To Birth and Beyond

By Anita Lambert & Jessie MundellAlternative Health Health & Fitness

To Birth and Beyond episodes

January 11, 2022Episode 213: Mindset Shifts for Postpartum Exercise with Surabhi Veitch
Today, Anita talks with Surabhi Veitch about her birthing experiences, lessons learned, and mindset shifts to help you approach postpartum exercise in the best way possible - for YOU!
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Resources and References
Anita’s The Bump to Birth Method (self study) is open for enrollment!

Surabhi’s Website

Surabhi’s Postpartum Return to Exercise Program

Surabhi’s Be Active, Strong & Energized (BASE) Fitness Membership

Surabhi’s Mom Strength Podcast

Surabhi’s Instagram
Show Notes
0:55 - The Bump to Birth Method (self study) is open for enrollment!
2:52 - Introduction to our special guest!
5:07 - What inspired Surabhi to work with postpartum clients?
15:12 - How was Surabhi’s experience with her second child, following her education and experience with the first?
20:27 - How you feel isn’t how you will always feel - and limiting self beliefs
24:40 - On pregnancy as a reset
29:36 - What are Surabhi’s favorite ways to get movement in - and is it always structured?
36:45 - What to do when some of the pillars of your health are lower/disrupted - and distracting yourself with the progress of others
44:36 - One piece of advice to pregnant people, and one piece of advice for postpartum people
46:20 - Different ways Surabhi works with people
52:25 - Wrap up
54 min
January 04, 2022 Episode 212: Yes, Your Business IS Political with Tara Abel
Today, Jessie and Tara Abel basically hold a “state of the industry” conversation with thoughts and tips for leading with your values in business and life!
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Resources and References
Jessie’s ‘The Coach Collective Business Mentorship’ - enrollment open (limited spots remain)!
Show Notes
0:55 - Coach Collective Business Mentorship Program (limited spots remain!)
2:18 - Introduction to today’s guest (a three-timer to the podcast!) and what we are talking about today!
5:35 - Why Jessie chose this subject for an episode
10:20 - What does “the politics of bodies” mean in relation to coaching and fitness?
15:00 - We can NOT separate these discussions around isms from the work that we do
16:07 - Leading with your values - and shifting based on new learning
23:17 - Taking a look at who is not included in business clientele, and how to change the way we do things so they feel seen and comfortable
28:33 - Networking and relationships
30:11 - On stepping up and doing business differently

32 min
December 28, 2021 Episode 211: Best of TBAB 2021 - Year in Review
Today, Jessie and Anita look back on 2021 and highlight the top downloaded episodes of the year!

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Resources and References
The FREE Glute Getter Guide
Episode 156: Squatting in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Episode 168: 10 Guidelines for Post-Pregnancy Running
Episode 170: Cesarean Birth Recovery - Benefits of Working with Physiotherapist and Fitness Coach
Episode 182: Myths and Facts about Pregnancy Related Pelvic Girdle Pain with Sinéad Dufour
Episode 185: Preparing for Birth with Michelle Brooks
Episode 187: Why Do I Get Pelvic Floor Symptoms with Walking But Not Intense Exercise?
Episode 188: How to Return to Jumping Post-Pregnancy
Episode 191: All About the Peanut Ball for Labour and Birth
Episode 195: Postpartum Recovery Tips for Daily Movements
Episode 197: 4 Ways to Mentally Prepare for Birth

Show Notes
0:55 - The Glute Getter Guide
2:24 - What we will be talking about today!
3:15 - Episode 156: Squatting in Pregnancy and Postpartum
3:45 - Episode 168: 10 Guidelines for Post-Pregnancy Running
6:20 - Episode 170: Cesarean Birth Recovery - Benefits of Working with physiotherapist and Fitness Coach
8:29 - Episode 182: Myths and Facts about Pregnancy Related Pelvic Girdle Pain with Sinéad Dufour
9:52 - Episode 185: Preparing for Birth with Michelle Brooks
10:38 - Episode 187: Why Do I Get Pelvic Floor Symptoms with Walking But Not Intense Exercise?
12:15 - Episode 188: How to Return to Jumping Post-Pregnancy
14:52 - Episode 191: All About the Peanut Ball for Labour and Birth
15:55 - Episode 195: Postpartum Recovery Tips for Daily Movements
17:14 - Episode 197: 4 Ways to Mentally Prepare for Birth
18:05 - Wrap up

22 min
December 21, 2021 Episode 210: 4 Ways to Build a Profitable, Values-Led Business
Today, Jessie discusses the best ways to build a values-led - and PROFITABLE - business!
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Resources and References
Jessie’s ‘The Coach Collective’ Program

Show Notes
0:55 - Jessie’s ‘The Coach Collective’ is open for enrollment NOW!
2:54 - What we will be talking about today!
4:18 - What is a “value”? And some questions to ask yourself!
6:42 - What Jessie’s coaching business is focused on and rooted in
8:35 - #1 pillar to build a profitable, values-based business: get crystal clear on what your business is trying to do through its offerings (and questions to help you along the way)
10:42 - #2: Commit to looking at your personal and professional life fro man anti-racist perspective
12:50 - #3: Communicate your messaging and marketing from an ethical standpoint
16:00 - #4: Charging for your services is kind
19:20 - Rundown of the 4 ways to build a profitable, values-based business!
20:14 - Wrap up!

22 min
December 14, 2021 Episode 209: 6 Top Recommended Postpartum Recovery Items with Aliya Dhalla
Today, Anita talks with fellow pelvic health physiotherapist, Aliya Dhalla of Box Wellness Co., about the postpartum recovery items that they consistently recommend to clients.

