In this replay, Cari and Bailey discuss effective strategies to reduce extra intra-abdominal pressure, aiming to minimize the risk of worsening diastasis and other postpartum issues. They emphasize the importance of focusing on functional training and gradually returning to regular workouts after labor. Tune in to gain valuable insights into reduci…

Are you ready to take your at-home workouts to the next level? Today’s episode is for you! We’re joined by Ilyssa, a product marketer from Tempo, a cutting-edge strength training app. She shares her journey of connecting with Tempo and the incredible technology they offer. In our conversation, we explore the history of Tempo, its amazing capabiliti…

Are you struggling with Hyperemesis Gravidarum and looking for solutions? Today, we’re joined by dietitian Rebekah Matznick, who shares her personal experience with this condition. Rebekah is currently using a Zofran pump, which has significantly improved her current third pregnancy compared to her first two. In our conversation, we explore her cha…

Are you ready to make magic for your children's childhood? Join Cari and Bailey in today's conversation with Emily Wehner, a photographer and mom influencer, as she shares insights from her viral TikTok posts and her creation of an amazing PDF titled 'Childhood Magic,' which compiled comments from these videos, highlighting what truly made childhoo…

Curious about the journey to becoming a surrogate and how to prepare for it? That's exactly why we've invited Kayla Brugger, the owner of Pilates Body by Kayla, to join us as our podcast guest today as she explores the possibility of becoming a surrogate and shares her personal experience with the process. In our conversation, we take a look at Kay…

Today, we're diving deep into the realities of postpartum recovery, beyond the typical zero to four weeks timeframe. We'll explore the often unspoken challenges of the long-term, forever, postpartum stage that moms go through. Join Bailey and Cari as they share practical nuggets of information from their own postpartum experiences and professional …

As Cari celebrates turning 40, she reflects on her birthday experience and her anticipation for the journey ahead in this new decade. Together she and Bailey are challenging societal norms surrounding aging, rejecting age-related stigmas by embracing 40, and celebrating milestones. In today's conversation, we explore Cari's thoughts about turning 4…

Curious about your birthing options and finding the best fit for you? Join Cari and Bailey in today's conversation with Rachel Klein, the founder of Revival Food Co., as she shares her unique birth stories covering a range of experiences, from unmedicated to medicated births in different settings. In our conversation with Rachel, we explore the var…

We’ve got some exciting news! Bailey is back with a new “Beau” in her life, and she's ready to spill all the details about her new baby and the birth story. In today's conversation, we dive into Bailey's journey, exploring the differences between her first and second labor experiences, what she did differently, how her first little one is navigatin…

When you hear concierge medicine what do you think? For us, one of the first thoughts was unaffordable. That’s why we brought Elizabeth Bowen, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC, a certified nurse practitioner in pediatrics, as our podcast guest today. She runs a concierge medicine business based in Indianapolis, specializing in direct primary care. In our convers…

Bailey and Cari are back with a life update! Many have been curious about Cari's decision to move to Florida and homeschool her kids. In this episode, we'll dive into the reasons behind these choices and celebrate the beauty of embracing life's messiness, being weird, and being open to new experiences. We hope this episode helps inspire you to expl…

Are you curious about the upcoming trends in 2024? Join Cari and Bailey in today's episode as they kick off the year after a short hiatus. Grab your coffee and settle in for a chat about what's in and out this year, the popular baby names from 2023, and the trending names for 2024. Let's jump in! Resources: The 2024 Glossy Guide Kosas Makeup (affil…

Today, we're thrilled to have Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins return to the show to dive into all things related to preparing for the delivery room. It's a special full-circle moment as she previously joined us right before Bailey's first son was born, discussing birth preparation and creating a birth plan. Now, we're back for her second pregnancy, cov…

In this replay, Bailey answers the top pre and postnatal exercise questions that Fit Mama In 30 gets time and time again, such as; if you didn’t exercise before pregnancy, can you start exercising now? Tune in to gain valuable insights into the safety of strength training during pregnancy, dispel myths about starting exercise during pregnancy, the …

In today’s episode, we tackle the important topic of prenatal depression, an often overlooked issue affecting 1 in 7 women. Our guest, Laila from the Learning to Mom Podcast, shares her personal experience with prenatal depression and provides invaluable guidance on how to recognize and manage it. Prenatal depression is a serious issue, and its sym…

In the second episode of our prenatal series, we're delving deep into optimizing fertility. Joining us today is Brooks Vaughn, a women's health nurse practitioner specializing in fertility (you may recall her from episode 48). Whether you're actively trying to get pregnant or thinking about it, this podcast episode is a treasure trove of insights t…

