On this week's episode of The Female Blueprint I sit down with Tara LaFerrara, strength and mobility coach, founder of Broads, and all-around powerhouse, to talk about what strength training really means for women beyond just looking toned.

We dive deep into the mindset shifts, hormonal benefits, and emotional healing that come from lifting weights, especially as women move through their 30s, 40s, and beyond.

Tara shares her journey from college athlete and burnout to coach and business owner helping women rediscover confidence in their bodies and the gym.

Together we unpack why building muscle is about longevity, energy, and self-trust, not shrinking yourself to fit an old narrative.

We dive deep into:• How diet culture taught women to be smaller and how to unlearn it
• Why strength training is essential through every life phase (yes, even menopause!)
• The emotional side of lifting and taking up space
• How to start strength training safely and feel empowered doing it
• Why it’s never too late to get strong and protect your health

Connect with Tara

Instagram: @taralaferrara

Tara's Podcast- Broads: The Bold & Badass Fitness Podcast for Women

Learn more about: Broads App

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Instagram: @thefemaleathletedoc

Website: https://www.threesixtywellness.co/

Motherhood doesn’t come with a manual, but it does come with seasons...

In this week's raw and inspiring episode of The Female Blueprint Podcast, I sit down with my past client Kelsey — athlete, coach, and twin mom — to talk about the unfiltered reality of pregnancy, postpartum, and personal growth through motherhood.

From competitive gymnastics and CrossFit to miscarriages, a complicated healing process after her first birth, and an unexpected twin pregnancy, Kelsey opens up about every high and low that shaped her into the woman and mom she is today.

Together, they dive into:

• The emotional toll of miscarriage and rebuilding trust in your body

• Navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and fitness with realistic expectations

• What it’s really like to carry twins and give birth naturally

• The importance of mindset and seasons in motherhood

• Balancing fitness, family, and identity as a mom

• Why sharing the messy moments online matters more than perfection

Kelsey reminds us that health doesn’t wait for convenience, that motherhood isn’t something to “bounce back” from, it’s something to grow through, and that trusting your instincts will always be your superpower.

Because every season of motherhood takes strength, and healing is always possible when you finally have the right support.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, unseen, or like you’re doing motherhood wrong, this conversation will make you feel less alone and more empowered to embrace every season for what it is.

✨ Connect with Kelsey: Instagram → @stronghermotherhood

💪 Learn more from Dr. Courtney:

Instagram → @thefemaleathletedoc

Website → threesixtywellness.co

What if the key to feeling strong, aligned, and pain-free isn’t doing more workouts… but learning how to move with purpose?

In this episode of The Female Blueprint Podcast, I sit down with Australian Pilates instructor and nutritionist Kate to talk about the healing power of Pilates and why it’s so much more than a trend, and how it can transform the way you move, breathe, and feel in your body.

From years of dance injuries and chronic pain to discovering the mind-body connection that rebuilt her strength, Kate shares how Pilates became her pathway to healing and how it can do the same for you.

Together, they dive into:
• The real difference between classical and contemporary Pilates
• How Pilates heals injuries and builds total-body alignment
• Why breath and pelvic floor connection are everything
• What Pilates looks like during pregnancy and postpartum
• How to simplify health, fitness, and nutrition so it finally sticks

Kate also opens up about the biggest lessons she’s learned after 20+ years of teaching, what to look for in a qualified instructor, and why “health should be easy.”

Whether you’re brand new to Pilates, pregnant, postpartum, or just craving a more sustainable approach to movement—this episode will help you reconnect to your body and find strength that actually lasts.

✨ Connect with Kate:
Instagram → @mindmovementhealth
Website → mindmovementhealth.com.au

Learn more from Dr. Courtney:
Instagram → @thefemaleathletedoc
Website → threesixtywellness.co