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Way more than birth, way more than fitness. This is where you will find real talk, information and education, and experiences. We get into pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with doctors, midwives, chiropractors, birth educators and advocates, and of course moms and dads and everyone in between.
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Dr. Lindsey interviews Dr. Cleopatra in this intimate, soul-fully connected episode. Dr. Cleopatra is a scientist and tenured USC professor who pioneered the field of fertility biohacking and creating super babies. To date, Dr. Cleopatra has scientifically studied tens of thousands of women and families, and has helped women in 23 countries on 6 co…
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In this short episode, Lindsey shares a bit on belief and trust and how to cultivate trust within our bodies. She shares her daily prayers that she did daily throughout pregnancy. Lindsey believes that every woman can have the birth that she truly desires, but the action around making that happens starts long before labor starts. 🎙️Support the BIRT…
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Anisa Woodall is a holistically-minded Certified Nutritionist and natural mama of 2 adventurous boys living in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Her life's purpose is to inspire and educate women to live, eat and move with intention and confidence so they can create the family of their dreams and thrive along the journey. In this episode, Lindsey ge…
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Diane Lee is a physiotherapist in Canada. She specializes in manual therapy focusing on prenatal and postpartum women. Lindsey discovered some of her research contributions when she was looking for research on Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA). Diane has studied DRA extensively. She has determined that IRD (Inter Recti Distance) does not matter when …
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In this episode, Lindsey interviews some of our original BIRTHFIT Coaches. In fact, these three coaches attended our first, second, and third BIRTHFIT Coach Seminars live back in 2017. Nikki Herrera, Cat Monzon, and Dr. Ashley Harper all were veteran fitness professionals when they were called to become a BIRTHFIT Coach. In this episode, each woman…
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In this episode, Lindsey welcomes back the BIRTHFIT Community for an awesome 2024 we got planned. She shares updates and how you can watch the LIVE recordings with our future guests. Hint- check out B! Community. Lindsey also shares a bit about her maternity leave and updates for our Non Profit organization- BIRTHFIT For Everyone. Last, Lindsey get…
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In this episode, Lindsey shares her thoughts on Diastasis Rectus Abdominis. She shares why she feels the BIRTHFIT Basics Postpartum program is the best foundational movement and rehab program for new moms. Lindsey also gets into research and considerations. https://birthfit.com/b-postpartum https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sg_CU4Ia4ug&t=270s…
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In this episode, Lindsey chats with her dear friend, colleague, and mentor Elizabeth Bachner, licensed midwife. Elizabeth is licensed in California and New Mexico. She also does virtual consults to support women in birthing their babies and themselves. https://nonprofit.birthfit.com/ https://birthfit.com/…
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In this episode, Kat Granville shares how late in her pregnancy she found out she was pregnant with twins, and then decided to proceed with a super inspiring twin free birth. If you don't know, Kat is our admin queen here at BIRTHFIT. We want to thank everyone that supported and loved on Kat and her family in this journey. And, like she mentioned, …
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In this episode, Lindsey (our BIRTHFIT Founder & CEO) announces that she's pregnant! She shares her preconception journey and some training and nutrition habits that carried over into pregnancy. Lindsey also shares update about the BIRTHFIT Podcast and our NonProfit- BIRTHFIT For Everyone. Stay tuned for more podcasts in 2023 and be sure to check o…
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Dr. Tony Ebel is a husband, father, and chiropractor. He's also the trailblazer leading The Pediatric Experience, which is live and virtual pediatric chiropractic training. The Pediatric Experience is shifting the profession of chiroparctic with accessible, applicable, and super affordable training for docs while enhancing the lives of babies, kids…
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Bethany is the Founder of Primally Pure. She is a farmer's wife, mama bear, matcha lover and bath taker. Bethany McDaniel is the heartbeat and hard work behind the brand. When Bethany's family spontaneously started a beyond organic livestock farm in Southern California called Primal Pastures, she discovered the power of eating real food and her eye…
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Karissa Kouchis or “KK” is a national speaker, corporate trainer, host, and performance strategist. With a background in organizational influence, KK blends communication theory with human psychology to guide clients in advancing skills in leadership, negotiation, psychology of achievement, sales mastery and what KK calls overall badassery. She’s b…
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Taylor was competitive cheerleader, CrossFitter, and Marine Officer; however, her biggest learning lessons came in motherhood. In this episode, Taylor shares about who she was prior to becoming a mother and what the different roles taught her. The last half of the episode Taylor shares about her birth experiences with her each of her two children. …