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Resources and References

REGISTERING NOW - Anita’s Bump to Birth Method Program
PRENATAL AND POSTPARTUM GIVEAWAY

Village in a box : 4th trimester essentials

Show Notes

0:55 - Anita’s Bump to Birth Method is open now!
2:47 - Intro to today’s episode - and a GIVEAWAY announcement!
4:00 - Anita and Aliya talk more about Village in a Box (which is the giveaway)
7:00 - Item #1: Peri bottle
10:00 - Item #2: Mesh underwear
14:04 - Item #3: Alcohol-free witch hazel
17:26 - Item #4: Padsicles
21:36 - Item #5: Sitz bath and herbs/salts
26:40 - Item #6: Perineal spray
28:22 - What’s in the Village in a Box

33 min
December 07, 2021 Episode 208: Constipation pt 2
Today, Jessie and Anita talk about what could affect digestion, causing constipation, and how to remedy it!
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Resources and References
NOW AVAILABLE: To Pregnancy and Beyond Foundations

Show Notes
0:55 - Jessie’s To Pregnancy and Beyond Foundations is now available!
3:03 - What we talked about in part one, and what we are looking forward to talking about in part two today!
4:18 - How the impacts of stress can wreak havoc on your digestion and constipation, and what it might feel like for you in your body
8:22 - Impacts of clothing on digestion and pooping
12:30 - Pooping and digestion as it relates to your menstrual cycle (if you are a person who has a cycle at this time)
14:37 - Calling back to the 5 tips to help you along with your constipation from Constipation part 1 (episode 198)!
15:50 - Stool softeners and laxatives

18 min
November 30, 2021Episode 207: Replay - All About the Peanut Ball for Labour and Birth
Today, we are rewinding to episode 191, where Anita talks with Deb Flashenberg of the Prenatal Yoga Center about all things Peanut Balls to help you get into helpful positions for birth prep!
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Resources and References
Prenatal Yoga Center on Instagram
Anita's Bump to Birth Method online program: bumptobirthmethod.com

Show Notes
00:55 - Anita’s Bump to Birth Method - self study online course
3:09 - What is a peanut ball?
4:41 - When does one use a peanut ball, and how?
6:19 - Different pelvic openings and when they are useful in labor
11:02 - Are care providers open to bringing the peanut ball into the pushing stage?
12:57 - Do I really need to get one? I’m planning on having a medicated birth…
17:57 - What size peanut ball should I get?
19:49 - Reminders if you are interested in using a peanut ball!
21:09 - Wrap up!
23 min
November 23, 2021 Episode 206: Building Confidence Around Strength Training and Exercise with Prolapse with Reena Parekh
In today’s episode, Jessie talks with Reena Parekh about her experience with prolapse, and her best advice for others!
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Resources and References:
To Pregnancy and Beyond Pre/Postnatal Fitness Program by Jessie Mundell
@itsreenaparekh
www.reenaparekh.com

Show Notes:
0:55 - Intro to the episode
3:17 - Introduction to special guest, Reena Parekh
4:58 - What we will be talking about today!
5:39 - What has Reena’s prolapse journey been like?
14:46 - The impact pelvic health has on mental health
17:02 - What did returning to exercise look like initially
22:36 - What is Reena’s approach/strategies she uses right now?
27:13 - What would have been helpful for Reena to hear when her prolapse flared up in the early days postpartum?
30:36 - Where you can find Reena!
30:58 - Wrap up

32 min
November 16, 2021 Episode 205: Why I Took a Month Off Exercise
In today’s episode, Jessie discusses why she took a month off of strength training, what it means, and why you might consider a break as well!
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Resources and References:
To Pregnancy and Beyond Pre/Postnatal Fitness Program by Jessie Mundell

Show Notes:
0:59 - Today’s show is brought to you by To Pregnancy and Beyond!
3:15 - What I’m talking about today, and why!
3:58 - Why Jessie took a month off from working out
11:10 - Taking time away from exercise: when life stress is high, exercise stress should be low
12:55 - On the intensity of parenting
14:15 - Jessie has been doing a lot of self-talk and self-discovery around bodies - especially her thoughts around her own
16:50 - What does taking a break from exercise mean? Is exercise truly feeding your health? And more questions to ask yourself…
19:30 - Wrap up

21 min
November 09, 2021Episode 204: Diastasis Rectus Abdominis with Munira Hudani
In today’s episode, Anita talks with Munira Hudani about all things diastasis rectus abdominis. And, if you’ve heard us talk about diastasis before, make sure to tune in for the most updated information regarding you and your diastasis!
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Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation!

Resources and References:
Anita’s Bump to Birth Method online program: bumptobirthmethod.com
Munira Hudani – Instagram page: @munirahudanipt
Munira’s Course for Professionals: The Diastasis Rectus Abdominis and the Postpartum Core Course
Munira’s course for Individuals with Diastasis: InCore Method

Show Notes:
0:56 - The Bump to Birth Method on demand is open for enrollment!
3:17 - Introduction to our special guest, Munira Hudani
5:48 - What is the traditional definition of diastasis? What happens during pregnancy and then afterwards?
10:40 - Can I prevent this in pregnancy?
16:20 - Doming: what does it mean?
25:00 - What are some exercises on the traditional safe/unsafe lists? And how would Munira adjust for the gray area?
38:05 - How does Munira approach the surgery discussion?
50:00 - One key thing about diastasis that is important for someone who is pregnant or postpartum to know about diastasis
51:12 - One key thing for professionals to know about diastasis
52:34 - How people can find - and continue to learn from - Munira
54:57 - Wrap up
56 min

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On this show, we provide information and education on fitness, the pelvic floor, fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and pelvic health. We offer a space to have candid and vulnerable…