Today, we asked multiple pelvic health physiotherapists to share their favorite pelvic health tips with us!
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Resources and References:

Anita Lambert: Cohost of To Birth & Beyond Podcast

Www.holistichealthphysio.com

Online birth prep course: Www.bumptobirthcourse.com

IG: @holistichealthphysio

FB: @holistichealthphysio

Anita's free guide: 3 Tips to Help Pelvic Floor Connection in Pregnancy to Prepare for Birth Without Doing 100s of Kegels a Day

Video: Flower bloom breath

Amber N. Brown

www.rootptandwellness.org/

IG: @rootptwell

FB: @rootptandwellness

Tia Ukpe-Wallace

Www.themasterfulartofselfcare.com

IG: @selfcarephysio

FB: @tia.ukpe

Podcast: The Masterful Art of Self Care

Joanne Ukposidolo

IG: @yourphysio_jo

Melissa Dessaulles

www.mommyberries.com

IG @mommyberrieshealth

FB: @mommyberries

Nelly Faghani

www.pelvichealthsolutions.ca

IG: @pelvichealthsolutions

FB: @pelvichealthsolutions 

Munira Hudani

Www.munirahudanipt.com

IG: @munirahudanipt

FB: @diastasisrehabphysio

Trish Brunelle

Www.getmovingphysio.com

IG: @vaginaphysio

FB: @getmovingphysio

Melissa Wong

Www.markhampelvichealth.com

IG: @markhampelvichealth

FB: @markhampelvichealth

Lori Forner

Www.loriforner.com

IG: @loriforner

FB: @pelvicwod

Podcast: The Pelvic Health Podcast

Chana Ross

Www.vitalphysiotherapy.com

IG: @vitalphysiotherapyandwellness

FB: @vitalphysiotherapyandwellness

Robyn Synnott

https://www.yourebbandflow.com/

IG: @physio.robyn

FB @RobynSynnottPT

Carolyn Vandyken

Www.reframerehab.com

Www.physioworksmuskoka.com

IG: @physioworksmuskoka

IG: @reframerehab

FB: @reframerehab

FB: @physioworksmuskoka

Sara Reardon

Www.thevaginawhisperer.com

IG: @the.vagina.whisperer

FB: @thevagwhisperer

Uchenna Ossai

Www.youseelogic.com

IG: @youseelogic

FB: @youseelogic

Kenael Segal

Www.lotuspt.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/lotuspelvicpt/@lotuspelvicpt

FB: @lotuspelvicpt

Podcast: The Kegel Room Podcast

Kate Roddy

Www.kateroddyphysio.com

IG: @kateroddy_6ixphysio

IG: @kegelreleasecurve

FB: @krcurve

Juan Michelle Martin

Www.jmmpelvichealthsolutions.com

IG: @thepelvicperspective

Sheela Zelmer

Www.sheelazelmer.com

IG: @sheelazelmer

FB: https://www.facebook.com/sheelazelmerpt

Time Stamps:
0:54 - Body Talk Workshop Promo

3:32 - Welcome, and tips from Anita

8:05 - Tia Wallace Tips

10:05 - Joanne Ukposidolo Tips

11:48 - Melissa Dessaulles Tips

13:43 - Amber Brown Tips

15:10 - Nelly Fugani Tips

17:10 - Munira Hudani Tips

19:33 - Trish Brunelle Tips

21:44 - Melissa Wong Tips

23:39 - Lori Forner Tips

25:46 - Chana Ross Tips

27:40 - Robyn Synnott Tips

29:51 - Carolyn Vandyken Tips

32:41 - Sara Reardon Tips

34:45 - Uchenna Ossai Tips

36:02 - Kenaeal Segal Tips

38:13 - Kate Roddy Tips

39:50 - Juan Michelle Martin Tips

42:06 - Sheela Zelmer Tips

43:40 - Wrap up

Today, Jessie and Anita share 3 phrases they have used, that they hope you find useful as well, when you are feeling discomfort in your postpartum body!
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Time Stamps:
1:02 - What we are talking about today.

1:45 - On being conditioned to striving to live in a smaller body.

2:58 - Jessie’s mission as a fitness professional.

3:43 - Phrase 1: Let yourself be postpartum.

8:56 - Phrase 2: You can never feel fully at home in a body that you view as temporary.

11:05 - Phrase 3: Thank you, body.

12:56 - Episode Recap!

Today, Jessie and Anita discuss ways to prepare your body and mind for pregnancy - BEFORE you get pregnant (whether you are on your first or fifth baby)!
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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

Episode 44: Fear-Free Childbirth with Alexia Leachman

Episode 124: Black Maternal Healthcare and Reproductive Justice with Tekara Gainey

Episode 82: Fat Positive Fertility with Nicola Salmon

Time Stamps:
1:02 - What we are talking about today
1:30 - Tip #1: Understanding and connecting with your pelvic floor
6:55 - Tip #2: Finding exercise that feels good to you
11:10 - Tip #3: Looking at your fears around pregnancy and birth
18:30 - Tip #4: Look into different types of care providers!

