Inside the Box

Tanya is a qualified personal trainer and group fitness instructor, Mum of 2 and a very well known social media personality (with over 350 thousand people joining in to watch her journey and soak in all her fitness wisdom). Tanya is known for her unique mix of strength training, high intensity work and mobility. She is also pre and postnatal certified.  In this episode we cover: Tanya’s career so...

You asked, we answered! In this episode Kat and Caitlin are put to the test as expert guests covering some juicy topics such as how to ensure you choose the right healthcare team for you, how to prepare for birth, what to consider if you have a prolapse and are looking at decisions for future vaginal deliveries, and all the latest of epidurals including when they could be appropriate for YOU.  Als...

In this episode Britt shares with us her birth stories, the first of which resulted in a 3b tear and postpartum haemorrhage. She chats with us around her speedy labour, diagnosis of OASI, the challenges of recovery alongside her journey of healing and how she navigated her decision in choosing to rewrite her birth story in what she describes as a 'blissful' caesarean birth. Happy listeni...

In this episode Hannah shares with us her 2 very different birth stories, the first of which resulted in a 3rd degree tear. She chats with us regarding labour, things she has learned, diagnosis of OASI, her journey of healing, and how she navigated the decision around having another vaginal birth. 

Dr. De Lacavalerie is a specialist Colorectal and General Surgeon. She is passionate about providing holistic care for all her patients and in particular to women in the birth space following perineal trauma. In this episode we cover: What is an Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury? (OASI/ 3rd or 4th degree tear) How common is this injury in Australia? How is an OASI treated? Risk factors for perineal...

Holly is a boy mum of 2, who prior to her babies was a competitive gymnast, dancer, runner, netballer and powerlifter. Holly shares her journey of her prolapse diagnosis that (almost) derailed her aspirations of returning to the sporting past times she loves.  In this episode we cover Holly’s birth stories When she saw a women's health physio post-partum and what that assessment involved  How...

Should you participate in weight lifting after a prolapse diagnosis? What are some of the most common reasons athletes leak when lifting weights? What are the pros and cons of bracing when lifting heavy weights? In this episode, we pick the brain of Julia Hlaing. Julia is a physiotherapist working in Women’s Health, just like us! However Julia has a special interest and further training in the are...

Ever wondered what goes through the heads of a womens health physio when she’s deciding how to give birth? The prep she does? Or how she navigates return to exercise?  On this episode you’ll hear from your hosts - Kat, Tash and Caitlin on how they navigated pregnancy, choosing birth methods, informed consent and post partum recocery.  Each one of our births is different, with honest and open discu...

In this episode Lyz and Kimmy share an inside scoop into their Empowered Motherhood Program (EMP) and why it is so special. They unpack their own births and postpartum exercise journeys, give us the low down on diastasis and how it's covered in the program, alongside chatting about exercising safely with prolapse, how to gradually increase your intensity and so much more. We hope you enjoy th...

In this episode, mum and women’s health patient Jo, shares her experience of an uninformed birth and subsequent prolapse diagnosis. This discussion is in many ways raw, and we are so grateful to Jo for letting us share her story, and for her contribution to women everywhere being better informed. Note: You might need the tissues, this one is a tear jerker.  Trigger warning: this episode discusses...

In this episode we explore what an informed birth means and how we as women and health professionals can be better prepared. We interview women's health expert Taryn Hallam and dive into topics such as understanding risk alongside our desires to find a predictive birth model. 

In this episode you will learn a little more about your co-hosts Kat, Tash & Caitlin, and why we are so passionate about what's inside the box. Get to know each of us as we discuss all things from family, hobbies, career and future aspirations. Follow us @insidethebox_pod