99: Laura Bruner on Functional Fitness for Everyone

September 12, 2017

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I'm an Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, 500 HR Yoga Teacher & Ayurvedic postpartum doula. Movement, Mindfulness & Mother Nature are my 3 pillars for health. 

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Welcome to the Peaceful Power Podcast with Laura Bruner today.

 

Introduction

I discovered Laura Bruner through her podcast The Modern Mamas podcast. I then checked out her work on her blog and on Instagram and fell in love with what she was doing. She is a new mama who has a passion for teaching women how to properly train during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Along with being passionate about fitness she is also a fan of practical nutrition tips that we discuss on the show today.

Background on Laura

Laura Bruner is a Certified CrossFit Trainer, a Certified Nutrition Consultant, the BIRTHFIT Santa Cruz Regional Director, and new mama to Evie Wilder. She's the face and mind behind Radical Roots where she offers real food recipes and insights on health and wellness, along with one-on-one and group fitness and nutrition programs. She is also one of the voices of The Modern Mamas Podcast, along with her friend Jess, providing a safe space for open dialogue about empowered pregnancy, labor, delivery, parenthood, and everything in between. Laura lives in Santa Cruz, California with her husband, daughter, and two pups where they enjoy the ocean, redwoods, sunshine, and amazing local food.

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Topics Discussed

  • Laura's Fitness background
  • Transition to motherhood
  • BirthFit
  • Functional Fitness
  • Nutrition in particular fueling our bodies when we are trying to conceive, while pregnant and postpartum time periods.
  • Basic nutrition tips
  • Whether we should do squats or not

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I'm an Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, 500 HR Yoga Teacher & Ayurvedic postpartum doula. Movement, Mindfulness & Mother Nature are my 3 pillars for health. 

I'm Andrea - your Seasonal living guide

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I specialize in hormonal & postpartum support using Ayurveda as the guide. 

I host a weekly podcast, Peaceful Power Podcast and have written two cyclical living books- Divine Body Wisdom and Ayurvedic Approach to Healing Your Menstrual Cycle. 

I graduated from Shakti School in 2019 as an Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor. I'm a 500 HR Yoga Teacher and Ayurvedic postpartum doula graduate from Inner Sun & Moon AyurDoula Program. I've specialized in pre/postpartum fitness since 2007. 

My other interests are playing tennis, watching the Hallmark Channel, and enjoying my morning cup of coffee. I also love exploring my favorite nature trail with my two sons and husband. 

I'm an Ayurvedic Wellness counselor, Ayurvedic postpartum doula & 500 HR Yoga Teacher and Personal trainer since 2007.

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