The Athlete Mom Project | Hybrid Strength Training, Postpartum Healing, Nutrition for Females, Mountain Adventures, and Tips
Chandler Sommerfeldt | Strength and Conditioning Coach, Postpartum and Precision Nutrition Certified and Active Life Professional Candidate
50 episodes
2 weeks ago
The Athlete Mom Project is where mountain-loving moms come to get stronger, fuel better, and reclaim their athletic identity—without sacrificing family life. Hosted by strength & endurance coach Chandler Sommerfeldt, this podcast blends science-backed training, practical nutrition strategies, and mindset shifts to help you build muscle, lose body fat, boost energy, and perform at your best in the mountains and beyond.
From trail running to strength training, postpartum recovery to performance fueling, each episode delivers real talk, actionable tips, and inspiring stories for athlete moms who want to feel confident, capable, and unstoppable—on the trail, in the gym, and in everyday life.
Whether you’re chasing your kids or a finish line, The Athlete Mom Project will help you train smarter, eat to perform, and step into the strongest version of yourself. And if you’re not having fun, you’re doing it wrong. When done right, movement can quite literally change your life because Movement is Medicine.
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The Athlete Mom Project is where mountain-loving moms come to get stronger, fuel better, and reclaim their athletic identity—without sacrificing family life. Hosted by strength & endurance coach Chandler Sommerfeldt, this podcast blends science-backed training, practical nutrition strategies, and mindset shifts to help you build muscle, lose body fat, boost energy, and perform at your best in the mountains and beyond.
From trail running to strength training, postpartum recovery to performance fueling, each episode delivers real talk, actionable tips, and inspiring stories for athlete moms who want to feel confident, capable, and unstoppable—on the trail, in the gym, and in everyday life.
Whether you’re chasing your kids or a finish line, The Athlete Mom Project will help you train smarter, eat to perform, and step into the strongest version of yourself. And if you’re not having fun, you’re doing it wrong. When done right, movement can quite literally change your life because Movement is Medicine.
#34 - What Is Pain Trying To Teach You And How To Move Pain Free As An Athlete
The Athlete Mom Project | Hybrid Strength Training, Postpartum Healing, Nutrition for Females, Mountain Adventures, and Tips
33 minutes
5 months ago
#34 - What Is Pain Trying To Teach You And How To Move Pain Free As An Athlete
<p>Ever feel like your body is constantly betraying you—with pain, tightness, or injury—no matter how hard you train or how careful you are?</p><p>.</p><p>.</p><p>In this episode, I break down the science of <strong>load vs. capacity</strong>—a concept that completely shifts how you view pain, performance, and your ability to move well long term.</p><p>.</p><p>.</p><p>Whether you’re an athlete mom dealing with chronic aches, postpartum healing, or performance plateaus, this episode will help you understand <em>why</em> your body flares up and how to train smarter without backing off the things you love.</p><p>.</p><p>.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p><ul><li><p>What “load” and “capacity” actually mean (and how to measure yours)</p></li><li><p>Why pain doesn’t mean damage—and what your body is trying to tell you</p></li><li><p>The exact steps to reduce overload and start increasing your resilience today</p></li><li><p>Myths to stop believing about stretching, rest, age, and injury</p></li><li><p>Tools you can implement <em>right now</em> to move better, feel stronger, and trust your body again</p><p><br></p></li></ul><p>I share insights from my own journey as an athlete, mom, and coach—after 3 knee surgeries, stress fractures, and postpartum recovery—and how I help my clients rebuild capacity so they can live pain-free, perform well, and feel unstoppable in their bodies again.</p><p>.</p><p>.</p><p><strong>Athlete Mom Project Resources</strong></p><p><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/withchanyoucan/">@withchanyoucan</a></p><p><strong>Podcast Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/athletemomproject/">@athletemomproject</a></p><p>.</p><p>.</p><p><strong>My FREEBIE to you (click below):</strong></p><p><a href="https://withchanyoucan.com/homepage">Your guide to better energy, fat loss, strength, and seeing results that lasts</a></p><p>.</p><p>.</p><p><strong>Learn More About the Hut Trip Here:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKxhiKgxKkn/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">San Juan Mountains Hut Trip</a></p><p><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>.</strong></p><p>🗓️ September 23–25</p><p>📍 Silverton, Colorado - San Juan Mountains</p><p>.</p><p>.</p><p>Over two nights we’ll move our bodies, hike to alpine lakes, eat nourish meals, share stories over campfires and reconnect with our bodies — surrounded by alpine peaks at 10,000 feet, yummy food, and even better conversation.</p><p>.</p><p>.</p><p>🛏️ Full Retreat: $900→ Includes lodging, 2 days of meals, all resources, coaching app access with workouts and nutrition support (optional), and all workshops!</p><p><br></p><p>***BONUS OFFER: Come with a friend as a (2 for 1). Bring a buddy and you both can come for $900 total*** - DM me @withchanyoucan and say "BUDDY" and I'll hook you up.</p><p><br></p><p>PAYMENT PLANS are available as low as $56 per month 🫶🏻</p><p>💥 12-week training plan included</p><p>💥 Expert-led workshops</p><p>💥 All meals + lodging included in the price</p><p
The Athlete Mom Project | Hybrid Strength Training, Postpartum Healing, Nutrition for Females, Mountain Adventures, and Tips
The Athlete Mom Project is where mountain-loving moms come to get stronger, fuel better, and reclaim their athletic identity—without sacrificing family life. Hosted by strength & endurance coach Chandler Sommerfeldt, this podcast blends science-backed training, practical nutrition strategies, and mindset shifts to help you build muscle, lose body fat, boost energy, and perform at your best in the mountains and beyond.
From trail running to strength training, postpartum recovery to performance fueling, each episode delivers real talk, actionable tips, and inspiring stories for athlete moms who want to feel confident, capable, and unstoppable—on the trail, in the gym, and in everyday life.
Whether you’re chasing your kids or a finish line, The Athlete Mom Project will help you train smarter, eat to perform, and step into the strongest version of yourself. And if you’re not having fun, you’re doing it wrong. When done right, movement can quite literally change your life because Movement is Medicine.
