To Birth and Beyond

In today’s episode, Anita talks with Nicole Goss about her birthing experiences - from navigating labor with a doctor who didn’t listen to her wants, to becoming an advocate for herself and others to have smooth deliveries!

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Resources and References

• Anita’s Bump to Birth Method online program: bumptobirthmethod.com
• Nicole Goss Instagram: @ncgoss08

Time Stamps

0:55 - Anita’s Bump to Birth Method online program

2:40 - Introduction to today’s special guest: Nicole Goss

5:38 - How did Nicole feel in her pregnancy with her son (physically, mentally, emotionally)? We discuss assessing risk as you go, the athlete brain, and accountability.

11:27 - On making adjustments - even postpartum - in fitness

14:44 - Nicole’s birth story: How she prepared and how her birth didn’t go according to plan

24:46 - Nicole shares about the time in between births, and her second birthing experience

36:15 - Nicole shares about exercise, preparation, and talking to her spouse prior to second baby

41:50 - Keeping track of and navigating birth preferences

44:50 - On having a toolbox of options

47:26 - How has Nicole’s recovery been the second time around? And did the prep help postpartum?

56:50 - Nicole’s advice for expectant birthing persons their first and then subsequent times

1:02:48 - How to find Nicole online

1:03:45 - Wrap up

In today’s episode, Anita talks with Sinéad Dufour about one of the most common issues Anita’s prenatal clients come in for: PGP.

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Resources and References
Anita’s free guide : 3 Tips to Help Pelvic Floor Connection in Pregnancy to Prepare for Birth Without doing 100s of Kegels a Day

Find Sinéad:
The WOMB: https://www.thewomb.ca/
Instagram: @dr.Sinead

Sinead Dufour - Experts at McMaster University
Sinead's Pregnancancy Related Pelvic Girdle Pain Course for Professionals through Reframe Rehab - https://reframerehab.com/collections/foundation-courses
Sinead's Instagram Post - Does PPGP have to do with how we load out tissue?

Anita's Instagram Post - Helpful exercises for PPGP
Anita's Instagram Post - 2 Ways to Sleep with Less Pain
Anita's Instagram Post - How to Turn in Bed with Less Pain

Time Stamps
0:54 - Introduction to today’s discussion and guest

5:23 - What is under that umbrella term of “pelvic girdle pain”?

9:45 - Myth: Relaxin is to blame (and the evidence around relaxin when it comes to PGP)

16:34 - Evidence behind the stable pelvis

22:41 - Stress, sleep, and mindfulness: how they change our pain experience (and how to help regulate them)

31:34 - Working through past trauma

43:04 - Client lightbulb moments

48:31 - On letting go of tension

53:31 - Sinéad shares about her course for professionals

57:11 - How to connect with Sinéad online

In today’s replay, Jessie talks with Rikki Cortese, Postnatal Fitness Specialist and friend, about how she runs her group fitness classes for moms! She breaks it down so you can easily start your own!

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Resources and References
https://programs.jessiemundell.com/pfsa-spring/

Time Stamps

0:55 - Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy promo

3:00 - An introduction to our special guest: Rikki Cortese

5:45 - Rikki introduces herself!

11:00 - What did Rikki feel like she needed to do, look like, etc following giving birth as an athlete and gym-owner’s spouse?

13:35 - Rikki tells us about the class that she started: how it began and how she grew it!

15:48 - Rikki tells us the details of the class!

18:37 - Using templates for plug-and-play exercises and flexibility for classes, training variety of bodies in one class, etc!

23:57 - What time of day does she run her group classes?

24:48 - What does Rikki like the most about running this group and working with this population?

In today’s episode we are highlighting a compilation of 10 guest lecturers we get to learn from in the Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy.

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Resources and References 

https://programs.jessiemundell.com/pfsa-spring/

Show Notes

00:56 - Introduction to today’s episode

2:49 - Intersectionality with Ericka Hart

5:50 - Relationship between severity of diastasis and symptoms with Munira Hudani

7:50 - How to ask if your client might have experienced birth trauma with Shannon Kane

9:48 - The goal of fat loss with Chrissy King

12:38 - Acknowledging thin privilege with Christy Harrison

15:40 - First session back to training after a loss with Aditi Loveridge

17:46 - Body alignment as it relates to pain/prolapse symptoms with Antony Lo

19:32 - One of the most common causes of pain during sex with Tracy Sher

20:59 - Exercises throughout the menstrual cycle with Rishma Walji

22:37 - Believing that you belong here with Topsie VandenBosch

In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita go over their top 5 tips to reduce your client fears around pelvic floor symptoms.

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Resources and References 

https://programs.jessiemundell.com/pfsa-spring/

Show Notes

1:00 - PFSA enrollment is open!

