Episode 394: 4 Ways to Feel More Comfortable in Your Body at the Gym
In today’s episode of the To Birth and Beyond Podcast, Jessie and Anita talk about how to feel more comfortable in your body in the gym and other fitness spaces. Plus, we go over 4 tips to help you feel better in your body (and to share with others, so they can feel their best, too!)
Episode 393: How – and Why – to Relax Your Pelvic Floor in Pregnancy
In today’s episode of the To Birth and Beyond podcast, Anita talks all about the power of the pelvic floor in pregnancy. There’s a misconception that your pelvic floor pushes your baby out, when actually, it’s your uterus that does. Meaning? Your pelvic floor needs to relax. We go over what they don’t teach you in school – including how to relax and techniques for breathing!
Episode 392: How Rikki Earns $50k Annually From Coaching Just 5 Hours Per Week
In today’s episode of the To Birth and Beyond podcast, Jessie interviews Rikki Cortese, a successful prenatal and postnatal fitness coach. Rikki shares her journey from seeking answers for her own postpartum recovery to building a thriving coaching business. The conversation covers the challenges of balancing motherhood with personal goals, the importance of community support, and the logistics and boundaries involved in an ideal coaching structure. If you are ready to build your dream fitness business, this is the conversation for you!
Episode 391: Myths About Prenatal Exercise
In today’s episode of the To Birth and Beyond podcast, Anita and Jessie are busting some myths surrounding prenatal exercise – a hot topic amongst clients and colleagues, alike. The conversation highlights the evolving understanding of women’s health and fitness during pregnancy, encouraging listeners to engage with their bodies and seek professional guidance when needed.
Episode 390: Grow Your Fitness or Health Business by Narrowing Your Niche
In today’s episode of the To Birth and Beyond podcast, Jessie and Anita discuss the significance of specialization in the health and fitness industry, particularly for those working with pregnant and postpartum clients. They share their personal journeys into niching, the fears they faced, and the benefits of narrowing their focus. If you are considering narrowing your business niche, you will walk away from this episode with actionable steps to identify your niche and explore opportunities in your field.
Episode 389: Using a Birth Ball for Relief from Pregnancy Pain
Did you know that using a birth ball is one of the easiest ways to help relieve common pregnancy pains? In today’s episode of the To Birth and Beyond podcast, Anita is going to provide practical tips for incorporating a pregnancy ball into your daily routine to alleviate common pregnancy pains and improve pelvic mobility. The episode emphasizes the importance of starting early and using the birth ball as a supportive tool throughout pregnancy and postpartum recovery. You will be so surprised when you can mitigate back pain, hip pain, pelvic pain and so much more with a birth ball!
