As we head into Spring Break trips, family vacations, and start thinking about Summer plans, the last thing you want to worry about is becoming constipated. While being off of your daily routine can lead to trouble pooping, this episode covers some easy things your whole family can do while you are away to make sure you can go easier!

It's getting warmer out and you might be thinking about getting back into running, or starting for the first time. But how? We've got you! Today, we are talking all about exactly what to do, how to do it, and what you need to be aware of as you progress - especially if you face challenges such as pain or pelvic floor issues. 

We love an 'inside look' episode and we have found that you do too! Today's episode is about our parenting styles. As two experienced moms with 6 kids between us and almost a decade of parenting under our belts, we are sharing what we have found works for us. We would love to hear about what you take away from this episode - either what you want to do, or what you def do not want to do!

Pelvic Floor PT or even Orthopedic PT, doesn't matter - good quality PT is so much more then just a one-size-fits-all sheet of exercises. If this has been your PT experience in the past, or if you think you just need to go to PT to simply be given a list of what to do, this is the episode for you!

Lots of moms know that strength training is an important component of fitness for women, but do you actually know how to best get the results you are looking for?

‘Long and lean’ by picking up light weights is a marketing technique - the only way to actually get stronger is to lift heavy and progressively overload your body. Yoga, barre, running - all of these workouts are endurance based, and that’s great, but they won’t get you stronger. 

If you are new around here, this is the episode to listen to! If you have never been a patient at Vivid or a client at Strong Moms - welcome! You may have been thinking this is the year you will finally take care of yourself better, and we are happy to explain our processes to get you started and make sure you are well taken care of! If this episode hasn't answered all of the questions you have about getting started with us, feel free to message us so we can make sure you feel well heard and get the exact help you need!

This is one topic that is so very basic to us as movement professionals, but needs to be discussed in detail because every single client and every single patient needs to be taught the difference in order to get the results they are looking for.

The pelvic floor struggles are real this season! If you and your family have been sick this winter, you may or may not have experienced urinary leakage when coughing. Even if this has never been an issue for you before, there's a first time for everything, especially when you aren't sleeping well, and your system might already be struggling. If this hasn't been a problem before - amazing - but still listen so you know what to do should you ever find yourself in this situation!

We all know the benefits of having a strong core, but core training is one area of fitness that often gets overlooked during pregnancy. With all of the fear, hard rules, and myths surrounding it, it's no wonder most expecting women simply avoid this area completely. In today's episode, we are going over the benefits of continuing to train your core during pregnancy, what it should look like, and why there is no reason to be afraid!

Bladder dysfunction is annoying, and can totally get in our way as we go about our everyday activities. Today, we are going over 6 habits you might have, or things you might be doing on a regular basis, that can be contributing to your bladder acting up!

It's been awhile since we've done a personal and business update! We hope you enjoy catching up with us as much as we enjoy chatting about what business owner mom life is really like right now!

This episode might not be what you want to hear, but its likely what you need to hear to be successful towards your fitness, pelvic floor function, and aesthetic goals this year. Today we are talking about feeding yourself well, sleeping better, working on your stress management, and the list goes on and on. Your biggest goal this year should be to work on your basic habits, so you can eventually crush all the other goals you have in mind. You can do it!

Today, we are talking about unrealistic expectations that moms put on themselves post-baby. Sorry to break it to you, but your body that had babies is likely never going to go back to looking like it didn't have babies! Stop comparing yourself to the 20-something version of you that had tons of free time to workout and eat exactly the way you wanted to, and likely also didn't experience physical trauma or high stress levels. You can have goals, but they need to focus on your overall health and wellness first, and then the aesthetic changes will follow. Let us know how we can support your goals in 2025 - we are cheering for you!

There are a lot of things happening this time of year that lead to pelvic floor tension - stress, feeling cold, taking care if babies/small kids, standing in lines (postural issues), sickness... and more stress!

As moms we all need this reminder around the holidays, we even need it ourselves! We are pushing you to put boundaries in place, and stick to them, and do whatever it takes to protect your peace this holiday season. Moms deserve to enjoy the holidays just as much as everyone else, and this is an important part of making sure that happens!

It's a busy time of year - we all feel that. Lots of events, obligations, year end deadlines, and things we feel we 'should' be doing. What you really need to be doing, though, if you aren't already, is prioritizing yourself and taking care of your own needs now, instead of waiting until the New Year. It's so easy to say 'when the holidays are over I'll...." or 'in the New Year I'll start....' The truth is though, if you wait and be that 'New Year New Me' person, it's not going to stick.

The next BirthLab Class is happening at Vivid Women's Health THIS Saturday, 12/7 at 9:30am! In-person spots are full, but you can still join via live stream. This class won't run again until the Spring, so be sure to sign up if you are due before then!

We get asked all the time... "Do I really have to do this?" Meaning taking the time for intentional rehab postpartum, before returning to 'regular' exercise. No matter who you are, what you did or didn't do during pregnancy, and how much you know about what happened to your body during birth, no mom is exempt from the need to rebuild a solid foundation before returning to whatever you used to do.

Maybe you didn't know that November is Diabetes Awareness month, and maybe you also didn't know that Jenn's oldest son is a Type 1 diabetic. Their journey to getting a diagnosis and learning to manage this disease wasn't an easy one! Even if you have no experience with diabetes, any mom struggling to navigate a child's medical issue might benefit from hearing Jenn's experience!

Being a new mom is so hard, especially if this is your first baby! It is probably the biggest life change a woman will experience, so with all the pressure, expectations, and adjustments, it is no wonder new moms can find themselves in a dark place.