Today we're diving into the first episode of our prenatal series, where we'll be discussing things to consider when you are thinking about getting pregnant (and have the luxury to plan). If you have the opportunity to plan in the coming 6-12 months, we've gathered some helpful tips that we wish we had done. We'll cover the importance of nutrition, …

As we wrap up our parenting series, we decided to have a little fun. Today, Bailey and Cari are diving into mom hacks! If you're not familiar, these are those quirky little nuggets that help make life easier. As every parent knows, sometimes you try a hack, and it's a game-changer, while other times, well, there's just no hack. We've all been there…

We're back with another podcast episode that in our opinion is both important and a bit messy – today, we're delving into the world of potty training! Joining us is Liliana Horbatiuk, the founder of Lil Baby Sleep and Potty Training Consulting. Who is also the mom behind Lil Baby Sleep and the Lil Potty Plan. Her mission is to help parents, like yo…

In this week's episode, we're delighted to have Diane Boden, the host of the Minimalist Moms podcast and the author of the book "Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity," join us. We've invited her on to discuss the incredible power of minimalism in reducing stress, especially in the realm of motherhood, and how it can lead to a more …

Today we have Brooke Romney joining us, who is our first guest in our new parenting series. She is here to help dive into a topic that we think is really important – how to teach your kids how to stand up for themselves. As parents, our thoughts often revolve around the moments when our children are away from us especially as they head back to scho…

Are you struggling to find time for your fitness routine during the back-to-school whirlwind? In this episode, we discuss how to stay on track with your fitness goals during this busy season. We don’t want you to use the back-to-school season as a reason to hit pause on your goals. We understand that living a healthy lifestyle is a continuous journ…

We are celebrating our 50th episode! And guess what? We have an incredible guest for you. Joining us today is the amazing Celeste Yvonne, also known as the Ultimate Mom Challenge. She is 5 1/2 years sober and is coming on to chat about all things mommy wine culture. During our chat with Celeste, she shares eye-opening perspectives that we had never…

Of course, you need cardio in your life but through years of education and personal experience (we're both moms too!), we've come to realize the incredible importance of strength training. It's not just about carrying your child during pregnancy; it's about rehabilitating and recovering during the postpartum period, rebuilding your strength, and re…

This week on the Messy Mom Podcast, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Brookes Vaughan WHNP, a women's health practitioner and founder of the Women's Health Company. During our conversation, we will be talking about another topic that no one else seems to want to talk about and that is getting up close and personal with your period. But we be…

This week, we're excited to bring you an episode where Bailey takes the hot seat! If you missed our previous episode a few weeks ago, Bailey had this great idea for us to interview each other, allowing you to get to know us on a deeper level. We kicked off this segment with Cari, and now it's time to dive into 20 random questions with Bailey to get…

This week, we're diving into a topic that many can relate to: postpartum body image. Bailey understands that many can relate to feeling different during the postpartum period. It's almost as if you're not fully in your own body due to all the changes happening. From sleep deprivation, healing, and fluctuating hormones, it's easy to feel a bit down …

It's no secret that pregnancy and motherhood can be incredibly challenging, and we often feel like everything is centered around the baby. That's why we're delighted to have Marnie Madras as our guest on the podcast today. Marnie is the founder of Rumbly, a subscription box service that focuses on mothers and their needs. She will share her insight…

Today, we have a special treat for you, a one-on-one interview with Cari Oschman. We're going deeper with 20 questions to really get to know her. By the end of this episode, you'll feel like friends. Join us as Bailey poses all the burning questions, from Cari's favorite vacation spot to her stance on brownie edges versus center debate. We'll also …

Are you curious about how stress can impact fertility? In this episode, Cari welcomes back registered dietician turned fertility coach, Whitney Gingerich, MA, RDN, LDN, to shed light on this important topic. Join us, in this episode, where Cari and Whitney provide valuable insights and empowering advice for anyone navigating the complexities of fer…

Whether you're dealing with nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, or simply want to learn more about Hyperemesis Gravidarum, this episode is for you. Today we dive into a topic that affects many mothers-to-be but is often not talked about enough. We're joined by Marissa McMahon, a women's health practitioner, wife, and mother of one with identical …

Are you looking for some easy-to-implement strategies to help achieve your fitness goals? In today’s episode, Cari and Bailey sit down to discuss 5 practical ways to maximize fat loss and build muscle including, consuming enough protein, strength training, rest + sleep, non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT), and hydration. Resources: Sleep Cyc…

Have you been struggling with sex and intimacy postpartum? This is something that most moms deal with but is not openly discussed on where to get support. Today we are talking with Dr. Emma Schmidt a sex therapist and clinical sexologist to discuss sexual health, her own personal struggles, sex drive after postpartum, sex not happening at all, keep…

