#43 - Abs, Belly Fat & the Truth About Women’s Cores (Pregnancy, Pressure & Six-Packs) Why it works:
Thu Jan 29 2026
Abs. Belly fat. Six-packs. Post-baby pouches.
In this episode, we unpack why women feel so conflicted about their bellies; and why that pressure isn’t rooted in biology at all. We dive into culture, pregnancy, the pelvic floor, pressure management, and what your abs actually do, then finish with clear, practical guidance so you can train your core with confidence.
This episode is not anti-aesthetics - in fact, it's more about asking why the aesthetics obsession exists and finding ways to channel it in a healthy way.
Hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed researching for it. The historical stuff was my fave.
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Abs. Belly fat. Six-packs. Post-baby pouches. In this episode, we unpack why women feel so conflicted about their bellies; and why that pressure isn’t rooted in biology at all. We dive into culture, pregnancy, the pelvic floor, pressure management, and what your abs actually do, then finish with clear, practical guidance so you can train your core with confidence. This episode is not anti-aesthetics - in fact, it's more about asking why the aesthetics obsession exists and finding ways to channel it in a healthy way. Hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed researching for it. The historical stuff was my fave.