Have you ever asked, “why did no one tell me?” when it comes to changes with your body, core and pelvic floor?
You’re Not Alone!
This is why the To Birth and Beyond Podcast was created. Discover why hundreds of people around the world have turned to Jessie and Anita for information that no one talks about surrounding these changes during pre-conception, pregnancy and postpartum stages of life.
RECENT PODCAST EPISODES
Episode 146: The Journey from PFSA to Coaching with Tara Abel
On this week’s episode, Jessie talks with Tara Abel about her journey from the Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy to coach, and how it has changed her life!
Episode 145: 10 Pillars for Training and Treating Postpartum People
On this week’s episode, Jessie and Anita break down the 10 pillars of the Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy – and don’t forget that registration is open RIGHT NOW!
Episode 144: Best of TBAB – Cancer, Mothering and Marriage with Snaige Zahn
On this week’s episode, Jessie sits down with her friend from university to talk with her about all things mothering and marriage with a cancer diagnosis.
Episode 143: Help for Vulvar Varicosities in Pregnancy with Chana Ross
Today, Anita talks with special guest Chana Ross about vulvar varicosities, how to minimize symptoms and relieve discomfort in pregnancy!
Episode 142: Permission To Honour Your Body’s Needs with Mosope Idowu
Today Jessie talks with Mosope Idowu about honouring your personhood and body’s needs, especially as a parent!
Episode 141: How to Manage Back and Pelvic Pain in Pregnancy Exercise
Today Anita and Jessie talk through tips for managing pain in pregnancy exercise!
Episode 140: Tips for Less Pain and Pelvic Floor Symptoms While Lifting Postpartum
Today Anita and Jessie talk through tips for making pain and awkward feelings in postpartum workouts disappear!
Episode 139: BEST OF – Top 5 Exercise Tips for Pregnancy
Today, Jessie and Anita give you their TOP 5 pregnancy exercise tips to help support you in a more comfortable pregnancy experience.
Episode 136: The Role of Mindfulness in Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum with Mitsuzi Stone
Today, Anita talks about the role of mindfulness in pregnancy, birth and postpartum with Mitsuzi Stone, a virtual doula, birth mindset coach, and labor and delivery nurse!
Meet Jessie
Jessie Mundell is mama-in-chief at JessieMundell.com, where she’s helped hundreds of moms feel strong, confident, and EMPOWERED with fitness programs tailored to THEIR specific needs. With a trunk-load of degrees in prenatal and postnatal exercise, Jessie supports mothers in their self-care so they can heal faster, reconnect with their bodies, and develop an impenetrable confidence & energy that translates to their families and life. Her programs, To Pregnancy and Beyond and Core + Floor Restore , focus on effective exercise during pregnancy, rehab of the core and pelvic floor for moms, postpartum and C-section recovery, and give thriving mamas permission to live joy-filled lives.
Meet Anita
A Pelvic Health and Orthopaedic Physiotherapist with a focus on prenatal and postpartum care as well as a Certified Pilates Instructor and Certified in Acupuncture / Dry Needling. She graduated from McMaster University with an Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology and a Masters of Science in Physiotherapy. Anita is one of the select few physiotherapists in Canada to receive advanced training in labour support, which blends orthopaedic physiotherapy expertise with birth doula support.
Anita believes, “It doesn’t just take a village to raise a child. It takes a village to raise a mama.” As a new mama, she sees how important it is to have a support team surrounding a woman during pregnancy, birth and beyond. She loves to collaborate with other birth, health and fitness professionals to help each women attain their health goals.
Anita’s practice, Holistic Health Physiotherapy, is focused on guiding women to prevent and heal physical ailments that are common but shouldn’t be considered their ‘new normal’ during pregnancy or postpartum stages of life. This will ultimately help a woman become stronger and more confident in her body more than ever.
