The Strong Mom Podcast

Had an amazing conversation with Dani LaMartina, she's a DPT, top ranked USPA powerlifter, columnist for EliteFTS, as well as a coach who does programming for strength and performance, as well as injury prevention and management from a biomechanical, physiological, and psychological perspective. She currently lives and works in Loveland, Colorado, and offers both in person as well as remote coaching for strength, general fitness, and rehabilitative and preventative work. In this episode we talk: 1-Her PL journey and what she's currently dealing with health wise 2-Dealing with Injury and recovery both mentally and physically 3-How she helps clients both as a DPT and co0ach where there may not be any fast solutions for recovery 4-The Insta PT accounts and when you should seek out and hire a pro 5-Male Vs. Female coaching 6-Women DPTs in the Strength sport community Follow Dani on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danicashdpt/?hl=en Reach out to her on her site: https://www.mergeperformancept.com Books Im Currently reading (have nothing to do with the episode): The Tattooist of Auschiwitz by Heather Morris

On Today's episode your Mighty Mamacita Host answers questions from Instagram followers.  Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review and join the conversation by following me on instagram @strongmompodcast. Books I'm currently reading: Atomic Habits, James Clear SuperMarket, Bobby Hall AKA Logic  

On this weeks episode I sit down with powerlifter, mom, and chiropractor Vanessa Gale.  We talk about: Her PL Journey Becoming a mom Becoming a chiropractor and benefits that has for lifters Family life and coming out about polyamory to her family, friends and also the PL community Books Discussed in this episode: 1. Nonviolent Communication by Marshall B. Rosenberg, PhD 2. The Polyamorists Next Door by Elisabeth Sheff  Find Vanessa here: Business IG: @beyondchiroatl Personal IG: @prettystronglife 

I was really excited to talk with American Record Holder Quiana Welch. She's strong and gorgeous with an infectious personality, and she's about to become a mom. We discuss: 1. Her background and how she got started lifting 2. Becoming pregnant in the social media age; her fears about her body changing and goin through it with everyone watching 3. How it has affected her following and how social media can be a strange strange place 4. Staying active while pregnant and how her training and diet has changed 5. Fears about becoming a mom and her competitive plans post baby 6. Being a role model to other women and how it feels breaking barriers as a woman of color in weightlifting.  Follow Quiana and find out more about her training programs on her instagram: @quiana_welch

On this weeks episode I talk to 10x IPF World Champion Jen Thompson.  We discuss: * Her athletic background and how she got into PL * Being a mom and how she balances mom life, a regular job, and now life with boys that are now competitive as well. * How she stays motivated, especially given she's been on top for over 10 plus years; where motivation can sometimes wane when you don't feel pushed.  * How she felt after raw nationals and if she ever felt like people were rooting against her.  * How that meet changed her training going forward * What it means winning World Games Athlete of the year.  Vote everyday at www.sbd-usa.com/jen Follow Jen: @jenthompson132 YouTube: 132 Pounds Of Power YouTube: Thompson's Gym Twitch.tv/jenthompson132

After listening to Joe Rogan's episode on Social Media and it's impact on kids (specifically its damaging effect on girls) I wanted to sit down with my 9th grade daughter and get her take.  Do you allow your children to be on social media and what is the most disturbing trend you see?  Join the conversation over on instagram:  https://deskgram.net/strongmompodcast Joe Rogan Episode: https://youtu.be/CI6rX96oYnY New Website and Programming: https://www.marisainda.com

As the year comes to an end everyone starts setting New Years Resolutions, I look back at a different kind of goal setting list-My fitness bucket list. This is a list I made back in 2011 of fun things I wanted to try before I die. Find out if I accomplished anything on the list and what things I added to it this year. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review and join the conversation by following me on instagram @strongmompodcast.

 I love this episode because fathers play such an important role in the lives of their daughters (and sons) and what better example than the amazing James Townsend.   I got to talk to him about: -His athletic background including his time in the NFL. -Becoming a father at a very young age and the struggles he faced with racism while trying to be an involved dad and how that experience affected the way he parents now. -Kids lifting and how he dealt with some of the backlash on the internet and how he's raising strong and confident girls. -Moving across country, opening a new gym and dealing with racism Join the conversation and tell me how you liked this episode by going to strong mom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strongmompodcast/ Follow James and his amazing daughters here: https://www.instagram.com/youngtonym/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/princesspfreya_doll/?hl=en

This week I talk with Shy, Host of Creep it Real Podcast-We talk about: -Her time at Bodybuilding.com -Being a stepmom and some of challenges she faces and her advice to people stepping into a blended family. -Hunting for food and some of the backlash from people that are misinformed about what it means to be a hunter this day in age. -and of course we talk about her Podcast and how I've become paranoid as a result of true crime.  ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow her on Instagram @shyvonfranklinstein Her Podcast: @creepitrealpod; available everywhere you listen to podcasts

This week I talk with super mom Stacey Schaedler about balancing work and life with 2 kids under 2, keeping a new relationship strong as well as your pelvic floor! She also gets personal discussing the passing of her sister and how that changed her own parenting style.  Find her: Instagram @staceyschaedler http://www.staceyschaedler.com/smart-strength-landing-page/ http://www.staceyschaedler.com/online-nutrition-coaching/ http://www.staceyschaedler.com/mamas-in-love-with-fitness/ http://www.staceyschaedler.com/oh-baby-top-10-tips-moms-first-year-postpartum/

2018 Raw Nationals recap, my performance as well as the matchups I was most excited to watch.

This week I talk with Elite FTS athlete, former Division 1 Strength Coach, and strong momma, Julia Ladewski.  She shares her journey competing in both raw and geared PL, as well as NPC physique; while going through a divorce and finding strength in love again.  Be sure to follow on instagram @strongmompodcast, and @marisainda

This week I talk with Australia's number 1 lifter (out of both male and female) about her journey into PL. Dealing with the loss of her baby and how she remains "Fucking Gangsta" through it all.

Another Solo Episode this week, but I keep it short n sweet (maybe a lil bit spicy) as I discuss the 5 things that get under my skin. Dont Forget to Subscribe, Rate and Review and follow on Instagram @marisainda and @strongmompodcast

We all have to deal with stress and on today's episode stress management coach, Marisol Swords, shares her techniques.

On this Weeks Episode I sit down with JoAnn Aita, Master World Record Weightlifter, IPF Powerlifter, and cool ass mom.  She talks about training  while working a night shift, dealing with the suicide of her mother, and how that shaped her own parenting style.  - Make sure to follow us on Instagram @strongmompodcast; and subscribe, rate, and review!

This week I sat down with 63kg Masters World Record Holder Kristi Brewer.  She talks about balancing lifting, raising strong girls and raising awareness about Autism.  Check out her clothing company Auya.co Auya Champions human uniqueness, embraces the hustle, celebrates wins and learns from every failure.  "AU" for Autism.

On this weeks episode get to me better as I answer listener questions that range from training, mindset, body image, and time management.

This Week I talk with 2x IPF World Champion Jen Millican.  We discuss her winning Mindset, how she developed it overtime and how that carries over to motherhood.  Be sure to Subscribe, Rate and review and follow along on Instagram.

In this weeks episode Marisa is joined by Registered Dietitian, Caroline Weeks.  We talked about nutrition, how to raise kids with good body image, and I even share some personal parenting fails when it comes to my daughter.

Hi! It's me your host, Marisa Inda, 3x National Champion Powerlifter, World Record Holder and Mother of Two and this is the Strong Mom Podcast. Follow along on Instagram @strongmompodcast and @marisainda