The Athlete Mom Project | Hybrid Strength Training, Postpartum Healing, Nutrition for Females, Mountain Adventures, and Tips for Moms

About The Athlete Mom Project | Hybrid Strength Training, Postpartum Healing, Nutrition for Females, Mountain Adventures, and Tips for Moms

Are you an active mom who wants to keep exercising during pregnancy, recover fully postpartum, and move your body without pain — but feels overwhelmed by conflicting advice, limited time, and a body that doesn’t feel the same anymore? The Athlete Mom Project is a podcast for moms who want to stay strong, pain-free, and confident in their bodies through pregnancy, postpartum, and real life — without burnout or compromise. Hosted by Chandler Sommerfeldt, a movement and nutrition coach, endurance athlete, and mom, this podcast breaks down how to exercise during pregnancy, return to movement postpartum, and train sustainably as a busy mom using evidence-based principles, pain science, and real-life experience. You’ll learn about pregnancy workouts, postpartum exercises, and strength training that supports motherhood instead of competing with it. Episodes cover core exercises during pregnancy, first trimester exercises, heart rate zones, losing strength during pregnancy, and how to safely continue running while pregnant. Postpartum topics include running after baby, exercise after a C-section, pelvic floor exercises postpartum, diastasis recti, and how to heal your core after pregnancy without fear or confusion. The Athlete Mom Project also addresses common pain points like back pain, knee pain, and hip pain, explains why pain does not always equal damage, and explores the difference between mobility versus stretching so you can move with confidence instead of avoidance. You’ll find guidance on quick workouts for busy moms, sustainable strength training, and realistic routines that fit into real life. Nutrition and mindset are central to the conversation. We talk about what to eat before workouts, how to eat for long runs, meal plans for moms, hormone health, recovery, and the mindset shifts needed to rebuild trust in your body, understand capacity and bandwidth, and create long-term, pain-free movement. If you believe movement is medicine, that your body is adaptable, and that motherhood shouldn’t mean giving up your athletic identity, you’re in the right place. Welcome to The Athlete Mom Project — where strong, capable, pain-free moms are built for life.

Publisher

Chandler Sommerfeldt | Strength and Conditioning Coach, Postpartum and Precision Nutrition Certified and Active Life Professional Candidate

Category

education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Aug 2024

Latest episode

19 May 2026

Latest episodes

70 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 May 2026

   #69 - Why Pregnancy Shouldn’t Hurt | Athletic Pregnancy, Pain Science & Postpartum Recovery

   At 38 weeks pregnant, I can honestly say this pregnancy has been a completely different experience than my first. In this episode of the The Athlete Mom Project, I open up about: severe pelvic pain and overtraining during my first pregnancy why pregnancy is a physiological adaptation — not an injury pain science, hypnobirthing, and nervous system regulation adrenaline vs oxytocin during labor load vs capacity during pregnancy and postpartum athletic identity and body image during motherhood postpartum recovery timelines, pelvic floor healing, and “bounce back” culture how movement, strength training, recovery, and proper fueling changed EVERYTHING this time around I also break down the science behind: healthy pregnancy weight gain pregnancy nutrition and calorie needs pelvic girdle pain and SPD C-section statistics breathing mechanics during pregnancy why so many women normalize pain, exhaustion, and dysfunction postpartum If you’re pregnant, postpartum, trying to conceive, or simply want to feel stronger and safer in your body as a mom, this episode is for you. Strong doesn’t mean never struggling.Pregnancy isn’t weakness. It’s adaptation. Movement Assessment Application If this episode sparked some lightbulb moments for you, the next step isn’t guessing what exercises you should be doing. The next step is understanding your specific movement capacity. I offer a Movement Assessment Application where you can tell me about: • pain or injuries you’re experiencing• movement limitations• hormonal frustrations• pelvic floor symptoms• training goals• performance goals From there, I’ll help you determine whether you would benefit most from: • a personalized movement assessment• the Built Through Movement program• a different coaching approach based on your body and goals• or I will refer you to someone inside my world who would be better suited to support you.Together we assess, we don't guess. Movement Assessment Application:[Fill It Out Here] I personally review every application and will point you toward the best next step. It only takes about 3 minutes! You will also receive a free movement resource upon filling out this short form. More Resources 🎙️ Subscribe to the podcastIf this episode helped you, please rate, review, and share it with a mom who’s trying to lift while raising kids. 🔗 Resources & Links 🏔️ Join the Athlete Mom Project CourseTraining that fits motherhood — without burnout, all-or-nothing, or sacrificing family life.👉 [ Learn More Here ] 📲 Learn More About Coaching Programs 👉 Inquire About Coaching Programs Here 🏃♀️ Movement Assessment Application 👉 Fill Out The Movement Assessment Application 💪🏻 Connect with me on Instagram👉 [@withchanyoucan]

2. 

