Podcasts about pronatal fitness

Amy is joined by Ashley Brichter of Birthsmarter to discuss her journey into doula work, the witch hunt against midwifery, and how through education and advocacy we can create better birth stories for ourselves and our children.Ashley Brichter is an educator, birth worker, consultant, and entrepreneur. She is a champion for maternal health and for systemic reforms to improve the lives of families by rebalancing division of labor at home and funding parental leave, universal healthcare, and early childhood education. She founded Birthsmarter in 2019, which provides unbiased, inclusive, and award-winning practical wisdom and guidance to the next generation of families. Ashley is a proud Bi-Co graduate and currently lives in Salty Lake City with her husband and two kids. She a Certified Fair Play Facilitator, a Tory Burch Fellow, and she sits on the board of ProNatal Fitness.

Ashley Brichter is a life-long educator, birth worker, consultant, and entrepreneur. In addition to improving maternal health, she is a champion for systemic reforms to improve the lives of families by rebalancing the division of labor at home and funding parental leave, universal health care, and progressive early childhood education. Despite her experience with hundreds of families as a doula, lactation counselor, and birth educator – like so many, her first birth did not “go as planned.” Better for it, she founded Birthsmarter in 2019, which provides unbiased, inclusive, and award-winning practical wisdom and guidance to the next generation of families. Ashley was born and raised in New York City, is a proud Bi-Co graduate, and currently lives in Salt Lake City where she has learned to love camping with her husband and two amazing kids. She is a Certified Fair Play Facilitator, a Tory Burch Fellow, and she sits on the board of ProNatal Fitness.https://birthsmarter.com/

Some days it takes all we've got in us to simply check the necessities off of our to do list. It can seem impossible to make time to take care of ourselves as moms. Today's episode is ALL about letting go of our unrealistic expectations and finding small ways to show up as our best selves along this journey. And I have an incredible guest joining me for the conversation! Bre Gachne is a dear friend of mine and one heck of a strong mama. She graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with degrees in psychology, human services, and nutrition. She went on to pursue certifications, including a Precision Nutrition Specialist, pre- and postnatal specialist through both Pronatal Fitness and Girls Gone Strong, and is a 1000 hour yoga teacher and trauma specialist. She goes to battle alongside of me DAILY to find ways to help women, especially other mamas, find their strength, purpose, and joy again. She shares all about her own struggles throughout pregnancy and post-partum, in addition to sharing strategies she uses to continue to make herself a priority and chase her dreams. Bre is the inspiration you need today - I promise! Follow Bre on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/bregachne_/Love what you hear? Join Bre's Facebook Community! https://m.facebook.com/groups/bregachnefitness/She also provides 1-on-1 coaching here: https://www.trainerize.me/profile/bregachnefitness/Bre.Gachne/Support the showLet's connect on social media! Send me your thoughts to https://www.instagram.com/alanna.hellman/. I'd love to get to know you better! Join the MWO Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/momsworkingovertimeYou can always find more information at www.momsworkingovertime.com.Thank you so much for listening! Love what you hear? Please share the podcast and leave a review! It means the world to me and helps me reach more moms so I can remind them how amazing they're doing.

Welcome back to Voices of Your Village. Today, I get to hang out with Ashley Brichter. She is an educator, speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur. Despite her experience with hundreds of families as a doula and birth educator, like so many, her birth did not, quote, go as planned. Better for it, she founded Birth Smarter in 2019, which provides unbiased, inclusive, and award-winning practical wisdom and guidance to the next generation of families. She's a certified Fair Play facilitator and sits on the board of Pronatal Fitness. I had the pleasure of meeting Ashley in real life. Ashley and I have a mutual friend, Jamie Jones. And now I've been diving into Birth Smarter, and I'm super jazzed to chat about it along with all her other wonderful tips in part one of this conversation. Join us next week where we'll hear about tips for navigating postpartum in partnership, especially once you have multiple kiddos! Let's dive in!  Connect with Ashley Brichter: Birth Smarter Homepage Instagram: @BirthSmarter  Contact for in person coaching!    Connect with us on: Instagram: Tiny Humans, Big Emotions (@seed.and.sew) Podcast page: Voices of Your Village Music by: Bensound Seed and Sew's Regulation Quiz: Take the Quiz Preorder Tiny Humans, Big Emotions now! 

