The Birthfit Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Lindsey discusses fertility tracking while breastfeeding and 4 things to consider when trying to conceive while breastfeeding. She also shares tips on weaning your little one 12 months or older. Dr. Lindsey also shares her personal thoughts on why someone get their bleed immediately post birth and why others it may take a bit longer. Spoiler- there's no right answer. Join The BIRTHFIT Community Sign up for The BIRTHFIT Certification WAITLIST

In this episode of the BIRTHFIT Podcast, Lindsey sits down with Alyssa Seeland, founder and CEO of Fond Bone Broth, to explore the intersection of motherhood, nourishment, and entrepreneurship. Alyssa shares the story behind her six natural births and how her personal experiences with pregnancy, healing, and ancestral nutrition ultimately led to the creation of her bone broth company. From delivering babies in a Texas birth center and at home, to navigating the demands of pregnancy while building a national food brand, Alyssa offers a powerful perspective on trusting the body, building resilience, and choosing a path that often runs counter to modern culture. The conversation also dives into Alyssa's entrepreneurial journey—how a small farmers market product grew into a nationally distributed regenerative bone broth brand, now found on shelves across the country. Along the way, she opens up about the challenges she faced, including regulatory battles, legal disputes with major food companies, and a devastatin

Inside this episode, Dr. Lindsey discusses benefits of exercise during pregnancy. She shares some of the latest research and what moves the needle for labor outcomes, mom's mental health, and long term metabolic health of baby. Join the BIRTHFIT Community Membership Get our weekly newsletter  Full Term Prenatal Training Program

Inside this episode, Dr. Lindsey discusses two of the biggest tools commonly used for measuring labor progress- Station Grading and Friedman's Curve. She breaks down the history and why we should not be using these outdated practices as reasons to intervene in a woman's labor. Join the BIRTHFIT Community Membership Get our weekly newsletter

In this episode, Dr. Lindsey shares 10 things that she'd communicate with you if she knew it would NOT hurt your feelings. Spoiler alert- if you know her, she'd probably still share these things with you even if it hurt your feelings because SHE CARES. Join the BIRTHFIT Community Membership at https://birthfit.mykajabi.com/offers/DhkMvHdo/checkout Get our weekly newsletter: https://birthfit.com/contact-us  

In this episode, we welcome Brigid Tebaldi — a board-certified Health Coach and mentor who helps women uncover the original story their nervous system learned… and rebuild the foundation so their bodies no longer have to protect them at the cost of peace. Brigid's work lives at the intersection of physiology, identity, and faith. She supports women who feel stuck in chronic stress, fatigue, emotional reactivity, and lingering physical symptoms that never seem to resolve. Through her signature program, Restored by Grace, Brigid guides women to trace present-day patterns back to their roots — often shaped by birth experiences, early responsibility, or long seasons of overwhelm — and gently rewire the body toward safety and stability. Her approach blends nervous system regulation, integrative health principles, and a Christian understanding of the human person, creating space for real healing without force, pressure, or hustle. Brigid is a wife, a mother of five, and a homesteader in Pennsylvania. When she's not

Inside this episode, Dr. Lindsey discusses The BIRTHFIT Postpartum Fitness Triangle. She breaks down the Recovery, Rehab, Rebuilding, and Sport phases inside the triangle. Join the BIRTHFIT Community Membership at https://birthfit.mykajabi.com/offers/DhkMvHdo/checkout Get our weekly newsletter: https://birthfit.com/contact-us  

Inside this episode, Dr. Lindsey discusses what is DRA (diastasis rectus abdominis) and an opportunity to shift your mindset when it comes to healing. She discusses why depth and functionality matter more than width, and shares the BIRTHFIT 3-prong approach to healing core and pelvic floor dysfunction. Dr. Lindsey also shares why sunlight matters and how healing can be enhanced with tools like red light therapy. If this episode resonated with you, leave us a review on iTunes or Spotify. Join the BIRTHFIT Community Membership at https://birthfit.mykajabi.com/offers/DhkMvHdo/checkout Get our weekly newsletter: https://birthfit.com/contact-us    

A big question that keeps coming up in our community is how to get training in when you're exhausted, overwhelmed, and the idea of a 45-60 minute workout feels like a fantasy from your pre-baby life. Here's the good news: research shows you don't need hours at the gym to rebuild your strength and energy—"exercise snacks" are short bouts of physical activity lasting just 30 seconds to 5 minutes that can improve muscle strength by up to 31%, increase endurance, reduce stress, boost mood, and enhance cardiovascular health and brain activity. From breathing snacks to core connection work to walking snacks to strength training snacks these mini-workouts fit into the chaos of motherhood and work around baby's schedule, not against it. Start ridiculously small, piggyback on existing habits, use baby as your workout buddy, embrace the mess, and remember your why—you're evolving into the new, better, more optimal version of yourself AND modeling healthy habits for your little ones.   If this episode resonated with you

Rochester General Hospital in New York just proved what we've known all along: when you remove financial incentives for C-sections, shift to midwife-led care, and give women TIME to labor, outcomes transform—their C-section rate for low-risk, first-time mothers dropped from 40% to 25% between 2019 and 2024, one of the steepest declines reported nationally. They stopped paying physicians more for surgery, trained staff in non-surgical support techniques, allowed evidence-based labor timelines instead of declaring "failure to progress" prematurely, and educated patients on normal labor—proving that when the system aligns with physiology instead of profit, the female body does what it was designed to do. But here's what we need to say out loud: 25% is still higher than it should be, and the missing piece is supporting women from conception forward with the BIRTHFIT 7 Pillars—sun, sleep, strength, nourishment, mindset, community, and spirit—so they show up to labor with regulated nervous systems, unshakable confi

