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 288: Shoshana’s Birth Story
In today’s episode, Anita talks with Shoshana and reveals her birth story – of TWINS! She will share helpful information about preparing for birth (including IVF), as well as birth itself – so give it a listen, even if you aren’t preparing to birth twins!
Episode 287: Leaking With Running – Is It My Pelvic Floor?
In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita talk about running and pelvic floor symptoms! We’ve spoken about this in past episodes, but want to revisit and really zoom in on: is your pelvic floor the main reason for leaking when you are running?
Episode 286: “I’m Wary of Moms’ Groups” Why Jenna Chose To Pregnancy and Beyond
In today’s episode, Jessie talks with Jenna, dance teacher, personal trainer, and previous participant of To Pregnancy and Beyond, about her postpartum experience.
Episode 285: Alana’s Birth Story
In today’s episode, Anita talks with Alana, who recently became a first-time mom. Alana is excited to share her pregnancy, birth, and postpartum story with us! Alana is a registered massage therapist, with a clinical focus on providing support to individuals during pregnancy and throughout postpartum rehab / recovery, specifically those who have had a cesarean birth.
Episode 284: REPLAY – I Might Not Be the Coach For You
In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita talk about what to do regarding abdominal bulging in core exercise. What is it? Is it something that needs to be modified for? Is it a problem?
Episode 283: Is Abdominal Bulging In Core Exercises Bad?
In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita talk about what to do regarding abdominal bulging in core exercise. What is it? Is it something that needs to be modified for? Is it a problem?
Episode 282: REPLAY – Exercising in Pregnancy with Morning Sickness
In today’s replay of episode 158, Jessie and Anita discuss specific tips to keep exercise accessible to you even with morning sickness in pregnancy!
Episode 281: Informed Decision-Making During Birth with Mandy Irby
In today’s episode, Anita invites special guest Mandy Irby on to discuss all about informed consent when it comes to birth.
Episode 280: Career Change to Pre Postnatal Fitness Coach with Maria Schuba
In today’s episode, Jessie talks with Maria Schuba about her work as a pregnancy and postpartum and pelvic health exercise specialist and trainer. She discusses how she made the move to fitness coaching from another career, an inspiration for current and aspiring fitness professionals.
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 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.
