently, we’ve heard that lifting can cause c sections, being TOO strong in your belly can lead to preterm delivery or breech births and so much more. As always, the answer is a bit more nuanced and Chris…

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Exercising after Miscarriage or Abortion. 20:06

3M ago20:06

20:06

Advice around exercise and miscarriage is really unclear. Some people say wait a week and then resume. Others say it’s the same as being postpartum. As with anything the answer lies somewhere in the middle. Christina breaks it down in this week’s episode ___________________________________________________________________________ Don't miss out on a…

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The 2024 CrossFit Games will be marked in history 26:14

3M ago26:14

26:14

And not for good reasons Our community has been rocked. People are sad, angry, traumatized and stressed about the events this past weekend. The passing of Lazar Dukic was the main focus of this weekends competition and there are still so many unanswered questions. Christina briefly speaks tribute then speaks to 2 incredible mamas performances this …

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Pregnant athletes, breastfeeding villages and misrepresenting and judging women’s/ trans bodies | Paris 2024 30:53

3M ago30:53

30:53

It has been a WILD ride these last couple of weeks with the Olympic games. Female athletes aretaking the games by STORM We have had not one but TWO pregnant athletes, a new breastfeeding space for lactating mamas and a LOT of commentary on women’s bodies. For the good, the bad and the ugly, boundaries are being pushed in this space and we are HERE …

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How we prioritize fitness TOGETHER as parents with Nick aka the dad 35:53

3M ago35:53

35:53

Prioritizing fitness in the messy middle of life when you have littles can be really tough. Especially this can be hard if you aren’t sleeping, are Early postpartum or feel overwhelmed with balancing work/parenting / life and fitness Todays episode Christina and nick share their successes and struggles and how dads can help mom prioritize her fitnr…

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How to START exercising in pregnancy 24:11

3M ago24:11

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Can you START exercising whether cardio or strength training during pregnancy? YES! There are lots of questions about if and when to start a brand new program while pregnant. Whether you’re new to exercise or trying to get back to exercising when pregnant… this episode is for you! ____________________________________________________________________…

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Is this how my pelvis is supposed to feel?! | What is “normal” after baby 26:48

4M ago26:48

26:48

We talk about all the things that can go “wrong” during pregnancy and postpartum. But what about the normal things we should expect to feel after baby? It is so hard being a new mom because all of the feelings after having a baby are new. So often we ask “is this how I’m supposed to feel” and we don’t do a great job in medicine of mapping that out …

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What happens to your pregnant body | pregnant body changes 101 38:19

4M ago38:19

38:19

You find out you’re pregnant and then your body is feeling weird. You’re always out of breath and swollen and tired. What the heck?! We learn so much about how baby is developing but not nearly enough about what is happening to YOUR body. That ends now. Christina breaks it down in todays episode. ____________________________________________________…

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C-section & what I wish they would have told me 35:41

4M ago35:41

35:41

When you are pregnant, there are many reasons why you might end up with a C-section. In the United States, almost 1/3 (about 30%) of birth result from a cesarean section. For that reason, EVERYONE whether you're planning a home birth, vaginal birth with medication or without, sometimes things so NOT go according to plan. In this episode, we break d…

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All things second trimester | when to start modifying exercise in pregnancy 40:12

4M ago40:12

40:12

Knowing when to modify exercise can be really confusing for pregnant mamas. The hardest part is that the answer is different for everyone. In today’s episode, Cristina goes through different types of exercise and considerations for if and when to modify these exercises during pregnancy. Below are the links for her two research studies and thank you…

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Stepping away from training. 35:47

5M ago35:47

35:47

When you’re training for a goal there’s a different intensity than when you’re recreationally exercising Having little ones is also in the messy middle of your life The crazy chaotic beautiful middle It’s when there are so many pulls at your life it can be hard to focus on an athlete schedule. And that’s okay! Christina talks about the aspects that…

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Talking butt stuff | gas in the squat, hemorrhoids and constipation 32:09

5M ago32:09

32:09

It can be embarassing talking about pee … but anal issues?! Forget it. It’s so much more common than we think and having an understanding of what is happening and why can help reduce your symptoms. Christina talks about hemorrhoids, anal incontinence and constipation in todays episode. She also talks about the urge to poop when running and how to h…

