Bump + Thrive

Lauren Seib + Dr. Danielle Shepis

Hosted by pre- and postnatal fitness coach Lauren Seib and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Danielle Shepis, this podcast is a space for honest conversations about pregnancy, postpartum, wellness, fitness, relationships, identity and modern motherhood. Through expert insight, real-life experience and inspiring guests, we explore what it means to feel strong, supported and empowered in every season of life. No fluff. No perfect-mom pressure. Just real conversations about strength, wellbeing and becoming.

Episodes

  1. Aug 20

    When the Expert Gets Pregnant: Danielle's Honest First Pregnancy

    Surprise! 🎉 Danielle is pregnant. After years of helping women through pregnancy and postpartum as a pelvic floor physical therapist, she's finally experiencing it herself—and let's just say...it's been humbling. In this episode, Danielle shares what surprised her most about pregnancy, from debilitating first trimester nausea and scaling workouts to body image, identity shifts and the symptoms nobody warned her about. Lauren and Danielle also dive into how pregnancy changed the way Danielle coaches her own clients, why preparing your body before pregnancy matters and the mindset shifts that every mom experiences long before baby arrives. Whether you're pregnant, trying to conceive or simply curious about what pregnancy is really like, this conversation is equal parts educational, validating and refreshingly honest. In this episode: Danielle's pregnancy announcementWhat pregnancy has been like as a pelvic floor PTWhy even fitness professionals struggle during pregnancyThe biggest physical and mental surprisesSymptoms nobody talks aboutHow pregnancy changed the way Danielle treats patientsWhy preparation starts before pregnancy ever beginsStay tuned for future episodes where we'll cover labor prep, registry must-haves, postpartum recovery and, of course, Danielle's birth story.

  2. Aug 6

    Pelvic Floor 101: Why More Kegels Aren't Always the Answer

    Think your pelvic floor is weak? Think again. In this episode of The Bump + Thrive Podcast, Lauren Seib, pre/postnatal exercise specialist, and Dr. Danielle Schepisi, pelvic floor physical therapist, break down one of the biggest misconceptions surrounding pelvic health: why "just do more Kegels" isn't always the answer. Whether you're pregnant, postpartum or years beyond having babies, this conversation will help you better understand how your pelvic floor actually works, why symptoms like leaking, pressure, painful sex and low back pain aren't simply "normal," and how breathing, movement and pressure management all play a role in healing and performance. In this episode, we discuss: What the pelvic floor actually is and why it mattersThe biggest myths about pelvic floor dysfunctionWhy more Kegels aren't always the answerTight vs. weak pelvic floorsPregnancy and postpartum changes you should know aboutWhy leaking during exercise isn't something you just have to acceptHow breathing impacts your core and pelvic floorSimple strategies to start reconnecting with your body Ready for more support? ⁠🤍 The Comeback Code⁠ An 8-week self-paced strength program designed to help postpartum moms safely rebuild strength, reconnect with their core and pelvic floor, and confidently return to lifting, running and the activities they love. 💻 Learn more about Bump + Thrive 📲 Follow along on Instagram: Lauren: @lauren_seib Danielle: @drdanielle.dpt Bump + Thrive: @bumpandthrive If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the show, leave a rating and review, and share it with another mom. It helps us reach more women with evidence-based education and support.

    Pelvic Floor 101: Why More Kegels Aren't Always the Answer

  3. Jul 21

    Meet Your Hosts: The Story Behind Bump + Thrive

    Welcome to the very first episode of The Bump + Thrive Podcast. Before we dive into pregnancy, postpartum recovery, pelvic floor health and strength training, we wanted to introduce ourselves and share the story behind why this podcast exists. Lauren Seib, founder of Bump + Thrive and a pre/postnatal exercise specialist, and Dr. Danielle Pasquale, pelvic floor physical therapist, discuss: • How they met through CrossFit • Why traditional advice for moms often misses the mark • Danielle's journey into pelvic floor physical therapy • Lauren's experience navigating pregnancy during COVID • How motherhood completely changed their perspective on fitness • Why women deserve evidence-based support through every stage of motherhood Whether you're trying to conceive, pregnant, postpartum or simply want to feel stronger in your body, this podcast is for you. New episodes every other week.

    Meet Your Hosts: The Story Behind Bump + Thrive
  • 3 Episodes

About

Hosted by pre- and postnatal fitness coach Lauren Seib and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Danielle Shepis, this podcast is a space for honest conversations about pregnancy, postpartum, wellness, fitness, relationships, identity and modern motherhood. Through expert insight, real-life experience and inspiring guests, we explore what it means to feel strong, supported and empowered in every season of life. No fluff. No perfect-mom pressure. Just real conversations about strength, wellbeing and becoming.

Information

  • Creator
    Lauren Seib + Dr. Danielle Shepis
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Lauren Seib + Dr. Danielle Shepis
  • Show Website
    Bump + Thrive