To Birth And Beyond

Today, Anita and Jessie talk through 3 things to test out and try if you are going through pelvic floor symptoms with lower level exercise - but not intense exercise. -    -    -    -    - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! References: FREE PDF - Glute Getter Guide Time Stamps: 0:58 - Glute Getter Guide - FREE PDF download 2:31 - Overview of what we are addressing today - and why! 5:01 - Is this something that Anita’s patients talk with her about? 5:28 - 3 things to test out if you are noticing pelvic floor symptoms ramping up with lower level exercise. 5:59 - #1: The lack of positional changes on the body as a time that symptoms ramp up. 8:37 - #2:  If you’re breathing only in this one way in this period of

Today, we are replaying Episode 130 where Jessie and Anita share 3 phrases they have used - that they hope you find useful as well - when you are feeling discomfort in your postpartum body! -    -    -    -    - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! References: Jessie’s upcoming Body Talk workshop  Time Stamps: 1:01 - Body Talk Workshop Promo 3:20 - What we are talking about today. 4:03 - On being conditioned to striving to live in a smaller body. 5:16 - Jessie’s mission as a fitness professional. 6:01 - Phrase 1: Let yourself be postpartum. 11:14 - Phrase 2: You can never feel fully at home in a body that you view as temporary. 13:23 - Phrase 3: Thank you, body. 15:14 - Episode Recap!

In today’s episode, Anita talks with Bump to Birth student, Michelle Brooks, about her pregnancy journeys - from birth prep to postpartum care - and how she found support along the way. --- If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and References Anita’s Bump to Birth Method online program Michelle Brooks on Instagram: @mbrooks_fitlife   Time Stamps2:25 - Introduction to our special guest: Michelle Brooks! 5:30 - How did Michelle feel during her first pregnancy? Navigating options and preparation 12:20 - What were key things that helped Michelle mentally prepare for her first birth? 14:05 - Michelle shares her first birth experience 18:20 - Michelle’s immediate birth recovery 20:05 - Were there any strat

In today’s episode, Jessie talks with Anita about what happens in a pelvic floor assessment, how it can benefit pregnant and postpartum people, as well as what questions to ask and considerations for your appointment. --- If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Time Stamps0:55 - Introduction to today’s episode 2:55 - What does a pelvic health physiotherapist do, and what does a pelvic floor assessment for postpartum patients look like? 11:20 - Pregnant clients and pelvic floor assessments 12:50 - What are pelvic health physios looking for in terms of endurance of the pelvic floor? 13:45 - How is strength measured? 14:59 - Is there any correlation between someone’s birth type and the results of their assessment? 16

In today’s episode, Anita talks with Nicole Goss about her birthing experiences - from navigating labor with a doctor who didn’t listen to her wants, to becoming an advocate for herself and others to have smooth deliveries! --- If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and References Anita’s Bump to Birth Method online program: www.bumptobirthmethod.com Nicole Goss:Instagram: @ncgoss08   Time Stamps0:55 - Anita’s Bump to Birth Method online program 2:40 - Introduction to today’s special guest: Nicole Goss 5:38 - How did Nicole feel in her pregnancy with her son (physically, mentally, emotionally)? We discuss assessing risk as you go, the athlete brain, and accountability. 11:27 - On making adjustments - e

In today’s episode, Anita talks with Sinéad Dufour about one of the most common issues Anita’s prenatal clients come in for: PGP. --- If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and References Anita’s free guide : 3 Tips to Help Pelvic Floor Connection in Pregnancy to Prepare for Birth Without doing 100s of Kegels a Day Find Sinéad:The WOMB: https://www.thewomb.ca/Instagram: @dr.Sinead Sinead Dufour - Experts at McMaster UniversitySinead's Pregnancancy Related Pelvic Girdle Pain Course for Professionals through Reframe Rehab - https://reframerehab.com/collections/foundation-courses Sinead's Instagram Post - Does PPGP have to do with how we load out tissue? Anita's Instagram Post - Helpful exercises for P

