Mom Strength

The conversation continues in part two, where Surabhi Veitch and Aarti Inamdar, classical hatha yoga teacher, discuss the hierarchy in modern day yoga and how Aarti disrupts and challenges the status quo within the yoga space.  We discuss: —Parenting & Yoga —Responsibility of Teachers —The Hierarchy in Yoga —Fighting Against Cultural Appropriation & Colonization —Disability & Yoga...

In this two-part episode, host Surabhi Veitch sits down with Aarti Inamdar, a yoga teacher and student of classical hatha yoga. With over 15 years of experience, Aarti has a passion for sharing the teachings and wisdom in the sacred ancestral traditions of yoga. You won’t want to miss these episodes as we discuss spiritual healing in yoga, inclusivity within the yoga space, and how the practices o...

Surabhi Veitch interviews board-certified pelvic physical therapist Dr. Darshana Naik about vaginismus, religion, shame and how to overcome painful sex. We discuss: —Meeting Patients in the Middle —Painful Intimacy —Sexual Shame and how it influences Vaginismus —Painful Sex —Religion & Sex —Psychology of Painful Sex —Pleasure Matters —Girlfriend's Guide to Pain Free Sex —Growing Your Small Bus...

Mothers are often admired for how much they do for their kids. But how about how much you do for yourself? Traveling without kids, either for business or for pleasure, can be an important way to fill your cup. I share my experience from my 6-day trip to LA for Boss Up - a conference put on by Dr. Shanté Cofield aka The Movement Maestro and Jill Coleman aka JillFit. I also share how and why we need...

Join Surabhi Veitch and registered dietitian Maiya Ahluwalia as they discuss diet culture and debunk the “bounce back” culture for postpartum bodies.  We discuss: —Nutrition Tips for Postpartum Folks —Diet Culture —Bounce Back Culture —Lack of Education About Women's Health —Endometriosis —Diet Trends During Pregnancy & Postpartum —Sugar Cravings —Providing Clients with Culturally Targete...

Surabhi Veitch interviews intimacy coach Shamaree Brissett on intimacy, sex, and relationships. We explore how to build sexual confidence, and discuss Sharmaree's 5 categories to build sexual confidence, ditch shame, and kickstart intimate conversations with your partner. . We discuss: —Shamaree's Motivation to Become a Therapist —Shedding Shame & Guilt Barriers Around Sex —Building Sexual Con...

Join Surabhi Veitch as she sits down with Dr Nidhi Sharma to discuss the journey into motherhood, Nidhi’s identity crisis as an immigrant and the most important thing to do before becoming a parent. . We discuss: —Nidhi's Journey into Pelvic Physiotherapy —Transitioning from Pregnancy to Motherhood —Moving to the USA from India —Finding Community Away From Home —Maternity Benefits & Support in...

Dive into part two of this episode where Surabhi interviews Jesal on the cultural appropriation of yoga, racism, power imbalance and Jesal’s pregnancy journey. We talk about compassion, therapy, parenting and ways to unlearn cultural appropriation. . We discuss: —New Parent Anxiety —Self Care —Lack of compassion in the world —Childhood trauma —Couples therapy —Original Godmothers of Yoga eboo...

Dive into part one of this episode where Surabhi interviews Jesal on the cultural appropriation of yoga, racism, power imbalance and Jesal’s pregnancy journey. Learn about Jesal co-hosting the Yoga is Dead podcast. . We discuss: — Creation of Yoga is Dead podcast — Is Yoga a religion? — Spirituality in Yoga — Cultural Appropriation of Yoga and South Asian Culture — Experiencing racism as a ch...

Surabhi Veitch interviews pelvic physical therapist, Dr. Janelle Howell aka the Vagina Rehab Doctor on sexual pain, pelvic health, clitoris and vaginal health. We discuss the importance of a vagina that is mobile, strong and has good endurance to achieve orgasm. We also discuss the importance of mothers caring for themselves and prioritizing their own sexual satisfaction. . We discuss: —Growing up...

Surabhi Veitch interviews fellow pelvic/ortho physiotherapist, Jane Bai, who knows all too well that asking for help isn’t easy. During her 20s, Jane had pelvic floor health issues, including dyspareunia, UTIs, and bladder pain symptoms. Despite being in school to become a physiotherapist, she didn't get help right away. Find out in this episode how Jane got the help she needed and is using h...

What does it mean when pain or pelvic floor symptoms like leaks return? Does it mean you stop whatever the aggravating activity is and hope for the best? Do we just stop exercising, stop lifting weights, and just rest until it gets better? Not usually! Symptoms don’t always mean stop. I share 4 things your symptoms could mean including: —stop what you’re doing —do something different (in the words...

