In this episode of the Mindful Muscle Podcast, join Gio and Jodi as they chat with fitness and nutrition coach Raginée Mora. Raginée shares her personal journey of overcoming postpartum core weakness and shedding light on diastasis recti—a common but often misunderstood condition after pregnancy that affects many moms. Learn about her innovative 8-week core challenge, which has transformed lives by helping women heal their 'mommy tummy' without endless crunches or restrictive diets. Raginée also discusses the importance of self-care for moms, the signs of core weakness, and effective exercises to strengthen your core. Tune in for inspirational success stories and practical tips to regain your strength, confidence, and vitality. Don't miss out on this empowering conversation!

00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Background

00:45 Guest Introduction: Raginée Mora

01:27 Raginée's Personal Journey

03:25 Understanding Diastasis Recti

08:15 Self-Test for Diastasis Recti

11:47 Challenges and Misconceptions

14:46 Healing and Recovery

16:34 Pressure Management and Core Health

25:23 Reconnecting with Your Core

26:35 Common Mistakes in Postpartum Exercise

27:25 Identifying and Managing Core Pressure

30:19 Effective Core Exercises for Beginners

34:43 Success Stories and Personal Transformations

38:24 The Importance of Self-Care for Moms

44:09 Final Thoughts and Contact Information