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Getting healthcare to work for YOU 40:37

5M ago40:37

40:37

Trying to get pregnant or becoming a parent are two times in our life where we really stop, pause and reflect on our health. We are motivated not just for ourselves but for our growing family. Our healthcare system is SICK care. We wait for something to break down before we fix it. But what if we tried to stop it from happening in the first place? …

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Birth Injuries | Perineal tearing and Episiotomy: What to do about it? 35:56

5M ago35:56

35:56

Injuries can happen after vaginal delivery. People will often talk about grades of tearing and what to expect during a vaginal birth. During today’s podcast, Christina breaks down grades of tearing, why tearing happens and what to do about it. ___________________________________________________________________________ Don't miss out on any of the T…

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Modifying Box Jumps, Double Unders and Running if you're Peeing 33:02

6M ago33:02

33:02

Impact is a big type of movement that causes people to have pelvic floor issues. In today's episode, Christina breaks down the WHAT, WHY and HOW we modify if you are one of those people. ___________________________________________________________________________ Don't miss out on any of the TEA coming out of the Barbell Mamas by subscribing to our …

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Debunking Embarrassing Pelvic Issues in the Gym - Queefing, Coregasms and more! 27:14

6M ago27:14

27:14

Pelvic health issues can be embarrassing. You can have issues with peeing, pooping, sexual health. Not exactly the topics that come up in every day conversation! In today's episode, Christina goes into unchartered TMI category. There are pelvic issues that come up in the gym that can be really embarrassing to talk about. The more information we hav…

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Competing in the Open 3 days Postpartum?! Talking about the incredible Andrea Nisler 38:17

6M ago38:17

38:17

Andrea Nisleris a decorated 9x CrossFit Games athlete best known as part of Team CrossFit Mayhem. She is a new mama welcoming her first child in the middle of March … smack in the middle of the Open! Andrea made WAVES on social media after qualifying forSemi Finals.. 6 WEEKS postpartum. The Internet had THOUGHTs but we have thoughts too! Christina …

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The impact of coughing, sneezing and vomiting on the pelvic floor 26:19

7M ago26:19

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Being sick SUCKS. Being sick with pelvic floor concerns sucks MORE. Many people can feel like their pelvic floor symptoms get WORSE when they’re sick. In this weeks episode, Christina breaks down why this happens and what to do about it! ___________________________________________________________________________ Don't miss out on any of the TEA com…

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Stacking the deck on FERTILITY 31:13

7M ago31:13

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1 in 7 couples struggle with infertility Many couples dream of expanding their family and then can have so much disappointment when they struggle. There is a lot of promises and worse, bad advice, when it comes to helping with fertility. In todays podcast, Christina breaks down some fertility concepts and then some of the ways to stack the deck (no…

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Gymnastics and kipping in pregnancy and returning postpartum 38:22

7M ago38:22

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Gymnastics is a big part of the CrossFit program. It’s also a really FUN part. People work really hard to get their kipping pull ups, toes to bar and handstand push ups. So when you get pregnant, mamas can get worried about losing those skills. And also, people get freaked out about diastasis recti. Todays episode we dive into the how and when to m…

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How we encourage fitness with our kids with special guest Mya Prevett. 17:01

7M ago17:01

17:01

When you have little kids at home it is HARD to fit in movement. We are seeing more and more gym kids. Littles that are invited, or even encouraged to work out with mom and dad. Christina and nick have had babies with them in the gym for almost 5 years and have worked to create fitness mindsets for their kiddos. In todays episode, Christina and Nic…

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Postpartum expectations and handling setbacks 30:55

7M ago30:55

30:55

Comparison is the thief of joy but it’s hard not to look at others or even us pre pregnancy and make comparisons Feel like people are doing better. Getting back faster. Arent finding motherhood as hard or aren’t struggling with pelvic issues like you are. It’s so hard! In todays episode, Christina talks about postpartum expectations and how she hel…

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Reflecting on the 2024 CrossFit open and the change we’re seeing in pregnant/postpartum exercise 26:40

