If you're active during pregnancy, whether that's CrossFit, yoga, running, or just getting out of bed in the morning, you need to know about doming.

One of my students told me she was getting out of bed and her belly was making a weird shape. Like a dome or cone sticking up down the middle.

She asked me: "Is this normal?" No. It's not.

And here's why it matters: That dome is your body telling you the movement you're doing creates too much pressure for your core to handle right now.

And if you keep doing movements that cause this throughout your pregnancy, you're making your abdominal separation wider. Which means your postpartum recovery will be harder and longer.

But here's the good news: It's completely fixable.

You just need to know what to look for and how to modify.

In this week's podcast episode, I break down:

• What that weird belly shape actually is
• Why it matters for your postpartum recovery
• Which movements commonly cause it
• How to modify (not eliminate) your workouts
• What your core actually needs during pregnancy
• And the one thing every pregnant woman needs to do (This one change protects your core during pregnancy AND sets you up for easier recovery.)And if you want to learn exactly how to practice safely, join my free live workshop on April 13th at 6:30 PM CET.SIGN UP HERE - https://www.krishyoga.com/online-prenatal-yoga-workshop/ I'm teaching 5 simple shifts so you can practice with total confidence, build strength for birth, and feel amazing in your changing body. What's the one thing you wish you knew about moving safely during pregnancy? Keep sending me your questions to hello@krishyoga.com

"I just want to feel like myself again." If you've said these words after having a baby, this episode is for you.

Today's guest is Bekah Kraakman, a personal stylist and confidence coach with a psychology degree from Stanford University.

Bekah started her company as a postnatal mom herself, which is why she has such a deep understanding of what new mothers go through.

When my twins turned two, I visited Bekah for a colour consultation. But what started as finding my best colours turned into something much deeper, uncovering fears and insecurities I'd been carrying from postpartum that were showing up in what I wore and how I wore it.

This conversation isn't about fashion. It's about confidence, identity, and feeling like yourself again.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

✨ Why postpartum moms feel like they don't recognize themselves

🧠 The psychology behind "look good, feel good"

👗 Why you should buy clothes that fit your body NOW, not later

💡 How getting dressed is one thing you CAN control in motherhood

🕐 Bekah's five-minute morning routine to feel confident all day

🤱 Why living in "house clothes" keeps you stuck in postpartum mode

💪 How to overcome mom guilt about focusing on yourself

🎨 What colour analysis revealed about my postpartum insecurities

🌟 Why taking care of your appearance isn't superficial, it's essential

Key Takeaway: "Style isn't superficial. It's deeply tied to identity, self-perception, and confidence." You don't need to dress up for anyone else. Dress up for YOU. Five minutes in the morning to put on something you love can change your entire day.

About Bekah Kraakman: Bekah is a personal stylist and confidence coach who combines her psychology background with her passion for helping women feel confident. She specializes in working with mums to help them rediscover their style and sense of self after having children.

🌐 Website: www.clothesandconfidence.nl

📱 Instagram: @clothesandconfidence

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This episode is a special, interactive coaching workshop. We recommend grabbing a pen and paper before you press play.

Do you feel like you've lost your sense of self since becoming a mother? This is your opportunity to find it again. Join host Krish and special guest Tessa, a professional coach for mothers, for a real-time guided session designed to help you navigate your identity shift.

In this workshop, you will be guided through four powerful journaling prompts that explore the concept of Matrescence (the adolescence of motherhood), help you reconnect with your core values, and empower you to commit to one small, gentle action to feel more like yourself again. Don't just listen, participate, and give yourself the gift of guided self-reflection.

In this workshop, you will:

• EXPERIENCE a live-style coaching session.
• RECEIVE four guided journaling prompts on identity and values.
• LEARN about Matrescence and why "bouncing back" is a myth.
• ENJOY a meditation for self-compassion and acceptance.

As a mother, do you feel guilty for resting? Do you use every quiet moment to be productive instead of still? You're not alone. In this episode, host Krish is joined by holistic women's health specialist Tess to discuss why modern motherhood keeps us in a state of constant high alert and how we can reclaim our right to rest.

Discover the difference between the "activation" and "rest and repair" modes of your nervous system and why being stuck in "go" mode can affect your hormones, immunity, and mental health. Tess introduces the powerful practice of Restorative Yoga, a form of conscious, supported rest, and guides you through three simple postures you can do at home to find calm in the chaos. This is your permission slip to slow down.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The internal battle between productivity and the body's need for rest.
• A simple breakdown of the nervous system's "activation" vs. "rest and repair" modes.
• Why rest is crucial for your immune system, hormones, and emotional well-being.
• What Restorative Yoga is and how it helps the nervous system feel safe.
• Three simple, prop-supported poses you can do anytime to find calm.
• A guided progressive muscle relaxation to release full-body tension.

