STRONG AND NOURISHED WOMEN | Pelvic Floor PT, Pregnant, Postpartum, Strength Training, Workout Plan

About STRONG AND NOURISHED WOMEN | Pelvic Floor PT, Pregnant, Postpartum, Strength Training, Workout Plan

Hi, I’m Lauren, a pelvic floor physical therapist and certified prenatal and postnatal strength coach. I provide personalized exercise plans for women who are trying to conceive, pregnant, or postpartum. This women's health podcast offers simple tips to help you prepare for birth and motherhood, stay consistent in your workout routine, and remain in control of your time and happiness. I offer strategies to help you overcome and prevent pelvic floor issues such as leakage, back pain, constipation, prolapse, and diastasis recti. Connect with me: www.movementalitypt.com

Publisher

Lauren Gadjovich - Pelvic Physical Therapist, CSCS, Prenatal and Postnatal Coach

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Feb 2026

Latest episode

11 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

38 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Nov 2026

   37 | Reduce Morning Sickness and Continue Exercising During Your First Trimester

   Pregnant and dealing with nausea? Is morning sickness preventing you from exercising? Maybe you're dealing with heartburn, indigestion, constipation, or headaches? Whether you're 6 weeks pregnant, 10 weeks pregnant, or nearing your due date, nausea during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester, can make even the workouts you used to love feel impossible. If you're someone who has always been active, a high-level athlete, or someone who relies on exercise for your physical and mental well-being, navigating pregnancy nausea can be especially frustrating. You want to keep moving, maintain your strength, and feel like yourself, but your body might have other plans! In this episode, I'm sharing practical tips and strategies to help you continue exercising during pregnancy, even when you're experiencing morning sickness and nausea. I'll briefly break down what morning sickness is, how common it is, when it typically occurs, and what causes it. But more importantly, we'll focus on what you can actually DO to make exercise more manageable when you're feeling nauseous. In this episode, you'll learn: What morning sickness is, how common it is, and why it happens during pregnancy. Practical ways to modify your workouts when you're experiencing morning sickness. How to adjust exercise intensity, timing, and expectations without giving up movement altogether. Strategies to help you stay active, maintain strength, and use exercise as an outlet during early pregnancy. How to listen to your body while still finding ways to move and feel good. You don't have to give up exercise just because you're pregnant or experiencing nausea. You may need to approach movement differently, make a few adjustments, and give yourself permission to have good days and not-so-good days. Whether you're an athlete, a regular gym-goer, or someone who simply loves moving your body, this episode will give you actionable advice to help you navigate morning sickness and exercise during pregnancy. Disclaimer: Every pregnancy is different. Exercise recommendations should be individualized based on your health, symptoms, and pregnancy. If you are experiencing severe nausea, vomiting, dehydration, or difficulty keeping food and fluids down, speak with your healthcare provider. Stop exercising and seek medical guidance if you experience concerning symptoms. Join my Facebook community for more physical, mental, and social support throughout pregnancy and motherhood: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FVJ5sW9DM/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FVJ5sW9DM/) Contact: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lauren@movementalitypt.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (lauren@movementalitypt.com) Connect: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.movementalitypt.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (www.movementalitypt.com) Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@movementalitypt.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/movementalitypt/) Next Steps: Get a personalized plan and 1:1 support to help with your pelvic floor physical therapy and strength and conditioning goals. Book an appointment with me  for pelvic floor physical therapy and strength and conditioning at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://movementalitypt.embodiaapp.com/patient_portal/online_bookings/1256⁠⁠⁠ (https://movementalitypt.embodiaapp.com/patient_portal/online_bookings/1256)

2. 