3:30 - What we are talking about today!

5:17 - 5 key realms we focus in on when we are helping our clients release fears

5:30 - #1: Educate clients around pelvic floor function

9:12 - #2: Figure out what client ideas and beliefs are around symptoms, pain, diagnoses, etc.

15:34 - #3: Help clients find some success and confidence with practice and exposure

18:29 - #4: Use slow and steady change to their programming, especially if you have someone who is nervous or anxious

19:44 - #5: There might be some physical supports that could help your clients

24:06 - Review and wrap up

On this week’s bonus replay episode, Jessie talks with Tara Abel about her journey from the Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy to coach, and how it has changed her life!
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RESOURCES:
Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy is LIVE:
https://programs.jessiemundell.com/waitlist/

SHOW NOTES:
1:45 - The Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy with Jessie Mundell is now open for enrollment!

3:32 - Introduction to today’s special guest: Tara Abel

9:32 - Has Tara always looked at fitness and exercise and body stuff in a flexible/moderate way? 

14:19 - What was happening in Tara’s life when she joined the PFSA?

16:56 - Having outlets outside of the family, and how they can affect postpartum experiences

20:22 - The movement of parents leaving the workforce, homelife in the pandemic, and needing something for you

23:47 - What does business/work time look for Tara right now?

29:24 - What does Tara love about the work she does with her clients?

32:26 - Wrap up!

In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita discuss 5 main things that are helpful in facilitating this conversation to help your clients slow down to allow the healing and recovery process to take place.

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Resources and References 

Beyond the Kegel Workshop

Show Notes

00:58 - Brand new free live training: Beyond the Kegel

2:50 - What we are talking about today!

3:50 - On taking it slower: how often does it come up in our work?

4:50 - #1: Education on physical healing and stress is vital

8:53 - #2: Have conversations around what the cultural expectations of women, moms, and parents are, and root that in conversations around patriarchy

16:38 - #3: Conversations about bodies

21:48 - #4: Finding out how to get people moving in ways that are health-promoting and feel supportive for their body

26:42 - #5: Help them build self-awareness and ability to coach themselves in the moment

28:24 - Wrap up

In today’s episode, Jessie gets more specific around what to do instead of kegels in postpartum exercise. If you are a postpartum person getting back to exercise soon, consider these four pillars as a guide!

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Resources and References 

Beyond the Kegel Workshop

Show Notes

00:58 - Brand new free live training: Beyond the Kegel

2:50 - What we are talking about today!

4:17 - The most common advice given around returning to structured exercise

5:05 - Pillar 1: Awareness and focus on core and pelvic floor health

10:05 - Pillar 2: Build and practice physical strength

13:22 - Pillar 3: Taking a size-inclusive mindset

16:49 - Pillar 4: Allow some ease as you think about returning to exercise

18:30 - Recap and wrap up

In today’s episode, Jessie chats with Rebecca Cariati about her experience through birth, high-functioning depression, and her gender-affirming work.

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Resources and References 

https://www.instagram.com/spectrum_chinese_medicine/

Show Notes

1:00 - WAITLIST: Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy (plus savings)!

2:58 - Introduction to today’s conversation and our special guest!

6:10 - Rebecca tells us her journey with her partner through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum

15:00 - What did the money situation look like to become pregnant?

19:35 - What was Rebecca’s pregnancy like?

28:53 - What was Rebecca’s mindset going into birth? And what happened? (including thoughts on epidurals)

41:33 - What constitutes a “good” birth

43:00 - How did birthing the baby go for Rebecca?

48:23 - What were the first few months postpartum like?

51:10 - So what was the experience like for Rebecca with the postpartum and high-functioning depression?

53:34 - What was happening to Rebecca’s spouse at this time, and how were they coping?

59:17 - What is gender-affirming care?

1:02:00 - Tips on how to become a practitioner who does more gender-affirming care

In today’s episode, Anita chats with Laine Corp about all things pelvic floor that you may never have been taught!

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Resources and References 

IG: @laine.physio

www.holistichealthphysio.com 

www.trailphysio.ca

Show Notes

1:00 - Who should tune into today’s episode, and why!

1:22 - Introduction to today’s special guest

3:08 - Pelvic floor 101 - where are the pelvic floor muscles and what do they do?

5:10 - How we talk about the pelvic floor with clients

7:18 - Pelvic floor symptoms we often see in clinic

13:02 - What is it like seeing a pelvic health physiotherapist for an assessment?

16:42 - What would pelvic health treatment look like?

20:56 - Addressing the common misconception that pelvic health physiotherapy is only for after you have a baby

21:35 - Reasons people might seek out a pelvic health physio

23:40 - Where people can find Laine Corp online!