Meet Our Guest: Tess is a holistic woman's health specialist with deep expertise in yoga therapy, somatic healing, Ayurvedic nutrition, pelvic floor health, trauma-informed practices, and Yoga Nidra. She is a beloved teacher in the Krish Yoga studio, leading monthly restorative yoga sessions.

Connect with Yoga, Bellies & Babies:

• Website: www.krishyoga.com
• Instagram: @krish_yoga
• Facebook: krishyoga2

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"I feel like if I only listen to positive birth stories, it's setting me up for failure. At least with negative ones, I can prepare for what might go wrong."

Sound familiar? This question came up in my prenatal yoga class recently. It sounds logical, but that's not how your brain works. And it's definitely not how birth works.

In this episode, I'm explaining why people say to only listen to positive birth stories, and whether it will really set you up for failure.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

🧠 How your subconscious mind processes birth stories

😰 What fear does to your body during labour

✨ How positive birth stories program your brain and body for success

🚫 The nocebo effect: why expecting pain creates more pain

📚 The difference between being informed and being traumatized

🤰 My personal experience: two completely different births and what made the difference

💡 Why practicing relaxation is a skill you have to learn (and how simple it actually is)

Free Masterclass: Join my free hypnobirthing masterclass where I teach the practical techniques to prepare your mind for birth. 🔗 Register here: Free Hypnobirthing Masterclass: 3 Techniques for a Calm, Confident Birth

Resources & Support:

🤰 Calm & Confident Mama Hypnobirthing Course: www.krishyoga.com

🧘‍♀️ Krish Yoga Studio - Online yoga membership for prenatal & postnatal mothers

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How Do I Stay in My Baby Bubble With Everything Going On in the World?

If you're pregnant or postpartum and struggling to protect your baby bubble while the world feels heavy, this episode is for you.

In last week's prenatal yoga class, one of my students asked a question that resonated with everyone in the room: "How do I stay in my baby bubble with everything that's going on in the world?"

This honest, compassionate episode explores that very question, and why you have permission to protect your peace right now.

Resources & Support: 🧘‍♀️ Krish Yoga Studio - Practices for regulating your nervous system and staying grounded 🤰 Calm & Confident Mama Hypnobirthing Course - Learn how to have an empowered birth where you trust your body 🌐 Website: ww.krishyoga.com

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Your support allows me to continue creating these conversations and bringing you incredible guests who can support your journey through pregnancy, birth, and motherhood.

One afternoon in October, my body stopped working. I couldn't move my legs. I couldn't stand.

Three months later, I'm sharing what I've learned about chronic cortisol elevation, why pregnant and postpartum mothers are particularly vulnerable, and what's actually helping me recover - not generic stress advice, but specific practices from my training as a prenatal yoga teacher and hypnobirthing instructor.

My physical therapist and my therapist - in different countries, not knowing each other - both gave me the exact same diagnosis. What followed were three months of professional support, implementing changes, and truly understanding how our bodies work when stress becomes chronic.

In This Episode:

• My physical breakdown and the four days I couldn't stand
• Why two professionals independently reached the same conclusion
• The perimenopause question and whether it's linked
• Why cortisol gets blamed unfairly
• The difference between adrenaline and cortisol
• Why pregnant mothers face compounded stress
• How postpartum hormones help you function on little sleep
• Why I stopped intense exercise and why I'm only now rebuilding
• Specific practices that can help mums

I'm still rebuilding. I'm not fully recovered. But I've learned enough to share what's genuinely helping.

Resources Mentioned:

• Krish Yoga Studio: https://www.krishyoga.com/yoga/
• Blog post for this episode:

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• Email: hello@krishyoga.com
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Thank you for being here.

If you're pregnant, recently given birth, or raising small children, the traditional "New Year, New You" narrative doesn't fit your life right now.

In this episode, I'm talking about why goal-setting looks different during this phase of life, where the pressure actually comes from, and what I'm doing differently this year.

I share real stories from my holidays with four kids (including twin toddlers who nap at 6pm and destroy Christmas trees), why I finally rested without apologising, and how I'm approaching 2026 with one word instead of a list of goals.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Real talk about the holidays with small kids (the chaos, exhaustion, and FOMO)
• Why you live in a different reality when you're pregnant or raising babies
• Where goal-setting pressure actually comes from (hint: men on social media)
• Why you need to know where you are before you can move forward
• My story about looking at lives touched instead of business numbers
• My word for 2026: space (and what that means practically)
• How to find your own word for the year
• A moment of gratitude for this community

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Modern Mama Method: Free 5-Day Yoga & Mindset Challenge (Jan 12-16, 2026)

Sign up: www.krishyoga.com/prenatal-yoga-mindset

I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU:

What's your word for 2026? What do you need more of this year?

Instagram: @krish_yoga

Email: hello@krishyoga.com

CONNECT WITH KRISH:

Website: www.krishyoga.com

Thank you for listening, for reading my emails, for standing by Krish Yoga. Your support means everything. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a mama who might need to hear this.