Welcome back to Voices of Your Village. Today, I get to hang out with Ashley Brichter. She is an educator, speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur. Despite her experience with hundreds of families as a doula and birth educator, like so many, her birth did not, quote, go as planned. Better for it, she founded Birth Smarter in 2019, which provides unbiased, inclusive, and award-winning practical wisdom and guidance to the next generation of families. She's a certified Fair Play facilitator and sits on the board of Pronatal Fitness. I had the pleasure of meeting Ashley in real life. Ashley and I have a mutual friend, Jamie Jones. And now I've been diving into Birth Smarter, and I'm super jazzed to chat about it along with all her other wonderful tips in this episode.  Connect with Ashley Brichter: Birth Smarter Homepage Instagram: @BirthSmarter  Contact for in person coaching!    Connect with us on: Instagram: Tiny Humans, Big Emotions (@seed.and.sew) Podcast page: Voices of Your Village Music by: Bensound Seed and Sew's Regulation Quiz: Take the Quiz Preorder Tiny Humans, Big Emotions now! 

Ashley Brichter is an educator, speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur. Despite her experience with hundreds of families as a doula and birth educator – like so many, her first birth did not “go as planned.” Better for it, she founded Birthsmarter in 2019, which provides unbiased, inclusive, and award-winning practical wisdom and guidance to the next generation of families. Ashley was born and raised in New York City, though she's temporarily relocated to Salt Lake City, UT and is enjoying the mountains and Red Rocks of The West with her husband and two amazing kids. She is a Certified Fair Play Facilitator, and sits on the board of ProNatal Fitness. BirthSmarter Fair Play (Book, cards and documentary) Lobby Baby (Seth Meyers) Documentary/Comedy Transformed by Birth (Britta Bushnell) Book Birthing From Within (Pam England, Rob Horowitz) Book Aftershock (Documentary on the black maternal mortality- I hope this is important to all birthing people regardless of your race) New York State Doula Pilot Program & NYC specific program Choosing your prenatal care: Midwives, Doulas and OBs, with Tanya Tringali (The Juna Moms Podcast) Mother Wit Resources Support the show Thriving After Birth (an online course) Comprehensive Care 60 Min Consultation: Use discount code- FirstConsult10%off Instagram: @mother.wit.maternity You Tube Channel NEW Exercise in the perinatal period: For healthcare providers (an online course)

Ashley is a certified cooperative childbirth educator, birth and postpartum doula, and lactation counselor. She is the founder of Birthsmarter, which provides relevant and inclusive education for expectant parents living in NYC and virtually, across the world. With over a decade of experience supporting new parents, Ashley provides one-on-one support, group classes, lectures, and distance learning for the perinatal population and the professionals who serve them. After the birth of her first child in 2014, Ashley became driven to understand birth physiology on a deeper level. Better for it, she coined The Three Actions™; the core of Birthsmarter's curriculum. Her fresh perspective on pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting is now sought after by individuals, brands, and media outlets. Ashley sits on the board of CEA/MNY and ProNatal Fitness. Education is so important to help you advocate for yourself to remove fear The anxiety of becoming a new parent and how to manage it Mom (and dad) guilt, how they're different how to navigate your relationship dynamics to mitigate resentment and maintain  What a doula's job is  How to develop a birth plan & questions to consider to set yourself up to have a birth you feel great about  Why educating yourself on what it means to give birth both physiologically and emotionally can help you have a better experience  Who you need on your medical team Why finding a doctor who is patient-centered is critical to your experience  How the medical system impacts the birthing and parenting experience  How we've been fear-mongered into thinking  What key information that's missing from mainstream that she's using Birthsmarter to help  Common mistakes people make when they're preparing to have a baby  How parents can trust themselves with new babies (it's scary!)  Why having babies is an incredible time for reflection and an opportunity to choose what type of parent we want to be   Why being at peace when you're going to give birth can help the birthing process      Follow Me on Instagram Follow Birthsmarter Birthsmarter Website The Business of Being Born Peaceful Parent Happy Kids Our babies, ourselves

