My Diastasis Recti Journey as a Christian Personal Trainer

diastasis recti Sep 02, 2025

In this episode of the Joyful Health Show, I share my journey with diastasis recti, which is the separation of the abdominal muscles that usually occurs during pregnancy. For the 30-40% of women who still experience this separation with a belly that pokes out 6 months postpartum, this episode is for you. I’ll share my initial struggles physically and emotionally, physical therapy avenues, and finally my surgery experience.

In This Episode I’ll Discuss:

What is diastasis recti and what can you do about it?
Guilt, faith, and the emotional rollercoaster of considering surgery
Thoughts on faith and plastic surgery

While surgery is not for everyone and I would recommend it only as a last resort, please do not be ashamed to have the surgery if you need it. My hope is that sharing my story will bring awareness to diastasis recti, provide you with options to go forward, and encourage you to do what you need to do for your overall health, using all the support and resources God has given you in this season of life.

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Time Stamps:

00:46 New Podcast Schedule

01:12 Diastasis Recti: An Overview

02:18 Personal Journey with Diastasis Recti

04:46 Understanding and Engaging the TVA

05:55 Physical Therapy and Breathing Techniques

10:29 Considering Surgery: Initial Steps

12:45 Surgery Experience and Recovery

18:54 Post-Surgery Reflections and Advice

27:31 Final Thoughts and Prayer

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