In this episode of the Breathe CrossFit Podcast, Toni sits down with Coach Ashley to explore her powerful evolution from a teen lifting weights in her basement to a Coach specializing in postpartum fitness.
Ashley shares how her relationship with fitness shifted over the years—from chasing aesthetics in college to focusing on performance through CrossFit, and eventually learning to listen to her body after becoming a mother. She reflects on how pregnancy and motherhood reshaped her training and coaching style, and how slowing down became her superpower.
Today, Ashley is passionate about helping other moms navigate the postpartum period with grace and confidence. That’s why she created the Diapers & Dumbbells program at Breathe CrossFit—a strength training class designed for moms with babies under two years old. In the episode, Ashley explains why building muscle during her 20s and 30s was one of the best things she could’ve done to prepare for motherhood, and how rebuilding your body post-baby is not only possible—but empowering.
Whether you’re a new mom looking to return to fitness, a coach working with postpartum clients, or just someone who wants to feel strong again, this conversation is packed with relatable insight and actionable advice.
💪 Topics covered:
- Ashley’s early love of movement and coaching roots
- The shift from competitive fitness to sustainable strength
- Common postpartum issues like diastasis recti and pelvic floor challenges
- Why postpartum recovery is more than just getting back to the gym
- The mission behind Diapers & Dumbbells
👶 Interested in joining the Diapers & Dumbbells program? Learn more by visiting BreatheCrossFit.com or follow us on Instagram at @breathecrossfit. Take a listen to this episode here.