We are busting some myths on pregnancy, postpartum, and fitness here folks! Tune in today to gain exclusive insights into what we really need to focus on moving forward to optimize pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Spoiler alert - it is not recommended that you are inactive during your pregnancy unless medically necessary!Our guest today is the Director of Education for PROnatal Fitness, Carolyn Appel. Carolyn is “the brain” behind the company's innovative Performance-Based Education Programs, leveraging the latest research and evidence-based strategies to teach fitness professionals how to train their clients for pregnancy and the postpartum period like they would train for any other major athletic event. In addition, this Performance-Training approach lies at the heart of all of PROnatal Fitness's consumer programs.With a background in competitive tennis, Carolyn has built a career on her passion for fitness and athletics over her two decades in the fitness industry. She received her master's degree in Motor Learning and Control from Columbia University and continues to spread the message about the importance of the teaching and learning process in client skill development when presenting at national and regional conferences for the NSCA, ACSM, and fitness facilities big and small. As a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the NSCA, Carolyn spent several years on the faculty of the Equinox Fitness Training Institute and used to consider teaching her number one joy, until having her son, who shot to the top of the rankings in 2015.To learn more about PROnatal Fitness, head to pronatalfitness.com. Explore their programs and services for those who are pregnant or postpartum, or their comprehensive education for health & fitness professionals. For a great FREE resource to get you started, you can download this guide on The 5 Pre & Postnatal Changes You Need to Know.

C-Section? Epidural? Hypnobirthing? Hospital gown? Midwife? Doula? Oh and hopefully the bassinet comes in time… Wait or is it better for the baby to sleep with me?So many thoughts, so many things, so many conversations to be had when it comes to pregnancy and birth! If you are overwhelmed or remember a time when you were, you are certainly not alone. Being a birthing individual in America today can be a lot. Well, maybe it was always a lot. And maybe we are just talking about it more now. Is social media making it better or worse? Maybe we have more choices (rightfully so!) with research on things that “science” didn't specifically support before like the use of breathing techniques and a doula during birth? Today we have a wonderful chat with Ashley Brichter, an educator, speaker, consultant, entrepreneur, and the founder of Birthsmarter, which provides unbiased, inclusive, and award-winning practical wisdom and guidance to the next generation of families. Ashley discusses how we don't need to follow predetermined paths that dictate how our birth goes. Rather, we should understand the physiology of birth along with the current society we live in and choices that the birthing family wishes to make. Despite her experience with hundreds of families as a doula and birth educator – like so many, her first birth did not “go as planned.” Ashley is an advocate for education above all and has a plethora of knowledge when it comes to assisting families navigate through the challenging space of birth and postpartum care.Ashley was born and raised in New York City, though she's temporarily relocated to Salt Lake City, UT and is enjoying the mountains and Red Rocks of The West with her husband and two amazing kids. She is a Certified Fair Play Facilitator, and sits on the board of ProNatal Fitness.Connect with her:Birthsmarter.cominstagram.com/birthsmarter

If you really stop and think about it, the vast majority of female clients fit pros work with are either pre- or postnatal. Many young adult females will have children in the future, while many others have already had children. This makes the pre/postnatal population one of the largest special populations for fitness professionals to work with, representing a significant business and healthcare opportunity.Despite this fact, most fitness professionals are ill-prepared to work with these women, as significant gaps exist in both the research and dissemination of education about exercise with pre/postnatal population. Our guest in episode 64, Brittany Citron, recognized this gap after her own pregnancy fitness experience and decide to do something about it. Brittany is the founder of PROnatal Fitness – an evidence-based pre & postnatal fitness education company. Their primary line of business is to provide evidence-based education to fitness professionals on how to safely and effectively work with their clients in the pre and postnatal period.PROnatal Fitness' unique approach to exercise during pregnancy amounts to training for pregnancy, and the postnatal period, as distinct events with their own specific demands and challenges, both physically and mentally. In effect, PROnatal “periodizes” the pregnancy process, just as an athlete periodizes their training for a “peak” part of their season. This perspective is quite intriguing and innovative.Our conversation covers a wide range of topics associated with coaching the pre and postnatal client. We'll explore myths/misconceptions, best practices, and the opportunities that exist helping people navigate “the event of a lifetime,” as Brittany puts it. Most certainly a high mileage conversation here given the number of people that can be helped by evidence-based pre and postnatal fitness instruction and coaching.Show Notes Page: https://www.wellnessparadoxpod.com/podcast/episode/64 Our Guest: Brittany Citron Brittany is a former corporate marketing executive turned fitness entrepreneur and the founder of PROnatal Fitness – an evidence-based pre & postnatal fitness education company. Her career change came after experiencing firsthand the significant void in evidence-based pre & postnatal exercise information and resources during her first pregnancy. Today, PROnatal Fitness has educated thousands of health & fitness professionals across the globe in its unique “Performance Training Approach,” which focuses on training for the pregnancy journey like the major athletic event that it is.In addition to overseeing the company's operations, Brittany is also a national fitness presenter and the co-author of 5 courses, including the company's signature “Pre/Postnatal Performance training Specialist Course.” She holds a BBA from the University of Michigan, a Personal Training Certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), a Group Fitness Certification from the American Council on Exercise (ACE), and several pre and postnatal specializations, including Program Design, Corrective Exercise, and Diastasis and Pelvic Floor rehabilitation. Brittany lives in New York City with her husband and two children but makes frequent trips back to her home state of Michigan, especially to her favorite city – Ann Arbor. GO BLUE!

