The MumSafe Pro Podcast

Ep 57. Postpartum Prolapse, Recovery & Confidence: Lisa’s Journey to Supporting Mums through Fitness


Listen Later

In this heartfelt episode of the MumSafe™ Pro Podcast, Jen sits down with trainer and mum of three, Lisa, to talk openly about her personal journey through pregnancy, birth recovery, prolapse, and building a fitness business that supports mums in every stage of motherhood.

Lisa shares how her own birth experiences from stitches and prolapse symptoms to a long recovery after her third baby, became the catalyst for seeking more education and specialising in pre and postnatal training. She opens up about the lessons she’s learned navigating setbacks, rebuilding her business after COVID, and finding the confidence to step into public speaking and community leadership.

This conversation goes deeper than sets and reps. It’s about resilience, community, and the power of building strong foundations,  both in business and in women’s health.

Highlights:

  • Lisa’s first experience of “why did no one tell me this?” postpartum
  • How prolapse symptoms showed up for her and the steps she took to manage recovery
  • The role of pelvic health physiotherapists in supporting mums safely back to movement
  • Breathwork, exhale-on-effort, and other strategies she used to keep training with confidence
  • The lessons she learned moving from face-to-face to online and back again
  • Why becoming “locally famous” was the turning point in growing her studio
  • The power of community connections and referrals through women’s health centres
  • Rebuilding confidence after setbacks and showing up consistently in business
  • How speaking opportunities opened up new doors for advocacy and impact
  • Why she stands for creating safe, supportive spaces for mums beyond exercise

  • Key Takeaway:
    Supporting mums isn’t only about exercise, it’s about reassurance, education, and building community. By meeting women where they are, collaborating with pelvic health professionals, and creating spaces that honour the whole person, trainers can make a lasting impact far beyond the workout.

    Connect with Lisa:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisamitchelltraining/

    Or via her profile at https://mumsafemovement.com/type/trainer/lisa-mitchell/

    Connect with Jen Dugard & MumSafe™:
    Instagram: @jendugard
    Website: www.jendugard.com/mumsafetrainer

    ...more
    View all episodesView all episodes
    Download on the App Store

    The MumSafe Pro PodcastBy Jen Dugard


    More shows like The MumSafe Pro Podcast

    View all
    Squiz Today by Squiz Media

    Squiz Today

    54 Listeners