Surabhi Veitch interviews intimacy coach Shamaree Brissett on intimacy, sex, and relationships. We explore how to build sexual confidence, and discuss Sharmaree's 5 categories to build sexual confidence, ditch shame, and kickstart intimate conversations with your partner.

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We discuss:

—Shamaree's Motivation to Become a Therapist
—Shedding Shame & Guilt Barriers Around Sex
—Building Sexual Confidence
—5 Categories For Building Sexual Confidence: Body Confidence, Open-mindedness, Knowing Pleasure, Expressing Your Needs and Self-efficacy
—Intimacy
—Sparking Intimacy in a Relationship
—Earning Pleasure as a Woman of Colour
—Myths around Sex
—How to work with Shamaree
—Better Sex Course
—Self Care
—Helping BIPOC Women Find Confidence
—Erasure of Social Rules

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Shamaree Brissett Bio

Shamaree Brissett is a Marriage & Family Therapist turned Intimacy Coach and Relationship Expert. She specializes in empowering women to be fully uninhibited and fulfilled in their intimate and sexual relationships. Shamaree believes that everyone deserves genuine confidence, relationship satisfaction, and unlimited orgasms (if they want them!). She started Shamaree L.A.B. LLC in 2021, in order to expand her reach as a provider. At Shamaree L.A.B., she combines reliable support, evidence-based knowledge and experience along with accountability to help you obtain all that you deserve in relationships. As a sexual assault survivor, a modern Black woman, and a therapist she combines personal and professional experience to best serve her clients.

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Connect with Shamaree & Important Links:
—Follow Shamaree on Instagram @shamareelab or email: [email protected]
—Free guide: 69 Sex Questions to get you going and having better conversations with your partner: https://winning-knitter-7538.ck.page/6c495d03e9
—Better Sex Course: https://shamareelab.samcart.com/products/bettersexguide
—Better Sex Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSZXHK13?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860

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Connect with Surabhi:
—Find Surabhi on Instagram or Facebook @thepassionatephysio
—Website: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca

Join Surabhi Veitch as she sits down with Dr Nidhi Sharma to discuss the journey into motherhood, Nidhi’s identity crisis as an immigrant and the most important thing to do before becoming a parent.

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We discuss:
—Nidhi's Journey into Pelvic Physiotherapy
—Transitioning from Pregnancy to Motherhood
—Moving to the USA from India
—Finding Community Away From Home
—Maternity Benefits & Support in the US
—Postpartum Depression & High Maternal Death Rates in the US
—Mat Leave in India
—How Motherhood Changes a Person
—Patient Advocacy

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Connect with Nidhi & Important Links:
—Follow Nidhi on Instagram @pelvis.andbeyond
—Find Nidhi at: www.pelvisandbeyond.org
—Connect with Nidhi: [email protected]
—Nidhi treats in person patients in Westchester NY and virtual worldwide.
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Connect with Surabhi:
—Find Surabhi on Instagram or Facebook @thepassionatephysio
—Website: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca

Dive into part two of this episode where Surabhi interviews Jesal on the cultural appropriation of yoga, racism, power imbalance and Jesal’s pregnancy journey. We talk about compassion, therapy, parenting and ways to unlearn cultural appropriation.

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We discuss:
—New Parent Anxiety
—Self Care
—Lack of compassion in the world
—Childhood trauma
—Couples therapy
—Original Godmothers of Yoga ebook
—Act Against Appropriation Seminar
—True Harm of Cultural Appropriation

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Jesal Parikh Bio:

Jesal Parikh is an Indian American yoga teacher, movement educator, and podcaster. She is also an author and disruptor, who works on creative solutions for equity and yoga. She co-hosts the Yoga is Dead podcast and offers movement education through the lens of social justice. Jesal’s aim is to uplift those who are feeling isolated and marginalized by the yoga industry. You may know Jesal best from the podcast, Yoga is Dead, with episodes like White Women Killed Yoga, the podcast explores power, race, and cultural appropriation.

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Connect with Jesal & Important Links:
—Follow Jesal on Instagram @yogawalla
—Find Jesal at https://www.yogawallanyc.com/

Resources from Jesal:
—Yoga is Dead Podcast: https://www.yogaisdeadpodcast.com/episodes 
—Act Against Appropriation Seminar: https://www.yogaisdeadpodcast.com/shop/aaa 
—Original Godmothers of Yoga Ebook: https://www.yogaisdeadpodcast.com/shop/original-godmothers-of-yoga-by-yoga-is-dead 
—Yoga is Dead Resources: https://www.yogaisdeadpodcast.com/resources 
—Decolonized Yoga Playlist: https://yogawallaplaylist.ck.page/6788b37607

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Connect with Surabhi:

—Find Surabhi on Instagram or Facebook @thepassionatephysio
—Website: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca

Dive into part one of this episode where Surabhi interviews Jesal on the cultural appropriation of yoga, racism, power imbalance and Jesal’s pregnancy journey. Learn about Jesal co-hosting the Yoga is Dead podcast.

