From Traumatic Birth to Muscle Mo...
From Traumatic Birth to Muscle Mommy
The Strong and Kind Podcast by David Hagerty
S1 · E17
Jun 4, 2024
01:05:58
Episode notes

Today, we're joined by Amber Grimmett, a passionate fitness enthusiast and mom who shares her enlightening journey through motherhood, fitness, and recovery. From the importance of staying physically fit for parenting to navigating postpartum anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic, Amber offers invaluable insights and advice.

She discusses the mental and emotional challenges she faced after the births of her children, Emmy and Bo, and how she harnessed therapy, journaling, and a supportive community to regain her stability. We delve into her traumatic birth experiences, the pressures of societal expectations on new mothers, and the importance of finding confidence and value beyond physical appearance.

Amber also highlights her goals in the gym, like deadlifting 225 pounds postpartum and achieving 15 pull-ups, as part of her fitness jo ... 

Keywords
physical therapy
pelvic floor
strength
mindset