168: Dr Lamia Zafrani - What No One Tells Women in Sport About Pregnancy, Performance, and Recovery

07/10/2025 51 min
168: Dr Lamia Zafrani - What No One Tells Women in Sport About Pregnancy, Performance, and Recovery

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Send us a textDr. Lamia Zafrani saw firsthand what the system lacked and built a new way forward. A powerlifter, an OB-GYN, and a passionate advocate for female athletes, Lamia sits at the intersection of performance and pregnancy, challenging outdated norms that have sidelined women for far too long.In this episode, we go deep into her journey. From being the one who gets called when nobody else knows what to do, to creating a model of care that truly supports elite female athletes through pregnancy and postpartum. She does not just talk about the science. She brings the nuance, the humanity, and the stories of women who have felt unseen and unheard in medical spaces.If you are an athlete thinking about family planning, a coach supporting women, or someone navigating your own physical transitions, this conversation is the permission slip, the blueprint, and the fire you did not know you needed.What You'll Hear:Why elite athletes are still being told to “just stop training” when pregnantThe emotional and identity shifts women face during pregnancy and after birthWhy preconception care is more than a checklist and when to start thinking about itHow Lamia is helping build policy changes for female athletes, not just temporary fixesThe real stories behind training while pregnant, including PBs that shocked everyoneHow Lamia blends strength coaching with clinical expertise to support recoveryWhy postpartum plans need to be built around the athlete, not the average womanHow high performance women are redefining what is possible after motherhood💎 GOLDEN NUGGET:“No two pregnancies are the same, not even for the same woman. If we are serious about supporting female athletes, we cannot use cookie cutter care plans. We need systems built around the real bodies and real lives of women who perform.”This episode will challenge you to think differently about strength, identity, and the seasons of life. Need Career Clarity or Transition Support? If you are navigating what is next in sport or beyond, visit www.2ndwind.io to learn more or book a consult.

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