#79 Healing After Twins, Honoring Your Body, and Redefining Motherhood with Kristin McGee

If you’ve ever whispered “my body is not my own” after motherhood—or stared at your postpartum belly wondering what happened to your core—this one’s for you.In this week’s episode, I’m joined by twin mama, yoga and Pilates instructor, and all-around calming presence Kristin McGee. We talk about everything from healing diastasis recti (yep, that dreaded core separation) to parenting solo, starting over after divorce, and how to actually make time for yourself when everything feels like “too much.”We get into:Becoming a mom later in life and navigating IVF, pregnancy in your 40s, and the “geriatric” label 🙄The honest truth about twin birth (Kristin went to 39.5 weeks!) and recovering from both vaginal birth and a C-sectionWhy pelvic floor therapy should be standard postpartum careTips for managing life as a single parent (and finding a new path after a dream job ends)Her new book Somatic Exercises for Dummies—and how reconnecting with your body is emotional and physicalBreathwork and tiny rituals that actually help in moments of mom-overwhelmKristin is the real deal—so grounded, so generous, and deeply honest about the beauty and the burnout that comes with this season of life. Whether you’re healing your core, healing your heart, or just figuring out how to hold everything you're carrying, this episode is like a deep exhale.🛠️ Resources + Mentions:Diastasis recti healing tips and KT tape (!!)5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique for anxietyBreathwork for moms: box breathing + peace fingersKristin’s new book: Somatic Exercises for Dummies @kristinmcgee on IG and Substack (linked below)https://www.kristinmcgee.com/https://kristinmcgee.substack.com/ Podcast episode on resentment Stay Connected:Podcast Website: www.thattwinmama.com/podcastFollow on Instagram: @thattwinmamapodcast Credits:Production: Berty EnterprisesEditing: Nomadic Orca https://www.nomadicorca.com/Music: Far Eye HousePhoto: Birch ThomasDesign: Erin Fox CreativeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy