To Birth and Beyond

Today we talk with special guest, Chrissy King, all about the strength training journey, body image, race, racism, and intersectional feminism. I would LOVE to say that we covered it all, but we just got the tip of the iceberg! Take a listen for a little crash course from our brilliant guest, and stay tuned for future episodes alongside her!

Today is episode #3 of our 3-part pregnancy miniseries: Pregnancy Belly Support Garments. We go over what has worked and worked for us, as well as talk through different brands, and why it’s important to talk about supporting one another in our belly support choices!

Today is episode #2 of our 3-part pregnancy mini series: Pregnancy Body Image. We talk all about the feelings around our rapidly changing bodies as we make room for baby, and how to handle outside - and inner - dialogue about our bodies.

Today we are kicking off episode #1 of our 3-part pregnancy mini series with the top 5 pregnancy exercise tips every expecting mum needs to know!

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Today, we speak with Kaitlin Murray about all things regarding midwifery. How to do your research and choose one, what is done in a home birth vs. at hospital, and even how to prepare your home for birth alongside a midwife (or two)!

Today, we speak with our friend, Rachel Schwartzman, about the combination of naturopathic and birth doula support. How do the two fit together to create a complete support system? What are the roles of each pre and postpartum? And even which prenatal vitamins are best - and what Rachel recommends for people who struggle to swallow them!

Today, we are talking with our good friend and Lactation Consultant, Taya Griffin all things breastfeeding!

Today, on part 3 of our Postpartum Miniseries, we talk about 5 misconceptions about postnatal fitness coaching. Really, what we are talking about, is where Jessie went wrong for many years coaching postpartum exercise and how we have changed our ideas and thoughts about how we work with these populations to best serve them in an effective manner.

Today, on part 2 of our Postpartum Miniseries, we talk about our top 5 perineal healing tools, how to use them, and why we think they are necessary!

Today, Jessie is talking with us about how her planned caesarean birth went! She talks about being prepared in advance, how things were different this time around, and how much better the whole birthing process was in being active in the decision-making process.