

Painful Sex, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Postpartum Struggles, Motherhood, Sobriety, ADHD, and More with Stacey Schaedler
Aug 7, 2025
Stacey Schaedler, a fitness coach dedicated to empowering women, shares her insights on postpartum recovery, pelvic floor health, and the complexities of motherhood. She discusses the transformative journeys of women through fitness, emphasizing the importance of self-love and community support. Stacey addresses how ADHD and mental health intersect with fitness, while advocating for realistic expectations in workouts. The conversation also touches on the challenges of balancing health and wellness as women approach their forties, encouraging a shift toward joyful, authentic movement.
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Rock Bottom Reframed Priorities
- Stacey hit rock bottom after figure competitions and rebuilt her life and business around balance and honest coaching.
- She vowed never to push women toward extreme leanness because hormones and long-term health suffer.
ADHD Explains Lifelong Movement Drive
- Stacey's late ADHD diagnosis reframes lifelong patterns: movement calmed her and drove career and coping choices.
- Recognizing ADHD helped her connect past over-exercising and business independence to neurodivergent strengths.
Rebuild Pelvic Health First
- After birth, retrain your breath and pelvic mechanics before chasing heavy lifts.
- See pelvic-floor physical therapy and relearn diaphragmatic breath to reduce pain and restore function.