Episode 77: Wrestling Motherhood: Leah Van Dale's Story of Loss, Resilience & Creating Snatch

Welcome to the MamasteFit Podcast! In this episode, professional wrestler Leah Van Dale, also known as Carmella from WWE, shares her personal journey through pregnancy, birth, and the creation of her newsletter, Snatch. Leah discusses the challenges she faced as a professional athlete, her struggles with fertility including chemical and ectopic pregnancies, and the emotional aspects of pregnancy after loss. She also delves deep into her labor and birth story, highlighting the unexpected events and her ultimate triumph. The episode emphasizes the importance of sharing experiences to inspire others to walk without shame and find a sense of community.  00:00 Introduction to the MamasteFit Podcast 01:13 Meet Leah Vandale: WWE Wrestler and New Mom 02:15 Leah's Pregnancy Journey and Challenges 06:49 Navigating Pregnancy After Loss 14:32 Leah's Birth Story: A Rollercoaster Experience 27:05 Creating Snatch: A Supportive Community for Women 38:22 Conclusion and Resources Find Leah Here: Website: https://www.snatch.co/ Newletter: https://snatch.ck.page/join Join Snatch Chat: https://snatch-chat.mn.co/share/8zmuyoy-BOqAPn2u ===== Pre-Order Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH —— This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ****Freebies***** Early postpartum recovery course:  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/  Pp sample  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/ Prenatal Sample:  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/ Pelvic Floor  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/ Birth Prep for Labor Guide  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/ Birth Partner Guide  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/ Birth Plan  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/