   5 Nov 2026

   36 | Feeling Alone Postpartum? This FREE Resource Can Help You Feel Supported

   Do you have questions and concerns postpartum? Are you feeling unsupported postpartum? New mom and feeling overwhelmed? One of the biggest things women need during pregnancy and postnatal recovery is support. But finding the right resources, knowing who to turn to, and navigating the physical and emotional changes of motherhood can feel overwhelming. Whether you're pregnant for the first time, preparing for your next baby, or a mom struggling with the postpartum blues, I'm sharing the #1 FREE resource that every woman should know about to feel more supported during pregnancy and postpartum. I'll talk about why having support matters, where to find help, and how to access resources that can make your transition into motherhood feel a little less overwhelming. In this episode, you'll learn: The #1 free resource to help you feel supported during pregnancy and postpartum. How to find support if you're feeling alone, overwhelmed, or isolated as a new mom. Why having a support system in place before birth can make a difference in your postnatal recovery. Where to turn for help navigating postpartum blues and the emotional challenges of motherhood. A spot where you can find answers to questions about postnatal bleeding, postnatal headaches, postpartum belly changes, and finding comfortable postnatal underwear. How to access support for postpartum exercise and returning to movement after birth. Whether you're currently pregnant, in your prenatal preparation phase, or navigating the postnatal period, I want you to know that you deserve to feel supported, heard, and cared for. You don't have to do motherhood alone! Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you're experiencing concerning postpartum symptoms, including a severe or persistent headache, contact your healthcare provider promptly. Join my Facebook community for more physical, mental, and social support throughout pregnancy and motherhood: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FVJ5sW9DM/⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FVJ5sW9DM/) Related Episodes: 10| Support Yourself for Postpartum by Following These 3 Tips (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/10-support-yourself-for-postpartum-by-following-these/id1879918319?i=1000765924089) ⁠25 | C-Section Support - Should I See A Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist After a Cesarean Birth?⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/25-c-section-support-should-i-see-a-pelvic-floor/id1879918319?i=1000784126239) 34 | Workout Plan Postpartum - What Exercises To Do After Birth? When To Workout As A New Mom? (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/34-workout-plan-postpartum-what-exercises-to-do-after/id1879918319?i=1000797635104) Contact: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lauren@movementalitypt.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (lauren@movementalitypt.com) Connect: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.movementalitypt.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (www.movementalitypt.com) Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@movementalitypt.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/movementalitypt/) Next Steps: Get a personalized plan and 1:1 support to help with your pelvic floor physical therapy and strength and conditioning goals. Book an appointment with me  for pelvic floor physical therapy and strength and conditioning at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://movementalitypt.embodiaapp.com/patient_portal/online_bookings/1256⁠⁠⁠ (https://movementalitypt.embodiaapp.com/patient_portal/online_bookings/1256)

3. 

   26 Oct 2026

   35 | Physical Therapy Not Working? Don't Lose Hope! Practical Tips Tp Relieve Pain and Heal From Injury

   Tried physical therapy and still in pain? Not seeing the results you want? Starting to lose hope that you'll never feel better? Are you doing your physical therapy exercises, attending your appointments, and trying everything you can think of, but your pain just isn’t getting better? Whether you’re struggling with back pain, hip pain, a persistent injury, or chronic pain that has lasted for years, it can be frustrating to feel like you’re putting in the work without seeing results. In this episode, I’m sharing actionable tools to help you take control of your recovery and get more out of your physical therapy or physiotherapy treatment. Whether your pain started yesterday or you’ve been dealing with it for 10 years, there are ways to approach your recovery differently and work toward meaningful improvements. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why your pain or injury might not be improving, even when you’re doing your physical therapy exercises. What to do when physical therapy isn’t working and you’re not seeing the results you expected. How to make exercise at home more effective without spending hours on a rehabilitation routine. Why your daily habits, activity levels, recovery, and overall health can influence your progress. How to take a more holistic approach to pain management and physiotherapy instead of focusing on the painful area alone. Practical steps you can take today to move better, build strength, and work toward lasting pain relief. You don’t have to accept pain as your normal, and you don’t need to spend the rest of your life chasing temporary relief. The goal is to understand what your body needs, find an approach that works for you, and make progress toward the activities and lifestyle you want to get back to. Whether you’re dealing with acute pain, a recurring injury, or chronic pain that hasn’t responded to treatment, this episode will help you rethink your recovery and give you practical tools to move forward. Join my Facebook community for more physical, mental, and social support throughout pregnancy and motherhood: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FVJ5sW9DM/⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FVJ5sW9DM/) Related Episodes: 18 | Pain Relief - Understand Your Pain and Take Steps to Alleviate Discomfort (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/18-pain-relief-understand-pain-and-take-steps-to/id1879918319?i=1000774863142) 20 | Low Back Pain Explained: Causes, Symptoms & Back Pain Relief for Pregnancy and Postpartum (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/20-low-back-pain-explained-causes-symptoms-back-pain/id1879918319?i=1000776770203) Contact: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lauren@movementalitypt.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (lauren@movementalitypt.com) Connect: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.movementalitypt.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (www.movementalitypt.com) Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@movementalitypt.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/movementalitypt/) Next Steps: Get a personalized plan and 1:1 support to help with your pelvic floor physical therapy and strength and conditioning goals. Book an appointment with me  for pelvic floor physical therapy and strength and conditioning at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://movementalitypt.embodiaapp.com/patient_portal/online_bookings/1256⁠⁠⁠ (https://movementalitypt.embodiaapp.com/patient_portal/online_bookings/1256)

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