Baby Booty is a 30 minute baby-wearing (or pregnancy) workout followed by 30 minutes of social time for parents and babies! The exercises done in class are based on movements of every day life as a new parent; squatting, hingeing, lifting, and bending. The workout includes squats, lunges, arm exercises, standing ab exercises, and movements utilizing the barre (or a chair if at home). Baby Booty is for all parents in their prenatal and postpartum journey as all the exercises can be modified for your body and fitness level. Baby Booty has become so much more than a workout…you are invited to join the community in Portland & Biddeford, ME, or Brookline & Needham, MA. There is also the ability to livestream studio classes from anywhere via zoom and there is a library of on-demand recorded classes on the website. Founders, Molly Brubaker and her daughter Ella, created Baby Booty™ as a fun way to workout without needing childcare and hoped it would bring other parents along so they could make some new friends! Her hope is that Baby Booty workouts prepare you for the physical demands and experience of parenthood while also fostering a supportive community for you and your baby. Molly is a certified Group Fitness Instructor, Certified Pregnancy and Postpartum Exercise Specialist, and Certified Barre Instructor. She has taken courses for Pre/Post Natal Exercise through ProNatal Fitness. Ella is your certified hype squad keeping everyone energized in class! For Alexa Sing, Baby Booty has been instrumental in her recovery from postpartum depression. It's encouraged her to reconnect with her body, bond with her 8-month-old daughter, and make friendships with other moms. It's made such a difference in her life, which is why she now teaches classes and hopes to continue to create that support system for others. Alexa is certified as a group fitness instructor and is continuing her education and certifications in pre/postnatal fitness. You will learn about... Molly and Alexa's personal postpartum journeys and what led to them becoming friends How Baby Booty got started and what it has grown to be What to expect from a typical Baby Booty class The importance of finding your tribe and seeking out community Why connecting with other parents throughout all stages of pregnancy and postpartum can support both physical and mental recovery Resources: Website: Baby Booty Workout Instagram: @babybootyworkout Facebook: Baby Booty Email: babybootyworkout@gmail.com Connect with Mackenzi: Instagram: @mommyandmaine Email: mommyandmaine@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Elizabeth Heidari is a NASM and CES personal trainer with Pronatal Fitness, TRX suspension, Neuromuscular Stretch and Pilates Mat certifications. She currently lives in Indianapolis with her husband, Dan, and their children: Luca (5) and Sienna (10 months). She is a former professional dancer and choreographer; having appeared in live performance and film for Madonna, Nicki Minaj, M.I.A., The Knocks, Florence + The Machine, YouTube, Google, SNL, Roberto Cavalli and more. Her transition into the fitness world began in 2012 in New York City. Elizabeth has had the pleasure of training a variety of humans; from professional athletes to new mamas. She has always been deeply curious of the human body and it has made her an engaged, thoughtful, empathetic and form-focused movement teacher. Elizabeth currently leads group fitness classes and offers personal training. You can find classes or request to privately train with her via her virtual platform at ElizabethHeidarifitness.com. Website: ElizabethHeidariFitness.com Instagram: @chainsawitall --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ashley is a certified cooperative childbirth educator, birth and postpartum doula, and lactation counselor. She is the founder of Birthsmarter, which provides relevant and inclusive education for expectant parents living in NYC and virtually, across the world. With over a decade of experience supporting new parents, Ashley provides one-on-one support, group classes, lectures, and distance learning for the perinatal population and the professionals who serve them. After the birth of her first child in 2014, Ashley became driven to understand birth physiology on a deeper level. Better for it, she coined The Three Actions™; the core of Birthsmarter's curriculum. Her fresh perspective on pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting is now sought after by individuals, brands, and media outlets. Ashley sits on the board of CEA/MNY and ProNatal Fitness. To find out more about Ashley and her team at Birthsmarter follow them on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/birthsmarter/ and check out their wedsite https://birthsmarter.com/collections/all-classes-and-support-groups   To find out more about all things Joyful Beginnings go to: https://www.joyful-beginnings.org And to follow them on Instagram click here  https://www.instagram.com/joyful_beginnings/ The website is in the works as you read this, so stay in close touch as we create this bountiful online resource, just for you!! I have so much gratitude for everyone who has been listening to the Joyfull Parenting Podcast and joining the community of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525 ! If you haven't already,  please subscribe to the podcast. It's also super duper helpful to me if you rate it, review it and share it with others!  If you are looking  to work with me one-on-one as your parenting/caregiving coach you can do so  by clicking on this link with  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40232525. You can also find me on Facebook and IG @joyfullparenting