   2 Apr 2026

   #68 - Built Through Movement Mini Series (Your Identity and Mindset are Directly Linked To Your Performance and Results)

   Welcome back to the Built Through Movement series inside The Athlete Mom Project podcast. In this episode we shift the conversation from biomechanics and training principles to something just as important for long-term progress: Identity. Because the way you see yourself directly influences the way you train, the habits you build, and the results you experience. If you’ve ever struggled with: • staying consistent with workouts• getting back into fitness after pregnancy or a break• feeling like you start strong but eventually fall off• feeling disconnected from your athletic identity after becoming a mom this episode will help you understand why. Inside this episode we break down the connection between identity and performance. We talk about: • Why identity shapes behavior more than motivation• How self-perception influences consistency in training• Why many women lose their athletic identity after major life transitions• How shifting identity helps rebuild sustainable fitness habits• The difference between chasing outcomes and becoming the person capable of achieving them Many people try to change their results by forcing more discipline. But real change often happens when you shift how you see yourself. When your identity aligns with the behaviors you want to practice, consistency becomes much easier. Because the goal of training isn’t just to reach a number on the scale or lift a certain weight. The goal is to become the kind of person who moves, trains, and takes care of their body as part of who they are. Movement Assessment Application If this episode sparked some lightbulb moments for you, the next step isn’t guessing what exercises you should be doing. The next step is understanding your specific movement capacity. I offer a Movement Assessment Application where you can tell me about: • pain or injuries you’re experiencing• movement limitations• hormonal frustrations• pelvic floor symptoms• training goals• performance goals From there, I’ll help you determine whether you would benefit most from: • a personalized movement assessment• the Built Through Movement program• a different coaching approach based on your body and goals• or I will refer you to someone inside my world who would be better suited to support you.Together we assess, we don't guess. Movement Assessment Application:[Fill It Out Here] I personally review every application and will point you toward the best next step. It only takes about 3 minutes! You will also receive a free movement resource upon filling out this short form. More Resources 🎙️ Subscribe to the podcastIf this episode helped you, please rate, review, and share it with a mom who’s trying to lift while raising kids. 🔗 Resources & Links 🏔️ Join the Athlete Mom Project CourseTraining that fits motherhood — without burnout, all-or-nothing, or sacrificing family life.👉 [ Learn More Here ] 📲 Learn More About Coaching Programs 👉 Inquire About Coaching Programs Here 🏃♀️ Movement Assessment Application 👉 Fill Out The Movement Assessment Application 💪🏻 Connect with me on Instagram👉 [@withchanyoucan]

3. 

   31 Mar 2026

   #67 - Built Through Movement Mini Series (RPE, Fatigue & Auto-Regulation — How Hard Should Your Workouts Feel?)

   Welcome back to the Built Through Movement series inside The Athlete Mom Project podcast. In this episode we’re talking about one of the most important skills for long-term training success: Learning how to manage fatigue and adjust training intensity. If you’ve ever wondered: • How hard should my workouts feel?• What is RPE in strength training?• Am I pushing too hard in my workouts?• How do I know if I’m overtraining or just tired?• Should I still workout when I feel fatigued? This episode will help you understand how to train smarter. Inside this episode we break down: • What RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) actually means• How to use RPE to guide strength training and endurance workouts• The difference between productive fatigue vs harmful fatigue• Why athlete moms often experience fatigue differently due to stress, sleep, and life demands• How auto-regulation allows you to adjust workouts based on your body’s readiness• Why pushing harder is not always the best strategy for progress Many people believe that progress only comes from pushing harder every workout. But the reality is that sustainable strength, endurance, and performance come from knowing when to push and when to adjust. Learning how to regulate training intensity based on fatigue allows you to: ✔ avoid burnout✔ reduce injury risk✔ train consistently✔ improve long-term performance Because the goal of training isn’t just intensity. The goal is sustainable progress over time. And that requires listening to your body while still challenging it appropriately. Movement Assessment Application If this episode sparked some lightbulb moments for you, the next step isn’t guessing what exercises you should be doing. The next step is understanding your specific movement capacity. I offer a Movement Assessment Application where you can tell me about: • pain or injuries you’re experiencing• movement limitations• hormonal frustrations• pelvic floor symptoms• training goals• performance goals From there, I’ll help you determine whether you would benefit most from: • a personalized movement assessment• the Built Through Movement program• a different coaching approach based on your body and goals• or I will refer you to someone inside my world who would be better suited to support you.Together we assess, we don't guess. Movement Assessment Application:[Fill It Out Here] I personally review every application and will point you toward the best next step. It only takes about 3 minutes! You will also receive a free movement resource upon filling out this short form. More Resources 🎙️ Subscribe to the podcastIf this episode helped you, please rate, review, and share it with a mom who’s trying to lift while raising kids. 🔗 Resources & Links 🏔️ Join the Athlete Mom Project CourseTraining that fits motherhood — without burnout, all-or-nothing, or sacrificing family life.👉 [ Learn More Here ] 📲 Learn More About Coaching Programs 👉 Inquire About Coaching Programs Here 🏃♀️ Movement Assessment Application 👉 Fill Out The Movement Assessment Application 💪🏻 Connect with me on Instagram👉 [@withchanyoucan]

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