Today we talk with Chrissy King all about the strength training journey, body image, race, racism, and intersectional feminism.
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Resources and References:
Instagram/Twitter: @iamchrissyking
facebook.com/chrissykingfitness
www.chrissyking.com

Time Stamps:
3:21 – Who is Chrissy King?

6:16 – Chrissy tells us how she found strength training initially, and how it changed her relationship with her body.

9:51 – “Being your own best hype woman,” what does that mean to Chrissy? And loving your body in the moment.

15:36 – Discussing Chrissy blog post: “Our Life’s Purpose Is Not To Shrink.”

21:24 – What we are complimented on being “brave” about. And peoples’ reaction of “shock and aw that this is still happening” regarding racism in action.

25:52 – On apologizing for your body.

30:46 – “Confidence is an inside job.” How so, and how do you build confidence?

34:49 –  On changing the face of the fitness industry when it comes to race.

38:44 – On Intersectional Feminism, discomfort, and being an ally.

42:32 – Where you can find Chrissy King and her work!
43:37 – On the next episode of To Birth and Beyond…

On today’s episode, we talk with Topsie Vandenbosch about all things mindset coaching for entrepreneurs. But, trust us: you will find MANY gems even if you don’t work for yourself!
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Resources and References:
instagram.com/topsievandenbosch

Time Stamps:

2:20 – Introduction to Topsie!

5:27 – Topsie digs a little deeper into what she does on a daily basis!

9:23 – On vulnerability and boundaries

11:41 – How Topsie coaches her clients through sharing from – and being in – an emotionally safe place.

17:38 – Let’s talk about comparison trap! How does Topsie help pull her clients out of this, and also stop the pattern of continually falling into a comparison trap?

26:28 – What are some key steps that she would recommend people take if they were feeling fearful?

34:04 – Is fear necessarily a bad thing?

35:45 – How do we find flow in this capitalist, hustle-celebrated society (rest)?

40:25 – Do black womxn and womxn of color experience more of this idea that hustle needs to be the norm?

Today’s episode is a replay of #43, where we talk with Sonja Herbert about her experience changing the game when it comes to fitness with her focus on black women, as well as her own pregnancy and birth experiences. Find out what she’s got going on, and what is next for this changemaker!
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Resources and References:
instagram.com/commandofitnesscollective
instagram.com/blackgirlpilates
facebook.com/Black-Girl-Fit-Well-142417209794731/
https://www.facebook.com/BlackGirlPilates/


Time Stamps:
2:38 – Who is Sonja Herbert? Why she does what she does, and what she is trying to create in the fitness industry.

14:51 – Black Girl Pilates, the community

23:38 – Sonja’s OWN experiences with pregnancy.

42:00 – Victim blaming that occurs towards black women from health professionals.

53:27 – Sonja’s Black Girl Fit and Well panels

57:45 – The Black Girl in Fitness Mentoring Project – what is it?

60:14 – Where you can find Sonja online!

Today’s episode is a replay of #72, where we talked with Dr. Nicole Rankins about her role(s) at work, and how her personal experiences have shaped her professional endeavors!

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Resources and References:
Dr Nicole Rankins Website: https://www.ncrcoaching.com/

Instagram : @DrNicoleRankins : https://instagram.com/drnicolerankins

Facebook: @DrNicoleRankins: https://Facebook.com/drnicolerankins

This week's episode is a replay of episode 79, where Jessie sits down with Tekara Gainey to talk about black maternal healthcare and reproductive justice. This is barely scratching the surface, so make sure to do some research and work of your own!

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Resources and References 

www.blackmoondoula.com

Instagram: @blackmoondoula

www.facebook.com/blackmoondoula

https://www.oshunfamilycenter.org/

Best Of episode #31: the first of our 3-part pregnancy mini series! Join Jessie and Anita for the top 5 pregnancy exercise tips every expecting mum needs to know!
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Resources:
Anita's free guide: 3 Tips to Help Pelvic Floor Connection in Pregnancy to Prepare for Birth Without Doing 100s of Kegels a Day

Time Stamps:
1:54 - What we are going to chat about today!

3:17 - Tip #1: What is the best mode of exercise/way to move?

5:12 - Tip #2: Breathing.

7:25 - Tip #3: On strength-training myths!

12:36 - Tip #4: Managing intra-abdominal pressure

14:40 - Tip #5: Could I vs. should I? Risk vs. reward

17:44 - Wrap up!

In today’s episode, Jessie talks with Shirin Eskandani all about the idea of control: lack of it, desire for it, and how to sit with where we are during pandemic.
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Time Stamps:
1:22 - What we are going to chat about today!

2:02 - What is Shirin hearing in her community about this lack of control they may be feeling in their whole lives - and common advice she is giving!

7:52 - How do we sit with the unknowing of when all of this will be better?

10:33 - Is it OK to be controlling of some aspects of our world - scheduling, etc - or do we just let it all go and surrender to it all?

12:30 - What is Shirin doing in this time to help herself along?

14:00 - Wrap up