In this honest and empowering conversation, I sit down with Nicola Moburg, founder of Puna Yoga in Helsinki and certified yoga teacher trainer, to discuss perimenopause – the transition that so many of us fear but few truly understand.

Nicola shares her personal journey through perimenopause, including the symptoms that started at 45 (hint: they weren't what she expected), how her decades of yoga practice prepared her body for this transition, and why she feels better at 50 than she did in her forties.

In this episode, we discuss:

✨ Perimenopause symptoms beyond hot flashes (brain fog, heart palpitations, nervous system changes, identity shifts)

✨ Why doctors often miss early perimenopause signs

✨ How yoga – especially inversions and cycle-based practice – supports hormonal balance

✨ Natural approaches to managing symptoms (wild yam cream, chasteberry, shilajit)

✨ The importance of understanding your menstrual cycle at any age

✨ How to adapt your yoga practice according to your hormonal phases

✨ Why preparation matters more than you think

✨ Reframing perimenopause as an empowering transition rather than something to fear

Whether you're in your 30s and want to prepare, in your 40s and noticing changes, or beyond and looking for support – this conversation offers practical wisdom and a refreshing perspective on this natural life transition.

ABOUT NICOLA MOBURG: Nicola Moburg is the founder and owner of Purna Yoga in Helsinki, Finland. She's a Birthlight-trained prenatal and postnatal yoga teacher, certified Purna Yoga teacher trainer, and has been supporting women through pregnancy, birth, and beyond for over 15 years. Since taking over the studio in 2017, she has trained hundreds of yoga teachers through Purna Yoga's 200-hour teacher training programs.

Find Nicola at: www.punayoga.fi

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Carrying twins changes everything about your yoga practice. In this episode, I'm sharing the exact modifications that got me through my twin pregnancy, and they work for anyone dealing with a large belly, extreme exhaustion, or a high-risk label while feeling quite healthy.

In This Episode You'll Discover:

• Why the "high-risk" label doesn't always mean something is wrong
• The essential props that transform your practice (birthing ball, chairs, blocks)
• 9 numbered poses you can actually do with a massive, low-hanging belly
• What to avoid completely (and why)
• How to adapt when brain fog makes planning sequences impossible
• The emotional side of letting go of your previous practice

If you're navigating a specific high-risk condition (pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, placenta previa, etc.), reach out to me! I'm creating episodes for different high-risk situations. Your input helps shape content that serves this community.

For live classes and recordings specifically designed for pregnancy, join the Krish Yoga Studio community at www.krishyoga.com. Practice with guidance, follow along when brain fog hits, and connect with others who understand this journey.

In this episode of the Yoga Bellies and Babies Podcast, host Krishna Hassomal opens up about her personal journey with hypnobirthing, sharing the five biggest mistakes she made during her first birth and how she overcame them in subsequent pregnancies.

Aimed at expectant and new mothers, as well as anyone interested in mindful birth preparation, Krishna discusses the realities of hypnobirthing beyond the common myths. She reflects on her own experiences, from a challenging hospital induction to a calm home birth, highlighting the importance of thorough preparation, flexibility, and involving birth partners in the process.

Krishna emphasizes that hypnobirthing is not just about reading a book or listening to tracks once, but about consistent practice, mental and emotional readiness, and open communication with both partners and medical staff. She also addresses the need to prepare for different birth scenarios, not just the ideal plan, and the value of “cheesy” mental preparation like affirmations and positive visualizations.

Listeners will come away with practical strategies for effective hypnobirthing, including daily practice, balancing physical and mental preparation, and reprogramming subconscious beliefs about birth. Krishna also invites listeners to a free workshop, “Calm, Confident, and Ready,” for deeper learning and support.

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If you’d like to be a guest on the show or share your feedback, Krishna would love to hear from you.

To work with Krishna, explore upcoming online courses, or send a message, visit www.khrisyoga.com for more information and resources.

Feeling like you're constantly juggling a million things but never getting ahead? You're not alone, mama.

In this game-changing episode, I sit down with time and energy management coach Alice Dartnell to explore why traditional time management fails busy parents and what actually works instead.

Alice flips everything we think we know about productivity on its head, revealing that time management isn't really about time at all – it's about managing your energy across four crucial areas: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.

