EPISODE · Oct 20, 2025 · 17 MIN
52. Holiday Cooking Without the ache: Ergonomic Tips for Big Meal Prep
from Everyday Ergonomics for Working Moms | Stop pain, fix biomechanics, improve function · host Amanda Rabin
Big holiday meals shouldn’t mean a sore back, stiff shoulders, or aching wrists. In this episode, Amanda shares her go-to ergonomic strategies to help you cook smarter, not harder — so you can actually enjoy the holidays you’re working so hard to create. Learn how to: 🍽️ Plan and prep large meals in stages to avoid fatigue 🪑 Set up your workstation for maximum comfort (yes, you can sit!) 🧑🍳 Use anti-fatigue mats and surface height hacks for neutral posture 💪 Safely lift heavy dishes and avoid back strain 🎄 Keep your cooking space efficient and body-friendly Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving or baking cookies with your kids, these small tweaks will make a big difference in how your body feels at the end of the day. 🤍 Because you deserve to feel good in the body you mother—and cook—in. Hope this episode is enlightening and helps you find joy and reduce pain. Until next time catch up with me in our free facebook community! Interested in one-on-one ergonomic coaching? Book a call here Follow on Instagram @dr.amada_ergocoach Free Download for Breastfeeding Support: Feeding Foundations EBook
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Big holiday meals shouldn’t mean a sore back, stiff shoulders, or aching wrists. In this episode, Amanda shares her go-to ergonomic strategies to help you cook smarter, not harder — so you can actually enjoy the holidays you’re working so hard to create. Learn how to: 🍽️ Plan and prep large meals in stages to avoid fatigue 🪑 Set up your workstation for maximum comfort (yes, you can sit!) 🧑🍳 Use anti-fatigue mats and surface height hacks for neutral posture 💪 Safely lift heavy dishes and avoid back strain 🎄 Keep your cooking space efficient and body-friendly Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving or baking cookies with your kids, these small tweaks will make a big difference in how your body feels at the end of the day. 🤍 Because you deserve to feel good in the body you mother—and cook—in. Hope this episode is enlightening and helps you find joy and reduce pain. Until next time catch up with me in our free facebook community! Interested in one-on-one ergonomic coaching? Book a call here Follow on Instagram @dr.amada_ergocoach Free Download for Breastfeeding Support: Feeding Foundations EBook
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