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In this episode Lindsey shares some of her personal thoughts and reflections on Roe V Wade. She starts with some personal opinion and gets into the history leading up to the original Roe V Wade decision. Lindsey then gets into some maybe not so well known random facts. And finally reminds women that we have the power inside of us. This episode will…
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Kaely is an Integrative & Functional Medicine Dietitian. She's a wealth of knowledge when it comes to thyroid health, hormones and fertility, and minerals! Lindsey has been working with Kaely to optimize her own health and menstrual cycle while being open to conception in this chapter of her life. In this episode, Kaely and Lindsey discuss metaboli…
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Yolande Norris-Clark is a living legend. She is changing the way birth is viewed in our world. Check out her website HERE. Yolande is deeply committed to medical freedom, bodily autonomy, and energetic sovereignty as well as her own growth and self-development through birth, motherhood, and joy. She is passionate about holding women as they embark …
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Alisha shares her story about having hyperemesis and cholestasis in her first pregnancy. She discusses her overall health, being nutrient and mineral deprived, and what she is doing now to nourish herself to prepare for a future pregnancy. Give Alisha a follow at @sacredmotherphotography on IG. JOIN B! Community- a lifestyle community for women by …
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Isabella is a life coach for sovereign women, a trained hypnotist, passionate birth worker and podcaster. She does one-on-one coaching with women to give them the tools to stop getting triggered by every-freaking thing, cultivate resilience, increase self-confidence and birth in sovereignty. In this episode, we discuss her journey from NYC to Texas…
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In this episode, Lindsey interviews Kit Maloney, Founder of Kitara ( a yoni steaming company). For 20 years Kit Maloney has been an activist, academic, and entrepreneur committed to channeling her passion for gender equity into a celebration of women and yoni bodied folks embodied health and healing. She’s earned a Masters degree in Gender and Soci…
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Ali Miller, RD, LD, CDE is a Registered Dietitian with a naturopathic background and a contagious passion for using nutrients and food as the foundation of treatment protocols and programs. She is the author of international best seller The Anti-Anxiety Diet, as well as The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook, and Naturally Nourished: Food-As-Medicine for O…
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Robb Wolf, is a former research biochemist and 2X New York Times/Wall Street Journal Best-selling author of The Paleo Solution and Wired To Eat. He and co-author Diana Rodgers recently released their book, Sacred Cow, which explains why well-raised meat is good for us and good for the planet. In this episode, Robb shares with Lindsey how he and his…
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Miscarriage is the spontaneous loss of a pregnancy prior to 20 weeks. In this episode, Lindsey shares wisdom on how to approach healing and preparing for pregnancy(again if you choose). In this episode, we mention our awesome B! Community women's fitness and more! https://birthfit.com/b-community We also mention Spirit Babies, which you can find on…
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This is a solo episode in which Lindsey shares information regarding lifestyle practices after hormonal birth control. Lindsey discusses risks of hormonal contraception and side effects. She also discusses tips for transitioning off hormonal contraception with the desire to reclaim your fifth vital sign and fertility.…
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In this episode Lindsey interviews Eyla on the meaning of birth and the current state of affairs in our world. They also discuss preparing for conception, interventions in pregnancy, and more! Be sure to visit our website: https://birthfit.com/ For doula training, visit: https://www.eylacuenca.com/
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Dr. Stanton is a father, chiropractor, and freedom warrior. He believes in the natural physiology of the body. He is the fearless leader of the Future Generations community in San Diego and a prominent leader in this war on bodily autonomy and sovereignty. https://www.futuregenerationssd.com/ https://birthfit.com/ If you liked this episode, you may…
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Lindsey, Founder and CEO, gets into BIRTHFIT's philosophy of core and pelvic floor health. She also discusses one recent study on the benefits and efficacy of deep core exercises in approximating DRA (diastasis rectus abdomimis). Visit BIRTHFIT for all your training and rehab needs. Watch this episode on YouTube. Join B! Community- First week is Fr…
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Lindsey welcomes BIRTHFIT Coach and longtime friend Emily Stanwyck back to the podcast for a very special POLITICS AND PARENTING episode. Emily shares her own personal journey from growing up in democrat voting family, questioning mainstream media, and shifting to a more conservative mindset after digging deep and having two babies. And we for sure…
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In this episode Lindsey talks to Dr. Sarah, founder of Birth Uprising, about the origins of Birth Uprising and her own birth experiences from cesarean to free birth. Dr. Sarah's instagram page is well known for the comments that her post "#ShitmyOBsaid" has gathered. She's also been known to inspire critical thinking so that you ask the hard questi…