Find more about Elizabeth and her online class schedule at www.ehfitness.com Show Notes.Today on Mom, Slow Down!, we talk to seasoned pilates expert Elizabeth Heidari who is aNASM and CES (corrective exercise specialty) personal trainer with PROnatal Fitness, TRXSuspension, and Pilates Mat certifications. The former professional dancer and choreographerhas worked with crazy big names like Madonna and Nicki Minaj, and she joins us on the showtoday to talk about how pregnancy and motherhood have changed her perspective on healthand fitness. A self-proclaimed Type A personality, Elizabeth has always been a go-getter whobattled to say no in her twenties. But now, as a mom of one, she has learned to be more gentlewith herself and embrace those off days, guilt-free. She talks about her passion for helpingespecially postpartum women who tend to suffer in silence, getting fired up about the need todismantle the myth that we women simply have to accept the hands we are dealt after childbirth.Regardless of how old your youngest baby is, you can always address the difficulties, whether itis getting your abs or your energy back. Our guest also shares her personal experience ofpregnancy, what she would do differently with subsequent ones, and why it is important to enjoythe process instead of wishing it over. We also talk about all-things-good like self-love, sayingno, and making those gut-based decisions. So be sure to tune in!Key Points From This Episode:• Hear why Elizabeth is a deserving badass who has worked with Madonna and Nikki Minaj.• How motherhood changed her perspective on health and fitness for herself and her clients.• Get a sense of the types of classes she teaches and the time slots she is looking at.• Finding the balance between pushing your body and knowing when to listen and slow down.• The types of clients she focuses on and the massive need for especially postpartum support.• Dismantling the myth that women have to live with the problems they experience as mothers.• The most common pre and postnatal issues that Elizabeth can help women with.• Dealing with the overwhelming societal pressure to get back into shape after childbirth.• Elizabeth talks about her experience of pregnancy, including getting on a train during labor!• Hear what our guest would do differently if she was to have a second little one …• The importance of enjoying the process of pregnancy and permitting yourself some time off.• Finding ways to relax away from your digital devices, from reading to arranging flowers.• Learning to say no to the non-essential and doing the gut-check before committing yourself.• Advice to 25-year-old Elizabeth about hustling, being kind to yourself, and toxic relationships.Tweetables:“I am very partial to women who are experiencing pregnancy or have experienced pregnancybecause I think there is a deficit in care postpartum. I feel like as trainers with prenatal andM--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessica-gershman/supportTMAC Fitness. 20 Minute Home Workouts Beginner and Advanced Workouts. No equipment. Each Workout Ends with a Meditation. BrandSupport the show

What are some myths about exercising during and after pregnancy? What about red flags that some pregnant women need to keep in mind when it comes to exercise? While there is NO one-size-fits-all answer on how to exercise as a pregnant woman, there are many things that you can become aware of. Carolyn Appel, the Director of Education of PROnatal Fitness, sheds golden light on how to be healthy and strong during and after pregnancy. Carolyn has created the company’s innovative Performance-Based education programs, leveraging the latest research and evidence-based strategies to teach professionals how to train women for pregnancy and the postpartum period like they would train for any other major athletic event. Tune in folks!

