Business, Barbells, & Babies with Court & Ash

This week we talk to Michelle about her son's Brachial Plexus Injury he sustained during birth. The Brachial Plexus is a group of nerves that signals from the spinal cord to the shoulder, arm, and hand. The Brachial Plexus Injury/Brachial Plexus Palsy occurs usually after a labor complication of shoulder dystocia, when the baby is stuck on the pelvis during delivery. This leads to the nerves are stretched, compressed, or ripped or torn from the spinal cord. This can cause weakness, intense pain, or loss of feeling in the arm, should, and hand. We talk about how it has affected his physical development and the accommodations needed to help him gain strength and movement in his arm. After realizing how common, but not well known, this injury is, she decided to spread awareness to reach parents. We circle back to how women are often dismissed in the medical system about what we're feeling in our own bodies. Disclaimer: We talk about traumatic birth experiences and injuries to both mom and baby in this episode. Sign up for the Virtual UBPN Race for Awareness: https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Reading/UBPNRaceForAwarenessFind Michelle:Website: www.strongarmbpbia.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566858693061Find Courtney:Instagram: @momsgetfit_cptWebsite: www.moms-get-fit.comFind Ashlee:Instagram: @ashlyticsdigitalmarketingWebsite: https://www.ashlyticsdmc.comWant to contact Court + Ash?Instagram: @businessbarbellsandbabiesYouTube: @businessbarbellsbabiesEmail: businessbarbellsbabies@gmail.comWe'd love to hear from you!

This week we talk about the emotional and invisible labor of being a mom. The things that need to be done to keep your household running, whether that's paying the bills or meal planning. As usual, we get derailed and talk about Ash's weight loss progress, balloon arches, people getting arrested at Universal, and possibly a Twilight and Midnight Sun tandem re-read. Find Courtney:Instagram: @momsgetfit_cptWebsite: www.moms-get-fit.comFind Ashlee:Instagram: @ashlyticsdigitalmarketingWebsite: https://www.ashlyticsdmc.comWant to contact Court + Ash?Instagram: @businessbarbellsandbabiesYouTube: @businessbarbellsbabiesEmail: businessbarbellsbabies@gmail.comWe'd love to hear from you!

This week we talk to Myranda Whirls, Owner of Steady as You Grow Accounting Services. We talk about the struggles of being moms and business owners, our current reads, and our little ones sleep habits.  Spoiler alert for Red Rising.  Find Myranda:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saygrowWebsite: https://www.saygrow.com/ Find Courtney:Instagram: @momsgetfit_cptWebsite: www.moms-get-fit.com Find Ashlee:Instagram: @ashlyticsdigitalmarketingWebsite: https://www.ashlyticsdmc.com Want to contact Court + Ash?Instagram: @businessbarbellsandbabiesYouTube: @businessbarbellsbabiesEmail: businessbarbellsbabies@gmail.com We'd love to hear from you!

If you couldn't tell from the title of the episode, this week we talk about books! There are a few ACOTAR spoilers, so consider yourself warned. We also discuss domestic violence, so it gets a little heavy. If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Find Courtney: Instagram: @momsgetfit_cpt Website: www.moms-get-fit.com Find Ashlee: Instagram: @ashlyticsdigitalmarketing Website: https://www.ashlyticsdmc.com Want to contact Court + Ash? Instagram: @businessbarbellsandbabies YouTube: @businessbarbellsbabies Email: businessbarbellsbabies@gmail.com We'd love to hear from you!

This week we talk about our quasi-crunchy habits from dry shampooing to menstrual cups. How crunchy is too crunchy? Find Courtney:Instagram: @momsgetfit_cptWebsite: www.moms-get-fit.com Find Ashlee:Instagram: @ashlyticsdigitalmarketingWebsite: https://www.ashlyticsdmc.com Want to contact Court + Ash?Instagram: @businessbarbellsandbabiesYouTube: @businessbarbellsbabiesEmail: businessbarbellsbabies@gmail.com We'd love to hear from you!

Tattoos can be a powerful form of self-expression, but they can also invite unsolicited opinions and stereotypes. Tune in this week as we discuss our experience with preconceived notions of our character because of our tattoos. Find Courtney:Instagram: @momsgetfit_cptWebsite: www.moms-get-fit.comFind Ashlee:Instagram: @ashlyticsdigitalmarketingWebsite: https://www.ashlyticsdmc.comWant to contact Court + Ash?Instagram: @businessbarbellsandbabiesYouTube: @businessbarbellsbabiesEmail: businessbarbellsbabies@gmail.comWe'd love to hear from you!

This week we talk to Jordan Williams, Owner & Personal Trainer of Built to Bloom Health & Fitness, a women only gym in Central Florida. We talk about being a new mom and learning how to balance being a business owner. We also talk about a the changes in our relationships and mindset while pregnant and postpartum.  Find JordanInstagram: @bloomwithjordan & @builttobloom.fitnessEmail: jordan@builttobloomfitness.comWebsite: www.builttobloomfitness.com Find Courtney:Instagram: @momsgetfit_cptWebsite: www.moms-get-fit.com Find Ashlee:Instagram: @ashlyticsdigitalmarketingWebsite: https://www.ashlyticsdmc.com Want to contact Court + Ash?Instagram: @businessbarbellsandbabiesYouTube: @businessbarbellsbabiesEmail: businessbarbellsbabies@gmail.com We'd love to hear from you!

This week we ask each other questions about our businesses, our coffee orders, and our favorite rides at Disney!  Find Courtney:Instagram: @momsgetfit_cptWebsite: www.moms-get-fit.com Find Ashlee:Instagram: @ashlyticsdigitalmarketingWebsite: https://www.ashlyticsdmc.com Want to contact Court + Ash?Instagram: @businessbarbellsandbabiesYouTube: @businessbarbellsbabiesEmail: businessbarbellsbabies@gmail.com We'd love to hear from you!