E. 128 How to Rebuild Strength & Confidence Postpartum With Dr. Meghan Sak-Ocbina

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Meghan Sak-Ocbina - physical therapist, strength coach, and new mom - to unpack the real conversation about postpartum health, strength, and identity.We dive deep into pelvic floor recovery, why “flat glutes” happen postpartum, and how to rebuild from the inside out - through movement, mindset, and breathwork. We also break down myths around waist trainers, incontinence, and how your breathing impacts glute growth and stability.Whether you’re a new mom, athlete, or simply learning to reconnect with your body, this episode will help you train smarter, not harder, and finally understand how your physiology and mindset work together.Timestamps:- [00:00 – 02:15] – Introduction- [02:15 – 05:13] – The postpartum physique journey.- [05:13 – 06:49] – Identity loss when physique goals take a back seat.- [06:49 – 11:40] – Postpartum dieting and calorie needs.- [11:40 – 14:51] – The truth about postpartum glute changes.- 14:51 – 17:33] – “Stubborn glutes” in competitors and understanding asymmetries in hip and glute development.- [17:33 – 20:45] – Pelvic guarding and trauma after IUDs.- [20:45 – 24:00] – How to identify if your pelvic floor is tight.- [24:00 – 34:00] – Incontinence, painful intercourse, and pelvic dysfunction.- [34:00 – 40:11] – Pelvic floor prognosis: assessing and improving tightness, breathing, and coordination.- [40:11 – 45:31] – Coaching cues: how to hinge properly, build glute connection, and manage pressure.- [45:31 – 49:09] – How mouth breathing, tension, and posture affect muscle loading.- [49:09 – 50:26] – How rib expansion and breathing mechanics improve stability and hypertrophy.- [50:26 – 52:16] – How stage habits harm performance in the gym.- [52:16 – 54:40] – The waist trainer myth - risks, misconceptions, and smarter alternatives.- [54:40 – 1:02:30] – Core function and waist control.- [1:02:30 – 1:06:29] – The power of priming sessions before training.- [1:06:29 – 1:11:22] – What most people miss in their training.Links & Resources:Follow Dr. Meghan Sak-Ocbina: https://www.instagram.com/dr.megsi.dpt/?hl=enWork With Dr. Meghan Sak-Ocbina: https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/meghan-sak-ocbina?attrib=419239-ig&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn-ZPTUhd2z9mq9myXto4g1TTUeBEJdrjqlr2PmV1z4WKPnDTZZ0vxhlSmHiY_aem_AWUwGOzYtz3qLsl12NQ_Wghttps://coryfit.com/⁠Coaching: Let's Chat⁠https://calendly.com/coryfit-coaching/15min⁠Consults: Book a Call⁠https://calendly.com/coryfit-coaching/one-time-consultationFor more content, follow along:⁠Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/cory_fit/⁠Patreon⁠: https://patreon.com/CoryFit?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink