Best Christina Prevett Podcasts (2024)

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

11h ago38:19

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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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364 | What to do for Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) 24:34

1h ago24:34

24:34

In this episode, DocJen and Dr. Dom delve into degenerative disc disease, what is happening within the body, and what the diagnosis entails. As they dive into some critical research around degenerative disc disease and back pain, they empower you with the tools and education to gain control over your back pain and spine health again! Let's dive in!…

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

2d 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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363 | Using Your Eyes, Smell and Neurology to Reduce Pain and Improve Health with Missy Bunch 49:09

7d ago49:09

49:09

If the normal prescriptions for your pain (i.e. rest, mobility, strength, sleep, nutrition) aren't affecting you and your pain is still recurring, this one is for you! Missy did all the things she was recommended and advised to do for her knee pain to a tea and she lived her life with knee pain as her new normal until she was directed towards neuro…

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

9d ago40:12

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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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362 | What is Cold Laser Treatment and When is it beneficial? 23:25

14d ago23:25

23:25

In this episode, DocJen and Dr. Dom delve into cold laser treatment and how it affects the body physiologically. They dive into the latest proposed mechanisms and the research behind their efficacy, exploring when cold laser treatment is best used and for what scenario. In doing so, they discuss how placebo interventions play a role! Let's dive in!…

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Stepping away from training. 35:47

17d 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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361 | The Key Factors to Oral Health and Hygiene with Dr. Bill Dorfman 42:21

21d ago42:21

42:21

Join Dr. Bill in this insightful episode as he dives into the world of cosmetic dentistry and oral hygiene. He discusses his passion for cosmetic dentistry and emphasizes how oral hygiene is crucial for overall health, touching upon the importance of verniers in maintaining oral health. Dr. Bill explains what constitutes good oral hygiene and addre…

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

27d 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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360 | How to Release a Tight Knot in Your Muscle 28:30

28d ago28:30

28:30

In this episode, DocJen and Dr. Dom delve into tight knots and what is happening within the body to cause the tension and pain. Differentiating trigger points and tight knots, they discuss the role of the nervous system and how biopsychosocial components may be related to the sensations your are experiencing. Finally, they touch base with the power…

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Getting healthcare to work for YOU 40:37

1M 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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359 | Unveiling the Myths Behind Pelvic Health, DR During Pregnancy and Healthy Aging with Dr. Christina Prevett 56:52

1M ago56:52

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In this episode, Dr. Christina delves into the nuanced aspects of strength training across different stages of life from dispelling myths to navigating pregnancy and postpartum concerns. She uncovers the historical misconceptions surrounding heavy lifting for females, provides the latest recommendations and guidelines for safely resuming strength t…

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

1M 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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358 | What To Do for Hip Osteoarthritis 27:28

1M ago27:28

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In this episode, DocJen and Dr. Dom delve into hip arthritis, focusing on its incidence and prevalence. They discuss key findings from the Framingham study, shedding light on the rates of hip arthritis and the predictors of its poor progression. They provide proactive measures to manage the condition, emphasizing the importance of supervision in tr…

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

2M ago33:02

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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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357 | Improve Your Metabolism, Body Composition and Pain during Perimenopauase and Beyond with Dr. Stephanie Estima 50:13

2M ago50:13

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In this episode, Dr. Stephanie delves into the various factors that influenced her career path and discusses the critical ways in which nutritional and training needs evolve as we age. She explains why you might notice weight gain in your 40s despite maintaining the same routine and explores the importance of meal timings and how to maximize the be…

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

2M 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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356 | What is Dry Needling? When is it Beneficial? 24:50

2M ago24:50

24:50

Heard of Dry Needling? DocJen and Dr. Dom give you the rundown on what Dry Needling is, the effect it has on the body physiologically, and who might need it! They discuss the limitations of measurement bias in research, the benefits of dry-needling, how long it lasts, and what it means to have expectations and beliefs about dry-needling, also consi…

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355 | Improving Sleep Quality and Quantity to Kick Insomnia with Devin Burke 45:18

2M ago45:18

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Devin takes a deep dive into the complexities of sleep, beginning with his personal journey towards understanding its significance. He explores the development of insomnia and its implications for individuals. Continuing, Devin sheds light on the physiological processes our bodies undergo during sleep, emphasizing its importance. He also highlights…

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

2M 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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354 | What is Blood Flow Restriction Training? 17:57

2M ago17:57

17:57

Have you heard of Blood Flow Restriction? DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the researcher who developed the method of Blood Flow Restriction training, their story of innovation and the science behind its effects on the body. Diving into its clinical implications associated with sarcopenia, cardiovascular complications, muscle growth and pain perception…

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

3M ago26:19

26:19

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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353 | The Fundamental Pillars of Holistic Health with Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Mahboubeh 43:27

3M ago43:27

43:27

Diving into the pillars and levers of holistic health, Dr. Mahboubeh described why it is important to focus practice on holistic health and how you can begin to create the best environment to allow healing to occur. Then, she speaks about treating the body systemically and holistically, defining her phrase, "We are not what we eat but how we live."…

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Stacking the deck on FERTILITY 31:13

3M 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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352 | Scapular Winging? What can you do! 23:05

