A Safe and Healing Approach to Postpartum Fitness and Strength | Desiree Bartlett EP 199

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Postpartum fitness isn’t just about “bouncing back” or crunching your way to a flat stomach.
It’s about honoring the body’s transformation, healing, and regaining strength from the inside out. In this episode, Maranda sits down with fitness expert and prenatal/postnatal specialist Desi Bartlett to discuss what’s missing in traditional postpartum fitness and why so many programs fall short for moms.

From understanding the core's "inner cylinder" to exploring how breath directly impacts the pelvic floor, Desi shares actionable insights for postpartum providers and moms alike. Learn how to create movement practices that heal rather than harm, and why slowing down can lead to faster, more sustainable recovery.

If you’re a postpartum provider or mom ready to rethink fitness and rediscover joy in movement, we know you’ll love this conversation.

Check out the episode on the blog:
https://postpartumu.com/a-safe-and-healing-approach-to-postpartum-fitness-and-strength-desiree-bartlett-ep-199

KEY TIME STAMPS:

00:02: Introduction to Desi Bartlett and her expertise in postpartum fitness.
02:17: Understanding the “inner cylinder” of the core.
06:48: Pelvic floor health and the importance of breathwork.
11:22: Critical postpartum fitness adaptations for safe recovery.
15:08: Transitioning to perimenopause and menopause movement considerations
20:13: How societal pressures harm postpartum recovery and what to do instead.

Connect with Desi:

Desi Bartlett MS, CPT E-RYT, is passionate about sharing the joy of movement with over 25 years of experience in health and wellness. She holds advanced certifications in yoga, personal training, prenatal and postnatal fitness, and has worked with celebrities like Ashley Tisdale and Kate Hudson. An internationally published author of "Your Strong, Sexy Pregnancy" and co-author of "Total Body Beautiful," Desi brings her expertise to Desibodymind.com, offering transformative content for physical and mental well-being. Desi, originally from Chicago and a proud mother of two, now resides on the picturesque island of Oahu.

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