Vibrantly You® Podcast | Fitness, Nutrition, and Wellness for Pregnancy & Postpartum

This episode is a little more personal — and a lot more meaningful.

In this solo episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, Megan shares her journey to becoming a pregnancy personal trainer, postpartum fitness coach, and birth doula — and how her own experiences with loss, pregnancy, C-section recovery, and VBAC shaped the work she does today.

From growing up active and falling out of routine in college… to discovering online fitness thr...

Feeling overwhelmed by all the nutrition advice during pregnancy? In this solo episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, Caitlin — certified perinatal nutritionist — breaks down the essential nutrients for pregnancy from the moment you find out you’re pregnant through postpartum recovery.

Rather than focusing on rigid food rules, this episode is all about helping you understand what your body is asking for in each stage of pregnancy an...

Thinking about hiring a doula — but not totally sure what they actually do?

In this episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, we’re breaking down the real role of a birth doula on your labor and delivery team. From emotional support to advocacy, education, and hands-on comfort measures, we’re unpacking what’s within a doula’s scope of practice — and what’s not.

We cover:

• What a doula is (and how they’re different from a nurse, midwif...

Making friends as an adult is hard. Making mom friends in your 30s? Somehow even harder.

In this Coffee Chit Chat episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, we’re having an honest conversation about what it’s really like trying to build community in motherhood — especially when you’re juggling toddlers, different parenting styles, busy schedules, and yes… the current political climate.

We talk about:

• The struggle of finding local moms...

Wondering if hiring a pregnancy personal trainer is worth it — especially if you’re already active? In this episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, Meg breaks down the difference between simply staying active during pregnancy and strategically training for birth, postpartum recovery, and the physical changes of pregnancy.

We dive into what most expecting moms aren’t taught about prenatal fitness — like pressure management, pelvic flo...

Confused about which supplements you actually need during pregnancy? In this solo episode, Caitlin— Certified Perinatal Nutritionist—breaks down everything you need to know about prenatal vitamins and other common supplements for pregnancy.

She covers:

• What to look for in a quality prenatal vitamin
• Why omega-3s are especially important 
• Which nutrients you can get through diet (and which are harder to meet without supplementation)
• W...

In this honest, unfiltered Coffee Chit Chat episode, we’re diving into the pros and cons of sharing your pregnancy early — both in real life and on social media. Whether you’re newly pregnant, navigating your first trimester, or reflecting on your own experiences, this conversation will feel like a cozy chat with friends who get it.

We unpack:

• The emotional and practical benefits of sharing early (like extra support and fewer awk...

Ever feel extra bloated or uncomfortable the week before your period? You’re not alone — and there’s a good reason why it happens. In this solo episode, Caitlin, your perinatal nutritionist, breaks down exactly what’s going on in your body during the luteal phase and how to support digestion through hormone shifts, stress, and inflammation.

Rather than labeling bloating as a problem, Caitlin invites you to reframe it as a clue — you...

Excited to get back to workouts after having a baby? We love the energy — but there’s a right way to return to movement postpartum… and a few common mistakes to avoid. In this episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, Megan shares the four biggest missteps she sees new moms make when returning to exercise — and what to do instead to protect your pelvic floor, rebuild strength, and feel empowered in your healing journey.

As a certified ...

In this honest and compassionate episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, we’re tackling a topic that many pregnant moms struggle with—weight gain during pregnancy.

Hosts Megan Martineau, a certified pregnancy personal trainer, and Caitlin Cipriano, a perinatal nutritionist, dive into the emotional and physical challenges that come with watching your body change rapidly during pregnancy. From navigating the mental hurdles of gaining w...

Getting ready for baby and building your registry? This episode is for you!

In this honest and lighthearted conversation, Caitlin and Meg share the items they actually used during the fourth trimester—and the ones that collected dust. From baby gadgets and postpartum must-haves to the things we thought we needed (but didn’t), we’re diving into what real moms really reach for after birth.

Whether you're preparing for your first b...

Is stretching really the answer to pregnancy pain? Or could strength training be the missing piece?

In this solo episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, Megan breaks down one of the most common questions she gets as a pregnancy personal trainer: “Should I focus on strengthening or stretching during pregnancy?” Spoiler: It’s not an either/or — it’s a balance.

We dive into a real-life client story around SI joint pain and how combining ...

Confused about what you can and can’t eat during pregnancy? You’re not alone — the internet is full of conflicting advice on what’s actually safe to consume. In this episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, Caitlin (your certified perinatal nutritionist) breaks down the most common pregnancy food safety myths using research-backed guidelines and an empowering, no-shame approach.

From deli meat and sushi to soft cheeses, alcohol, and s...

You had every intention of eating balanced meals, hitting your protein goals, and avoiding pregnancy cravings 24/7… and then life (and nausea) happened.

In this honest and encouraging episode, we’re talking about the realities of eating during pregnancy — when food aversions take over, energy is low, and everything feels harder than you expected. We’ll walk through how to simplify nutrition, shift your mindset, and take a “something...

Let’s be real — pregnancy workouts don’t always go as planned. You might start off strong, but then nausea hits, fatigue takes over, or pelvic pain makes your favorite lifts feel impossible. If you’ve ever felt frustrated or discouraged by setbacks during pregnancy, this episode is for you.

In this raw and relatable conversation, we’re sharing the real side of working out during pregnancy — including our own stories and client exper...

If you weren’t working out regularly before pregnancy, you might be wondering: Is it even safe to start now?

 Spoiler: yes, it is — and it can make a huge difference in how you feel.

In this episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, Megan breaks down one of the most common questions she gets as a pregnancy personal trainer: "Can I start exercising in pregnancy if I wasn’t active before?"

We bust the outdated myths, walk through...

If you’ve ever wondered why your energy is sky-high one week and tanked the next — you’re not imagining it. In this episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, we’re diving into the powerful connection between your hormones, blood sugar, and infradian rhythm (aka your monthly cycle).

Caitlin breaks down how estrogen and progesterone impact your body’s ability to handle glucose, and how those shifts affect your cravings, mood, energy, and...

In this episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, we’re joined by Caitlin Perry, licensed massage therapist, mom of two, and founder of Core Connections Bodywork, for a deep and fascinating look at abdominal therapy — a powerful healing modality for postpartum recovery.

If you’ve experienced Diastisis Recti, a C-section, digestive issues, or pelvic discomfort postpartum, this episode is for you. Caitlin explains how abdominal massage (...

In this episode of our Coffee Chit-Chats series, we’re continuing the conversation with a topic every mom can relate to — the moments we swore we’d never lose our patience, raise our voices, or question our parenting choices… and then motherhood humbled us (again).

This is PART 2 to "Things We Said We'd Never Do As Moms...And Then Did (Episode 49)

Join Meg and Caitlin — a prenatal fitness coach and a perinatal nutritionist ...