139. The Best Mommy + Me Postpartum Workout Class for Moms with Rachael Bridgens

Send us Fan MailMommy & me classes are supposed to make things easier…so why do they so often feel like the opposite?If you’ve ever:Left a class more stressed than when you arrivedSpent the entire time bouncing, feeding, or stepping outOr skipped it altogether because it just didn’t feel worth the effort…this episode is going to hit.Because what if the problem isn’t you…it’s the setup?In today’s conversation, I’m joined by Rachael Bridgens—mom of two, pre and postnatal Pilates specialist, and founder of Pilates Collective in Audubon, PA—who created the kind of postpartum space most of us wish existed.We’re talking about:Why so many mommy & me classes fall short (and what’s missing)The one shift that allows moms to actually participate (hint: it’s a game-changer)Why Pilates is one of the most supportive ways to return to movement postpartumThe connection between your core, posture, and pelvic floor (and why it matters more than you think)What realistic postpartum recovery should actually look like (not the “bounce back” version)How to reconnect with your body in a way that feels supportive—not overwhelmingThe power of being in a room where other moms just get itResources Mentioned: Check out the Pilates Collective Mommy + Me Class: https://www.pilatescollectivehq.com/Follow Pilates Collective on IG: https://www.instagram.com/pilatescollectivehq/ Build Your Postpartum Support team: https://www.perinatalpartnersnetwork.com/directory Keep your breastmilk cold: https://www.cereschill.com/ Next Steps:DM me on Instagram @postpartumbetter