The Athlete Mom Project | Pregnancy Workouts, Postpartum Exercises, Meal Plans, Diastasis Recti, Back Pain, and Mindset Tips

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]

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]

Welcome back to the Built Through Movement series inside The Athlete Mom Project podcast. In this episode, we talk about something that is often completely overlooked in fitness conversations: Joy. Because the truth is — if your training feels like punishment, restriction, or constant pressure… it becomes almost impossible to stay consistent long term. And for many women, especially athlete moms, this is exactly what happens. Workouts become another thing on the to-do list. Another thing you feel guilty about missing. Another area where you feel like you’re falling short. But movement was never meant to feel like that. Inside this episode we explore the concept that joy is actually fuel for performance, consistency, and long-term health. We talk about: • Why enjoyment is one of the most powerful drivers of exercise consistency• How burnout happens when training becomes obligation instead of expression• Why athlete moms often lose their connection to movement after pregnancy or major life transitions• The difference between training for punishment vs training for capacity• How reconnecting with joy helps rebuild a sustainable relationship with fitness When movement feels good again — physically, mentally, and emotionally — consistency becomes much easier. And consistency is what ultimately builds: ✔ strength✔ endurance✔ resilience✔ long-term health Because the goal of training isn’t just discipline. The goal is to build a body that allows you to experience life fully. And that requires movement that you actually enjoy. 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]

Welcome back to the Built Through Movement series inside The Athlete Mom Project podcast. If you’ve ever felt like: • you’re working out consistently but still dealing with pain• you keep getting injured when training harder• your body feels tight, unstable, or constantly fatigued• strength training alone isn’t fixing the problem This episode explains why. In this episode, we break down the Movement Hierarchy of Needs — a framework that explains what the body actually needs in order to move well, train consistently, and stay injury-resilient. Most workout programs jump straight to strength and intensity. But the body actually has a hierarchy it needs in order to support those things. In this episode we cover: • Why breathing mechanics influence strength and performance• The role of joint range of motion and mobility• Why stability and control come before intensity• How skipping foundational movement capacity leads to recurring injuries• Why many athlete moms feel strong but still experience pain When you understand the hierarchy of needs for movement, you stop trying to force your body into harder workouts before it’s ready. Instead, you start building the foundation that allows you to: • run longer• lift heavier• train consistently• move pain-free The goal isn’t just fitness. The goal is a body that can handle the demands of your life, sport, and motherhood. 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]

Welcome to the Built Through Movement mini-series inside The Athlete Mom Project podcast. In this episode, we break down one of the most important concepts for understanding pain, injury, and long-term performance: Load vs Capacity. If you’ve ever experienced recurring pain while training — knee pain while running, shoulder pain while lifting, back pain during workouts, or pelvic floor symptoms during exercise — this concept explains why it happens. Most people believe injuries are random. But in reality, injuries occur when the load placed on the body exceeds the body’s current capacity to handle it. Inside this episode, we cover: • Why pain doesn’t always mean injury• How training load affects tissue stress and recovery• Why active women and athlete moms often get stuck in injury cycles• How to build a body that can handle strength training, running, hiking, and mountain sports without constant setbacks• The difference between pushing through pain vs intelligently building capacity This framework is one of the foundational principles I use with my coaching clients to help them move better, train consistently, and build resilient bodies. Because the goal isn’t just to get out of pain. The goal is to build a body capable of the life you want to live. If you’ve been struggling with recurring pain, injuries, or feeling like your body can’t keep up with your goals, this episode will completely change how you think about training. 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]

Are your jaw tension and pelvic floor symptoms connected? If you struggle with pelvic floor tightness, leaking when lifting, urinary urgency, heaviness, or postpartum core dysfunction — and you also clench your jaw or grind your teeth — this episode will change how you understand your body. In this episode of The Athlete Mom Project, we break down: • The jaw–pelvic floor fascial connection (deep front line explained)• How jaw clenching increases pelvic floor guarding• Why kegels and “suck up a blueberry” cues often make symptoms worse• The role of the diaphragm in core and pelvic floor coordination• How breath timing affects pressure and leaking under load• Why pelvic floor tightness is often nervous system driven — not weakness If you’re pregnant, postpartum, or an athlete mom lifting heavier than bodyweight, this episode will help you understand how the jaw, breath, core, and pelvic floor function as one integrated system. You don’t need more isolated squeezing. You need coordinated strength. Inside The Athlete Mom Project and Stronger Through Pregnancy, we teach you how to build capacity, manage pressure, and train heavy without leaking or guarding. Listen now to learn how to stop over-gripping and start building resilient, integrated strength. 🎙️ 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 🫁 Start The Capacity ProjectA 6-week program designed to improve stress tolerance, recovery, sleep, and performance through breath and nervous system training. This is where you "build your base."👉 [ Learn More Here ] 🏔️ 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 💪🏻 Connect with me on Instagram👉 [@withchanyoucan]

Pubic symphysis pain during pregnancy (SPD) can feel like your pelvis is splitting in half — rolling over in bed hurts, walking hurts, getting dressed hurts… and the most common advice is still: “rest, stop single-leg work, take Tylenol, it’ll go away after birth.” In this episode of The Athlete Mom Project, I’m telling my SPD story from my first pregnancy with my oldest — what made it worse, what I did wrong, and what I’m intentionally doing differently this pregnancy to keep training (lifting, running, jiu-jitsu) without SPD pain taking over my life. You’ll learn: What SPD (symphysis pubis dysfunction) actually is — and why it’s usually irritation, not injury Why pregnancy pelvic pain is often a load + coordination problem (not a “tight hip” problem) How stress, fatigue, poor sleep, and breath-holding increase pelvic pressure and pain Why “stop moving” advice often backfires for athlete moms Examples exercises to use for SPD relief: seated ball squeezes, diagonal band pull-downs, crossover step-ups + curtsy, staggered stance squats, and breath-led core work How to use pain as information so you can adjust training instead of spiraling If you’re pregnant and dealing with SPD pain, pelvic girdle pain, SI joint pain, or that sharp “lightning crotch” feeling — this episode will give you a framework and practical movements you can start today. Want structure + a full relief library? My week-by-week program Stronger Through Pregnancy includes strategic programming + a relief library for pelvic pain, core, breath, and strength adaptations through every trimester. To learn more about the 36-weeek program, fill out my coaching inquiry form:--> Stronger Through Pregnancy Inquiry <-- 🔗 Resources & Links 🫁 Start The Capacity ProjectA 6-week program designed to improve stress tolerance, recovery, sleep, and performance through breath and nervous system training. This is where you "build your base."👉 [ Learn More Here ] 🏔️ 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 💪🏻 Connect with me on Instagram👉 [@withchanyoucan]

Have you felt emotionally heavy, disconnected, unmotivated, or like your life is destabilizing lately — and you can’t even explain why? In this episode of The Athlete Mom Project, I’m sharing what’s been happening in my own body (I’m 25 weeks pregnant and I cried for four days straight 🙃) and what I’m hearing from so many athlete moms in weekly check-ins: “My soul feels heavy.” We’re talking about the transition from the Year of the Wood Snake to the Year of the Fire Horse, the Solar Eclipse in Aquarius as a “new timeline” portal, and why this season can feel like ego death, identity shifts, nervous system friction, and burnout — especially for high-achieving moms who like to control outcomes. But we’re also grounding this in real coaching + physiology:✅ Load vs Capacity (why pain happens when load exceeds capacity)✅ Why identity expansion can feel like anxiety✅ How to regulate your nervous system when everything feels like it’s accelerating✅ 5 grounding tools you can do this week (surrender, breath, strength training, decluttering, and identity journaling) I also share a powerful metaphor from a Substack post about imaginal cells — the “imaginal soup” phase where the old self dissolves and something new is forming (even when it feels like chaos). Here is the full article if you want to read it:Navigating A Crumbling World: Lessons From The Chrysalis Referenced reading / resources: Moon Omens: Solar Eclipse in Aquarius 2026: A New Timeline (link) Moon Omens: Lunar New Year 2026: Year of the Fire Horse (link) Daniel Gould (Substack): Navigating a Crumbling World: Lessons from the Chrysalis (link) If you’re an athlete mom navigating burnout, motivation dips, pregnancy/postpartum identity shifts, or you’re trying to build strength and endurance without breaking your nervous system — this one will land. 🎧 Listen now, and then choose one grounding tool to practice today. 🎙️ 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 🫁 Start The Capacity ProjectA 6-week program designed to improve stress tolerance, recovery, sleep, and performance through breath and nervous system training. This is where you "build your base."👉 [ Learn More Here ] 🏔️ 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 💪🏻 Connect with me on Instagram👉 [@withchanyoucan]