In today’s replay, Jessie talks with Rikki Cortese, Postnatal Fitness Specialist and friend, about how she runs her group fitness classes for moms! She breaks it down so you can easily start your own! --- If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and References https://programs.jessiemundell.com/pfsa-spring/ Time Stamps 0:55 - Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy promo 3:00 - An introduction to our special guest: Rikki Cortese 5:45 - Rikki introduces herself! 11:00 - What did Rikki feel like she needed to do, look like, etc following giving birth as an athlete and gym-owner’s spouse? 13:35 - Rikki tells us about the class that she started: how it began and how she grew it! 15:48 - Rikki tells us the detai

In today’s episode we are highlighting a compilation of 10 guest lecturers we get to learn from in the Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy. - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and References  https://programs.jessiemundell.com/pfsa-spring/ Show Notes 00:56 - Introduction to today’s episode 2:49 - Intersectionality with Ericka Hart 5:50 - Relationship between severity of diastasis and symptoms with Munira Hudani 7:50 - How to ask if your client might have experienced birth trauma with Shannon Kane 9:48 - The goal of fat loss with Chrissy King 12:38 - Acknowledging thin privilege with Christy Harrison 15:40 - First session back to training after a loss with Aditi Loveridge 17:46 - Body align

In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita go over their top 5 tips to reduce your client fears around pelvic floor symptoms. - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and References  https://programs.jessiemundell.com/pfsa-spring/ Show Notes 1:00 - PFSA enrollment is open! 3:30 - What we are talking about today! 5:17 - 5 key realms we focus in on when we are helping our clients release fears 5:30 - #1: Educate clients around pelvic floor function 9:12 - #2: Figure out what client ideas and beliefs are around symptoms, pain, diagnoses, etc. 15:34 - #3: Help clients find some success and confidence with practice and exposure 18:29 - #4: Use slow and steady change to their programming, especially if you

On this week’s bonus replay episode, Jessie talks with Tara Abel about her journey from the Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy to coach, and how it has changed her life!-    -    -    -    -If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! RESOURCES:Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy is LIVE: https://programs.jessiemundell.com/waitlist/ SHOW NOTES:1:45 - The Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy with Jessie Mundell is now open for enrollment! 3:32 - Introduction to today’s special guest: Tara Abel 9:32 - Has Tara always looked at fitness and exercise and body stuff in a flexible/moderate way?  14:19 - What was happening in Tara’s life when she joined the PFSA? 16:56 - Having outlets outside of the family, and how they ca

In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita discuss 5 main things that are helpful in facilitating this conversation to help your clients slow down to allow the healing and recovery process to take place. - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and References  Beyond the Kegel Workshop Show Notes 00:58 - Brand new free live training: Beyond the Kegel 2:50 - What we are talking about today! 3:50 - On taking it slower: how often does it come up in our work? 4:50 - #1: Education on physical healing and stress is vital 8:53 - #2: Have conversations around what the cultural expectations of women, moms, and parents are, and root that in conversations around patriarchy 16:38 - #3: Conversations about bodies

In today’s episode, Jessie gets more specific around what to do instead of kegels in postpartum exercise. If you are a postpartum person getting back to exercise soon, consider these four pillars as a guide! - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and References  Beyond the Kegel Workshop Show Notes 00:58 - Brand new free live training: Beyond the Kegel 2:50 - What we are talking about today! 4:17 - The most common advice given around returning to structured exercise 5:05 - Pillar 1: Awareness and focus on core and pelvic floor health 10:05 - Pillar 2: Build and practice physical strength 13:22 - Pillar 3: Taking a size-inclusive mindset 16:49 - Pillar 4: Allow some ease as you think about retu

In today’s episode, Jessie chats with Rebecca Cariati about her experience through birth, high-functioning depression, and her gender-affirming work. - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and References  https://www.instagram.com/spectrum_chinese_medicine/ Show Notes 1:00 - WAITLIST: Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy (plus savings)! 2:58 - Introduction to today’s conversation and our special guest! 6:10 - Rebecca tells us her journey with her partner through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum 15:00 - What did the money situation look like to become pregnant? 19:35 - What was Rebecca’s pregnancy like? 28:53 - What was Rebecca’s mindset going into birth? And what happened? (including thoughts

