Anatomy of Motherhood
Each week, your host Natasha Caleel, postpartum corrective exercise specialist, occupational therapist, and women's health coach, breaks down one of the many aspects of motherhood. We dissect all the physical, mental, emotional, and social issues related to birthing and raising children and provide tangible advice and guidance to help you overcome obstacles and start feeling like yourself again.
Episodes
12 episodes
AOM11: Finding your true self in the 'fit and healthy' world as an overweight woman and health coach.
Today we talk with my dear friend and colleague Mariangelica Duque, Positive Psychology Health Coach, former child actor, screenwriter, and local Santa Barbara mom. We dive into a very real and raw conversation about her life experi...
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Episode 11
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28:51
AOM10: My top 10 tips to not derail all your progress while on vacation
In this solo episode we dive into my top 10 tips to staying on track with your health and fitness goals while on vacation. I also give a little debrief on how my solo spring break Mom and daughter trip to London and Paris went...the good, the b...
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Episode 10
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24:07
AOM9: Feeding Littles: Chat with Nutritionist Kayece Flood
In this episode, we chat with nutritionist Kayece Flood, owner of Raising Tiny Foodies, about nourishing “picky” eaters. She gives us some great tips on what NOT to do and what we CAN do to build healthy and fun mealtime behaviors. ...
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Episode 9
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23:14
AOM8: My personal struggle with high functioning anxiety (that I never even knew I had)
Going to be real with you here, this was a hard one for me to record. But I believe in being honest and pulling the curtain back on everything you see online. In this episode we discuss high functioning anxiety and at the end I l...
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Episode 8
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18:56
AOM7: Coffee Chat: Utilizing skills as a healthcare professional in a new way as a Virtual Assistant
In this episode, we chat with Emilee Gisler...wife, mom of 3 kids, and physical therapist assistant (PTA) turned healthcare specialized virtual assistant. Emilee has been a PTA for the past 7 years, working in various settings, including her mo...
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Episode 7
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30:12
AOM6: Chat with Veronica Medina, Owner of Community Clayworks on being an entrepreneur, mother, and how she got started and balances it all
In today’s episode we chat with entrepreneur and mother, Veronica Medina, Owner of Community Clayworks in the Santa Ynez Valley. Some important takeaways…The ups and downs of starting a business as an entrepreneur...
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Episode 6
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26:51
AOM5: Let's go grocery shopping together. What I eat as a personal trainer and busy mom
In today's solo episode, we are talking all about nutrition. Come with me as I mentally walk through the grocery store and give you some insight into how I make better food choices these days. I am all about eating a well-balanced, holistic die...
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Episode 5
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23:36
AOM4: Imposter Syndrome with Carrie Cohen: How to Identify it, overcome it, and use it to your advantage
In today’s episode we are talking all things Imposter Syndrome or as we like to call it Imposter Phenomena. I am excited to welcome my friend and colleague Carrie Cohen. Carrie is a Licensed Psychotherapist and has had a private practice for ov...
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Episode 4
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24:36
AOM3: Rib Flare. Can you really change your ribcage with exercise? And why this is important postpartum?
On this week's solo episode we discuss rib flare, which is when one or both sides of your ribcage 'flare' out to the front or side, causing ribs that appear more prominent or other related issues. This can be especially common postpartum! <...
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Episode 3
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21:09
AOM 2: Coffee Chat: What's your why? Psst...it's okay to say you want to fit into your clothes again.
This week we are chatting with my dear friend and former client Libertad Kaddatz, mom of 2, exercise enthusiast, community volunteer, and lifestyle photographer. We are discussing how y...
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Episode 2
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23:20
AOM 1: Is Diastasis Recti really as bad as social media makes it out to be?
In this solo episode, we talk ALL about diastasis recti. This topic is near and dear to me as it is the reason I started my postpartum fitness business in the first place nine years ago. The three-finger-width gaping hole in my abdomen came as ...
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Episode 1
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16:59