The MumSafe Movement Podcast

In this episode of The MumSafe Movement Podcast you get to hear the live MumSafe discussion from Women's Health Week where Jen is joined by four health professionals each working in the women's health space on the topic of Your Voice, Your Choice.

In this episode you will hear from:

If you are listening to this episode in real time applications to become a MumSafe Trainer open at 8am on the 4th September so if you are a trainer and want to become known as the GOLD standard now is the time to ACT!  Apply at www.jendugard.com/mumsafetrainer

If you are a mum listening to this episode and want to work with a mum-specific Personal Trainer or in a mum group fitness environment head to www.mumsafemovement.com 

Please direct all questions either to [email protected] or into Jen's DM's over on Instagram

In this episode of The MumSafe Movement Podcast Jen talks to Jana Pittman.  Jana is a two times world champion and four times Commonwealth champion in the sport of athletics,

When continual injuries hampered her athletic career which were likely related to her first birth experience she swapped the track for the ice, joining the Australian women's bobsled team and becoming the first woman to represent Australia in both a Summer (2000, 2004) and Winter (2014) Olympic Games.

Off the track, Jana completed a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Masters of Reproductive Medicine and is  completing her PhD in Obstetrics.  Jana is the proud mum of her six children and also recently published her second book ‘Enough’

In 2021, Jana was a participant in the gruelling television show SAS Australia on Channel 7. She made it to the last day of the course and was the final female standing among the 18 celebrity recruits, despite having given birth only five and a half months previously.

Jen and Jana cover a lot in this episode from what it was like to be an elite athlete, give birth and return to elite competition and her passion for women’s health, bridging the gaps between industries and ensuring every woman is fully informed and empowered in their body and choices.

Key topics include:

To connect with Jana further you can find her here on Instagram and to check out her latest book 'Enough' go here 

If you are listening to this episode in real time applications to become a MumSafe Trainer open at 8am on the 4th September so if you are a trainer and want to become known as the GOLD standard now is the time to ACT!  Apply at www.jendugard.com/mumsafetrainer

If you are a mum listening to this episode and want to work with a mum-specific Personal Trainer or in a mum group fitness environment head to www.mumsafemovement.com 

Please direct all questions either to [email protected] or into Jen's DM's over on Instagram

To connect with Anuschka further you can find her here on Instagram and via her profile on the MumSafe webiste here

In this episode of The MumSafe Movement Podcast Jen talks to Anuschka, MumSafe Trainer and owner of Feel Vibrant Fitness in Cleveland on the Redlands Coast in QLD.

Anuschka specialises in educating and empowering women through Movement and Mindset to ‘Feel Vibrant!’. Specifically working with women who want help to positively cope with the challenges and demands of daily life at every stage of life.

Since 2012 Anuschka has been helping individuals and groups through health and fitness coaching to make postive changes to their lives.

Anuschka gave birth to her 2 children in her early 40’s and experienced a collision of post natal and peri-menopausal life. This experience is one of the drivers for her focus and dedication to be part of the movement of health and fitness professionals that are focussing specifically on women's health and fitness through all the stages of a woman's life.

Annuscka is one of the MumSafe quiet achievers who has very limited time each week to work on and in her business. I wanted to delve into her journey because she is a true example of how slow and steady wins the race and I truly believe that when she chooses to go full throttle within her business that because her foundations run so deep she will absolutely fly.

To connect with Anuschka further you can find her here on Instagram and via her profile on the MumSafe webiste here

At the end of this episode we mentioned our 4-day Coaching Week for FitPros that want to make a difference in working with mums - grab your spot here - www.jendugard.com/coaching

If you are a mum listening to this episode and want to work with a mum-specific Personal Trainer or in a mum group fitness environment head to www.mumsafemovement.com 

If you are a coach, trainer or instructor who would like to learn more about becoming a MumSafe Trainer visit www.jendugard.com/mumsafetrainer

And if you would like to complete your pre and postnatal certification go to https://www.preandpostnatalexerciseacademy.com/safereturntoexercise

Please direct all questions either to [email protected] or into Jen's DM's over on Instagram

In this episode, Jen discusses the reasons why fitness businesses for mums may not be working. She covers five main points: not understanding your values, being afraid to own your niche, having a brand that doesn't stand out, not knowing your numbers, and trying to do it alone. Jen emphasises the importance of knowing your values and aligning them with your business, owning your niche and standing out in the marketplace, creating a memorable brand, understanding your financial numbers, and seeking support from a community of like-minded professionals.

In this episode Jen covers the following key topics:

Register for Coaching Week here

Waitlist now to become a MumSafe Trainer www.jendugard.com/mumsafetrainer 

And if you would like to complete your pre and postnatal certification go to https://www.preandpostnatalexerciseacademy.com/safereturntoexercise

Please direct all questions either to [email protected] or into Jen's DM's over on Instagram

In this episode of The MumSafe Movement Podcast Jen talks to Filipa Bellette.

Filly is Co-Founder of multi award-winning health practice Chris & Filly Functional Medicine - and author of Ending Body Burnout. She is an accredited Clinical Nutritionist, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Coach & Trauma Therapist. She is also a PhD Scholar & regularly featured in the media, such as the Today Show, nine.com.au, Forbes and Body+Soul.

