Finding Your Community Through Pregnancy & Postpartum —with ELLEN BRYAN

Send us Fan MailIf you're from the DC Metro area, you'll definitely recognize our latest guest, former host of @greatdaywash!In this week’s episode, I sit down with @ellenbryan—television talk show host turned wellness entrepreneur, health coach, and mom of 2 (with another on the way!). With 15+ years of experience on major networks in Washington, DC, Dallas, and Lexington, Ellen has built a career in broadcasting while navigating pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and motherhood.Today, she’s following her passion for women’s health, lifestyle, and community wellness, bringing the same storytelling skills she honed on TV to help moms feel stronger and more supported. She’s the author of A Work in Progress, a @nutritionschool certified health coach and @fit4mom_dc instructor In this conversation, Ellen opens up about: 🔹 Being pregnant on air during 2020 🔹 Returning to TV after postpartum recovery 🔹 Healing from birth trauma 🔹 Sifting through misinformation as a journalist 🔹 Building community and finding strength as a new momEllen’s journey is a powerful reminder that you can honor your ambition while embracing motherhood, and that resilience, pivots, and self-care are essential at every stage. If you’re navigating pregnancy, postpartum challenges, or balancing career and motherhood, this episode is for you.Time Stamps1:00 Introduction4:47 initial experience as a mom 7:55 being pregnant on air10:45 changes from first to third pregnancy14:55 being active during pregnancy 18:28 doing too much too soon20:51 becoming a FIT4MOM coach24:30 finding community as a new mom28:18 being more active31:45 adapting to change38:00 talking about perimenopause45:41 plan for baby 356:09 rapid fire questionsCONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCONNECT WITH ELLEN:IG: https://www.instagram.com/ellenbryan/Website: www.ellenbryan.comThe 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 💌