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09/22/2026

Happy 50th birthday, Kristin! 🥂❤️

We started as podcast partners, and along the way, you became such a dear friend. What a blessing that has been in my life.

You keep us laughing AND on track—and your patience with me deserves its own celebration! 😂 You’re hardworking, strong, and bring so much heart to everything you do—as a mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.

Behind all these moments together is a woman I admire and am so grateful to know. Thank you for your friendship, your laughter, and everything we’re building together.

Welcome to 50! Here’s to aging strong, celebrating the small wins, and asking “How are you functioning?” with a little more curiosity the morning after this celebration! 😂🥂

09/22/2026

Identify the Root Cause: The 2 primary approaches to address joint pain and non-healing injuries.
• Strategic Rehabilitation:
◦ Building and strengthening the muscles surrounding an injured joint helps support the area and reduces internal stress on cartilage, ligaments, and tendons.
◦ Rehabilitation involves balancing flexibility and targeted strength training without overloading a painful joint.
• Explore Beyond Traditional Treatments:
◦ If injuries fail to heal properly, it is recommended to seek multiple opinions beyond standard options like surgery, cortisone, or steroid injections.
◦ Alternative advanced therapies to consider include regenerative medicine (such as PRP, stem cells, and exosomes) as well as healing peptides.

Tune in to Episode 118 of the Functional Moms Podcast to learn how pelvic floor PT can fit comfortably into your routine. 🎙️

🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform!
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Episode 118 :Stem Cells & Exosomes for Joint Pain: Can They Help You Avoid Surgery?

⭐️ Meet Our Guest:
Dr. Jeff Gross is a board certified, fellowship trained neurological surgeon with a background in spine surgery and athletic injuries. He is also the founder of ReCELLebrate, a regenerative medicine practice.

Credits :  ReCELLebrate Kristin & Raquel | Aging Strong 40+

09/19/2026

Between meetings, caring for Mom, showing up for my kids, and everything else this week, I resisted pushing myself to do a hard workout..

And what’s wrong with that?

Self-care doesn’t always have to mean pushing harder so I can keep carrying everything. Sometimes it can simply mean being with myself and finding a little quiet, the soft joy of a walk or reading outside with the sun.

One change of plans doesn’t erase my progress or mean I have to start over Monday.
I’ll do another hard, sweaty workout soon. But today, I’m going for a walk instead.

I’m still taking care of myself.
Today, this is what that looks like.

Imperfectly consistent. Still building strength for the life I want to live. 💪🏼🌿

What do YOU need today—a sweaty workout, a quiet walk, a little time to yourself?
Good question to ask ourselves 💛

09/18/2026

Nervous about pelvic floor physical therapy? Here is what actually happens during a session! 🧘‍♀️✨

Most of the session takes place externally, focusing on posture, strength, breathing dynamics, and fascial tension in the back, belly, and glutes. Internal assessments are completely based on your comfort level, and many issues can be addressed without them. Plus, appointments are spaced out weekly or bi-weekly with targeted exercises to work on at home!

Tune in to Episode 92 of the Functional Moms Podcast to learn how pelvic floor PT can fit comfortably into your routine. 🎙️

🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform!
YouTube• Spotify • Apple Podcast

Episode 92: Why You’re Waking Up To P*e in Menopause And Other Signs Your Pelvic Floor Needs Help With Elizabeth Stryker

Credits : Elizabeth Stryker, PT, DPT, PCES Kristin & Raquel | Aging Strong 40+

⭐️ Meet Our Guest:
Elizabeth Stryker is a pelvic and health physical therapist and owner of Pelvic Stability PT in New Jersey. She received her doctorate of physical therapy from Thomas Jefferson University and trained at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation specializing in pelvic floor dysfunction and neurological impairments. She is currently writing an illustrated guide to pelvic PT for adults.

09/17/2026

Jaw clenching, TMJ, and tight neck muscles aren’t just uncomfortable—they might actually be the root cause behind your digestion struggles\! 💡

Because the vagus nerve runs right behind the jaw and down the neck, tight neck muscles can restrict its ability to send rest-and-digest signals to your body.

Head over to the **Functional Moms Podcast** to learn how to release this tightness and get your gut back on track\! 🎧💖

⭐️ Meet Our Guest:
Elizabeth Stryker is a pelvic and health physical therapist and owner of Pelvic Stability PT in New Jersey. She received her doctorate of physical therapy from Thomas Jefferson University and trained at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation specializing in pelvic floor dysfunction and neurological impairments. She is currently writing an illustrated guide to pelvic PT for adults.

🎙️ Tune into the Functional Moms Podcast for the full conversation!
YouTube• Spotify • Apple Podcast

Episode 92 : Why You’re Waking Up To P*e in Menopause And Other Signs Your Pelvic Floor Needs Help With Elizabeth Stryker
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Credits : Elizabeth Stryker, PT, DPT, PCES Kristin & Raquel | Aging Strong 40+

09/16/2026

Do you use Technology to track? 🧐

09/15/2026

Tired of waking up multiple times during the night to use the bathroom? 🌙🚽

Try this simple routine an hour before bed:
• Ankle pumps
• Ankle circles
• Heel raises
Throughout the day, fluid pools in the lower legs and feet. Moving your legs engages the intrinsic muscles to help push that fluid back up, allowing for a more complete bladder empty right before sleep—reducing nighttime trips down to one or fewer! ✨

⭐️ Meet Our Guest:
Elizabeth Stryker is a pelvic and health physical therapist and owner of Pelvic Stability PT in New Jersey. She received her doctorate of physical therapy from Thomas Jefferson University and trained at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation specializing in pelvic floor dysfunction and neurological impairments. She is currently writing an illustrated guide to pelvic PT for adults.

🎙️ Tune into the Functional Moms Podcast for the full conversation!
YouTube• Spotify • Apple Podcast

Episode 80 : Why You’re Waking Up To P*e in Menopause And Other Signs Your Pelvic Floor Needs Help With Elizabeth Stryker
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Credits : Elizabeth Stryker, PT, DPT, PCES Kristin & Raquel | Aging Strong 40+

09/12/2026

Stop relying on willpower and start “aging backwards” with two simple shifts: hitting 30–50g of protein at breakfast to stabilize your hormones and choosing consistency over perfection through easy daily systems.

Here we discuss two simple strategies for losing weight and aging strongly:😃💪🏼
• Prioritize protein at breakfast: When you break your fast, ensure your meal contains 30 to 50 grams of protein. This amount sets the tone for your hormones, blood sugar, and metabolism for the rest of the day. Consuming sufficient protein is described as a way to “age backwards”.
• Focus on consistency over willpower: Instead of striving for perfection, focus on maintaining consistency by having simple systems in place to make your day easier. Examples include:
◦ Prepping three proteins for the week.
◦ Portioning out snacks so they are ready to go.
◦ Filling up your water bottle every morning to ensure you stay hydrated.

⭐️ Meet Our Guest:
Courtney Kassis a registered dietitian, twin mom and creator of the 90-30-50 Method. After struggling with Hashimoto’s and feeling stuck despite doing everything “right”, she stopped obsessing over calories and started fueling her body with nutrients that support metabolism and fat-burning. 
Focusing on protein, fiber, and healthy fats helped her lose 55 pounds.

Tune into the Functional Moms Podcast for the full conversation! 🎙️
YouTube• Spotify • Apple Podcast
Functional Moms Podcast
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Episode 80 : How she lost 55 pounds and put Hashimoto’s into remission : Courtney Kassis RD
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Credits : COURTNEY KASSIS | DIETITIAN Kristin & Raquel | Aging Strong 40+

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