{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"116. Mom Mode, Not Martyrdom: Postpartum Health, Mom Shaming &amp; Social Media Lies","description":"Motherhood is not a performance\u2014it\u2019s a marathon. In this episode, Joelle and Alessandra get real about postpartum health, mom shaming, and the pressure cooker of social media. We talk self-care that actually fits real life, flexible routines that keep you consistent, and why prioritizing your health makes you a better parent\u2014not a selfish one. What we cover:   Postpartum realities: hormones, energy, identity shifts   Mom shaming &amp;amp; social media pressure: how to mute the noise and trust yourself   Self-care for moms: simple recovery, nutrition, and movement wins   Flexible routines: \u201cgood enough\u201d systems that survive busy seasons   Homeschooling without the chaos: structure, not rigidity   Permission to be human: a clean-enough house, a kind home, a healthier you   If you\u2019re tired of unrealistic standards and ready for balance you can sustain, this conversation is your reset. APPLY FOR COACHING: https:\/\/www.lvltncoaching.com\/1-1-coaching The Fitness League app https:\/\/www.fitnessleagueapp.com\/ Macros Guide https:\/\/www.lvltncoaching.com\/free-resources\/calculate-your-macros Join the Facebook Community: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/lvltncoaching FREE TOOLS to start your health and fitness journey: https:\/\/www.lvltncoaching.com\/resources\/freebies Alessandra's Instagram: http:\/\/instagram.com\/alessandrascutnik Joelle's Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/joellesamantha?igsh=ZnVhZjFjczN0OTdn Josh's Instagram: http:\/\/instagram.com\/joshscutnik Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back to the Fitness League 01:13 Mailbox Mishap and Holiday Preparations 02:01 Health Drinks and Digestive Reactions 03:36 Postpartum Changes and Hormonal Fluctuations 05:05 Lab Work and Breastfeeding Journey 07:07 Vasectomy Failures and Pregnancy Surprises 10:38 Mom Shaming in Fitness and Health 16:58 Cleaning and Parenting Perspectives 28:36 The Big Picture of Parenting 31:29 Modeling Behavior for Children 33:34 The Myth of Perfection in Motherhood 36:25 Prioritizing Health and Well-being 39:11 Awareness vs. Action 41:55 Finding Your Own Path 44:47 The Importance of Diverse Perspectives 47:24 Growth Mindset and Continuous Learning 50:32 Navigating Social Media and Expectations 54:07 Flexibility in Parenting and Life ","author_name":"The Fitness League","author_url":"http:\/\/thefitnessleague.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39575750\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39575750"}