Together with her husband Chris Bellette, Filipa has worked with over 2,500+ burned-out clients in the past combined 25+ years. Their practice is best known for ending body burnout (for good!) in “busy” people with energy, mood & gut issues, with their ROOT-root-cause approach. 

They were awarded as the Tasmanian State Winner & National Finalist for the Telstra Best of Business Awards 2022, as well as Winner for the Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards 2022.

Filipa’s own passion for helping “busy” people have more energy, productivity and connection, came from her own personal experience of body burnout, after juggling the demands of business, family, and her failing health.

In this episode Jen & Filly discuss the following key topics:

To connect with Filly further you can find her here on Instagram and via her webiste here.

If you are a mum listening to this episode and want to work with a mum-specific Personal Trainer or in a mum group fitness environment head to www.mumsafemovement.com 

If you are a coach, trainer or instructor who would like to learn more about becoming a MumSafe Trainer visit www.jendugard.com/mumsafetrainer

And if you would like to complete your pre and postnatal certification go to https://www.preandpostnatalexerciseacademy.com/safereturntoexercise

Please direct all questions either to [email protected] or into Jen's DM's over on Instagram

In this episode of The MumSafe Movement Podcast Jen talks to Meli, MumSafe Trainer and owner of Phoenix for Women in Hornsby, NSW.

Meli’s journey into the fitness industry started with a career in dance, after this she became a master trainer for a fitness company in Argentina teaching around the world before moving  to Australia and becoming a mum.

Meli and I came into contact many years ago when she was very pregnant with her first baby and wanted to work with mums in the fitness industry; over time she completed Safe Return to Exercise and became a Body Beyond Baby affiliate before eventually taking over my Centennial Park location in 2018.  She is now one of our longest standing MumSafe Trainers and has since moved to another part of Sydney and built her business again from scratch with the benefit of experience and is doing incredibly well.

Meli’s mission is to help other mums to feel amazing again about themselves, she helps mums to see that pushing themselves really hard  to look the way they did before becoming a mum is not the only way

In this episode Jen & Meli discuss the following key topics:

To connect with Meli further you can find her here on Instagram and via her profile at mumsafemovement.com here 

At the start of this episode we mentioned our on-demand masterclass - Beyond her 6-week check-up which you can grab right here.

If you are a mum listening to this episode and want to work with a mum-specific Personal Trainer or in a mum group fitness environment head to www.mumsafemovement.com 

If you are a coach, trainer or instructor who would like to learn more about becoming a MumSafe Trainer visit www.jendugard.com/mumsafetrainer

And if you would like to complete your pre and postnatal certification go to https://www.preandpostnatalexerciseacademy.com/safereturntoexercise

Please direct all questions either to [email protected] or into Jen's DM's over on Instagram

In this episode of The MumSafe Movement Podcast Jen talks to Jacqui Somerville of Mum and Mini Fitness in Byford, Western Australia.

Jac is an exercise professional of over 15 years, FIFO wife and Mum of 2. She is a pre and postnatal personal trainer and MumSafe™️ coach and it's throughout her own journey of recovery from an eating disorder and now navigating the rollercoaster of Motherhood that she's realised her passion and purpose in life - offering the level of care, support and guidance that Mother's deserve in their health and fitness journeys.

Jac loves helping the mums of her community to find balance in it all, move in a way that nurtures them and ensure that they have the power to choose what is right every step of the way.

In this episode Jen & Jac discuss the following key topics:

To connect with Jacqui further you can find her here on Instagram and via her profile at mumsafemovement.com here 

At the start of this episode we mentioned our on-demand masterclass - Beyond her 6-week check-up which you can grab right here.

If you are a mum listening to this episode and want to work with a mum-specific Personal Trainer or in a mum group fitness environment head to www.mumsafemovement.com 

If you are a coach, trainer or instructor who would like to learn more about becoming a MumSafe Trainer visit www.jendugard.com/mumsafetrainer

And if you would like to complete your pre and postnatal certification go to https://www.preandpostnatalexerciseacademy.com/safereturntoexercise

Please direct all questions either to [email protected] or into Jen's DM's over on Instagram

In this episode, Jen talks to Samantha Gash, Samantha is known for her outstanding accomplishments, including running across India, completing the 4 Deserts Grand Slam, and undertaking a self-supported 50-day traverse of Nepal's Great Himalaya Trail, raising much-needed funds for World Vision to support women and girls in Nepal. 

Sam is also the owner and creator of Her Trails; a vibrant global community that celebrates and empowers women in their pursuit of adventure and self-discovery. It is a place where women come together, in person or online, to embrace the freedom of the trail, connect with nature, and unlock their true potential.

Jen invited Sam onto The MumSafe Movement Podcast because she is a mum herself and is always navigating the world of motherhood alongside her business and personal endeavours.  She is a huge advocate for women showing up as themselves, understanding their self worth and being bold enough to both take up space and take time out to nurture and grow as an individual as well as being a mother - knowing this can look different depending on the season of mother hood you are in.