In today’s episode, Anita chats with Laine Corp about all things pelvic floor that you may never have been taught! - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and References  IG: @laine.physio www.holistichealthphysio.com  www.trailphysio.ca   Show Notes 1:00 - Who should tune into today’s episode, and why! 1:22 - Introduction to today’s special guest 3:08 - Pelvic floor 101 - where are the pelvic floor muscles and what do they do? 5:10 - How we talk about the pelvic floor with clients 7:18 - Pelvic floor symptoms we often see in clinic 13:02 - What is it like seeing a pelvic health physiotherapist for an assessment? 16:42 - What would pelvic health treatment look like? 20:56 - Addressing the commo

In today’s episode, Anita and Jessie go over how to prepare your whole self for birth - with a ton of helpful and actionable tips along the way! - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and References  Anita's Bump to Birth Online course: www.bumptobirthcourse.com   Show Notes 0:57 - Special deal for Bump to Birth as a TBAB listener! 2:53 - What we are talking about today! 4:57 - What Jessie has witnessed in her clients that are going through Anita’s Bump to Birth course 7:31 - Step #1: Understanding your pelvic floor and core in pregnancy 14:21 - Step #2: Learning to connect to your pelvic floor and core in pregnancy - beyond traditional kegels 17:24 - Misconceptions around pelvic floor trainin

In today’s episode, Jessie talks with Inemesit Graham about her personal journey from diastasis recti to Mummy Fitness - and how anti-Blackness shows up in the fitness industry. -    -    -    -    - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and References: https://programs.jessiemundell.com/to-pregnancy-and-beyond/ https://www.instagram.com/mummy_fitness/ www.mummy-fitness.com   Time Stamps: 1:01 - To Pregnancy and Beyond 3:23 - Who we are talking with today! 4:01 - Inemesit introduces herself and her journey! 12:52 - What’s Inemesit’s relationship with her belly, now? 19:02 - What happened once someone told her, “That looks like diastasis recti”? 30:24 - Why did Inemesit decide to start writing more abo

Today, Jessie and Anita talk about how mobility exercise benefits different types of birth, as well as postpartum recovery!-    -    -    -    -If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Time Stamps:3.33 - What we are talking about today! 5:26 - What is mobility? 7:11 - Demands on our bodies in pregnancy 9:59 - Myths of movement and mobility in pregnancy 11:17 - Is twisting harmful in pregnancy? 12:36 - Is mobility and flexibility work the same, and is stretching bad in pregnancy? 15:21 - Some of our favorite mobility exercises! 27:49 - It’s the little things that add up throughout the day! 21:43 - Benefits of mobility in pregnancy for vaginal birth 30:21 - Benefits of mobility for a cesarean birth 32:13 - Benefits o

In today’s episode, Anita and Jessie discuss what to expect - and what support to seek - at each stage of your Cesarean birth recovery journey. -    -    -    -    - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and References: Episode 07   Time Stamps: 1:01 - What we are talking about today! 1:45 - How soon to see a physiotherapist and fitness professional post-Cesarean birth 3:17 - What the typical initial physiotherapy appointment looks like 5:44 - How did Jessie feel around the 4 weeks mark (abdomen and mobility)? And supporting physical healing 9:10 - What to expect at 6 weeks out from Cesarean birth 16:10 - Beyond those 6 weeks… 19:40 - On the change in time for exercise postpartum

In today’s episode, Jessie gives you a peek into her “Ready, Get Set” program with a guided test run - complete with warm up and cool down! -    -    -    -    - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and References: Ready, Get Set Program Time Stamps: 1:00 - ANNOUNCING: “Ready, Get Set” program is open for enrollment (postpartum running plan) 4:01 - Jessie coaches you through a running workout! 16:02 - Wrap up!

In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita outline their top 10 guidelines to get running post-pregnancy. This is just a beginner - a taste - and take what is right for you! -    -    -    -    - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and References: Ready, Get Set Program Time Stamps: 1:00 - ANNOUNCING: “Ready, Get Set” program is open for enrollment (postpartum running plan) 3:00 - What we are talking about on today’s episode! 4:37 - #1: You’ll want to have your medical provider clear you for returning to exercise postpartum 12:21 - #2: General recommendation is to start back into postpartum running after 12 week/3 month postpartum timeline 15:16 - #3: Your post pregnancy/birth lochia has ended, and does n