The Athlete Mom Project | Hybrid Strength Training, Postpartum Healing, Nutrition for Females, Mountain Adventures, and Tips
Chandler Sommerfeldt | Strength and Conditioning Coach, Postpartum and Precision Nutrition Certified and Active Life Professional Candidate
47 episodes
2 weeks ago
The Athlete Mom Project is where mountain-loving moms come to get stronger, fuel better, and reclaim their athletic identity—without sacrificing family life. Hosted by strength & endurance coach Chandler Sommerfeldt, this podcast blends science-backed training, practical nutrition strategies, and mindset shifts to help you build muscle, lose body fat, boost energy, and perform at your best in the mountains and beyond.
From trail running to strength training, postpartum recovery to performance fueling, each episode delivers real talk, actionable tips, and inspiring stories for athlete moms who want to feel confident, capable, and unstoppable—on the trail, in the gym, and in everyday life.
Whether you’re chasing your kids or a finish line, The Athlete Mom Project will help you train smarter, eat to perform, and step into the strongest version of yourself. And if you’re not having fun, you’re doing it wrong. When done right, movement can quite literally change your life because Movement is Medicine.
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The Athlete Mom Project is where mountain-loving moms come to get stronger, fuel better, and reclaim their athletic identity—without sacrificing family life. Hosted by strength & endurance coach Chandler Sommerfeldt, this podcast blends science-backed training, practical nutrition strategies, and mindset shifts to help you build muscle, lose body fat, boost energy, and perform at your best in the mountains and beyond.
From trail running to strength training, postpartum recovery to performance fueling, each episode delivers real talk, actionable tips, and inspiring stories for athlete moms who want to feel confident, capable, and unstoppable—on the trail, in the gym, and in everyday life.
Whether you’re chasing your kids or a finish line, The Athlete Mom Project will help you train smarter, eat to perform, and step into the strongest version of yourself. And if you’re not having fun, you’re doing it wrong. When done right, movement can quite literally change your life because Movement is Medicine.
#32 - The Story Behind Colorado Hiking Moms: Connection, Movement, Nature, and Motherhood In The Mountains
The Athlete Mom Project | Hybrid Strength Training, Postpartum Healing, Nutrition for Females, Mountain Adventures, and Tips
1 hour 31 minutes
4 months ago
#32 - The Story Behind Colorado Hiking Moms: Connection, Movement, Nature, and Motherhood In The Mountains
<p>In this special episode of <em>The Athlete Mom Project</em>, I sit down with Bri and Kait—co-founders of the wildly popular <strong>Colorado Hiking Moms</strong> group.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/coloradohikingmoms_/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Colorado Hiking Moms Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Rea6oRVc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Colorado Hiking Moms Facebook</a></p><p>Connect with Bri here - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brioutdoors_" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@brioutdoors_</a></p><p>Connect with Kait here - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thechristmasfam/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@thechristmasfam</a></p><p><br></p><p>What started as a simple idea between 2 new moms to connect on trail to help navigate postpartum together, has grown into an <strong>8,000+ member Facebook group</strong> full of adventure, authenticity, shared experiences, and a community between moms that feels like family.</p><p><br></p><p>We dive into the <strong>origin story</strong> of Colorado Hiking Moms, how motherhood inspired them to build a space for connection, and the real challenges and magic that come with balancing family life and mountain life. Whether you’re a seasoned trail mom or just craving deeper community, this episode will leave you feeling inspired, grounded, and ready to lace up your boots.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever wondered how to find your people, create real-life impact, or simply reconnect with yourself through the outdoors—this one's for you.</p><p><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>Athlete Mom Project Resources</strong></p><p><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/withchanyoucan/">@withchanyoucan</a></p><p><strong>Podcast Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/athletemomproject/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@athletemomproject</a></p><p>.</p><p>.</p><p>.</p><p><strong>My FREEBIE to you (click below):</strong></p><p><a href="https://withchanyoucan.com/homepage">Your guide to better energy, fat loss, strength, and seeing results that lasts</a></p><p>.</p><p>.</p><p>.</p><p><strong>Learn More About the Hut Trip Here:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKxhiKgxKkn/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">San Juan Mountains Hut Trip</a></p><p><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>.</strong></p><p>🗓️ September 23–25</p><p>📍 Silverton, Colorado - San Juan Mountains</p><p>.</p><p>.</p><p>.</p><p>Over two nights we’ll move our bodies, hike to alpine lakes, eat nourish meals, share stories over campfires and reconnect with our bodies — surrounded by alpine peaks at 10,000 feet, yummy food, and even better conversation.</p><p>.</p><p>.</p><p>.</p><p>🛏️ Full Retreat: $900→ Includes lodging, 2 days of meals, all resources, coaching app access with worko
The Athlete Mom Project | Hybrid Strength Training, Postpartum Healing, Nutrition for Females, Mountain Adventures, and Tips
The Athlete Mom Project is where mountain-loving moms come to get stronger, fuel better, and reclaim their athletic identity—without sacrificing family life. Hosted by strength & endurance coach Chandler Sommerfeldt, this podcast blends science-backed training, practical nutrition strategies, and mindset shifts to help you build muscle, lose body fat, boost energy, and perform at your best in the mountains and beyond.
From trail running to strength training, postpartum recovery to performance fueling, each episode delivers real talk, actionable tips, and inspiring stories for athlete moms who want to feel confident, capable, and unstoppable—on the trail, in the gym, and in everyday life.
Whether you’re chasing your kids or a finish line, The Athlete Mom Project will help you train smarter, eat to perform, and step into the strongest version of yourself. And if you’re not having fun, you’re doing it wrong. When done right, movement can quite literally change your life because Movement is Medicine.
