To Birth And Beyond

In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita talk about preparing for postpartum life while still pregnant in order for the possibility to recover quickly, and find more ease in the process!  -  - -  - - 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  Bump to Birth online program: www.bumptobirthcourse.com Cesarean scar massage videohttps://www.holistichealthphysio.com/single-post/2017/04/28/Cesarean-Scar-Release TBAB episode 26: Tips for Perineal Healing - https://tobirthandbeyond.com/perineal-healing-tips/ TBAB episode 4: First 6 weeks of postpartum recovery- https://tobirthandbeyond.com/first-6-weeks-postpartum/   Show Notes 3:12  - What we are talking about today! 3:49 - Looking back, what we wish w

On this week’s 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://jessiemundell.com/pfsa2020-2/   SHOW NOTES:0:55 - The Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy with Jessie Mundell is now open for enrollment! 3:00 - Introduction to today’s special guest: Tara Abel 9:00 - Has Tara always looked at fitness and exercise and body stuff in a flexible/moderate way?  13:47 - What was happening in Tara’s life when she joined the PFSA? 16:24 - Having outlets outside of the family, and how they can affect postp

On this week’s episode, Jessie and Anita break down the 10 pillars of the Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy - and don’t forget that registration is open RIGHT NOW!-    -    -    -    -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://jessiemundell.com/pfsa2020-2/   SHOW NOTES:0:55 - The Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy with Jessie Mundell is now open for enrollment! 3:00 - Why today is such a special day! 3:50 - Today, we are talking about the 10 pillars for training and treating postpartum people! 5:00 - Pillar 1: Having a body of knowledge on the core and pelvic floor 11:22 - Pillar 2: Understanding how one’s pelvic floor function will impact the exe

On this week’s episode, Jessie sits down with her friend from university to talk with her about all things mothering and marriage with a cancer diagnosis. Instagram: @snaige_an_unexpected_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:Jessie’s 10/20/2020 workshop: Become a Postnatal Specialist and add thousands in revenue each month   SHOW NOTES:00:56 – “Become a Postnatal Specialist and add thousands in revenue each month” workshop is coming up (10/20/2020) 1:50 - The significance of re-airing this week’s “Best of TBAB” episode! 3:07 – Introduction to our special guest: Snaige Zahn! 4:19 – How Jessie and Snaige got back in touch after university 5:35 – Snaige talks us through her

Today, Anita talks with special guest Chana Ross about vulvar varicosities, how to minimize symptoms and relieve discomfort in pregnancy!-    -    -    -    -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:Anita's free guide: 3 Tips to Help Pelvic Floor Connection in Pregnancy to Prepare for Birth Without Doing 100s of Kegels a Day Chana Ross: Email: chana@vitalphysiotherapy.com Facebook: Vitalphysiotherapytoronto Twitter @ChanaHRoss Instagram @vitalphysiotherapyandwellness   SHOW NOTES:0:55 - Promo for Anita’s free resource: 3 Common Misconceptions When Preparing Your Pelvic Floor for Birth 1:55 - What we will be talking about today! 2:25 - Who is Chana Ross? 4:39 - What are vulvar varicosities and why do th

Today Jessie talks with Mosope Idowu about honouring your personhood and body’s needs, especially as a parent! -    -    -    -    -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: PFSA Academy Waitlist: www.jessiemundell.com/fall-2020www.bethelfitmum.comhttps://www.instagram.com/bethelfitmum/ https://www.facebook.com/bethelfitmum   Show Notes:0:55 - Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy Promo! 3:20 - What’s the first stuff that comes up for Mosope when she hears “honouring your body’s needs”?5:45 - Three dimensions that make up the whole person6:30 - What is Soul Care?11:45 - The idea of needing “permission” to move, especially as a mom - and personal/parent care as a family value19:14 - Separati

Today Anita and Jessie talk through tips for managing pain in pregnancy 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! Resources and References: Anita's Bump to Birth online course - to prepare you, your pelvic floor and core for birth www.bumptotbirthcourse.com TBAB Episode 22: Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy and Postpartum Jessie's Online Exercise Program: To Pregnancy and Beyond    Show Notes:0:55 - Bump to Birth Course - with BRAND NEW Postpartum Recovery Resources!3:20 - What we are talking about today!5:04 - Tip #1: Reduce the load6:30 - Tip #2: Lower the actual volume of exercise that you are doing10:56 - Tip #3: Add relaxation and mobility exercises into the workout you are already

Today Anita and Jessie talk through tips for making pain and awkward feelings in postpartum workouts disappear!-    -    -    -    -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: PFSA WaitlistLINK CORRECTION: https://jessiemundell.com/fall-2020/   Show Notes:0:55 - Enrollment is opening soon for the Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy!2:57 - What we are talking about today!3:15 - On the idea of “perfect posture”6:00 - We are going to bust some myths around fearful messaging!6:45 - Tip #1: Using your exhale as you lift10:25 - Tip #2: Lift in a different way, try different things!14:25 - Tip #3: Mobility exercises could help you feel better in awkward positions16:10 - Tip #4: If you are doing str

Today Anita and Jessie are throwing it back to episode 31 where they discuss the top 5 pregnancy exercise tips every expecting mum needs to know!-    -    -    -    -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 Course to prepare you, your pelvic floor and core for birth www.bumptobirthcourse.com

Today, Anita answers YOUR questions about pregnancy, the pelvic floor, birth prep, and 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! Resources and References: Anita’s Bump to Birth Course to prepare you, your pelvic floor and core for birth www.bumptobirthcourse.com Flower bloom breath video for birth Cesarean scar massage video Spinning Babies: www.spinningbabies.com   Time Stamps:0:55 - Anita’s Bump to Birth promo (with bonuses) 3:34 - What Anita will be talking about today! 4:13 - Should I do kegels in pregnancy? (we address pelvic floor tension) 8:48 - What can I do to prepare my body for vaginal birth after Cesarean? 17:00 -I have a tight pelvic floor...how will that affec

Today, Jessie breaks down her new 1:1 program: Reclaiming YOU!https://jessiemundell.com/reclaiming-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! Time Stamps:1:10 - Why we’re talking about “Reclaiming YOU!” - the evolution of Jessie’s online fitness coaching 5:50 - Reclaiming You 1:1 coaching with Jessie Mundell is open for the very first time RIGHT NOW! 6:25 - What Jessie wants “Reclaiming You” to feel like and be for participants 6:45 - On questioning your relationship to exercise, and other questions to ask yourself about how you show up in your body 8:20 - On ideas that moms get the margins 10:20 - Looking at fitness, movement, and exercise as a tool and restoring your relationship to your b

Today, Anita talks about the role of mindfulness in pregnancy, birth and postpartum with Mitsuzi Stone, a virtual doula, birth mindset coach, and labor and delivery nurse!-    -    -    -    -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: Mitsuzi Stone– Birthing Noire for more information about services, childbirth education and mindfulness program and virtual doula packages: https://www.birthingnoire.com/ Instagram: Birthing_Noire Anita’s Bump to Birth Course to prepare you, your pelvic floor and core for birth: www.bumptobirthcourse.com     Time Stamps:0:55 - Bump to Birth Course BONUS Announcement! 3:33 - Introduction to today’s guest: Mitsuzi Stone! 6:56 - On mindfulness and its role in preg

Today, Jessie talks with Raena Boston about difficult times, and a spiritual awakening that led her to shake the table in her marriage.-    -    -    -    -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: instagram.com/theworkingmomtras Time Stamps:1:01 - Who we are talking with - and what about - today! 5:22 - Raena overviews her spiritual awakening and how it brought her to where she is now. 13:12 - What was postpartum like with baby #2? 15:47 - Breastfeeding as an act of resistance 18:40 - Let’s talk about mom guilt! 26:25 - How does Raena notice martyring showing up for her in motherhood and marriage? 33:43 - So, Raena has shaken the table...in what ways does she feel different? 39:01 - What w

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:1:57 - What we are talking about today! 3:50 - What is mobility? 5:35 - Demands on our bodies in pregnancy 8:23 - Myths of movement and mobility in pregnancy 9:41 - Is twisting harmful in pregnancy? 11:00 - Is mobility and flexibility work the same, and is stretching bad in pregnancy? 13:45 - Some of our favorite mobility exercises! 26:13 - It’s the little things that add up throughout the day! 26:37 - Benefits of mobility in pregnancy for vaginal birth 28:45 - Benefits of mobility for a cesarean birth 30:37 - Benefits of

Today, Anita gives us a rundown of 3 ways that birth stories can benefit your birth prep!-    -    -    -    -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 To Birth & Beyond Podcast Birth Story Episodes: Episode 119: Discussing Different Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum Recoveries with Martine Chiasson Episode 104: Birth Stories and Preparing for Birth with Jen Kuenzel Episode 97: Indigenous Birth Support with Alicia Two Bears Episode 96: Re-airing of Anita’s Second Baby’s Birth Story Episode 58: Birth Stories with Terrell Baldock Episode 25: Jessie’s Debrief Fol

Today, we asked top exercise professionals to share their favorite pelvic health tips with us!-    -    -    -    -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: jessiemundell.com/body-talk Mosope Idowu -  IG: @bethelfitmum FB: facebook.com/bethelfitmum website: https://bethelfitmum.com   Alycia Two Bears -  IG: @alycia_two_bears  FB: facebook.com/alycia.dowsett   Dr. Britt -  IG: @docbrittfit FB: facebook.com/britt.renee.7758 Website: www.docbrittfit.com     Neeraja Suryawanshi - Neeraja Suryawanshi PT, DPT IG: @ephysios & @fitmomsdiary   Maria Schuba - IG: @maria_schuba_fitness FB: facebook.com/MariaSchubaFitness Website: www.mariaschubafitness.com   Grace Eke -  IG: @perfectlyflawedfi

Today, we asked multiple pelvic health physiotherapists to share their favorite pelvic health tips with us!-    -    -    -    -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 Lambert: Cohost of To Birth & Beyond Podcast Www.holistichealthphysio.com Online birth prep course: Www.bumptobirthcourse.com IG: @holistichealthphysio FB: @holistichealthphysio Anita's free guide: 3 Tips to Help Pelvic Floor Connection in Pregnancy to Prepare for Birth Without Doing 100s of Kegels a Day Video: Flower bloom breath   Amber N. Brown www.rootptandwellness.org/ IG: @rootptwell FB: @rootptandwellness   Tia Ukpe-Wallace Www.themasterfulartofselfcare.com IG: @selfcarephysio FB: @tia.ukpe Podcast: The M

Today, 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! Time Stamps:1:02 - What we are talking about today. 1:45 - On being conditioned to striving to live in a smaller body. 2:58 - Jessie’s mission as a fitness professional. 3:43 - Phrase 1: Let yourself be postpartum. 8:56 - Phrase 2: You can never feel fully at home in a body that you view as temporary. 11:05 - Phrase 3: Thank you, body. 12:56 - Episode Recap!

Today, Jessie and Anita discuss ways to prepare your body and mind for pregnancy - BEFORE you get pregnant (whether you are on your first or fifth baby)!-    -    -    -    -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 Episode 44: Fear-Free Childbirth with Alexia Leachman Episode 124: Black Maternal Healthcare and Reproductive Justice with Tekara Gainey Episode 82: Fat Positive Fertility with Nicola Salmon Time Stamps:1:02 - What we are talking about today1:30 - Tip #1: Understanding and connecting with your pelvic floor6:55 - Tip #2: Finding exercise that feels good

Today we talk with Chrissy King all about the strength training journey, body image, race, racism, and intersectional feminism. -    -    -    -    -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:Instagram/Twitter: @iamchrissykingfacebook.com/chrissykingfitnesswww.chrissyking.com Time Stamps:3:21 – Who is Chrissy King? 6:16 – Chrissy tells us how she found strength training initially, and how it changed her relationship with her body. 9:51 – “Being your own best hype woman,” what does that mean to Chrissy? And loving your body in the moment. 15:36 – Discussing Chrissy blog post: “Our Life’s Purpose Is Not To Shrink.” 21:24 – What we are complimented on being “brave” about. And peoples’ reaction o