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In this second episode of the double feature, Lindsey (BIRTHFIT Founder and CEO) shares a little about two of the recent births that she attended as a doula. This is a great episode to listen to if you're looking for positive, empowering birth stories. Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter at https://birthfit.com/.…
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Dr. Britta Bushnell (she/her) is a wife and mother, author of Transformed by Birth, veteran childbirth educator, celebrated speaker, mythologist, and specialist in childbirth, relationship, and parenting. For over 20 years, Dr. Bushnell has worked with individuals and couples as they prepare for the life-changing experience of giving birth. Her wor…
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Anisah is a writer and self-love advocate living in Denver, Colorado, with her partner and her daughter, Nyla. She discovered Expectful while pregnant, which helped her drink in every sweet, fleeting moment with her baby. She encourages Expectful users to give themselves the well-deserved love and goodness that they so effortlessly give to others. …
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Joe DiStefano is an international speaker, fitness expert, entrepreneur and lifestyle coach. During his eight years as Head of Sport and Training at Spartan Race, Joe worked full-time with professional endurance athletes and taught seminars all over the world. Joe is the Founder of RUNGA, an experiential lifestyle brand empowering individuals throu…
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Dr. Ruth O. Arumala is an Obstetrician- Gynecologist & women’s health advocate with a solo practice in Mansfield, Texas. Dr. Arumala offers comprehensive women’s health services with a focus on the medical & surgical management of fibroids, polycystic ovarian syndrome, infertility, sexual dysfunction and menopause. She is passionate about empowerin…
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Dr. Moses Bernard is a MOVEMENT PERFORMANCE CHIROPRACTOR. He has been studying human movement for over 19 years and his single purpose has been to help teach people how to move better. He has extensive training as an upper cervical chiropractor, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS), and Functional Range Conditioning (FRC). Dr. Moses Bernard ma…
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Dr. Juan Michelle Martin is a licensed physical therapist of 13 years, with an extensive background in patient care and as a competitive athlete. She has worked in a variety of settings including outpatient orthopedic practices and hospital settings, seeing a variety of clients from competitive athletes to kids, to pregnant/ postpartum women and mo…
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Dr. Heidi Gastler has a Bachelor of Science from the University of St. Thomas and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from St. Catherine University, both in St. Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Heidi’s early training focused on orthopedic and neurological medicine as well as home health care, wound care, and physical rehab for those with eating disorders. Upon fur…
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LCK is a coach and educational blogger and vlogger (hello YouTube). At 18 years old, LCK was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. LCK’s 20’s were filled with disordered eating and exercise habits. And little to no guidance from traditional western medicine. To shift gears, LCK decided to pursue a Bachelors of Science in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics in …
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Ryan is the creator of Order of Man. This is a community to connect motivated men to improving 8 key areas of their lives: Intellect, Leadership, Manly Know-How, Health, Relationships, Self-Mastery, Style, and Wealth. Ryan will be the first to tell you that he's no expert just a unique background with a desire to be a better man. Ryan is a father, …
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This Postpartum Panel was recorded for the BIRTHFIT Summit 2020 Powered by Thorne that we felt was too good not to share across all platforms. You'll hear from Tracie Collins of National Black Doulas, Dr. Heidi Gastler of Mountain to Sea Physical Therapy, Keli Garza of Steamy Chicks, and Kristen Roberts of Trestle Law as Dr. Lindsey Mathews, DC ask…
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Nuno Costa became a father via surrogacy. He is also an entrepreneur, an athlete, and a single gay man that decided it was his time to become a parent. In this episode, Nuno shares is surrogacy journey and his immediate postpartum period with his baby girl Maria. This episode is one of two that we will share from the BIRTHFIT Summit 2020 Powered by…
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Sara is the owner of NOLA Pelvic Health in her hometown of New Orleans, La and founder of The Vagina Whisperer, an online resource for pelvic health education and wellness sessions to help individuals worldwide. She is a doctor of physical therapy, graduating with a Bachelors of Science in 2004 and Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2007 from Washing…
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Valerie is the author of The Mommy Plan. Valerie has spent 20 years abroad, working as a business consultant in Europe and Asia- Japan, U.K., Indonesia, Australia and Malaysia. It was during this time that I discovered, in my own life and those of many people I’ve cared for, how women struggle with various post-pregnancy symptoms. Valerie's educati…
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