Episode 35

Hot Mess to Hot Mom: an Empowering Conversation with Tara De Leon

In this episode of the Mindful Muscle Podcast, hosts Gio and Jodi welcome personal trainer, professor, and author Tara DeLeon. They discuss Tara's transformative journey into fitness and her expertise in kinesiology. The conversation delves into topics such as fitness for fertility, the importance of balanced and informed health choices, and the challenges of navigating motherhood while maintaining personal health. Tara also shares insights from her book 'Hot Mess to Hot Mama' and her work on the Wellness Rebranded podcast, offering practical advice for new moms and fitness enthusiasts alike.

00:00 Welcome to the Mindful Muscle Podcast

00:35 Introducing Tara DeLeon

01:08 Tara's Fitness Journey

02:00 Understanding Kinesiology

03:58 Navigating Fitness Myths

08:15 Fitness for Fertility

15:34 Prenatal and Postnatal Fitness Tips

18:47 Postnatal Fitness and Mom Guilt

20:11 Balancing Motherhood and Self-Care

22:44 The Importance of a Support System

25:18 Introducing 'Hot Mess to Hot Mama'

31:35 Wellness Rebranded Podcast

35:55 Final Thoughts and Advice for Moms

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Gio Marin

Gio is a fitness enthusiast and dedicated weightlifter, passionately committed to a plant-based lifestyle. He challenges the norms of physical health and strength training with his rigorous six-day-a-week gym regimen. As a co-host of the Mindful Muscle Podcast, Gio explores and shares innovative fitness strategies, nutrition tips, and personal growth tactics aimed at enhancing physical well-being and athletic performance. His goal is to inspire others to achieve their fitness objectives through resilience and disciplined living.
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Jodi Dolo

Jodi is a dedicated advocate for healthy living, having conquered a health scare and losing about 90 pounds. She's committed to inspiring and helping others in reaching their goals. Recently certified as a nutritionist and personal trainer, Jodi aims to blend her passion for sustainable nutrition and weightlifting with a priority on mindset to foster enduring health transformations. Her down-to-earth approach and motivating journey form the core of her coaching philosophy, showcased on the Mindful Muscle Podcast, where she provides practical guidance on fitness, nutrition, and personal growth.