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 438: Is Pilates Enough to Build Muscle?
In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita are talking about something that is having “such a moment” these days: PILATES! Tune in to hear them talk about their experience with Pilates, the benefits, and if attending a Pilates class a couple of times per week is enough to build muscle.
Episode 437: Will A.I. Replace Physios and Fitness Coaches?
In today’s episode, Anita and Jessie are discussing a topic that they haven’t covered before on the podcast, but has been coming up more frequently: Will A.I. replace physiotherapists and fitness coaches? Tune in to hear their thoughts – including a conversation on ethical consumption, and how both clients and professionals might be able to use A.I. to improve their lives.
Episode 436: Stop Waiting Until Your Body is “Fixed” to Exercise
In this replay of TBAB Episode 214, Jessie is talking with us about options to move your body while continuing to heal – as opposed to waiting until you are feeling 100%! Conversation inspired by a social media post from Madison Cleckler!
Episode 435: How To Navigate Pelvic Organ Prolapse During Pregnancy Exercise
In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita talk about exercising in pregnancy if you are experiencing pelvic organ prolapse. They dive into what pelvic organ prolapse is, how best to approach movement, addressing constipation, and how exercising in pregnancy may be a saving grace!
Episode 434: How Your Birth Partner Can Support You During Labour
In today’s episode, Anita is talking all about partner labour prep support: how the birther and partner can prepare in a way that is practical AND realistic through both parties understanding what actually matters when it comes to birth prep, as well as things that are left out of most birth prep courses. What Anita sees most in clinic is the partner wanting to help – they just don’t know how to be the MOST helpful. We’ll go over physical support, mental and emotional support, as well as decision support, so you feel more calm and confident going into birth – and so does your partner!
Episode 433: How To Actually Do Your Workouts (& Stop Waiting For The Right Time)
In today’s episode, Jessie is talking about how to do workouts in your chaotic, really real life, and try to make it happen with as much consistency as possible. Even as a fitness professional, a kinesiologist and personal trainer, Jessie divulges that it still takes effort for her to do her workouts each week, even when she is trying to do the least for the results she wants. So, she is sharing the 7 strategies she and her clients use to get those workouts in and get the results you want!
If you are a mother or a parent, a person with a packed schedule, or a woman with a full life – this episode is for you!
Episode 432: Using Gravity in Labour – What It Means and How To Practice Before Birth
In today’s episode, Anita is talking with us specifically about using gravity in labour. What does that mean? How do you practice? Through her pelvic health physiotherapy expertise and anecdotes from her own births, Anita will walk us through things to keep in mind, why it’s helpful, and ways to practice with your partner!If you are pregnant, planning on being pregnant, or support pregnant clients or loved ones – this is a great episode to tune into!
Episode 431: Why Exercise Feels Harder After 35+
In today’s episode, Jessie discusses what might be happening in your body, why your old approaches aren’t working, and what to do moving forward to have exercise success in ages 35+
Episode 430: How To Adjust Your Workouts As Your Pregnant Body Changes
In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita discuss their tips to adjust your workouts during pregnancy – so you can keep working out, sustainably!
Meet Jessie
Jessie Mundell (she/her) is CEO at JessieMundell.com, where she’s helped thousands of moms and parents feel strong, confident, and EMPOWERED with fitness programs tailored to THEIR specific needs.
With degrees in prenatal and postnatal exercise, Jessie supports parents in their self-care so they can heal faster, reconnect with their bodies, and develop a sense of confidence & capability that translates to their lives.
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 folks permission to enjoy their bodies.
Meet Anita
Anita Lambert (she/her) is a perinatal pelvic health physiotherapist, owner of Holistic Health Physiotherapy, the creator of the Bump to Birth Method, mentor and coach to pelvic health physiotherapists around the world and mom of 2.
She’s passionate about helping you connect more with your body including pelvic floor plus keep you active and comfortable during pregnancy while you prepare for birth which will give you a head start on your postpartum recovery.
Having gone through two pregnancies, births and postpartum recoveries herself, she knows how confusing information can be online about prenatal and postpartum exercise, birth prep and pelvic floor health.
No one can guarantee how your birth will go. However having worked with thousands of prenatal clients in her physiotherapy practice and students in her Bump to Birth Method plus going through my own experiences, she’s seen how working together with your body (rather than ignoring it) benefits not only you in pregnancy but also during birth and your postpartum recovery.