Episode 424: How To Have a Better Relationship with Exercise in 2026 with Martha Munroe
In today’s episode, Jessie sits down with researcher, personal trainer, and author, Martha Munroe. Together, we discuss Martha’s journey into fitness, body image in the experience of having a body in this society, and how to have a better relationship with exercise in 2026 (and beyond, honestly).
Episode 423: Early Labour
In today’s episode, Anita is tackling the subject of early labour. One of the most common questions she gets from first time expecting moms, during partner prep sessions in clinic, and from those joining Bump to Birth, is around: how do I know if labour started? What does it feel like? When should I call my provider or go to the hospital or birth center? Labour is actually split up into a few different stages – so today Anita is sharing her early birth stories, and covering the topic of early labour so you feel confident, prepared, and less anxious around labour starting and what it could look like.
Episode 422: Create Your 2026 Chill Workout Plan
In today’s episode, Jessie is talking about how to create a chill workout plan for 2026 that you will ACTUALLY stick to. We are not talking about how we are going to CRUSH our 2026 goals – that’s not the vibe here. We are going to walk through how Jessie coaches her clients and how to create a minimum-effective dose of evidence-based strength training and cardiovascular recommendations to hit your goals. It’s realistic, as sustainable as possible in the wildness that is everyday life, and really designed for your real life right now.
If your life feels full, you are going to have a clear framework and chill workout plan for 2026 by the end of this episode!
This one’s a special one – for practitioners, fitness professionals, and pregnant people, alike!
Episode 421: Anita’s Birth Story
In today’s episode, Anita shares the birth story of her second born, Jack! Over the years, many listeners have shared that hearing his birth story helped them feel more informed and grounded heading into their own birth experience. Whether you are planning to give birth with a midwife or doctor, at home, at a birth center, or in hospital, you’ll hear practical examples of what early labour looked like for Anita, positions and strategies that helped her during contractions, and how supportive and informed consent can show up throughout the birth process.
This one’s a special one – for practitioners, fitness professionals, and pregnant people, alike!
Episode 420: The Latest In Pregnancy And Postpartum Exercise Research Updates, with Dr. Margie Davenport
In today’s episode of the To Birth and Beyond podcast, Jessie sits down with special guest, Dr. Margie Davenport, to discuss updates and new information regarding perinatal exercise. Together, they discuss recent studies, and a myth or two, to determine their validity and gain insight into the findings.
This one’s a special one – for practitioners, fitness professionals, and pregnant people, alike!
Episode 419: Birth Ball Training For Pregnancy
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!
If you are ready to level up in your business, this episode is for you!
If you’re working with pregnant or postpartum people – or anyone with a pelvic floor – just know that these situations ARE going to come up, so this episode is for you!
If you’ve ever been thinking about creating a more dynamic practice? This episode might just be for you!
Bodies are complex. Life is complex. If you are a woman who wants evidence-based strength training with pelvic floor focus, delivered by a coach who has seen the things, who understands the unique challenges of your physiology – this episode (and program) is for you.
