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The MINT Prjct
THE podcast to elevate your knowledge on pregnancy & postpartum fitness, nutrition and more along with parenting, business and advice to keep you living your best life. MINT stands for Motherhood In New Terms and we are so excited to begin bringing you fresh content in regards to all things motherhood, fitness, parenting, nutrition and so much more in a new way that is raw, unfiltered and hopefully refreshing. We are 3 gym owners, coaches, moms coming together from 3 different time zones to lay down some real talk when it comes to training through pregnancy along with a variety of other topics. Our goal is to remove the stigmas, clear the confusion, empower moms and trainers, and have some fun while doing it.
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Episodes
44 episodes
Paige Rodgers On Motherhood, Training, And A Return to Competing
We talk with four-time CrossFit Games athlete Paige Rogers about pregnancy, postpartum training, and how becoming a mom changed her mindset on competition, body image, and purpose. She shares practical modifications, pelvic floor insights, back...
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How One MINT Trainer Built a 200-Person Waitlist with Sam Kodjer
The MINT girls return for Season 2 with a huge success story! In this episode Certified MINT Pregnancy & Postpartum trainer Samantha shares how she built a thriving pregnancy and postpartum fitness class in her own business. She discusses h...
Midwife, Millie Bonilla, on Empowerment, Self-Care, and Postpartum Support
On this episode we chat with Millie Bonilla and hear about her transformative journey to becoming a midwife. She tells us how her own birth experiences lead her to become a doula and from there, go on to invest in herself as a midwife. Sh...
How to Navigate a Fitness Rut
Today we talk about the inevitable fitness rut that we all fall into, especially as mamas and even as trainers. Jess goes into her struggles as a single mom working full time. She talks about all of her hacks, including trying a personal traine...
Diastasis Recti and Low Back Pain - Are They Connected?
As trainers, we have all clients with low back pain. The MINT girls specifically have all worked to help alleviate that pain from many clients, including moms. Commonly, there has been correlations between diastasis recti and low ba...
Navigating Comparison in Motherhood and Female Fitness
Today we talk about how to navigate the difficulties of comparing yourself to others. We touch on body image comparisons and how we all handle those thoughts, as well as social media's effect on things you many not even notice. If you're a mama...
2023 | A Year in Review
Join us as we review last year's events! We had plenty of triumphs, learning experiences and memories made. Hear about our Changemaker Grant with Gymshark, our first year at TYR Wodapalooza, the development of our relationship with Pliability a...
New Study on Pregnant Women the & Effects of High Intensity Exercise on Their Babies
We are BACK after a hiatus and with a really exciting new type of episode!Our biggest mission at MINT is to help moms and trainers become more educated and aware. For the longest time, it's been very tough to find actual studies d...
Balancing Parenting, Fitness and Therapy with Ray Forrester
Ever had a moment when your professional and personal lives collided in ways you didn't expect? That's what happened to today's guest, Ray Forrester, a licensed clinical social worker, former professional rugby player, and spouse to Cara, Direc...
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Fatherhood and Fitness with Andre Jones
Today we talk with Betsy's husband, Andre Jones who is the co-founder of our very own at-home strength and conditioning program, MomStrong. He opens up about owning a gym while experiencing the highs and lows that came with the news of becoming...
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Bridging the Gap Between Fitness and Healthcare with Mary Banks of Active Life Professional
Who says fitness and health care can't go hand in hand? That's the question we're exploring with our guest, Mary Banks, the Chief Strategy Officer at Active Life. Mary brings an insightful perspective on how Active Life is bridging the gap betw...
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GUEST EPISODE with Midwife, Christy Cannon
Meet Christy Cannon, a certified nurse and midwife who not only delivers babies but also dreams of bridging the gap between home births and hospital births. As a mama to five children herself, Christy has an intimate understanding of the highs ...
Unraveling Breastfeeding Myths and Realities with Tiffani Dickerson
Today we chat with Tiffani, an international board certified lactation consultant and the owner of The Breast Choice Lactation. Hear about the struggles and triumphs of her personal journey with breastfeeding, which led to her dedication in hel...
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Filmmaking and Motherhood with Mariah Moore
Today we talk to Mariah Moore, a sports documentarian who has directed and co-directed CrossFit’s best selling Games documentaries, dominating the charts. She shares her unique journey: from her start at a local CrossFit affiliate in 2012 to co...
Back to School with The MINT Gals
Today Betsy, Jess & Cara get insanely real the back-to-school hustle, morning and bedtime routines, and homeschooling adventures. Our homeschooling mama, Cara, shares her decision-making process and if you've been considering homescho...
Brittany Werner with Working Against Gravity
Meet Brittany Werner, who walked this journey and transformed both her personal life and professional career with Working Against Gravity (WAG). Now the director of coaching at WAG and a mom of three, Brittany joins us to share her unique insig...
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Empowering Births: Inside the Role of a Doula with Trisha Baird
Ever wondered about the role of a doula in the childbirth process? Today we bring you a heart-to-heart with Trisha Baird, a remarkable doula and childbirth educator who's transforming the birth experience in Southern Utah. Trisha illuminates th...
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*MINT TRAINER* Michelle de Jong: Paving the Way for Postpartum Fitness
Today you get a special look into our MINT Trainer's program! As a trainer, gym owner, and mom, Michelle de Jong shares her fitness journey that began with her own challenges after pregnancy. Hear how that lead her to become a specialist ...
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GUEST EPISODE: Sara Hendershot of Pliability
Get ready to be truly inspired by Sara Hendershot, an Olympian turned wellness warrior, as she unravels her life's journey from the Olympic rowing waters of London to the fitness and wellness industry. This mama's stories of triumph, resilience...
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Parenting Adventures and Strategies for Raising Healthy Eaters
Ever run out of ideas on how to make your kids eat healthily? Today we explore ways to ensure our children foster a healthy relationship with food. We share personal stories and strategies on introducing variety in our kids' diets, ...
Mastering Prenatal Nutrition and Gut Health with Dietitian Bridgitte Mallinson
What if you could arm yourself with the knowledge to provide the best care for your baby before they're even born? This provocative question sets the stage for our lively discussion with Bridgitte Mallinson, a registered dietitian who specializ...
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Journey Through Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes: Insights into Chiropractic Care and Postnatal Recovery with Dr. Kati Smith
Have you ever wondered how a Type 1 diabetic handles pregnancy and postnatal care? Well, get ready to learn from our special guest, Dr. Kati Smith. She will be sharing intimate details of her journey through pregnancy, and how she managed to ac...
Deconstructing "Mom Guilt": Why We Have It and What To Do About It
You've got all 3 gals today, talking about their own experiences with "mom guilt." Some of them experience it through toys, some through split family experiences and others through finding the time to take care of themselves. We really open up ...
From Incisions to Insights: Decoding C-Sections - Debunking Myths, Unveiling Recovery, and Exploring Mental Effects
C-sections can get a bad wrap and today we're clearing that up. Many are not prepared C-section being an option and there tends to be some shame surrounding the birth approach. The girls talk today about the pros and cons of a c-section, reason...
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From Foster Care to Field and Family: Balancing Hunting, Entrepreneurship, and Motherhood
Today we have the real life Merida from Brave on the podcast! Tana is many things including a pilot, health coach, competitive archer and hunting prep coach. On top of it all she's a foster and adoptive mom with 5 kids, running her own business...
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