Pelvicpreneur Podcast

Pelvicpreneur Podcast

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Pelvicpreneur Podcast episodes

  • 23 - When Is It Safe To Progress Postnatal Clients + Sign Them Off To Return To Mainstream Exercise?

    Work with postnatal clients and never really sure when to progress them on? Do you find the "6 months and you're no longer postnatal" rule a bit of a grey area because no two postnatal clients' recoveries are the same? Want to work your postnatal clients out harder so they break into a sweat, but unsure of how to do this safely and effectively? Well, in this week's episode, Claire answers all these questions and more, and will give you insights into her exact 5-step checklist clients have to "pass" before sending them into the wide world of mainstream exercise, plus hints and tips on why interval training, when done well, is so beneficial for the postnatal client. Enjoy!

    Links and resources:

    Your Pelvic Matters Teacher Training program

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    36 min
  • 22 - Mailbag show #4
    Welcome to another MAILBAG SHOW segment of the Pelvicpreneur Podcast where you, the listener, sends in questions, and Claire, The Pelvicpreneur happily answers them for you! In this segment, find out what answers Claire gives to these questions:
    1) What's an appropriate pricing structure for specialist personal training services?
    2) Are women in this country even willing to pay for pelvic health?
    3) Why have you stepped away from treating abdominal separation, Claire?
    45 min
  • 21 - 36 Reasons I Don't Miss Teaching Group Exercise Classes

    Been teaching group exercise classes for a long long time? Do you love some clients and dislike others? Are you at a crossroads in your business due to Covid 19 and not sure if you even want to return to a fully "in-person" class timetable because you kind of like the virtual stuff? Well, in this week's episode, Claire answers all these questions and more and will give you insights into several things she doesn't miss about teaching group exercise classes, and shares hints and tips to help you decide what the future holds for your fitness business as we go into the second half of 2020. Enjoy!

    Links and resources:

    Your Pelvic Matters Teacher Training program

    Episode 1 - Introduction: Why I Quit Teaching Fitness Classes After 14+ Years

    BONUS Coronavirus Episode - Why Streaming Your Classes Live On Zoom Is Not Practical, And What Alternatives You Have For Teaching Online

    Episode 2 - My 5+ Year History Of Foot Pain

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    1 hr 32 min
  • 20 - How To Get More Interaction With Your Content On Instagram

    Do you want more interaction and engagement on your Instagram? Feel like you're putting in all the hours creating content for your feed, only for no one to actually see it? Want to know how to truly connect with your audience on Instagram which then leads to converting customers and making more sales? Well, in this week's episode, Claire answers all these questions and more and will give you insights into the types of content that encourages interaction, what "white noise" is when it comes to content, and why, with a few simple tweaks to your current strategy, you'll start to see more community, comments and customers!

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    Episode 6 - Which Is Better For Your Business: Instagram or Facebook?

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    37 min
  • 19 - Why Telling Clients to Wait For Their Symptoms To Improve Is Irresponsible

    Ever told a pelvic floor dysfunction client to "Wait X months" for their symptoms to improve? Has another professional told your client to avoid an exercise or movement, and it's put you in a really awkward situation? Have you set clients exercises to do for homework and but they've made little progress? Well, in this week's episode, Claire answers all these questions, and gives insights into how she empowers her clients to move more and ultimately move better, why exercises aren't the be all and end all when it comes to solving pelvic floor dysfunction, and tips on how to deal with conflicting advice.

    Links and resources:

    Your Pelvic Matters Teacher Training

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    35 min
  • 18 - 12 Mistakes To Avoid In Your Movement Business (From Someone Who's Been There And Done It!)

    Ever feel like it'd be useful to step back in time and change the past so you could avoid all those those mistakes you made in business when you first started out? Want to learn from someone who's been in business a while, employed staff and outsourced work, only for it not to work out? Well, in this week's episode, Claire answers all these questions, and gives insights into what she would've done differently had she had her time again.

