37: What I Wish I Knew About Postpartum Care: With Summer Montabone

Girls Talk Healthy Aging

In this special episode of The Girls Talk Healthy Aging podcast, hosts Shawna Kaminski and Alli Kerr sit down with the inspiring Summer Montabone to delve into her remarkable journey through postpartum challenges and beyond.

As a former professional athlete accustomed to pushing herself to the limit, Summer thought she was prepared for anything—until she faced the unexpected trials of postpartum life after the birth of her first child. Struggling with extreme exhaustion and grappling with the grief of losing her mother years earlier, Summer found herself in uncharted territory. She candidly shares her experience of seeking help and spending time in a psychiatric unit, grappling with the daunting reality of being a mom without a mom herself and struggling to make it through each day.

However, Summer's story doesn't end there. Drawing on her resilience and determination, she took proactive steps to ensure a different outcome with her second child. She had so many lessons learned this time around. By hiring a nighttime nanny and reevaluating her approach to self-care, she navigated the challenges of balancing motherhood with her thriving fitness business.

But Summer's journey took another unexpected turn two years ago when she faced an emergency hysterectomy. Facing yet another major life upheaval, she approached it with the same courage and tenacity that defined her previous struggles. Now, she shares her wisdom and experiences as a coach through the Fearless Academy for Women, empowering others to find their inner strength and resilience.

Through Summer's story, listeners are reminded that even those who seem to have it all together can face tremendous challenges. Her openness about her postpartum journey and subsequent health challenges offers encouragement and hope to other mothers navigating similar paths. As she continues her own journey of growth and healing, Summer's message of empowerment resonates deeply with anyone facing unexpected obstacles.

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More about Summer Montabone:

Summer Montabone is the Founder of Summer’s Fitness Inc., Personal Development & Business Coach, and Creator of Fearless Academy for Women.

As a multi-passionate entrepreneur with over 29 years' experience, she has worn many titles, including: personal trainer, health educator, leader, mom, retired pro athlete, elite coach, trauma survivor, and CEO. Summer has translated her expertise in the world of health & fitness and business ownership to create a step-by-step formula that helps women feel, do, and achieve their personal best.

Summer has been invited as a contributing expert to speak and write for organizations such as the Functional Aging Summit, International Society of Sports Nutrition, and Oxygen magazine. She is a contributing expert and co-author to the books “Forever Fit”, “Start Up, Start Over, Just Start”, “Advice for Moms Around the World” and “Thriving as a Mom without a Mom”.

Summer lives in Ohio with her husband, two school age daughters, and their cat and cavapoo.

Contact & Resources:

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https://summermontabone.com/mothers-day-giveaway

Facebook page & IG links

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummerMontabone1

IG: https://www.instagram.com/summermontabone

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