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Partners Beyond Parenthood
Welcome to Partners Beyond Parenthood, hosted by new mother and advocate for personal empowerment in parenting, Saba Bosuener. This podcast is a resource for mothers and fathers navigating the complex journey of maintaining personal identity and relationship dynamics in the face of new parenthood. Each week, Saba shares strategies, stories, and expert insights designed to help overwhelmed parents gain clarity, reconnect with their partners, and embrace their true selves while managing the demands of parenthood. Join her as she explores the challenges and celebrates the triumphs of parenting, with the goal of empowering parents to thrive in both their personal and shared paths.
Partners Beyond Parenthood
16 | The Truth About “Bouncing Back:” How to Navigate Postpartum Recovery & Your Fitness Goals w/ Brianna Battles
“There's so many outdated belief systems associated with birth, recovery and fitness.”
In this episode, fitness coach Brianna Battles helps me explore common misconceptions that can create unrealistic expectations and impact women's postpartum recovery. She shares her own traumatic birth and recovery experience, which shed light on the need for better education and specialized programs for postpartum recovery and led her to found Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism.
Brianna and I take a deeper look into the challenges mothers face in their fitness journey, the important role mindset plays in navigating postpartum recovery, and how to find credible support. She also explains why she opted for a gentle cesarean over a VBAC and how she reclaimed the birth experience. Tune in now for all this and more!
Topics discussed in this episode:
- How misconceptions shaped Brianna’s first pregnancy experience
- Using new insights to reshape pre and postpartum fitness support
- Misinformation and harmful narratives in the fitness industry
- How Brianna changed her approach during her second pregnancy
- Benefits of a gentle cesarean
- Making informed decisions for your pregnancy and recovery
- Tips to find qualified support for pre and postpartum fitness
- How mindset impacts postpartum recovery and athletic goals
Connect with Brianna Battles:
https://www.instagram.com/brianna.battles/
https://thepregnantandpostpartumathlete.com/
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Connect with Saba Bosuener:
https://www.instagram.com/sababosuener/
Join the Partners Beyond Parenthood Facebook group to connect with me and other parents. Share your stories, get tips, and support each other on this parenting adventure!
Head to the Partners Beyond Parenthood YouTube channel for more!
I'd love to hear what you thought and if you're curious about any topics that you'd like me to explore, you can email me at hello@partnesbeyondparenthood.com.
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