The Vibrantly You® podcast is a welcoming space for anyone who is trying to conceive, pregnant, and postpartum. In this podcast, we discuss everything about fitness and nutrition so that you can thrive in your motherhood journey. Nothing is off limits and our goal is to support you in this transformative season of life. Meet your hosts: Megan Martineau and Caitlin Cipriano. Long-term friends and business besties who experienced motherhood simultaneously, which propelled their passion for hel ...
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26. Caitlin's Birth Story with Baby #2 (unmedicated water birth)
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In today's episode, Caitlin talks through her birth story with her second baby. As a trigger warning, we do discuss subchorionic hematoma (SCH) and hemorrhage. To listen to Caitlin's birth story with her first child, listen to episode #8! If you are experiencing anxiety in pregnancy or are processing birth trauma, check out Postpartum Support Inter…
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25. What to Do When You Fall Behind on Workouts (Without Starting Over)
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Missed a few workouts and feeling like you’ve lost all your progress? You’re not alone — and you’re not off track. In this episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, Meg and Caitlin dive into one of the most relatable fitness struggles: what to do when you fall behind on workouts, especially in pregnancy, postpartum, or full-blown mom life. We’re talki…
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24. Bridging Evidence-Based and Holistic Nutrition Practices
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Can holistic practices and evidence-based nutrition really work together? In this episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, Megan and Caitlin explore how women can support their fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum health with a combined approach to wellness. They break down what holistic nutrition actually means, how to balance it with research-backe…
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In another solo episode, Caitlin talks about how to stay hydrated while breastfeeding. Many mothers experience an increase in thirst, and worry about their hydration levels impacting milk supply. Caitlin addresses both of these concerns in this quick, yet packed episode! If you have questions for Caitlin, feel free to reach out at @wholesomehuntres…
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22. Ways to help with Constipation when You're Newly Postpartum
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In today's solo episode, Caitlin talks about a common experience: postpartum constipation. While this can be scary and frustrating, there are many ways we can naturally support our bodies to improve digestion and reduce discomfort! Caitlin talks about the 3 F's: fluids, fiber and fats, as well as other strategies like abdominal massage and suppleme…
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21. Using FAMs while Trying to Conceive (feat. Brandy Oswald-Byrne)
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In today's episode, we have the pleasure of talking to our very first guest, Brandy Oswald-Byrne! Brandy teaches us all about FAMs: Fertility Awareness Methods. Brandy is a certified fertility awareness educator, menstrual cycle educator, and owner of Sauvage Wellness. She teaches women around the world how to use fertility awareness methods of cyc…
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This episode is a continuation off of episode 19 where Caitlin talked about Cycle Syncing your nutrition to each phase of your cycle. Today, Meg is talking about considerations for working out when trying to conceive (pregnancy prep, etc) as well as considerations for the two week wait (ie the two weeks before ovulation and menstruation/positive pr…
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In today's episode Caitlin talks about cycle syncing and how to support your hormones through nutrition in each phase of the menstrual cycle (menstruation, follicular phase, ovulation and luteal phase). Caitlin talks about how to eat in a way to support fertility if you are trying to conceive, but also a general approach to cycle syncing to support…
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In another solo episode, Meg addresses a common question of: "can you build strength during pregnancy?" She talks about the changes happening to the body during pregnancy, why it's important to build strength in pregnancy, and why you shouldn't wait until you're postpartum. Episodes referenced in today's podcast: Ep. 9 - Meg's birth story (planned …
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In this solo episode of the Vibrantly You® Podcast, Meg is talking all about low back pain in pregnancy. She covers: - lifestyle tweaks to make to reduce low back pain - strengthening exercises to offer support to the low back - why low back pain commonly occurs in pregnant individuals To join the FREE Strong in Pregnancy class on April 2nd, regist…
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16. Constipation in Pregnancy and how to manage with nutrition
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Today we are talking about a very common pregnancy complaint: constipation. Constipation in pregnancy is something that many expecting moms deal with, but it is not something you have to suffer with for 9 months. In this episode we talk about 3 nutritional strategies: fluids, fibers and fats. We also talk about how movement can aid in digestion. To…
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Pregnancy can come with a lot of aches and pains, a major one being SI Joint Pain. The SI Joints (sacroiliac joints) sit at the back of the pelvis and many expectant moms are told this is just "a part of pregnancy".... But in this episode, Meg breaks down: - what the role of the SI Joints are - what causes SI Joint pain in pregnancy - prevention st…
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14. Is it Safe to Lift Weights in Pregnancy?