     

    Links and resources:

    Episode 3 = Finding Happiness Working With Your Niche Clients

    Episode 17 = Getting Rid Of Toxic Clients + Making Difficult Changes In Your Business

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    58 min
  • 17 - Getting Rid Of Toxic Clients + Making Difficult Changes In Your Business

    Ever feel like some clients just aren't a good fit for you? Do you feel like you want to make some changes in your business as you go into the future, but not sure where to start? Struggling to know what to charge for one-on-one sessions and freely admit you haven't raised your prices in a long time due to fear? Well, in this week's episode, Claire answers all these questions, and gives insights into setting boundaries with clients, finding out why you do what you do, and info on why charging more equals less clients, but less work.

    Links and resources:

    Episode 1 = Introduction: Why I quit teaching fitness classes after 14+ years

    Episode 3 = Finding Happiness Working With Your Niche Clients

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    42 min
  • 16 - 3 Must-Read Books That Will Change Your Life Forever

    Have you ever read a book that literally changed your life? So much so that you feel compelled to share the author's work with other people in your life so they too can benefit? Well, in this week's Pelvicpreneur podcast, Claire showcases not one, but three books that she's read at various points in her existence, that have changed her life for the better. Knowledge is power, and knowledge is even more powerful when you take action on it, and the three books you'll hear Claire talk about have action points in spades. Enjoy!

    Links and resources:

    The Great Pain Deception - Steven Ray Ozanich

    Atomic Habits - James Clear

    Simple Steps To Foot Pain Relief - Katy Bowman

    Episode 2 - My 5+ Year Foot Pain Story

    Episode 5 - How Poor Foot Mechanics Affect Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

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    Find out more about the Your Pelvic Matters Teacher Training program

    49 min
  • 15 - Why You're Overcomplicating Pelvic Floor Rehab + What You Should Do To Simplify It

    Have you ever sent a pelvic floor client on their way with their exercises for homework only to find out they've hardly done half of it the next time you see them? Do you feel frustrated that some clients comply and others don't? Are you losing confidence in your abilities to deal with clients with incontinence, prolapse or pudendal neuralgia because you're just not getting them results? In this week's Pelvicpreneur Podcast, Claire walks you through why you may be overcomplicating matters in your approach to pelvic floor dysfunction clients right now, and what you need to do to attract happy customers so you never have to worry about the non-compliant ones ever again!

    Links and resources:

    Episode 5 - How Poor Foot Mechanics Affect Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

    Episode 2 - My 5+ Year Foot Pain Story

    Episode 10 - Lifestyle Factors That Affect Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

    Video - How To Stretch Your Clients Hamstrings Effectively

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    Find out more about the Your Pelvic Matters Teacher Training program

    40 min
  • 14 - Should I have more than one Facebook or Instagram account

    Ever wondered if you should have two Facebook Pages? Pondered over the idea of setting up a second Instagram account now that you've changed direction? Got a new qualification, and unsure whether these new services require a separate website? In this week's episode, Claire talks about consolidating your services, branding, what to call yourself when and if you diversify or niche down, and whether its appropriate to have more than one Facebook page, Instagram account or website to house content and showcase your skills.

    Links and resources:

    Episode 3 = Finding Happiness Working With Your Niche Clients

    Episode 6 = Which platform is better for your business: Facebook or Instagram?

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    34 min

About Pelvicpreneur Podcast

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Movement, marketing and mindset podcast for FitPros, Physios, Personal Trainers and Pilates instructors who work with clients with pelvic floor dysfunction. If you're using Kegels as your go-to exercise to treat clients with incontinence, prolapse and other pelvic floor disorders, be prepared to have your ears opened as Claire Mockridge, Pelvicpreneur, walks you through her full-body, non-Kegel approach to treating patients, AND helps you with marketing tips to enable you to work the hours you want to work, WITHOUT attracting unmotivated clients who expect instant results from you.