What You'll Learn:

• Why energy management trumps time management every time
• The four types of energy every mom needs to balance
• How to stop multitasking and start "mode switching"
• Alice's foolproof 3-step process for getting out of overwhelm
• Why "white space" in your calendar is non-negotiable
• How to redefine productivity to align with your values as a mom
• The connection between planning and self-worth
• About Alice Alice Dartnell is a time and energy management coach who specializes in helping ambitious, busy women create businesses and lives by design without overwhelm. She's the co-author of the #1 international bestselling book "Unstoppable: Female Entrepreneurs Living Fearlessly" and has worked with organizations including Mind charity and Sheffield University.
• Connect with Alice:
  • Email [email protected]
  • Instagram @alice_dartnell
  • Website www.alicedartnell.com
  • Download Alice's weekly planner and get started today: https://alicedartnell.com/weekly-success-planner-and-checklist/

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In this episode of the Yoga Bellies and Babies Podcast, host Krishna Hassomal delves into the often misunderstood topic of pelvic floor health.

This episode is for professional women who are pregnant, recently given birth, or balancing motherhood with their careers, Krishna shares personal stories and addresses common myths.

She discusses the importance of understanding and properly managing pelvic floor health, starting during pregnancy and continuing postpartum.

She debunks the misconceptions that pelvic floor issues are inevitable for women or that Kegels are the only solution. Krishna emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach, incorporating proper breathing, posture, and stress management.

The episode concludes with practical strategies and introduces two comprehensive yoga-based pelvic floor courses designed for both prenatal and postnatal women.

00:00 Welcome to Yoga Bellies and Babies Podcast

00:31 A Personal Story on Pelvic Floor Health

02:13 Understanding Pelvic Floor Myths

03:41 Myth 1: Pelvic Floor Problems Are Just Part of Being a Woman

07:40 Myth 2: Kegels Are the Solution for Everything

11:03 Myth 3: The Pelvic Floor Is Just Those Muscles Around Your Private Parts

14:12 Myth 4: You Can't Do Anything About Pelvic Floor Issues During Pregnancy

17:46 Myth 5: If You Have a C-Section, You Don't Have to Worry About Pelvic Floor Issues

21:00 Comprehensive Pelvic Floor Health Approach

23:37 Conclusion and Next Steps

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Join Krishna Hassomal as she sits down with Tess Jewell-Larsen, certified yoga therapist, mindfulness coach, and somatic healer, for an honest conversation about managing stress, anxiety, and overwhelm during pregnancy and motherhood.

In this episode, Tess shares her personal journey with anxiety from childhood and offers practical, gentle tools for finding balance in the midst of life's challenges.

What You'll Learn:

• The crucial difference between stress and anxiety and why it matters
• How somatic healing works and why it pairs beautifully with yoga
• Simple grounding techniques you can use anywhere (including the finger rolling method)
• Why traditional breathing exercises can sometimes backfire
• Practical ways to feel connected when you're stuck at home
• How to recognize your body's stress signals and work with them, not against them
• The importance of asking for help and reframing it as strength, not weakness

Key Topics Discussed:

• Holistic approaches to women's health and pelvic health
• The mind-body connection and nervous system regulation
• Managing postpartum anxiety and overwhelm
• Finding connection and community as a new parent
• Cultural differences in women's healthcare around the world
• Practical tools for busy moms with limited time and energy

Tess Jewell-Larsen is a certified yoga therapist, mindfulness coach, and somatic healer who empowers women professionals, entrepreneurs, and those juggling it all to go from exhausted and overwhelmed to balanced and thriving. She specializes in women's health, pelvic health, stress and burnout, emphasizing breath support, mindful movement, stress management, and nervous system resiliency. Tess is also a newly graduated Ayurvedic nutrition coach and the author behind the Morning Pause 'n Tea newsletter and blog.

Work with Tess:

Join Tess's Postnatal Yoga and Restorative Yoga Classes inside the Krish Yoga Membership www.krishyoga.com/yoga

Join Tess's supportive community: https://www.tytoniyoga.com/pages/membership

Book a Free Consultation Call with Tess: https://www.tytoniyoga.com/offerings/book?offering=d178e911-6739-4802-875a-c12ac0f86b23&embed=undefined

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Remember: You don't have to navigate pregnancy, birth, and parenthood alone. There are tools, support, and community available to help you thrive during this incredible journey.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider regarding any health concerns.