🫁 Join the Capacity ProjectA 6-week program designed to improve stress tolerance, recovery, sleep, and performance through breath and nervous system training. This is where you "build your base."👉 [ Learn More Here ] If you feel like you’re doing everything “right” but you’re still exhausted, sore, wired, or stuck in a constant go-go-go loop… this episode is for you. In today’s Athlete Mom Project Podcast, I’m breaking down outcome attachment—the sneaky way high-achieving, Type A moms grip tighter to weight loss, performance goals, business growth, or “getting back to who I was”… and accidentally keep their nervous system in a low-grade state of threat. We’ll talk about why more discipline isn’t the answer, how urgency creates burnout (even when you love your goals), and the shift that changed everything for me: letting go of urgency without letting go of ambition. You’ll learn how outcome attachment shows up in training, nutrition, pregnancy/postpartum, and motherhood—and why your body can’t adapt, recover, or feel safe when you’re constantly asking “Is this working?” and “Am I doing enough?” I also share 3 powerful questions to help you detach without quitting, rest without guilt, and rebuild trust in your body—so you can make progress from a place of safety, consistency, and capacity, not pressure. If this resonates, you’ll love The Capacity Project—my 6-week program that rebuilds your foundation through breath, nervous system regulation, and intentional movement so you can train, live, and mother with more peace (and better results). Link below. 🎙️ 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 📖 Read the full breakdown of this Podcast episode on my Substack👉 [Read it Here] 🏔️ 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 💪🏻 Connect with me on Instagram👉 [@withchanyoucan]

Training during pregnancy, postpartum, injury, or chronic pain doesn’t mean stopping — it means understanding how your body actually adapts. In this episode, movement and nutrition coach Chandler Sommerfeldt breaks down how to train safely and effectively through pregnancy, postpartum, injury, and pain using the same science-based framework professionals use in injury rehab and performance training. This episode challenges the fear-based advice many women receive — like “do less,” “rest until it goes away,” or “just wait it out” — and explains why those recommendations often keep people stuck in pain longer. You’ll learn: The difference between pain and injury (and why confusing the two keeps you fearful) The 4 pain rules that allow you to keep training safely Why pregnancy and postpartum follow injury-based training principles How reactive vs degenerative tendinopathy show up during pregnancy and postpartum Why doing nothing often makes tendon pain and joint pain worse How Heavy Slow Resistance (HSR) and intelligent loading rebuild tissue resilience The role of the nervous system, breath, and stress in chronic pain How to train below threshold to increase capacity over time Why capacity vs load is the real issue behind most pregnancy and postpartum pain How fear, beliefs, and environment influence pain perception Why choosing the right community and provider matters for healing This episode is especially helpful if you are: Pregnant and unsure how to keep exercising safely Postpartum and dealing with lingering pain or fear of movement Experiencing pelvic pain, SPD pain, knee pain, Achilles pain, or tendon pain Returning to training after injury or surgery Living with chronic pain and tired of being told to “just rest” An athlete mom who wants to train without compromising your body or your life Chandler also shares her personal experiences with SPD pain during pregnancy, multiple knee surgeries, and chronic pain — and how learning to regulate the nervous system and train within capacity completely changed her relationship with movement. This is not about pushing through pain.It’s about understanding your body, rebuilding trust, and training intelligently through every season of life. 🎙️ 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 📖 Read the full breakdown of this Podcast episode on my Substack👉 [Read it Here] 🏔️ 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 💪🏻 Connect with me on Instagram👉 [@withchanyoucan]

