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Stronger by Design for Women with Michelle MacDonaldAuthor: Michelle MacDonald
No one is going to save you. In today's world, it's up to us to save ourselves!Hosted by top fitness expert and coach Michelle MacDonald, the Stronger by Design podcast is for women who want to take radical ownership of their bodies, nutrition, and mindsets.Michelle, known worldwide for her Transformation Programs, shares world-class insights to help women redefine aging by focusing on longevity, empowerment, fitness, resilience, and muscle-building, all while fostering a positive mindset about nutrition and health.Since 2012, Michelle has been coaching women online, leveraging her expertise as a Physique Champion and ISSA Strength and Conditioning Specialist. In 2016, she co-founded Tulum Strength Club, an online Physique Contest Prep Team. She later established The Wonder Women (TWW) in 2020 and the TWW coaching academy in 2022. Michelles work has inspired countless women, including her mother, Joan MacDonald (Train With Joan), who lost 70 pounds in her 70s and became a fitness influencer.Michelle now brings her expertise to the Stronger by Design Fitness App, launching in fall 2024, alongside this podcast of the same name.Join us on Stronger by Design to explore how to cultivate a resilient mindset, maintain optimal nutrition, and achieve lasting fitness for a healthier, more vibrant future. This podcast is designed for women committed to longevity, strength, and nutrition, empowering them to transform their lives from the inside out. Language: en Genres: Education, Fitness, Health & Fitness, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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The Pelvic Floor Fix ALL Women Need to Know | Dr. Rachel Selman
Episode 62
Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
What if the reason your lifts, runs, or rotational power feel off has nothing to do with motivation—and everything to do with pelvic floor coordination?Michelle MacDonald sits down with pelvic health and performance specialist Rachel Selman for a conversation that bridges the gap between rehab and real athletic training. Together, they explore how the pelvic floor functions in loaded movement, why Kegels alone are not enough, and how women…especially midlife female athletes, can progress from foundational control to strength, rotation, deceleration, and power. Rachel breaks down the role of breath, pressure, thoracic rotation, hip internal rotation, and movement coordination in a way that is practical, evidence-based, and immediately useful. This episode is especially valuable for women interested in Women’s Health and Fitness, a stronger Fitness Mindset, and long-term Personal Growth in how they train and move.Favorite Moments1:47 The Pelvic Floor Is a Dimmer Switch, Not an On/Off Button6:00 "Strength Gives Permission to Soften"19:57 The Four-Phase Progression: Control, Function, Strength, Power36:13 Once a Month: The Pelvic Floor Check-In Protocol for Symptom-Free Athletes"Strength gets permission to soften. If I strengthen a muscle that's overactive, what I actually notice is that it will follow by softening." – Dr. Rachel SelmanGUEST: DR. RACHEL SELMAN, PT, DPT, CERT-DN, CSCS, CPSS, TPI CERTIFIEDWebsite | Instagram | LinkedIn | Synthesis AppFull Guest Bio: Dr. Rachel Selman is a pelvic health and performance specialist who helps women connect pelvic floor function to strength, movement, and athletic performance. Her work focuses on practical, evidence-informed strategies that go beyond traditional pelvic floor training, helping women improve coordination, stability, and confidence in everything from lifting and running to everyday life. She is known for making complex pelvic health concepts accessible and relevant for active women, coaches, and athletes.CONNECT WITH MICHELLEWebsite | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | XFull Michelle Bio: Michelle MacDonald is the creator of the FITNESS MODEL BLUEPRINT™ and host of the Stronger By Design™ podcast. Known globally for her transformation programs, Michelle empowers women to redefine aging through evidence-based strength training, nutrition, and mindset practices. Since 2012, she has coached thousands of women online, leveraging her expertise as a Physique Champion and ISSA Strength and Conditioning Specialist. She co-founded Tulum Strength Club and established The Wonder Women (TWW), inspiring countless transformations including her mother, Joan MacDonald (Train With Joan™). Michelle continues to lead the charge in women's fitness, launching the Stronger by Design™ fitness app in fall 2024.Where to Watch/Listen:Website Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTubeLeave a rating for this podcast with one click
