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Vibrantly You® Podcast | Fitness, Nutrition, and Wellness for Pregnancy & Postpartum
Welcome to The Vibrantly You® Podcast, where we bring you evidence-based conversations on pregnancy workouts, postpartum recovery, perinatal nutrition, pelvic floor health, and real-life motherhood.
Whether you’re trying to conceive, pregnant, newly postpartum, or navigating life with littles — this podcast is here to help you feel strong, nourished, and vibrantly you.
Meet your hosts:
- Megan Martineau is a Certified Personal Trainer & Pre/Postnatal Fitness Specialist who helps women train for birth, reduce pelvic pain, and rebuild strength postpartum.
- Caitlin Cipriano is a Certified Perinatal Nutritionist with a Master’s in Nutrition. She helps moms support hormones, energy, and healing through food that actually works in real life.
Together, we bring personal experience (we're both moms of two!) and professional expertise to support you through every season of motherhood. No bounce-back culture here — just functional movement, mindful nourishment, and compassionate support.
🎧 New episodes every Wednesday.
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- Strength training in pregnancy
- Diastasis recti & pelvic floor recovery
- Postpartum mental health & hormone shifts
- Nutrition for breastfeeding and healing
- Real talk about mom life, identity, and self-care
So grab your coffee (hot or reheated!) and join us for expert-backed guidance and honest mom-to-mom conversations.
Vibrantly You® Podcast | Fitness, Nutrition, and Wellness for Pregnancy & Postpartum
82. [Replay] Constipation During Pregnancy: Simple Nutrition & Movement Strategies That Work
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Replay Episode: We're bringing back one of our most popular early episodes because constipation is one of the most common — and most frustrating — pregnancy symptoms.
If you're struggling with constipation during pregnancy, you're definitely not alone. But here's the good news: it's not something you have to simply accept for the next nine months.
In this episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, we break down the most effective ways to support digestion and relieve constipation during pregnancy using practical, evidence-based nutrition and movement strategies.
As a perinatal nutritionist and pregnancy personal trainer, we see this challenge come up all the time with expecting moms. The combination of hormonal shifts, slowed digestion, prenatal vitamins, and reduced activity can create the perfect storm for constipation—but there are things you can do to help.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Why constipation is so common during pregnancy
- The role of hormones in slowing digestion
- Three key nutrition strategies: fluids, fiber, and healthy fats
- How hydration impacts bowel regularity
- Easy ways to increase fiber without overwhelming your digestive system
- Why healthy fats matter for digestion and overall pregnancy health
- How movement and exercise can help support healthy bowel function
- Simple steps you can start implementing today
Whether you're in your first trimester or nearing your due date, this episode will give you practical tools to feel more comfortable and support your digestive health throughout pregnancy.
Because pregnancy is hard enough—you shouldn't have to spend nine months feeling backed up, too.
Tune in weekly for conversations on pregnancy nutrition, prenatal fitness, postpartum recovery, and free resources for new moms designed to help you feel Vibrantly You® through every stage of motherhood.
Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and not to diagnose or treat any conditions. Before beginning any type of fitness or nutrition program, it is your responsibility to consult with a medical professional.
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