Strong as a Momma

In today's episode, core and pelvic floor specialist Ashely Sorenson shares her own motherhood journey that led her from shifting her career from helping women get fit, to helping women get well. We discuss how without mental health there is no physical health and visa versa. Follow Ashley on Instagram: @ash.sorenson

1 in 4 pregnancies result in miscarriage, yet so many women suffer alone from this heartbreaking loss. In this episode, Cassidy shares her experience--from the joy and excitement of finding out she was pregnant with her first baby, to what she calls the darkest time in her life when she found out she lost them, to her motherhood journey continuing after that. Follow us on Instagram: @strongasamomma

Giving birth is no small feat, and a woman is always transformed in the process. In this episode, we hear from Nicole Hock, a certified birth doula and self-proclaimed birth enthusiast. We discuss how a woman can feel more empowered in her birth, and the village of support needed in crossing the threshold into Motherhood. Follow Nicole on Instagram: @thebirthgirl Follow us on Instagram: @strongasamomma

In this episode, guest Kortni Beckstead shares the real and raw about having a baby. From bleeding nipples to feeling like the world ended, we talk about the things she wished she had known before becoming a mom. Follow us on Instagram: @strongasamomma

Pauli is a mom of 2, wife, and pelvic floor physical therapist. She is passionate about helping women, especially since is no stranger to the challenges of postpartum. In this episode she shares her own story, as well as countless pearls of wisdom she has learned along the way. Follow Pauli on Instagram: @beyondthev.bypauli

In this episode we hear from mom of three and accomplished wedding photographer Kaylie Gainer. She shares her experience with postpartum depression, and the decisions she made when it comes to balancing being a mom and a business owner. Don't forget to follow on Instagram: @strongasamomma

In this episode Claire Uncapher shares her journey with postpartum depression. She recounts the breakthrough she had when she looked the at piece of herself that doesn't like the work of motherhood and made peace with it. She is as real and down to earth as they come and you are sure to laugh and cry listening to her story. Follow Claire on Instagram @claire.uncapher

Tayler Sant is the definition of positivity and friendliness, so you can imagine her confusion when she started experiencing rage after her third baby. Luckily she got help and was able to get to a better place. She opens up in today's episode and shares her story.

In this episode, host Merrie Hansen shares her own experience with postpartum depression. She recounts the events leading up to what felt like six months of living in a "dark cloud", and the things that got her through. She shares how losing her own Mother to a stroke shortly after sent her back into depression and even caused difficulties in her marriage. Merrie is passionate about sharing the not so pretty parts of our human experience so others can know they are not alone.