Do you ever feel completely overwhelmed by the beautiful chaos of your children? In this honest conversation, I share the reality of parental overstimulation - from morning meltdowns over the wrong bowl colour to feeling "touched out" at the end of the day.

We dive into the science behind why loving parents feel overwhelmed by their own kids, and I share 7 practical daily strategies that actually work with your nervous system instead of against it.

What You'll Learn:

• The real-life scenarios of parental overstimulation (you're not alone!)
• Why elevated cortisol makes you hypersensitive to noise, touch, and chaos
• How modern parenting amplifies the stress response
• Why complete silence doesn't help when you're overstimulated
• 7 evidence-based daily practices to regulate your nervous system
• How to manage overwhelm in real-time without guilt or shame

Perfect For:

• Parents feeling overwhelmed by daily family chaos
• Anyone who's ever snapped at their kids and felt guilty
• Pregnant women wanting to understand what might come
• Partners trying to understand parental overwhelm
• Anyone who feels like they're "failing" at handling kid energy

Connect with me:

• Website: www.krishyoga.com
• Instagram: @krish_yoga
• Email: [email protected]

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In this episode of the Yoga Bellies and Babies Podcast, host Krishna Hassomal converses with Katie Mellor, a prenatal and postnatal yoga instructor at Krish Yoga Studio.

Katie shares her deeply personal story of preparing for a home birth only to find that her newborn would need immediate surgery, leading to an unexpected three-month NICU journey.

This conversation touches on the transformative power of yoga in managing both natural and medicalized births, the importance of identifying non-negotiables in a birth plan, and the challenges of maintaining maternal instincts and well-being in a highly medicalized environment.

We also delve into the intricacies of breastfeeding and expressing milk for NICU babies and the emotional rollercoaster of the 4th trimester while navigating such a challenging period.

Katie's story is an inspiring testament to resilience, adaptability, and the importance of comprehensive support for all types of births.

00:00 Welcome to the Yoga Bellies and Babies Podcast

02:28 Katie's Role and Passion in Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga

02:58 Yoga and Childbirth: Getting Out of Your Head

08:04 Katie's High-Risk Pregnancy

10:19 Reflecting on Birth Plans and Non-Negotiables

17:25 The Birth Experience: From Hospital Arrival to Delivery

22:36 Post-Birth Reflections and the Importance of Non-Negotiables

27:48 Navigating the Fourth Trimester in the NICU

37:28 Breastfeeding Challenges and Advice

46:21 The Importance of NICU Awareness

50:05 Evolving Perspectives on Birth and Yoga

53:58 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

In this powerful episode Uma Dinsmore-Tuli shares why rest isn't just nice, it's necessary, especially for mothers. Learn about yoga nidra as a revolutionary practice, the natural cycles our bodies crave, and why "rest is resistance" against a culture that values productivity above all else.

Uma challenges conventional yoga approaches that weren't designed for women's bodies and explains why postnatal recovery takes much longer than we're led to believe. Most importantly, she reminds us that when we prioritize rest, we model something beautiful for our children.

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In this heartfelt episode, yoga teacher, author and mother of two Sarah Ezrin shares her transformative journey through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

From practicing intense Ashtanga yoga six days a week to discovering the power of "yoga snacks" after becoming a mother, Sarah offers honest insights about adapting to the physical and emotional changes of motherhood.

Learn how birth experiences can reshape our relationship with our bodies, how to regulate your nervous system through micro-practices, and why community is essential for maternal wellbeing.

In This Episode Find Out:

• Sarah's yoga journey before pregnancy and how her practice centered around physical achievement
• The impact of experiencing a missed miscarriage and how it changed Sarah's relationship with body control
• Sarah's first birth experience and how it completely transformed her approach to yoga
• The concept of "yoga snacks" – finding small moments for practice throughout busy days of motherhood
• The nervous system in motherhood and why it takes time to downregulate after prolonged periods of stress
• Building community as a mother and finding intentional online spaces for support
• Sarah's empowering second birth story and learning to advocate for herself
• Why mothers need to be gentle with themselves as their practice evolves

Connect with Sarah Ezrin

• Instagram: @sarahezrinyoga
• Website: https://sarahezrinyoga.com/
• Let's Get Real Moms community on Facebook

Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.