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We discuss:
—Creation of Yoga is Dead podcast
—Is Yoga a religion?
—Spirituality in Yoga
—Cultural Appropriation of Yoga and South Asian Culture
—Experiencing racism as a child
—Pregnancy, Gestational Diabetes Test and more

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Jesal Parikh Bio:

Jesal Parikh is an Indian American yoga teacher, movement educator, and podcaster. She is also an author and disruptor, who works on creative solutions for equity and yoga. She co-hosts the Yoga is Dead podcast and offers movement education through the lens of social justice. Jesal’s aim is to uplift those who are feeling isolated and marginalized by the yoga industry. You may know Jesal best from the podcast, Yoga is Dead, with episodes like White Women Killed Yoga, the podcast explores power, race, and cultural appropriation.

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Connect with Jesal & Important Links:
—Follow Jesal on Instagram @yogawalla
—Find Jesal at https://www.yogawallanyc.com/

Resources from Jesal:
—Yoga is Dead Podcast: https://www.yogaisdeadpodcast.com/episodes 
—Act Against Appropriation Seminar: https://www.yogaisdeadpodcast.com/shop/aaa 
—Original Godmothers of Yoga Ebook: https://www.yogaisdeadpodcast.com/shop/original-godmothers-of-yoga-by-yoga-is-dead 
—Yoga is Dead Resources: https://www.yogaisdeadpodcast.com/resources 
—Decolonized Yoga Playlist: https://yogawallaplaylist.ck.page/6788b37607

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Connect with Surabhi:

—Find Surabhi on Instagram or Facebook @thepassionatephysio
—Website: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca

Surabhi Veitch interviews pelvic physical therapist, Dr. Janelle Howell aka the Vagina Rehab Doctor on sexual pain, pelvic health, clitoris and vaginal health. We discuss the importance of a vagina that is mobile, strong and has good endurance to achieve orgasm. We also discuss the importance of mothers caring for themselves and prioritizing their own sexual satisfaction.

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We discuss:

—Growing up in a sex positive household
—Common causes & contributors to pelvic dysfunction
—Tight vagina isn't the goal
—What makes a good vagina?
—How mental health impacts the pelvic floor
—Orgasms, pelvic floor mobility, strength and endurance
—Orgasms in postpartum and early motherhood
—Weak orgasms and pelvic floor laxity or looseness
—Sexual self-esteem and feeling like your body is failing you
—Vaginismus, vulvodynia and dyspareunia (sexual pain)
—How sexual pain and dysfunction impacts relationships
—It's time for mothers to stop putting up with pain and dysfunction
—The pressure to do it all and always putting kids first
—All about the clitoris
—Sexual satisfaction is the biggest predictor of your sex drive
—Sexual health is health
—PCOS, diabetes and sexual function
—The importance of carbohydrates and fibre for vaginal health
—Low libido
—Get your bloodwork checked postpartum
—Constipation and the low bar for health in North America
—Stop aiming for "normal" - aim to feel good in your body instead
—Your vagina is a mental health organ
—The importance of mental health support
—Looking at your work as a divine calling
—Hood feminism
—Janelle's hope for Christians
—Importance of avoiding cultural appropriation

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Dr. Janelle Howell Bio

Dr Janelle Howell is the Vagina Rehab Doctor and spreads the vagina gospel. She's a pelvic physical therapist and a board certified women's health specialist, and she has over 193,000 followers on social media. Her primary audience are vagina CEOs, which is a term she coined, allowing folks who do not identify as women to also feel welcome. Jer content is focused on open, honest, and inspirational awareness regarding vaginal health, pelvic floor health, and reproductive health. Her self-proclaimed job is to create a global culture of radical vaginal health and unapologetic self-love and care through top-notch quality education and entertainment.

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Connect with Dr Janelle Howell

—Follow Dr Janelle on Instagram @vaginarehabdoctor

—Vagina Rehab Doctor Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-vagina-rehab-doctor-podcast/id1687579005

—Women of Color Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Directory: https://www.vaginarehabdoctor.com/woc-pfpt-directory/

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Connect with Surabhi:
—Find Surabhi on Instagram or Facebook @thepassionatephysio
—Website: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca

Surabhi Veitch interviews fellow pelvic/ortho physiotherapist, Jane Bai, who knows all too well that asking for help isn’t easy. During her 20s, Jane had pelvic floor health issues, including dyspareunia, UTIs, and bladder pain symptoms. Despite being in school to become a physiotherapist, she didn't get help right away. Find out in this episode how Jane got the help she needed and is using her experience to advocate for others.

