To Birth And Beyond

On today’s episode, we talk with Topsie Vandenbosch about all things mindset coaching for entrepreneurs. But, trust us: you will find MANY gems even if you don’t work for yourself!-    -    -    -    -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/topsievandenbosch Time Stamps: 2:20 – Introduction to Topsie! 5:27 – Topsie digs a little deeper into what she does on a daily basis! 9:23 – On vulnerability and boundaries 11:41 – How Topsie coaches her clients through sharing from – and being in – an emotionally safe place. 17:38 – Let’s talk about comparison trap! How does Topsie help pull her clients out of this, and also stop the pattern of continually falling into a comparison trap?

Today’s episode is a replay of #43, where we talk with Sonja Herbert about her experience changing the game when it comes to fitness with her focus on black women, as well as her own pregnancy and birth experiences. Find out what she’s got going on, and what is next for this changemaker! - - - - - 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/commandofitnesscollective instagram.com/blackgirlpilates facebook.com/Black-Girl-Fit-Well-142417209794731/ https://www.facebook.com/BlackGirlPilates/ Time Stamps: 2:38 – Who is Sonja Herbert? Why she does what she does, and what she is trying to create in the fitness industry. 14:51 – Black Girl Pilates, the community 23:38 – Sonja’s OWN

Today’s episode is a replay of #72, where we talked with Dr. Nicole Rankins about her role(s) at work, and how her personal experiences have shaped her professional endeavors! -    -    -    -    -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:Dr Nicole Rankins Website: https://www.ncrcoaching.com/ Instagram : @DrNicoleRankins : https://instagram.com/drnicolerankins Facebook: @DrNicoleRankins: https://Facebook.com/drnicolerankins

This week's episode is a replay of episode 79, where Jessie sits down with Tekara Gainey to talk about black maternal healthcare and reproductive justice. This is barely scratching the surface, so make sure to do some research and work of 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  www.blackmoondoula.com Instagram: @blackmoondoula www.facebook.com/blackmoondoula https://www.oshunfamilycenter.org/

Best Of episode #31: the first of our 3-part pregnancy mini series! Join Jessie and Anita for 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:Anita's free guide: 3 Tips to Help Pelvic Floor Connection in Pregnancy to Prepare for Birth Without Doing 100s of Kegels a Day Time Stamps:1:54 - What we are going to chat about today! 3:17 - Tip #1: What is the best mode of exercise/way to move? 5:12 - Tip #2: Breathing. 7:25 - Tip #3: On strength-training myths! 12:36 - Tip #4: Managing intra-abdominal pressure 14:40 - Tip #5: Could I vs. should I? Risk vs. reward 17:44 - Wrap up!

In today’s episode, Jessie talks with Shirin Eskandani all about the idea of control: lack of it, desire for it, and how to sit with where we are during pandemic.-    -    -    -    -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:1:22 - What we are going to chat about today! 2:02 - What is Shirin hearing in her community about this lack of control they may be feeling in their whole lives - and common advice she is giving! 7:52 - How do we sit with the unknowing of when all of this will be better? 10:33 - Is it OK to be controlling of some aspects of our world - scheduling, etc - or do we just let it all go and surrender to it all? 12:30 - What is Shirin doing in this time to help herself along? 14:00 - Wrap u

In today’s episode, Jessie talks with Lauren Mott and Lauren Anderson about their journey from meeting inside of her Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy online course to starting a business together!-    -    -    -    -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.facebook.com/strongermomcollective/ https://www.instagram.com/strongermomcollective/ https://www.10minutemamas.com/collective Time Stamps:3:05 - Introduction to today’s special guests! 5:08 - How Lauren and Lauren met, to “are we launching a program together??” 10:33 - How their business evolved from a challenge to the business it is today! 19:18 - What is their vision with the business going forward? 26:44 - What has cha

In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita discuss options and general guidelines to getting back to running postpartum!-    -    -    -    -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:Jessie’s Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy enrollment is open until May 14th!: https://jessiemundell.com/pfsa-2020/ Returning to running postnatal – guidelines for medical, health and fitness professionals managing this population Time Stamps:4:12 - What we are talking about today (a popularly-requested subject)! 4:42 - How long postpartum do you need to wait before you should start running again? 12:42 - How do you actually know - from a pelvic floor standpoint - when you are ready to return to running? 16:17 - I

In today’s episode, Anita talks with Martine Chiasson - certified kinesiologist and founder of the Mama Movement Studio - about her 3 different pregnancies...and beyond!-    -    -    -    -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 - Prepare you, your pelvic floor and core for birth: www.bumptobirthcourse.com Martine Chiasson:IG : www.instagram.com/themamamovement https://www.themamamovement.ca/ Time Stamps:2:58 - Introduction to our special guest, Martine Chiasson! 5:15 - How did Martine feel during her first and second pregnancies? 6:27 - What is Symphysis Pubis? 7:16 - What was the mental and emotional experience for Martine between pregnancies? 9:20 - How did

Today’s episode is a replay of a Q&A session Anita and Jessie had regarding postpartum exercise over Instagram Live!-    -    -    -    -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://jessiemundell.com/scar-massage/ Time Stamps:0:55 - Scar Massage Freebie Info! 3:38 - When can I start exercising after having a C-section? 6:40 - I had a third degree tear. When can I start strength training again? 9:15 - When can I start Cesarean scar massage? Will this impact when I can return to exercise? 14:12 - I am struggling with getting clients back to high-impact exercise without them leaking… 19:30 - Can I do crunches postpartum? 23:40 - I am a fitness coach and want to start offering classes t

On today’s episode, Anita and special guest, Robyn Synnott, how stress and overwhelm affect our boy, particularly our experience of pain. -    - -    - - 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 Robyn Synnott, Registered PhysiotherapistIG: Physio.RobynIG: YourEbbandFlowFB: Robyn Synnott, Registered PhysiotherapistWebsite: www.YourEbbandFlow.com TBAB Episode 115: Stress and Your Pelvic Floor TBAB Episode 99 : Q&A Painful Sex and Sexual Intimacy TBAB Episode 22: Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy & Postpartum TBAB Episode 8 : Internal Pelvic Pain   Time Stamps

On today’s episode, Jessie talks with Couples Counselor, Erin Hinton, all about relationships during a pandemic!- - - - -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://jessiemundell.com/pfsa2020/ Time Stamps:3:15 - Introduction to today’s special guest! 4:15 - How we are doing during this time. 6:27 - How do I negotiate the differences in social distancing between extended family? What if I need to self-isolate from those in my home, or work? 16:47 - Now that people are in their homes a LOT more - especially with their partner(s) and relationships - what advice would Erin give to people who are managing their emotions, reactions, etc. to this pandemic differently? 22:30 - Parenting expect

On today’s episode, Anita and Jessie talk about how stress affects your pelvic floor, and how you can alleviate it!- - - - -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:Body scan meditation with pelvic floor relaxation Dr. Maryska Taylor, ND Pregnancy/Birth meditation/affirmation audio track which includes flower bloom breath reminders Video - Flower bloom breath https://jessiemundell.com/pfsa2020/ Time Stamps:4:00 - How we are doing right now - business and life changes amid COVID-19. 13:00 - What we are talking about today! 13:35 - Pelvic floor symptoms we are seeing showing up during times of great stress. 16:30 - For those who are feeling more pelvic floor symptoms: what might be happening

On today’s episode, Dr. Kate Gerster, an obstetrician from Ontario talks with Anita and answers your questions about COVID-19 in relation to pregnancy, labour, and postpartum. -    - -    - - 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:Free guide: 3 misconceptions when preparing your pelvic floor for birth (and what to do instead) Instagram: @Evolvewomenshealthcare  Time Stamps: 1:58 - What today’s episode is all about 4:51 - Dr. Kate Gerster introduces herself! 6:15 - Are there risks for my baby if I get COVID-19 while I’m pregnant? 7:45 - Are there different precautions I should take in my third trimester? 9:32 - I’m due at the end of May, should I have fear going to the hospital because o

On today’s episode (a replay of episode 52), hosts Anita and Jessie talk their top 5 tips for working out with a full schedule - ESPECIALLY with small children! -    -    -    -    - 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:  The Top 5 Pregnancy Tips from a Pregnant Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist – Blog The 4-R System For Returning To Post-Pregnancy Fitness – Blog How Busy Moms and Moms to Be Workout – Blog Time Stamps:3:38 – Intro to our episode on tips for working out with a full schedule and, particularly, with small children around! 4:50 – What does working out look like for Anita right now? 6:19 – What does working out look like for Jessie right now? 8:32 – Tip #1: Work out in what yo

In today’s episode, Anita talks with Liesel Teen all about labor and delivery nursing!-  - -  - -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 ReferencesInstagram: Mommy Labor Nurse Birth It Up - Online Childbirth Ed Course The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast Time Stamps1:59 - An introduction to our guest: Liesel Teen! 3:28 - What got her into nursing, and how the role has been for Liesel! 9:03 - If someone is expecting, what role does a labor and delivery nurse play once they get to the hospital? 17:03 - Typically, how many patients does a labor and delivery nurse attend to at one time? 20:35 - Attending a midwife birth vs. a physician: what’s the difference? 22:09 - What unglamorous behind-the-scenes work is i

In today’s episode, Anita and Jessie take you behind the scenes of their businesses - from conception to how they hope to grow in the next few years! -  - -  - - 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 Stamps1:05 - What we are talking about today! 1:40 - Before becoming full self-employed, what did our professional work look like? 9:02 - What services we each offer in our businesses. 17:45 - What does a typical work day/work week look like for each of us? 29:33 - What do we LOVE about owning our own businesses? 37:49 - What challenges do we face running our businesses? 45:07 - What do we envision the next 2-3 years of business development to look like? 48:23 - Wrap up!

In today’s episode, Jessie shares the audio version of her webinar on how to get out of that wheel of survival mode during your pregnancy and postnatal journey! “Just because this is the way things have always been done, doesn’t mean this is how they have to be done 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 www.jessiemundell.com/to-pregnancy-beyond Time Stamps 3:13 - Welcome to this BONUS episode! 7:50 - Who this is for! 9:53 - On motherhood 14:04 - Jessie introduces herself and her journey! 20:12 - Our goal today! 23:12 - What your care may have looked like as a pregnant person in the past... 27:38 - What your care CAN look like as a pregnant person NOW! 29:51 - What k

In today’s episode, Jessie talks about how to actually enjoy the exercise that you are doing!-  - -  - -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 Stamps3:23 - What we are talking about today! 5:20 - #1: Figure out why exercise is important and/or valuable to you! 11:00 - #2: Thinking of exercise as all or nothing will keep you stuck. 20:19 - #3: Set stricter boundaries around your workout time. 22:34 - #4: If you are exercising regularly, but the exercise isn’t joyful...why not? 24:12 - Closing

In today’s episode, Jessie talks through her personal journey with an eating disorder and disordered eating - including what has shifted for her, how, and why it’s important in her personal and professional life - and 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! Time Stamps2:52 - What we are talking about today - with a content warning: this might not be appropriate for you if you are going through a journey of an eating disorder. 3:58 - The beginning of Jessie’s eating disorder and disordered eating story - diving into the stories she created for herself around her body at a young age... 25:38 - What Jessie is still working on daily and how. 29:19 - Big shifts for Jessie (and why she’s made them),