Join Surabhi Veitch as she chats with Nita Sharda, a registered dietician located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to explore how to alleviate the stress of mealtime by incorporating fun and how to start your baby on solids with ease. We discuss transitioning from breastfeeding to solids, baby-led weaning, and go-to meals to try! We discuss: —When to start solids  —How to tell if baby is ready for soli...

Do I need to do Kegels? Should I stop doing Kegels? Join me for this chat and learn 5 things you need to actually be doing for your pelvic floor instead! 5 tips to boost your pelvic strength: 1. Drink 2-3 litres of water daily 2. Sleep 7-9 hours daily (including naps, rest and meditation, when unable to sleep/nap) 3. Practice mindfulness and cultivate presence in your body 4. Let go. Let go of you...

There are so many reasons why your arousal and orgasms may be weaker postpartum, and they’re not all related to your pelvic floor! Here are 5 (of many) reasons why: 1. You’re staying too quiet because of a baby sleeping/kids around 2. Pelvic floor muscle injuries from birth or trauma 3. You’re holding your breath or shallow breathing 4. Your pelvic floor is too tense 5. Your pelvic floor is too we...

Let’s talk about sex, baby! Or in this case, dyspareunia or painful sex. We go over: 1. Find out what dyspareuia is and the different types and categories (superficial vs deep, primary vs secondary) 2. How common is dyspareunia and how many people are impacted by painful intercourse postpartum 3. How dyspareunia impacts mental, physical and sexual health 4. Learn why you do not need to rush to hav...

Pleasure is defined as the feeling of happy satisfaction or contentment. If you want more pleasure in your life and in your sex life, we need to cultivate it. Here are 4 tips to cultivate more pleasure and have better orgasms: 1. Presence : being mindful and aware of the sensations in your body during daily activities can help you be more tuned in during sex 2. Breathe : your breath is your superp...

Surabhi Veitch discusses the topic of shame surrounding pleasure and sex. The shame people feel when discussing sex is not uncommon and is often a result of societal taboos and cultural upbringings. I share my own experiences growing up in an Indian household where the topic of sex was never discussed and how being shamed by one of my first boyfriends impacted me long-term. Reclaim your Pleasure w...

Join Surabhi Veitch as she sits down with Dr. Jacqueline Sherman (aka Dr. Jac) to chat sexual confidence, how to discuss difficult topics with your partner, and ways to boost body image and intimacy after major life transitions, experiencing loss or miscarriage. We discuss: —Dr Jac's experience with miscarriage and her call to become an intimacy coach —Self-reflection, journalling and why the brai...

Join Surabhi Veitch as she sits down with the extraordinary Selam Debs - a beacon of strength, healing and grace - for a heart-to-heart conversation about her personal journey as a Black single mother navigating the complexities of raising a Black son in a white supremacist society. Selam opens up about the struggles she faced, the power of owning her story and her journey towards healing. Togethe...

Surabhi Veitch interviews repeat guest, fitness and nutrition coach, and anti-racism educator, Inemesit Graham, for a conversation all about healing, joy and returning to your authentic self. Inemesit lives Audre Lorde’s message: “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” We get into how reconnecting to her beautiful Afro hair has...

In this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn how to do a pelvic floor self-examination and check if you’re doing Kegels properly . Contrary to popular belief, you do NOT need someone to insert their fingers inside you in order to confirm whether or not your pelvic floor works. Trust yourself and your body. Just like you don’t need someone to hold your elbow while you do a bicep curl, you don’t need so...

This is a super special episode with Sharon Fan, who I have the pleasure of knowing for many years now, and also got to support her in her postpartum recovery and return to fitness. Sharon and I discuss her experience as an athlete, ultra-marathoner and runner, and having an unexpected C-section in the middle of the pandemic. We talk about burnout in motherhood, how being Type A actually drove her...

Come join this conversation where Emma Jack & I discuss burnout in healthcare, what self-care looks like, why no one else is thinking of you (because they're too busy thinking about themselves), and what soulful business means. We also discuss how to inject more fun into your life! We discuss: - Introducing Emma Jack and how we met - Why Emma became a physio - Hitting burnout, anxious and not...

Surabhi Veitch interviews dietician Anika Dhalla on diet culture growing up as the only Indian family within a rural Canadian community. They discuss how diet culture impacts communities, how fat or weight isn’t the whole picture when it comes to health, and why genetics need to be considered in chronic conditions. We discuss: - How genetics plays into chronic health conditions like diabetes -Why...