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PODCAST

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

Megan Martineau and Caitlin Cipriano

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

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62. Should You Share Your Pregnancy Early? Pros, Cons...

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2026/02/04

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 awkward work absences)The very real fears around pregnancy loss and...

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16:28

61. Bloated Before Your Period? What It Means and How...

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2026/01/28

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 — your body’s way of asking for extra support. She shares simple, ...

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13:43

60. 4 Mistakes New Moms Make When Returning to...

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2026/01/21

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 postpartum fitness coach, Megan explains why rushing into wal...

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59. Navigating Pregnancy Weight Gain: Mindset,...

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2026/01/14

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 weight to shifting from aesthetic-based goals to functional pr...

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28:15

58. What We Actually Used in the Fourth Trimester...

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2026/01/07

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 baby or looking to simplify your second-time-around postpartum exp...

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57. Strength vs. Stretching During Pregnancy: What...

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2025/12/31

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 prenatal strength training with pelvic floor release helped ...

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56. What Foods Are Safe During Pregnancy? Deli Meat,...

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2025/12/24

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 seafood, we’re clearing up the confusion once and for all. You...

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18:59

55. Nutrition in Pregnancy: When Expectations Don’t...

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2025/12/17

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 is better than nothing” approach — without guilt. We also di...

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54. Pregnancy Fitness Setbacks: Navigating Pain and...

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2025/12/10

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 experiences with adjusting workouts, lowering weights, skipping se...

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53. Can You Start Working Out During Pregnancy if You...

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2025/12/03

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 the ACOG guidelines for prenatal fitness, and share how you can...

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52. Blood Sugar & Your Cycle: How to Sync Nutrition...

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2025/11/26

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 metabolism throughout the month. You’ll learn why cravings i...

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51. Abdominal Therapy After Birth: Healing the Core,...

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2025/11/19

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 (rooted in traditional practices and visceral manipulation) ca...

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17:38

50. Parenting Advice on Social Media We Said We'd...

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2025/11/12

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 — as we have a candid, judgment-free chat about gentle parenting, mom ...

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49. Things We Said We’d Never Do as Moms… And Then...

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2025/11/05

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 is part laughter, part reflection, and 100% real talk. Wheth...

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48. What to Do About SPD in Pregnancy: Real Relief...

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2025/10/29

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 you find relief. SPD is a common type of pelvic girdle pain t...

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47. Heartburn During Pregnancy: Causes, Triggers &...

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2025/10/22

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, and the gentle nutrition and habit shifts that can actually help. Whether you...

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46. How to Support Your Body with Nutrition After...

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2025/10/15

⚠️ 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 hormonally and emotionally. This episode is not about rules or restric...

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26:50

45. The Connection Between Thyroid Health & Fertility

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2025/10/08

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 cover: How thyroid hormones (T3, T4, TSH) influence reproducti...

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44. Pregnancy & Postpartum Pelvic Floor Care: Expert...

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2025/10/01

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 about helping women feel comfortable, supported, and fully car...

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43. Cringey Postpartum Trends That Need To Go

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2025/09/24

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 recovery, energy, and milk supplyWhat your body actually needs in the p...

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