Episode 87 - Brittany Citron - PROnatal Fitness, Founder “Inspired by Love, Informed by Science” ™ “Empowering women to train better for an event of a lifetime …. a major athletic event, motherhood.” -Brittany Citron In Episode 87, the Two Fit Crazies had a blast learning all about PROnatal Fitness with founder, Brittany Citron! After years of working in the corporate world, Brittany’s unyielding passion for fitness and health eventually lead her to “challenge the norm” when it comes to pre and post-natal fitness. With two kids of her own, Brittany saw a gap in the medical and fitness industry with regards to exercising both before and after delivery. Brittany explains why both doctors and fitness professionals alike tend to give misinformation, or no information at all, to pregnant women about the importance of exercise. Brittany created PROnatal Fitness to bridge this gap. If you are a personal or group fitness trainer, or simply want to learn more about the do’s and don’ts of pre and post-natal exercise, this episode is for YOU! Let’s all learn LIIT! …. Labor Intensive Interval Training! Enjoy! Two Fit Crazies www.twofitcrazies.com For more on PRO Website: www.Pronatalfitness.com Twitter: @pronatalfitness Instagram: pronatalfitness Facebook: PROnatal Fitness Please, as always, be sure to subscribe to Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone on iTunes or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. We appreciate the support and it goes a long way in helping us share our message of health and fitness.

Any new or  soon-to-be-mamas out there? Or maybe you hope to be at some point down the road? If you're pregnant, recently pregnant, thinking about becoming pregnant, or happen to know anyone who falls into one of these categories -- then you will not want to miss this episode. Today I'm talking to the Founder of PROnatal Fitness, Brittany Citron. In this super-informative conversation, Brittany helps us sift through the overwhelming amount information (and misinformation) out there about staying fit during pregnancy. We talk about the misconceptions around working out while pregnant, exercises that are best for your body, and so much more. As Brittany shares in the episode, “The [physical] demands of this journey are specific, and the training should be too.” So listen in for some valuable information including: The number one misconception when it comes to working out while pregnant Why it's essential to train for pregnancy and labor, just as you would any other physical challenge The best workouts for women who are pregnant Why learning proper breathing mechanics is essential for all humans, pregnant or not The best approach to rebuilding your foundational core muscles pre and post-pregnancy Aren't our bodies amazing? If you found this episode as fascinating and helpful as I did, let us know on the socials. Be sure to tag me at@ericaballardhealthand Brittany at@pronatalfitness. We can't wait to hear from you, mamas!

Ever heard of the term Mother-care? I hadn't either, but Dayna Kurtz came up with this catching term after becoming a mother herself and realizing that motherhood wasn't always so easy! There's so many other types of care out there but where was it for moms! In this episode we talk about how to be a happy and healthy mom. How to empower ourselves and recalibrate our expectations for ourselves. This one is for you mamas! -- Questions Asked in This Episode:   1. Brief background of who you are and what you do 2. What got you into this space, did you see a need then start this venture? 3. What are 1-2 things moms can do daily to keep their sanity and peace? 4. What do you typically see moms having the hardest time with? 5. For working moms, what's your advice to balance work and children? 6. Did you want to stay at home with your son or go back to work? Mom guilt?   ---   Bio:  Dayna M. Kurtz, LMSW, CPT, is a leading authority on the subject of women transitioning to motherhood and serves as Director of the Anna Keefe Women's Center at the Training Institute for Mental Health in Manhattan. She is a writer, licensed social worker and NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) Certified Personal Trainer with an additional certification in training pre- and postnatal clients. Dayna is the author of "Mother Matters: A Holistic Guide to Being a Happy, Healthy Mom" (Familius Press, 2018) as well as the soon-to-be-released "Total Body Cure for Women" (Rodale/Hearst). She is also a contributor to The Doctor's Book of Natural Remedies (Rodale, 2018). Dayna serves as a Real Answers expert on TheBump.com. She has written or been consulted on articles for the websites of The Today Show, Pregnancy & Newborn, Pop Sugar, Big City Moms, Pregnancy Corner, Women's Running, ProNatal Fitness, and WAG Magazine among others, and writes the Mother Matters blog for the Huffington Post. A sought-after speaker, Dayna regularly presents on the subject of mothercare. She lives in New York City with her family.   --   Resources: https://www.amazon.com/Mother-Matters-Holistic-Guide-Healthy/dp/1945547782 Website: www.daynamkurtz.com Instagram: @daynam.kurtz https://www.facebook.com/daynamkurtzmothermatters/ -- Music : Produced by Manoj for Ka$hmere Productions Www.soundcloud.com/thee4hgroup Follow me on social media @laura_loveandfit on Instagram and @lauraberensfit on Facebook!