In this episode Jen and Samantha discuss the following key topics:

To connect with Samantha further you can find her here on Instagram and via her website here.

At the start of this episode we mentioned our on-demand masterclass - Beyond her 6-week check-up which you can grab right here.

If you are a mum listening to this episode and want to work with a mum-specific Personal Trainer or in a mum group fitness environment head to www.mumsafemovement.com 

If you are a coach, trainer or instructor who would like to learn more about becoming a MumSafe Trainer visit www.jendugard.com/mumsafetrainer

And if you would like to complete your pre and postnatal certification go to https://www.preandpostnatalexerciseacademy.com/safereturntoexercise

Please direct all questions either to [email protected] or into Jen's DM's over on Instagram

In this episode Jen talks to Kate Turtiainen, MumSafe Trainer and owner of Bay Active Personal Training in Batemans Bay.  Kate's goal is to guide and educate women both Pre and Postnatally through these key elements in collaboration with other allied health professionals. To ensure that each mother has a safe return to exercise and is left feeling strong, empowered and supported.

Kate welcomed her Daughter, Astrid, into the world in October 2020 and let’s say it did not go to plan.  Jen invited Kate on to the podcast during Birth Trauma Awareness week to talk of her birthing experience and the trauma that followed.  In this episode Kate is very open in what happened to her and shared how she was really able to see the beauty of her daughter coming into the world alongside what was a very difficult experience for her and those around her.

As with any topic like birth trauma I’d like to invite you to look after yourself when choosing to listen to this episode of not and if you need support for birth trauma I highly recommend you reach out to the ABTA or COPE for mental health support.

Summary

Kate shares her experience of birth trauma and the impact it had on her bonding with her baby. She recounts the details of her labor, the decision to have a caesarean, and the complications that arose afterwards. Kate discusses the emotional toll it took on her and the doubts she had as a new mother. She also mentions the support she received from her husband and the interactions she had with the anaesthetist and obstetrician involved in her care.

She shares the challenges she faced in seeking support and answers post birth, the lack of communication and consent during her medical procedures, as well as the difficulties in accessing debriefing sessions. Kate emphasises the importance of advocating for oneself and seeking help for both physical and mental health. She calls for improved support and preventative measures for women during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.

Key topics include:

To connect with Kate further you can find her here on Instagram and via here profile at www.mumsafemovement.com

At the start of this episode we mentioned our brand new on-demand masterclass - Beyond her 6-week check-up which you can grab right here.

If you are a mum listening to this episode and want to work with a mum-specific Personal Trainer or in a mum group fitness environment head to www.mumsafemovement.com 

If you are a coach, trainer or instructor who would like to learn more about becoming a MumSafe Trainer visit www.jendugard.com/mumsafetrainer

And if you would like to complete your pre and postnatal certification go to https://www.preandpostnatalexerciseacademy.com/safereturntoexercise

Please direct all questions either to [email protected] or into Jen's DM's over on Instagram

In this episode Jen talks to Kate Hickey, a professional dancer turned exercise coach professional and MumSafe Trainer, about her journey and the work she does with mums and teenagers.

Kate is committed to empowering women and teens to feel strong, confident, and beautiful, drawing from her background in dance and fitness to address unhealthy body image perceptions. Her creation of the Empower360 Teen Fitness Challenge stemmed from observing these issues among young dancers.

Recognising the influential role of mothers in shaping teens' beliefs, she developed the E360 Functional Fitness program for women. This holistic approach combines outdoor group fitness, a free nanny service, and guidance from women's health experts. 

Kate advocates for self-love and nurturing practices, rejecting extreme workouts or diets, and prioritising well-being. With certifications as a Female Health and Performance Coach and MumSafe trainer, Kate cultivates a supportive community, positively impacting the lives of women and teenagers

Jen & Kate discuss topics such as onboarding systems in business, the importance of changing the way young women feel about their bodies, and the challenges of postnatal recovery. They also touch on the need for caution and proper assessment in prenatal and postnatal exercise, as well as the demands of running a business while being a mum. Kate discusses the challenges faced by women in balancing personal and professional responsibilities, particularly in the context of motherhood. She highlights the importance of setting boundaries, managing energy drains, and prioritising self-care. Kate also shares her personal experience of going through early menopause and the need for better education and support for women at different stages of their lives. Her vision for the future includes creating a female-only training facility that provides not only physical training but also information, support, and open conversations about women's health and well-being.

Key topics include:

To connect further with Kate you can do so here on Instagram and via her profile at www.mumsafemovement.com

At the start of this episode we mentioned our brand new on-demand masterclass - Beyond her 6-week check-up which you can grab right here.

If you are a mum listening to this episode and want to work with a mum-specific Personal Trainer or in a mum group fitness environment head to www.mumsafemovement.com 

If you are a coach, trainer or instructor who would like to learn more about becoming a MumSafe Trainer visit www.jendugard.com/mumsafetrainer

And if you would like to complete your pre and postnatal certification go to https://www.preandpostnatalexerciseacademy.com/safereturntoexercise

Please direct all questions either to [email protected] or into Jen's DM's over on Instagram @jendugar