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We discuss:

—Jane’s pelvic health issues during physiotherapy school
—Dyspareunia and relationship challenges
—Shame around sexual dysfunction
—Barriers to seeking help
—Patience and motherhood
—Prioritizing self-care

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Connect with Jane & Important Links:

Follow Jane on Instagram @pelvicpro

Find Jane at: https://www.pelvicpro.ca/ or at Step Up Massage and Rehab in downtown Toronto

Video Library: Movements for Better Bowel Movement https://www.pelvicpro.ca/products/video-library-movements-for-a-better-bowel-movement
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Connect with Surabhi:
—Find Surabhi on Instagram or Facebook @thepassionatephysio
—Website: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca

What does it mean when pain or pelvic floor symptoms like leaks return? Does it mean you stop whatever the aggravating activity is and hope for the best? Do we just stop exercising, stop lifting weights, and just rest until it gets better? Not usually!

Symptoms don’t always mean stop. I share 4 things your symptoms could mean including:
—stop what you’re doing
—do something different (in the words of Antony Lo, The Physio Detective)
—take a break
—pay attention to me

Take a listen to this episode, and see what resonates. If you need help troubleshooting your symptoms, book a consult below and let’s get you feeling better in your body!

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Links & Resources:

—Through virtual physiotherapy and coaching, I help you resolve pelvic floor symptoms like leaks, manage prolapse and pain, and return to exercise with confidence! Book your virtual consultation: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca/book-with-surabhi
—If your pelvic floor feels tight or sore, and you want simple ways to release your own pelvic floor, buy my Release your Pelvic Floor e-guide: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca/release-pelvic-floor-e-guide

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Connect with Surabhi:
—Find Surabhi on Instagram or Facebook @thepassionatephysio
—Website: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca

Join Surabhi Veitch as she chats with Nita Sharda, a registered dietician located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to explore how to alleviate the stress of mealtime by incorporating fun and how to start your baby on solids with ease. We discuss transitioning from breastfeeding to solids, baby-led weaning, and go-to meals to try!

We discuss:

—When to start solids 
—How to tell if baby is ready for solids 
—First solid food options for your baby
—Baby-led weaning 
—Introducing finger foods
—Transitioning from breastfeeding 
—How to have fun at mealtime
—Go-to meals to try 
—Happy Healthy Eaters

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Nita Sharda Bio

Nita Sharda is a mom of two boys, a Registered Dietitian and co owner of Happy Healthy Eaters which is an online community dedicated to helping parents feeding their child. She's really passionate about recipe development and helping people relax around food so that mealtime can be a little less stressful and a lot of fun.

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Connect with Nita & Important Links:
—Follow Nita of Happy Healthy Eaters on Instagram @happyhealthyeaters
—Shop Start Solids Confidently https://happyhealthyeaters.com/?ref=6864 15% Discount - with code surabhi15
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Connect with Surabhi:
—Find Surabhi on Instagram or Facebook @thepassionatephysio
—Website: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca

Do I need to do Kegels? Should I stop doing Kegels? Join me for this chat and learn 5 things you need to actually be doing for your pelvic floor instead!

5 tips to boost your pelvic strength:

1. Drink 2-3 litres of water daily
2. Sleep 7-9 hours daily (including naps, rest and meditation, when unable to sleep/nap)
3. Practice mindfulness and cultivate presence in your body
4. Let go. Let go of your belly, butt and pelvic floor. Let go of societal pressures and expectations.
5. Strengthen your pelvic floor! Make sure to sign up for my Pelvic Strength Workshop Thurs, Apr 13 to learn all the strength moves for your pelvic floor, booty, inner thighs and core. The goal is to help you have better orgasms, more confidence trying various sex positions, have fewer leaks, and better pelvic fitness! https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca/pelvic-strength-for-pleasure-workshop

Links & Resources:

—Register for Pelvic Strength Workshop Thurs, Apr 13 (replay included): https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca/pelvic-strength-for-pleasure-workshop
—Purchase the recording of my Reclaim your Pleasure workshop to release your pelvic floor tension, ditch shame, fire up your libido, and get in touch with your sexual self! https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca/reclaim-your-pleasure-workshop
—Need one-on-one support with pregnancy, postpartum or pelvic floor symptoms? Book your virtual consultation: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca/book-with-surabhi
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Connect with Surabhi:
—Find Surabhi on Instagram or Facebook @thepassionatephysio
—Website: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca

There are so many reasons why your arousal and orgasms may be weaker postpartum, and they’re not all related to your pelvic floor!

Here are 5 (of many) reasons why:

1. You’re staying too quiet because of a baby sleeping/kids around
2. Pelvic floor muscle injuries from birth or trauma
3. You’re holding your breath or shallow breathing
4. Your pelvic floor is too tense
5. Your pelvic floor is too weak or lacks endurance

Purchase the recording of my Reclaim your Pleasure workshop to release your pelvic floor tension, ditch shame, fire up your libido, and get in touch with your sexual self!

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Links & Resources:

—Have tightness or tension in your pelvic floor? Purchase replay of Reclaim your Pleasure workshop: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca/reclaim-your-pleasure-workshop
—Need help managing pelvic floor symptoms? Book your virtual consultation: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca/book-with-surabhi

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Connect with Surabhi:
—Find Surabhi on Instagram or Facebook @thepassionatephysio
—Website: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca