#116 – Coaching Women Through Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Hormonal Chaos – With Christy Ewing

What do women really need during pregnancy and postpartum? (Hint: it’s not just core exercises and macros.)In this episode, I sit down with Christy Ewing—a coach with deep expertise in women's health—to talk about the challenges women face in their pre-, peri-, and postnatal phases. We dig into the often-overlooked realities of female physiology, including how hormonal shifts, nervous system stress, and poor recovery strategies can derail both physical and mental health.This isn’t a surface-level chat about “bouncing back.” Christy breaks down how to actually support women through these intense life transitions—whether you’re a coach, a mom, or someone trying to understand your own body better.In this episode, we discuss:The truth about training during pregnancy (and what most programs miss)How under-eating and over-exercising impact fertility and postpartum healingWhy women need more support during motherhood—not lessThe long-term hormonal impacts of pushing through stress in early motherhoodThe nervous system’s role in regulating recovery, hunger, and emotional stabilityChristy’s approach to coaching women through pregnancy and beyondHow to recognize when a woman’s symptoms are signs of deeper imbalanceWhy true health for moms means more than hitting aesthetic goalsA discussion about where the fitness and nutrition industry is goingThis episode is essential listening for anyone working with women—or navigating womanhood themselves—through one of the most physically and emotionally demanding seasons of life.Find more from Christy EwingOn Instagram @crushingitwithchristyFind more from Rhyland On Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @rqtrainingnutrition Twitter: @QuallyRhyland