Episode 448: What You Need To Know About Your C-Section Shelf
In today’s episode, Anita and Jessie discuss C-Section Shelves. Jessie has been getting so many posts shared with her about it, and folks reaching out scared about the look and functionality of the area where it is. We are going over what they are, why they exist, and some tips if you are concerned about yours!
Episode 447: 4 Strategies on How to Practice for Your Birth
In today’s episode, Anita talks about something that she goes through with her prenatal physio clients as well as her students in Bump to Birth: Practice for Your Birth! Looking for tips and strategies for labor, pushing, and support (for partner/birthing support persons)? Now you will have them! Even if your birthing experience takes twists and turns, you will be informed and feel confident in asking questions to navigate those situations for a positive birth experience.
Episode 446: How Meghan Built a Hybrid Pre & Postnatal Fitness Business with PFSA
In today’s episode, Jessie sits down with Megan Barrett of Barrett Fitness in Syracuse, NY to talk about her journey from general personal training into perinatal coaching, and how PFSA training opened her eyes to a whole new way of working with clients. They dig into the gaps in standard trainer certifications, why non-fear-based education matters so much in this space, and how to approach body image and validation with pregnancy and postpartum clients. Megan also shares how perimenopause can show up in symptoms and training.
Episode 445: Return To Jumping Postpartum: The Step-By-Step Process
In today’s episode, Anita and Jessie give step by step tips on how to get back to jumping postpartum. They dive in to the very early days, to eight weeks, to beyond stages and share practical examples of ways to get you back to jumping during workouts, trampolines, etc.
Episode 444: How To Coach Or Treat Highly Athletic Women In Pregnancy
In today’s episode, Jessie Mundell and Anita Lambert discuss coaching highly athletic pregnant clients who often want to keep training. They stress individualized assessment beyond workout programming, including motivations, body image history, and mental health. Alongside physical factors like pelvic floor symptoms, fatigue, nausea, sleep disruption, and capacity changes.
Episode 443: What Body-Neutral Fitness Actually Looks Like, with Anna Maltby
In today’s episode, Jessi Mundell interviews health and fitness journalist, certified personal trainer, Pilates instructor, and Substack creator Anna Maltby. They talk about her path from magazine journalism into coaching functional strength, health, and mental wellbeing while avoiding weight, calorie, and aesthetic language. Anna discusses how noticing that pelvic floor complexity, relaxin misconceptions, diastasis recti nuances, pressure managements, and representations of diverse bodies was missing in the industry.
