SoundBits podcast

Healing From the Core with Beth Learn

Episode Summary

Kim Groshek welcomes fitness educator Beth Learn for a powerful conversation about women’s core health, the real impact of diastasis recti, and how posture, pregnancy, feet, and fitness all tie into lower back pain. Beth shares approachable, evidence-backed strategies for core restoration and reveals how fitness can be healing—not punishing. This episode unpacks the science behind movement, the role of support during pregnancy, and practical solutions for strengthening the body at any age.

Episode Notes

Kim and Beth explore the connection between diastasis recti and lower back pain

Explanation of diastasis recti and why it matters for women, especially postpartum

The role of posture, core engagement, and abdominal fascia in overall health

Kim shares her personal journey with back and hip issues, and the impact of yoga, swimming, and foot arch health

Beth outlines the four types of exercises proven to support bone density

The importance of balance training, weight lifting, and loaded impact for aging bodies

How Beth built Fit2B to challenge toxic fitness culture and provide accessible, modest, and supportive workouts

The shift from performance fitness to healing movement and breath connection

Tips for reconnecting with your core and managing pelvic floor dysfunction

Beth’s early influences and the journey that led to launching over 300 fitness videos for women