3M ago23:05

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Seen or been told your shoulder blade is in a funky position during exercise? Perhaps popping out a little bit? Heard that scapular winging will cause pain inadvertently? Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom have your back as they explore all things scapular and debunk the common myths surrounding scapular winging. Tune into how scapular winging occurs, how you can…

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Gymnastics and kipping in pregnancy and returning postpartum 38:22

3M 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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351 | The 4 Pillars to Improve Foot Health and Preventing Pain with Functional Podiatrist, Dr. Emily Splichal 51:44

3M ago51:44

51:44

Stretching and strengthening may not be enough for Foot Health. Dr. Emily Splichal⁠⁠⁠ dives into the missing piece: sensory awareness! Describing the 4 pillars of foot health, she provides insight into the importance of sensory input through the feet, potential causes of neuropathy, and tools you can use to gain awareness in the feet. With a simple…

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

3M 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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350 | What Exercises Help to Improve Posture? 18:15

3M ago18:15

18:15

Your one-stop shop to addressing your posture! DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into all things posture and how you can change your movement game to address your posture. Tapping into mobility, strength through range, and core control, they hone in on their best tips! Let's dive in! Jen Health Discount: Try something different. If you’ve been told to “stay …

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Postpartum expectations and handling setbacks 30:55

4M ago30:55

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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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349 | Fitness Changes & Considerations During Pregnancy & Postpartum with Brianna Battles 46:42

4M ago46:42

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Itching to exercise post-partum but have been told to wait? Or, wanting to exercise as a beginner and pregnant? We dive into how Brianna found passion in helping new mothers post-partum and through pregnancy with their fitness journeys. We dive into whether exercise is harmful during oreganacy and post-partum, post-partum expectations related to re…

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

4M 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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348 | Should You Do Cool Downs? What is the Best Technique? 13:54

4M ago13:54

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Do you cool-down? At times, cool-downs feel unimportant or a waste of time, however, DocJen & Dr. Dom break the confusion in this episode. With a high emphasis on specificity, they explain the importance of strategically cooling down the body to prepare the body for optimal recovery, addressing how to appropriately use breath and movement after exe…

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

4M ago21:09

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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

4M ago39:14

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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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347 | Fevers, Eczema and Poop with Naturopathic Pediatric Doctor, Dr. Elana Roumell 52:22

4M ago52:22

52:22

Struggling to navigate your kid's fever, eczema, or poop concerns? “If you’re putting that steroid cream on, that is just a bandaid.” We have Dr Elana Roumell, a doctor and naturopath specializing in paediatric, to address when to conventional and herbal medicine for fevers, specifically Tyenol and Ibuprofen, and her top herbal medicine recommendat…

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

4M ago19:08

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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

4M ago41:59

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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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346 | Should You Be Doing Warm Ups? What's Effective? What's Not? 25:17

4M ago25:17

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Do you warm-up? At times, warm-ups feel unimportant or a waste of time, however, DocJen & Dr. Dom break the confusion in this episode. With a high emphasis on specificity, they explain the importance of strategically warming up the body to prepare for the upcoming movement, how to appropriately activate the body before exercise sessions, whether st…

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Strong AND complicated pregnancies with Sara Beast 55:32

4M ago55:32

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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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345 | Female Nutrition and Training from Puberty to Menopause 51:03

4M ago51:03

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#womenarenotsmallmen Wondering how to optimize your nutrition & training as a female? Lost a period? Struggling to figure out nutrition and exercise around menopause? Dr. Stacy Sims dives deep into hormones, nutritional, and training considerations during the menstruating phase of life, perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. Dr. Stacy explai…

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Returning to running after baby 32:19

5M ago32:19

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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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344 | Mobility During the Trimesters of Pregnancy 29:47

5M ago29:47

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In this episode, we delve into essential exercises and tips tailored to each trimester of pregnancy to support optimal mobility, stability, and overall well-being for expectant mothers. In the first trimester, we empower you with the hallmarks of mobility, as well as the importance of breathwork with pelvic floor awareness. In the second trimester,…

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

5M ago36:19

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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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343 | Let us Re-Introduce Ourselves 48:17

5M ago48:17

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Welcome to our re-introduction. We're diving into where it all started, describing DocJen and Dr. Dom's paths to physical therapy and how they met! With fun facts, they expand beyond the initial dates and how their relationship flourished. Speaking into the impact of COVID, they hone in on how they navigated their business and how they paved the pa…

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All things 1st trimester 27:27

5M 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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342 | Does Electrical Stimulation for Pain Help? A Look Into TENs Units 17:45

5M ago17:45

17:45

Have you tried TENs? DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. They dive into how it affects the body to reduce pain in the short-term, potential contraindications, and critically analyze the research that has been done on TENs. Finally, they discuss its use during labour and how it can facilitate pain management tem…

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

5M 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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341 | The Power of Breathwork to Release Stress, Relieve Pain and Heal with Samantha Skelly 44:42

5M ago44:42

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Struggling with anxiety? Feeling overwhelmed? - What if something as simple as breathwork self-healed? A tool constantly overlooked, but within us, is our breath. Samantha dives into her story about breathwork and how her first experiences changed her mental and bodily state. In addition to diving into the science of how breathwork can be a primary…

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

6M ago41:30

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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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