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 73: Jessie’s Reflections on One Year Postpartum
Episode 73: Jessie's reflections on one year postpartum On today’s episode, Jessie celebrates her son’s 1st birthday by reflecting on the last year+, from...
Episode 72: Obstetricians and Hospitalists with Dr. Nicole Rankins
In today’s episode, we discuss birth plans and preferences. Did we have personal preferences going into our first birth experiences? Did they match up with how those births unfolded? Is there anything we would do differently the next time around?
Episode 71: Mindset Coaching with Topsie Vandenbosch
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!
Episode 70: Fertility with Lisa Hendrickson Jack
On today’s episode, we talk with Lisa Hendrickson Jack – author of the new ‘The Fifth Vital Sign’, about fertility and overall health!
Episode 69: Moving Forward After Stillbirth with Dorie
On today’s episode, we talk with Dorie about her experience with stillbirth.
Episode 68: How we Prepared for Life with Baby and Toddler
Today, Jessie and Anita talk through ways to prepare yourself, your first-born, and your partner for the birth of baby number 2!
Episode 67: How to Cope Without Intense Exercise Early Postpartum
Today, we have a QUICK episode where Anita and Jessie answer a listener question about coping with the absence of intense exercise in early postpartum!
Episode 66: Our Postpartum Experiences with a Baby and Toddler
On this week’s podcast, Jessie and Anita talk about the challenges and joys of postpartum life with a baby and a toddler.
Episode 65: Raising Competent Eaters with Jillian Murphy
On this week’s podcast, we talk with Jillian Murphy all about raising competent eaters…which involves doing some work, ourselves!
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.