If you’re an athlete mom who wants to stay consistent, reduce stress, and actually see results without burning yourself out, this episode is meant to feel like a deep exhale. In this episode of The Athlete Mom Project, we redefine what success really looks like for athlete moms — through the lens of nervous system health, sustainable training, and the minimal effective dose. Instead of pushing harder or doing more, this conversation explains why doing less — intentionally — often leads to better strength gains, more presence, and greater long-term momentum, especially during high-stress seasons like the holidays. In this episode, you’ll learn: why athlete moms often get stuck in grind mode and how it impacts cortisol, recovery, and adaptation how your nervous system influences fat loss, strength gains, emotional regulation, and consistency what success actually looks like for busy, high-achieving moms — and why perfection slows progress how to apply the minimal effective dose to fitness, nutrition, and motherhood how to train smarter when life is full, routines are disrupted, and stress is high why the balance of grind + grace creates sustainable results how to stay present with your kids while still honoring your athletic goals This episode blends science, mindset, and practical strategies designed specifically for moms who lift, run, train hard — or want to feel like athletes again — without sacrificing their mental health, relationships, or long-term health. Success isn’t about doing everything.It’s about doing what matters — consistently, sustainably, and with intention. 🎙️ 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 📖 Read the full breakdown of this Podcast episode on my Substack👉 [Read it Here] 🏔️ 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 💪🏻 Connect with me on Instagram👉 [@withchanyoucan]

In this episode, I get real about the pressure moms carry—especially during pregnancy/postpartum and the holiday season. If you’ve been battling mom guilt, pregnancy body image struggles, and the never-ending mental load, this conversation is going to feel like a deep breath. We dive into why most moms live in constant “giving mode”, trying to create the magic for everyone else while running on empty themselves. And we explore a different path:✨ What if “easy” was actually right?✨ What if slowing down made motherhood more magical—not less?✨ What if presence mattered more than the to-do list? You’ll hear Chandler’s honest experience with this pregnancy, how her body image has shifted, what she’s learning about capacity vs. load, and why overwhelm doesn’t make you a better mom—presence does. This episode is for the mom who feels stretched thin… the mom navigating body changes… the mom trying to juggle it all… and the mom who secretly wonders if she’s doing enough. If you’re craving more peace, more connection, and more permission to be human—this is your episode. 🎙️ 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 📖 Read the full breakdown of this Podcast episode on my Substack👉 [Read it Here] 🏔️ 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 💪🏻 Connect with me on Instagram👉 [@withchanyoucan]

In this episode of The Athlete Mom Project, I sit down with Shannon — a lifelong athlete, mom of twins, and working professional — to talk about what it really takes to rebuild trust in your body after motherhood, injury, and pain. After a major knee injury, recurring back pain, and being told by her doctor never to squat again due to arthritis, Shannon could have given up on her athletic goals. Instead, she chose a different path — one rooted in education, movement, and trust. Together, we unpack her journey from pain and fear to confidence and performance. Shannon shares how she reconnected with her athletic identity postpartum, navigated recovery after a C-section and multiple injuries, and learned to train smart — not scared. If you’re a mom navigating chronic pain, rebuilding strength after birth, or trying to find your way back to the athlete you once were, this episode will remind you that healing is possible — and that movement is medicine. . . . 🎙️ 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 📖 Read the full breakdown of this Podcast episode on my Substack👉 [Read it Here] 🏔️ 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 💪🏻 Connect with me on Instagram👉 [@withchanyoucan]