#5 EPISODE OF 2025: How to Make Fitness Actually Work for Busy Moms — with LINDSEY BOMGREN

Send us Fan MailComing in at #5 on our list of top podcasts for 2025 is my conversation with Lindsey Bomgren.What does fitness really look like for moms?It’s not matching sets and flawless form.It’s stopping mid-workout for a diaper change.It’s navigating diastasis, prolapse, leaking, exhaustion, and a brain that hasn’t slept in three years.It’s figuring out how to move in a body that’s been through pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause—without the judgment.In this episode, I sit down with Lindsey Bomgren (@nourishmovelove), certified trainer, mom of three, and absolute powerhouse in the online fitness space. Lindsey brings the real talk about motherhood and movement—and how to keep showing up with strength and compassion through every season.We dive into:💥 The rise of online fitness & what it means for moms💥 Diastasis recti, coning & doming explained (finally)💥 Why cueing matters more than most realize💥 The shifts through each pregnancy and postpartum recovery💥 How perimenopause is changing the conversation💥 And the quiet shame so many moms feel about their bodies—and how we push backIf you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, judged, or just not sure where to start—this one’s for you.👟 Real fitness isn’t one-size-fits-all.🎧 Hit play and let’s talk about what movement can actually look like for moms.⏱ Timestamps:00:00 Intro05:26 Building a business while raising kids10:09 Treating athletes in pregnancy & postpartum12:17 What moms actually want in fitness16:13 Why cueing matters27:26 Common myths and misinformation37:56 Postpartum body image44:00 Letting go of fear in movement48:30 Mental health & movement56:40 What’s next for perimenopause69:45 Rapid fire Q&A🔔 Subscribe for real talk on pelvic health, fitness, and the science behind how women move.CONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.com CONNECT WITH LINDSEYWebsite: https://www.nourishmovelove.com/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/nourishmoveloveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nourishmovelove/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nourishmovelove/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/nourishmovelove/ The Active Mom Podcast — a real mom's guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond, for active moms and the professionals who help them get there.Quick-hit conversations with moms, providers, and researchers... because you don't have a lot of free time (you're probably listening at 1.5x right now).Follow so you don't miss an episode. Rate & review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — it's how the next mom searching for these answers actually finds them. Share it with the friend who needs it.Questions or topic requests? DM me 💌