In this episode, we open a conversation that too often stays in the shadows: first-trimester miscarriage. With nearly 1 in 5 recognized pregnancies ending in early loss, this is not a rare experience — it's a common, deeply human one. And yet, most women are left navigating it without clear data, real options, or compassionate context. We walk through what the research actually says about miscarriage risk across the first trimester, including how it changes week-by-week and how maternal age plays a role. We also explore what's truly behind most early losses — primarily random chromosomal changes — and why this matters for letting go of blame, shame, and self-doubt. A major myth gets dismantled in this episode: exercise does not cause miscarriage. We dive into the latest evidence showing that light-to-moderate movement — and even brief bouts of higher-intensity training — are safe for healthy pregnancies and can actually support metabolic, hormonal, and nervous system health in early pregnancy. For anyone curr

In this episode, I tackle the claim that the Bible says birth is supposed to be painful by examining Genesis 3:16 and the original Hebrew word itstsavon, which means "toil" or "labor"—the same word used for Adam's work in the field, not excruciating agony. God's design of the female body—from circadian rhythms optimizing melatonin and oxytocin to endorphins, relaxin, and a baby's adaptable skull—shows us that birth was created to be intense labor supported by brilliant, God-given systems. Understanding itstsavon as "labor" rather than "pain" changes everything: birth is hard work, but women are designed for hard work, and the intensity you'll experience isn't punishment—it's purpose. You were created for this, equipped with strength, hormones, instinct, and the promise of transformative joy. Birth is not a curse—it's powerful, purposeful, God-designed labor, and you are fearfully and wonderfully made for it. If this episode resonated with you, leave us a review on iTunes or Spotify. Join the BIRTHFIT Communit

In this week's BIRTHFIT Podcast conversation, Lindsey sat down with Nikki Adams — a longtime BIRTHFIT Coach (since 2017), gym owner, doula, Lululemon ambassador, and devoted mom — to talk about her journey, her work, and the heart behind everything she does.  Nikki is one of those rare people who radiates both fire and gentleness. She's built a space in her community where women feel seen, supported, and strengthened — not just physically, but emotionally and relationally, too. Early mornings, bustling mom-friendly classes, and intentionally curated programs are her rhythm, but what truly defines her work is the way she weaves connection and healing into every corner of her gym. She shared how she found BIRTHFIT years ago — during a season when she felt an inner pull to better understand pregnancy, coaching, and the deeper layers of women's wellness. After discovering the BIRTHFIT podcast, she reached out to Lindsey, eventually attending the 2017 Coach Seminar despite financial hurdles. She describes that wee

Navigating fitness during preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum doesn’t have to be confusing and overwhelming. With BIRTHFIT, you’ll gain the tools and knowledge to move safely and effectively throughout your motherhood journey. This episode empowers you with awareness and confidence in your fitness routine, whether you’re just starting or looking to adapt your training as an experienced athlete. What you'll learn: Why BIRTHFIT? Discover the unique philosophy and methodology behind our fitness programming and why it’s designed specifically for the motherhood transition. General Training Recommendations for both new movers and seasoned athletes. Foundational Movements for Pregnancy and Postpartum: Learn about the BIRTHFIT Basics and how these exercises will help you establish a solid foundation for your core and pelvic floor. Prenatal and Postpartum Training: Explore sample days from our online prenatal and postpartum training programs.

Lindsey chats with Minister Veda on birthing and raising babies outside of the system. CONNECT with Minister Veda: Website: https://vedarevival.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veda.revival/?hl=en

Leah Barto is discussing her current role as a mother of two young children, ages six and three and a half. She is in a transitional phase where her kids are no longer babies but still require significant attention. Alongside her parenting duties, Leah works part-time with BirthFit, where she helps develop and oversee their online programs as the company switches to a new platform. She also continues working as a doula but has scaled back, focusing only on close friends and home births to align with her current priorities. Leah emphasizes how she and her husband have made intentional decisions, based on their family values, to prioritize being present in their children's lives. This has included financial sacrifices and shifting responsibilities so that she can stay home and nurture their children, a role that feels deeply aligned with her heart and purpose. If you’re interested in optimizing your lifestyle practices, such as fitness and mindset, to align more with your biology, then email us (info@birthfit.c

In this episode, Lindsey rides solo, discussing the seven foundational lifestyle practices we utilize in all seasons of the motherhood transition.  Lindsey also shares a personal story of how her birth with her daughter exponentially healed her.  If you’re interested in optimizing your lifestyle practices, such as fitness and mindset, to align more with your biology, then email us (info@birthfit.com). My team and I would love to work with you to support you on your BIRTHFIT journey. 

Thomas P. Seager, PhD is an Associate Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering & the Built Environment at Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ.  He has authored over 150 scientific articles, you can read more about his work on human resilience, personal psychology, and entrepreneurship at his personal blog. In this episode, Lindsey and Thomas discuss the benefits of the cold plunge relating to metabolic health and preparing for conception, birthing in the cold, newborns and cold, and even postpartum and cold.    Thomas recently published the first limited edition of Uncommon Cold: The Science & Experience of Cold Plunge Therapy.  The first printing is sold out, but an updated second edition will be available on Amazon in the summer of 2024.

Heard about tongue ties? Well, this is a whole new perspective. Dr. Neel works with some of the leading doctors, and oftentimes, they seek his opinion before a tie release! In this episode, Dr. Lindsey and Dr. Neel get into embryonic development, tongue ties, DRA, pelvic floor, and his upcoming course!