Do you need help organizing your home? As moms, things get messy. And every now and then it’s nice to get organized. So, today we are chatting with Sarah Davis from the Neat Method Indy to discuss how she got started with Neat Method, general tips for organizing your home, how to overcome the playroom madness, her go-to organization products, and m…

Are you looking for answers to questions you have when it comes to postpartum care? You are not alone! Today we talk with Stacia Scott a nurse practitioner and owner of Postpartum Care of Indiana, who focuses on women's health oncology, labor and delivery, and internal medicine to talk about why she got started in postpartum care, learning more abo…

Have you been curious about what the trends are going to be in 2023? In today’s episode, Cari and Bailey sit down for a coffee chat to discuss what is “In” and “Out” for this year, the most popular baby names from 2022 (what ones are trending for 2023), and dad jokes. Resources: Nespresso coffee and coffee makers (not sponsored) but we love them! G…

Have you either experienced, might have to go through, or have planned to do a c-section in the upcoming weeks or months? Today we chat with Dr. Sam Dawson-Tandy a pelvic floor and pelvic health specialist to talk about all things C-section recovery such as the core recovery process, what the time of recovery looks like, when it’s safe to start run…

Dr. Kristen Hartwell, DC, is a doctor who specializes in prenatal and pediatric chiropractic care with her own practice at Scared Spines Chiropractic. She has honed her skills with the specific needs of pregnant and pediatric patients including the Webster Technique. We and Dr. Hartwell talk about the questions surrounding chiropractic care and pre…

It’s been a minute (or several) since we have done a podcast but we are back! We know we’ve said it before but we have made some major upgrades to our podcast and our super excited to be back and on a more consistent schedule. Today’s topic is important because as we get closer to the holidays, which should be a happy time can end up being very cha…

Lauren Daugherty, LMHC, ATR, is the art therapist and mental health counselor at the Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art at Indiana University Bloomington. In her role she works with individuals of all ages with an emphasis on providing mental health and wellness services to college students and veterans. Since becoming a first-time mom, Lauren …

Cari and Bailey chat with Ciara Burton known as “The Life Coach for Moms,” about how she was able to increase her happiness, confidence, and motivation in motherhood after a dark time in her life. Ciara has created a unique brand that’s freeing Mothers of anxiety and uncertainty by helping them return “HOME” to themselves. Her unconventional approa…

Cari and Bailey chat with Leslee Flannery a dietitian from @gestational.diabetes.nutrition about risk factors, the first thing she recommends to do if you are diagnosed and so much more. Find her on instagram at @gestational.diabetes.nutrition to work with her! * This information is meant for educational and informational purposes only. You should …

Cari and Bailey chat with Whitney from the @thefertilitynut about how nutrition can impact fertility, specifically, secondary infertility. They discuss what secondary infertility is, a good place to start if you, or someone you know is experiencing this, and much more. Find Whitney on Instagram at @thefertilitynut and www.thefertilitynut.com* This …

Cari and Bailey update you on why they have been MIA for awhile and some exciting things in store for Fit Mama In 30! * This information is meant for educational and informational purposes only. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems without consulting your personal medical practitioner. Always seek the advice …

One of our most requested topics…Cari sits down with Dr. Allison Carter to discuss the signs and symptoms of postpartum depression and how you can help identify them in yourself or someone you love. * This information is meant for educational and informational purposes only. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health proble…

Cari and Bailey discuss how small group coaching helps keep you motivated and accountable not just with fitness but with life. * This information is meant for educational and informational purposes only. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems without consulting your personal medical practitioner. Always seek th…

Cari and Bailey discuss ways to reduce extra intra abdominal pressure to decrease the risk of a worse diastasis and issues in the postpartum period. * This information is meant for educational and informational purposes only. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems without consulting your personal medical practi…

Bailey fills us in on alllll the details of her birth story. The good, the bad and the ugly. Be sure to find us on instagram at Fitmamain30 or www.fitmamain30.com * This information is meant for educational and informational purposes only. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems without consulting your personal …

Cari & Bailey discuss a more realistic approach to nutrition to help busy moms fuel themselves and their families. * This information is meant for educational and informational purposes only. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems without consulting your personal medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of …

Bailey and Cari sit down with Kendra Dove a Pediatric Sleep Specialist and Physician Assistant to discuss the best ways to get your baby to sleep as well as sleep safety guidelines. Find Kendra on Instagram at @dovelydreamssleep and her website www.dovelydreams.com. * This information is meant for educational and informational purposes only. You sh…