I have been on a bit of a binge creating podcasts about Motherhood.  Possibly because I am knee deep into early childhood with two young children or because the subject is so deep and vast and many parents thirst for some guidance and support.  Regardless of the force behind this eruption, for the next month I hope you enjoy several podcasts on different aspects of Motherhood. In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with author, speaker and licensed social worker about her new book, Mother Matters: A Holistic Guide to Being a Happy, Healthy Mom.  We have a very fun and lively conversation about “mother care”, the ever changing role of a mother and “fair fighting” with your partner as well as many of the ups and downs new parents face on the parenthood adventure. In this episode:  Dayna’s background and personal transition into motherhood that inspired the birth of her book, Mother Matters: A Practical Guide to Being a Happy, Healthy Mom Mother care – what is it and how is it currently intertwined into our culture How the role of the mother figure has changed in the last several decades The biggest disconnect between the idea and image of a mother “doing it all” and the reality many people live Challenges new parents face these days Self care and ways a new parent can incorporate acts of self care into daily routine “Fair fight” technique General themes or issue Dayna commonly when researching and writing her book. Final advice for new and expectant parents About Dayna: Dayna M. Kurtz is a leading authority on the subject of women transitioning to motherhood and serves as Director of the Anna Keefe Women’s Center at the Training Institute for Mental Health in Manhattan. She is a writer, licensed social worker and NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) Certified Personal Trainer with an additional certification in training pre- and postnatal clients. Dayna is the author of the newly published Mother Matters: A Holistic Guide to Being a Happy, Healthy Mom (Familius Press), and the forthcoming Total Body Cure For Women and is a contributor to The Doctor’s Book of Natural Remedies (both published by Rodale/Hearst). Dayna also serves as a Real Answers expert on TheBump.com. She has written or been consulted on articles for the websites of The Today Show, Pregnancy & Newborn, Pop Sugar, Big City Moms, Pregnancy Corner, Women’s Running, and ProNatal Fitness among others, and writes the Mother Matters blog for the Huffington Post. A sought-after speaker, Dayna regularly presents on the subject of mothercare. She lives in New York City with her family. Connect with Dayna: http://www.daynamkurtz.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast Episode 41 Steve Feinberg-Speedball Fitness/HipBox (and more!) BIO/CERTIFICATIONS: SPEEDBALL Fitness, Creator-HIP BOX, C0-Creator-Kettlebell Concepts Senior Instructor-Schwinn Cycling-Maternal Fitness-USA Boxing Certified Amateur Coach-MMA-VIPR-Circular Strength Training-KBC Fitness Master Program Designer & Educator for International Programming-SCW Presenter & Educator-Ketanga Fitness Leader In Episode #41, TWO FIT CRAZIES AND A MICROPHONE welcomes back Mr. Steve Feinberg, or “Speedball Steve,” as many call him! In episode #16, Steve shared his journey of how he “made it from nothing to something” in the city that never sleeps and claimed his spot in the fitness industry. In episode #41, Steve revisits ALL that is new with SPEEDBALL Fitness, HIP BOX, his newest program that combines boxing aerobics set to a hip-hop soundtrack using fundamental skills and techniques of boxing. He discusses his new role with the Boutique Fitness Summit, Ketanga Fitness vacations, and much more! We love us some Steve! Enjoy! TFC Steve’s Previous Appearance on the show: Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast – Episode 16 More on Steve and his many endeavors: Web: www.speedballfitness.com Facebook: @speedballfitness Instagram: @speedballsteve @speedballfitness Twitter: @speedballfitness HipBox: Web: http://hipboxworld.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HIPBOXworld/ Fitness Business Summit: https://bfs2018.com/ PROnatal Fitness: https://pronatalfitness.com/ Ketanga Fitness Retreats: https://www.ketangafitness.com/mykonos-wellness-week.html