Vibrantly You® Podcast | Fitness, Nutrition, and Wellness for Pregnancy & Postpartum
Welcome to The Vibrantly You® Podcast, where we bring you evidence-based conversations on pregnancy workouts, postpartum recovery, perinatal nutrition, pelvic floor health, and real-life motherhood. Whether you’re trying to conceive, pregnant, newly postpartum, or navigating life with littles — this podcast is here to help you feel strong, nourished, and vibrantly you. Meet your hosts: Megan Martineau is a Certified Personal Trainer & Pre/Postnatal Fitness Specialist who helps women train for birth, reduce pelvic pain, and rebuild strength postpartum. Caitlin Cipriano is a Certified Perinatal Nutritionist with a Master’s in Nutrition. She helps moms support hormones, energy, and healing through food that actually works in real life. Together, we bring personal experience (we're both moms of two!) and professional expertise to support you through every season of motherhood. No bounce-back culture here — just functional movement, mindful nourishment, and compassionate support. 🎧 New episodes every Wednesday. Subscribe for tips on: Strength training in pregnancy Diastasis recti & pelvic floor recovery Postpartum mental health & hormone shifts Nutrition for breastfeeding and healing Real talk about mom life, identity, and self-care So grab your coffee (hot or reheated!) and join us for expert-backed guidance and honest mom-to-mom conversations.
Episodes
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 ...
Welcome to our brand new Coffee Chit-Chats series — where we get real about the messy, hilarious, and humbling parts of motherhood. In this episode, we’re kicking things off by diving into the things we swore we’d never do as moms… and did anyway. Because let’s be honest, nothing prepares you for the curveballs of parenting like actually becoming a parent.
From screen time rules we totally bent, to sleep schedule chaos, this episode...
Experiencing sharp, stabbing pain in the front of your pelvis during pregnancy? You’re not alone — and no, you don’t just have to “deal with it” until birth. In this solo episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, pregnancy personal trainer and prenatal fitness coach Megan Martineau opens up about her personal experience with SPD (Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction) in both of her pregnancies and shares real-life, practical strategies to help...
If you're pregnant and struggling with that burning sensation in your chest after meals — you're not alone. In this episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, we're breaking down everything you need to know about heartburn during pregnancy — from what causes it to natural, practical ways to reduce it.
We’ll explain how pregnancy hormones and your growing belly contribute to heartburn, common food and lifestyle triggers, a...
⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses miscarriage and pregnancy loss. Please take care while listening.
In this tender and important episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, Meg and Caitlin open up a compassionate conversation about what it means to nourish your body after pregnancy loss. While no amount of self-care can take away the grief, nurturing your physical body can be one way to support the healing process—both hormonall...
Did you know that your thyroid could be impacting your ability to conceive—even if your labs are “normal”? In this episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, Meg and Caitlin explore the powerful connection between thyroid function and fertility, including Meg’s own personal journey.
We’re breaking down how under-active or over-active thyroid conditions can affect pregnancy outcomes—and what you can do about it.
Inside this episode, we co...
Ever wondered what actually happens at a pelvic floor physical therapy appointment? Or whether it’s worth paying out-of-pocket instead of going through insurance? In this special guest episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, Meg and Caitlin sit down with Dr. Courtney Smiach, founder of Rebel PT in Fuquay-Varina, NC. Courtney is a doctor of physical therapy who specializes in orthopedics and pelvic floor therapy—and she’s passionate ...
Postpartum is hard enough without social media telling you to restrict your calories, bounce back fast, or “fix” your Diastasis Recti with a few magic moves. In this episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, Meg and Caitlin unpack two of the most damaging postpartum trends—and offer a more compassionate, evidence-based approach to healing and rebuilding after birth.
We talk about:
- Why fad dieting while breastfeeding can harm recover...
In this episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, Meg and Caitlin dive into two of the most pervasive (and problematic) pregnancy trends showing up on social media: the pressure for a “belly only pregnancy” and the outdated advice to “eat for two.” As a certified prenatal trainer and perinatal nutritionist, they’re here to break down what these messages get wrong—and what moms actually need to hear.
Inside this episode, we explore:
- ...
You’ve probably heard the phrase: “Labor is like running a marathon.” And it’s true—birth is one of the most physically and mentally demanding events your body will ever go through. But most moms aren’t given a roadmap for how to actually prepare for it.
In this solo episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, Meg breaks down how to train for labor using strength, endurance, and mobility—without pressure, perfectionism, or overdoing it.
W...
Not sure what to meal prep or how to structure your meals throughout the day? In this solo episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, Caitlin shares a typical day of meals as a mom of two and a packed work schedule.
From meal and snack ideas, to how to make shifts based on cravings or where you're at in your menstrual cycle, this episode is packed with real-life strategies to help you nourish yourself without deprivation.
Inside t...
Struggling to find time to work out with little ones underfoot? You’re not alone. In this solo episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, Meg shares the honest truth about how she stays consistent with fitness as a full-time mom of two—with zero childcare and a full plate.
From letting go of perfection to looping in the kids and leaning on structure (not motivation), this episode is packed with real-life strategies to help you build str...
Packing your hospital bag for labor and birth is a rite of passage in pregnancy. But don't skip over the most important part - snacks!!
In this episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, perinatal nutritionist Caitlin Cipriano walks you through the four key types of snacks to include in your hospital bag so you're fueled and nourished for one of the most athletic events of your life....labor!
In this episode:
- Ideal snacks fo...
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