8M ago26:40

26:40

he 2024 CrossFit open is over and what a ride! With all the Friday Night Lights, new PRs and community events come different phases of life in pregnancy and postpartum that for some are different then competitive years past. But in todays episode Christina is reflecting on the changes she’s seeing in the world of mama athletics. The positive change…

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Strategy & Pelvic floor considerations for 24.3 : pregnant and postpartum 21:09

8M ago21:09

21:09

In this surprise BONUS episode Christina is going to breakdown all the things you need to know so you can scale the open and 24.3 perfectly! ___________________________________________________________________________ Don't miss out on any of the TEA coming out of the Barbell Mamas by subscribing to our newsletter You can also follow us on Instagram…

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Birth Control: Options, Fertility and Exercise 39:14

8M ago39:14

39:14

Birth control can be a hot topic. What type, it’s impacts on our body and does it affect our gains?!!’ Christina dives into different methods of contraception and its influence on exercise in todays episode. If you haven’t seen our Menstrual cycle episode, go back and give it a listen! Love these episodes? We would love a review on the podcast! ___…

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Strategy & Pelvic floor considerations for 24.2 : pregnant and postpartum considerations 19:08

8M ago19:08

19:08

In this surprise BONUS episode Christina is going to breakdown all the things you need to know so you can scale the open and 24.2 perfectly! ___________________________________________________________________________ Don't miss out on any of the TEA coming out of the Barbell Mamas by subscribing to our newsletter You can also follow us on Instagram…

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Postpartum Q&A: exercise and breastfeeding, pelvic floor programs, how fast to progress after baby and more 41:59

8M ago41:59

41:59

In todays episode, Christina answers YOUR questions about postpartum exercise. Questions about “fixing” pelvic floor issues, exercising while nursing, how fast to progress after baby, and pelvic floor specific programs. Episodes brought up in this episode, menopause, I’m not afraid of symptoms and low energy (put links here) _______________________…

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Strong AND complicated pregnancies with Sara Beast 55:32

8M ago55:32

55:32

Being strong and active helps you in pregnancy. But it doesn’t guarantee a healthy pregnancy. Sara Beth learned that first hand. A decorated Team USA weightlifter and a decorated CrossFit athlete, her pregnancies have been nothing but simple. Between a serious back injury with her first, and placenta previa, bleeding and bed rest with her second, s…

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Returning to running after baby 32:19

9M ago32:19

32:19

Everyone wants to know when they can lace up their shoe laces after having a baby. It’s not a simple guideline and there’s some things for us to consider In todays episode, Christina breaks down WHERE some of this guidance has come from, what some of the factors are with returning to running postpartum and what we can do to get you back jogging aft…

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Pregnancy complications: what you need to know & where exercise fits 36:19

9M ago36:19

36:19

Pregnancy can be such a beautiful time. But it can be scary, stressful and is filled with things that are unknown. When complications come up, you always blame yourself. In this weeks episode, Christina does a brief breakdown of some common pregnancy complications and where exercise fits. Some of the complications: Gestational hypertension Pre-ecla…

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All things 1st trimester 27:27

9M ago27:27

27:27

In this week’s podcast we take a deep dive into all things of the first trimester of pregnancy. From emotions, symptoms, to if you have to and when to start modifying your training. Now just us where we discuss all things 1st trimester ___________________________________________________________________________ Don't miss out on any of the TEA comin…

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In 2024, mommy wine culture is out and alcohol free is IN 26:19

9M ago26:19

26:19

For so long, mommy wine culture has been the norm. Alcohol is seen as a coping mechanism for stress, it’s a social connector in many ways and is so common we don’t even think about it anymore. But being alcohol free is having a moment and more moms and influencers are talking about their experiences with alcohol … and giving it up. At the end of ma…

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What the heck is the PELVIC FLOOR and Pelvic floor physical therapy. 41:30

10M ago41:30

41:30

What the heck is the PELVIC FLOOR and Pelvic floor physical therapy Pelvic floor rehab has become way more popular. Social media is a big part of that. So many of us have no idea what the pelvic floor is unless 1) we are peeing and pooping when we don’t want to be peeing or pooping or 2) we are pregnant/postpartum and now everyone is telling us to …

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