Physical Health
Fun Ways to Replace Nutrients Lost in Sweat
by Sophia Pollalis ATC, LAT, CSCS It’s officially summer! Bring on the iced coffee, pool days, sweat, and sunscreen. I LOVE the heat. I would take hot over cold any day of the week (as long as you throw a sweater day in there somewhere). In summer, whether we are...
Let’s Talk about Poop & Hemorrhoids Shall We
by Jessica Wilkerson CPT, PN1; Cassandra McCoy MAT, LAT, ATC, RYT; Keli Kirwin PIDC In this conversation, the Be HEaRd Contributors chat about poop & hemorrhoids. We give you our tips and tricks to help with constipation postpartum, healing and more! Plus just...
The Advice You Should’ve Gotten
by Rachel Warner MAT, ATC, LAT I didn’t receive helpful advice from my doctor regarding exercise when I became pregnant. I asked all the questions and got the same canned answer, “just keep doing what you were doing before you got pregnant.” Just for the...
The Top 5 Functional Exercises You Should Be Doing During Your Pregnancy
By Cassandra McCoy MAT, ATC, LAT, RYT Disclaimer: Always consult your doctor before starting any exercise program during pregnancy. I know I have stated that these are the top prenatal exercises; however, anyone can benefit from these simple, yet effective exercises...
Stress: How We Can Use Recovery, Sleep and Breathing to Overcome and Heal
By Sophia Pollalis and Cassandra McCoy In today's society, stress is a commonly occurring factor in our lives. Join by Be HEaRd contributor Sophia Pollalis and Positively Balanced founder Cassandra McCoy as they discuss a few things everyone can do to manage, overcome...
Childbirth during a pandemic: My story of delivery during SARS
by Amanda Sterczyk, MA, CPT Unprecedented times. That’s a phrase we’ve heard a lot lately, as countries around the world try to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic that’s spread to every corner of the planet. It’s not the first time a highly contagious coronavirus has...
My Cesarean Experience & Why It Matters
Due to the complications I endured throughout the entire pregnancy I agreed to be induced as I believed this is what was best for both baby and me. Little did I know I was WRONG.
Letter to my best friend: Postpartum series
By Keli Kirwin Dear friend, Please believe that you deserve rest and care. Know that you are best able to care for others whenever your body and mind are rested Allow your support team...
Interviews and Discussion of Women’s Health and Sex Postpartum
by Cassandra McCoy MAT, ATC, LAT, RYT with Guests Dr Corey Babb; OBGYM, Rachel Warner MAT, ATC, LAT; Jessica Wilkerson CPT, PN1; Keli Kirwin Postpartum Doula. Sex postpartum is an area of concern for many women. With the process of labor, challenges postpartum such as...
Does this crazy make my butt look big?
by Jayme Taylor MSN, APRN-CNP, FNP-BC, CSOWM, DIPACLM Does this crazy make my butt look big? Mood disorders are increasingly common and even more so in women. One of the things that I continue to see in my family practice is the hesitancy of women to admit when they...