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One of the biggest myths when it comes to pregnancy exercise is not lifting heavy weights in pregnancy. Not only is this not true, but it can lead to a lot of uncomfortable symptoms like low back pain, pelvic pain, and a tougher postpartum recovery. In today's episode, Megan talks through how to safely lift weights in pregnancy whether you are a be…
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13. Caffeine Intake During Pregnancy and While Breastfeeding
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Wondering how many cups of coffee you can safely enjoy during pregnancy and postpartum? In this episode, Caitlin goes over all of the recommendations for caffeine intake during pregnancy and while breastfeeding postpartum. For individual guidance, please refer to your medical provider. Resources referenced in this episode: Prenatal Nutrition Guide …
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Today's episode of the Vibrantly You® Podcast is slightly different; we share behind-the-scenes of mom life. We both went through the transition from 1 to 2 kids at the same time, and both found it way more challenging than we anticipated. We are sharing those experiences today and hope you find it helpful if you are approaching this transition you…
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11. The Truth about Pregnancy-Safe Workouts
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In this episode of the Vibrantly You® Podcast, Meg talks about 'pregnancy-safe workouts' which is a big buzzword these days but also can create a lot of confusion! We talk about: - activities to avoid - warning signs when exercising - how to know if an exercise is safe for you - recommendations for finding the most effective pregnancy-safe workouts…
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In this episode of the Vibrantly You® Podcast, we explore blood sugar balance—what it is and why it's important, especially during pregnancy! We reference two of our previous episodes: 2. Nausea and Aversions in Pregnancy and how Nutrition can help 6. Gestational Diabetes Check out Caitlin's Prenatal Nutrition Guide HERE to learn more about balanci…
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9. Megan's Birth Story with baby #1 (planned c-section)
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Trigger warning: in this episode we discuss pregnancy loss and c-section birth. In today's episode, Megan shares her pregnancy and birth experience with her first child. This was her second pregnancy (first pregnancy ended in miscarriage) and also happened at the very beginning of the pandemic. We discuss tips for having a c-section and what you ca…
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8. Caitlin's birth story with baby #1 (prodromal labor and postpartum hemorrhage)
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In today's episode, Caitlin walks us through her birth with her first baby. In this episode, we discuss prodromal labor and postpartum hemorrhage (TW bleeding). If you are experiencing anxiety in pregnancy or are processing birth trauma, check out Postpartum Support International to find a trained perinatal mental health professional near you If yo…
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7. Busting Prenatal Exercise Myths: "Should I avoid 'doing abs' in pregnancy?!"
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In today's episode of the Vibrantly You® Podcast, we are diving into one of the biggest prenatal exercise myths - avoiding ab work during pregnancy. Meg walks us through where the myth likely originated from (fear of developing Diastasis Recti) as well as WHY a strong core is important during pregnancy and the different types of ab exercises that a…
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6. Gestational Diabetes: how to manage with nutrition
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In this episode of the Vibrantly You® Podcast, Caitlin talks about Gestational Diabetes and how nutrition can help manage this condition naturally. The good news is that many pregnant people CAN manage a GD diagnosis through dietary and lifestyle changes. We cover: - healthy balanced meals for gestational diabetes - managing gestational diabetes na…
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5. Do I have to wait for my 6 week postpartum clearance to workout?
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Wondering if you really need to wait for your 6-week postpartum clearance before starting to move your body again? In this episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, Meg and Caitlin unpack what that “6-week green light” from your OB or midwife actually means — and why it's not a magic switch that signals your body is ready for full workouts. They discu…
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4. Early Postpartum Nutrition and Meal Prep to optimize recovery
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In today's episode of the Vibrantly You® Podcast, Caitlin shares her recommendations for early postpartum meal prep, foods to support postpartum recovery, nutrients to optimize healing from childbirth, plus easy ways you can nourish your body without added stress. For more information on postpartum nutrition and easy recipes to follow, check out he…
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3. Adjusting your Workouts in the First Trimester
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In this episode of the Vibrantly You® Podcast, we discuss pregnancy fitness tips for the first trimester, how to adjust workouts when you're low on energy, and what is considered "safe" in the first trimester. We also cover mindset shifts to help you stay consistent, feel confident in the exercise you're selecting, and know what you're doing is saf…
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2. Nausea and Aversions in Pregnancy and How Nutrition can Help
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In this episode of the Vibrantly You® Podcast, we’re diving into how to manage nausea and food aversions during pregnancy with practical, nutrition-focused strategies. We’ll share tips for overcoming morning sickness, finding foods you can tolerate, and staying nourished even when eating feels challenging. If you’re in your first trimester and stru…
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Welcome to the Vibrantly You® Podcast! We’re so excited to have you here! In this first episode, we’re sharing a little about who we are, our backgrounds in perinatal nutrition and fitness, and how we became passionate about supporting moms through fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum health. Whether you’re navigating your journey to motherhood, ba…
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