Catamania 59 - MUST KNOW about motherhood, birth control & body positivity w. Gina Bontempo

Catamania - A podcast by Cristina Cataman - Tuesdays

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Gina Bontempo is a trainer & health coach who has helped 200+ women lose weight. Soon to be mother of two, Gina promotes taking care of yourself through her work, prioritizing looking and feeling good, and eliminating all excuses. At the age of 19, after being put on birth control pills for just six weeks, Gina almost lost her life due to a side effect that came from the pill. She is now an avid advocate of women’s health and urges her followers to be mindful of the negative effects many modern-day normalized things can bring. Gina's Links: IG: https://www.instagram.com/gmflorio/?hl=en YouTube: https://youtube.com/@gmflorio?si=A9lRam-0hRhyjffx Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction and background 4:34 - The challenges and rewards of motherhood 7:41 - The importance of honesty and support in motherhood 11:34 - The lack of community support for mothers 16:34 - Postpartum depression and its causes 21:34 - The dangers and misconceptions of birth control 30:34 - The controversy surrounding birth control 37:31 - Becoming outspoken on social media 41:31 - The evolution of body positivity 42:31 - The culture of offence and entitlement