Mom Strength

Having a baby can be terrifying. I remember how it felt before I had my first. But there are ways to reduce your fears and anxieties during pregnancy so that you head into birth with less fear. Tune into this episode to learn 4 strategies to reduce fears, including: - The “I’m awesome” list - Release your fears assignment - Discussions to have with your birth partner, including birth preferences &...

Do you find yourself leaking? Or having to only wearing black pants? Avoid jumping, running, or even going out with your girlfriends because you’re afraid to pee yourself when you laugh? The answer isn’t Kegels or surgery (for most people). Tune into this episode where I answer: ✨is leaking normal ✨ the shame associated with leaks ✨main causes of leaks including caffeine, dehydration, constipat...

Come join this conversation with Chana Henche Ross as we discuss: - pressures to bounceback, as healthcare professionals working with pregnant and postpartum people - being a huge supporter of women and elevating others around her - running a business as a mom of 4 - stepping into the name that you are given and the importance of pronouncing your name properly -the overwhelm of being a mother and...

Come join this conversation with Melissa Venturuzzo as we discuss how to navigate postpartum when your labour and birth didn’t go the way you planned, breastfeeding struggles, getting the wrong advice, dealing with prolapse postpartum, and the difficulty in getting a pessary. We also talk about the importance of carving out time for self-care as a mother. . Melissa Venturuzzo Bio: Melissa is a reg...

Do you often feel like a failure as a mom? Like you’re disappointing your kids? Or do you feel like you've failed at exercise? Like you’re disappointing yourself? There’s a constant feeling of not doing enough, not being enough, and ultimately feeling like a failure. This hits so many aspects of our life including motherhood and fitness. . Learn how to redefine failure for yourself, and get out of...

Come join this conversation with Pelvic Physiotherapist, Aliya Dhalla, where we discuss prolapse and martyrdom in motherhood. - the #1 tip to overcoming prolapse -the mental and psychosocial components of prolapse -shame around prolapse We also have a great discussion on martyrdom in motherhood in South Asian and many other communities, people-pleasing behaviours, defining our own identities as mo...

Come join this epic 2-part conversation with Inemesit Graham where we chat about: -body image in fitness and chasing after the flat abs aesthetic -diastasis recti and how aesthetics don’t determine your athletics -body liberty and getting to root cause of body image issues -umbilical hernia, bullying, and harmful white-centric norms -understanding body oppression and aesthetic norms and the role o...

Come join this epic 2-part conversation with Inemesit Graham where we chat about: -body image in fitness and chasing after the flat abs aesthetic -diastasis recti and how aesthetics don’t determine your athletics -body liberty and getting to root cause of body image issues -umbilical hernia, bullying, and harmful white-centric norms -understanding body oppression and aesthetic norms and the role o...

Do you have tailbone pain? Soreness with sitting? Find out why tension in your pelvic floor affects your pain, and how posture, stress and breathing can be contributors. Learn ways you can improve your tailbone pain now! Links & Resources: Click HERE to book your free 15-minute Discovery call! Tag me on Instagram or send me an email at surabhi@thepassionatephysio.ca ! *Disclaimer: this is for...

Come join this conversation with Reena Parekh as we discuss fitness, mental health, and navigating returning to training and lifting after prolapse. We discuss the importance of cultivating community and cultural considerations that can impact returning to exercise, including diet culture. Reena Parekh Bio: Reena Parekh is owner and head coach of her own fitness coaching business. A mom of two her...

What does it mean to listen to your body? What are your sore, stiff muscles and joints trying to tell you?* I share ways to listen to your body and move with intuition, when all you feel like doing is lying down on the couch after a sedentary day! Let’s bring back our body’s intuition and learn to recognize what it needs. Moving your body now can still feel as joyful as it did when you were a kid!...

In Part 2 of this amazing conversation with TaKisha August, we talk about: -how to cultivate community in your postpartum journey -what to do when you don’t have a village -preparing your environment for motherhood -asking for help postpartum TaKisha August Bio: TaKisha August is a mama and founder of Momkynd, a hybrid maternal wellness practice providing yoga, meditation and conscious education t...

This conversation with TaKisha August was pure fire! In Part 1 of our conversation, get ready to learn about: - the epigenetics & energetics surrounding birth - the importance of healing and doing the inner work - ways to fully prepare for birth, more than just breathing and packing your bag - the role your partner may play in your birth experience - the harm of snapback culture in maternal he...

I share 5 simple ways to boost your energy, including Movement, Nutrition, Hydration, Getting outside, and Sleep. We all know those things are important but it can be overwhelming trying to figure out HOW to do it all in your very busy day as a mom. I share tangible ways you can actually make it happen and how to choose the habit(s) that will make the most difference in your life! Links & Reso...

Come join this conversation with parenting coach, Mary Van Geffen, and ditch your overwhelm and learn how to be a calm parent to your strong-willed & spicy children! We explore the healthy habit of Embodying Motherhood: the skill of using your body to stay calm and to generate more cooperation from your child will make your parenting journey easier and way more joyful! In this episode you’ll l...

Exhaustion and burnout are so prevalent in motherhood, as we push to do it all without pausing to listen to our bodies. I share an example that happened with me this week and the signs I paid attention to in order to prevent burnout. Links & Resources: Subscribe to her free biweekly newsletter for more tips.

Learn 6 key things to help you heal those first 6-weeks postpartum: BEDMAS! BEDMAS stands for Breathe, Eat, Drink, Me-time, Ask for help, Sleep. I elaborate on each of those factors and WHY and HOW to focus on each one during this episode. Links & Resources: Book free call: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca/book-with-surabhi Follow me on Instagram @thepassionatephysio!

In this very first episode, I answer a very important question, “How can I get motivated to exercise?” I discuss motivation and whether it’s key to get started with exercise. I share 4 key strategies that will help you get started: Start before you’re ready, schedule it in It’s okay if it looks different Ditch perfectionism, fear of failure, and fear of being a beginner Take responsibility for you...

Your host Surabhi Veitch is the owner of The Passionate Physio, and is a Registered Physiotherapist and Pregnancy & Postpartum Fitness Coach. She's also a mama of 2 and a long-term lover of movement. She's had 10-years of experience as a Physiotherapist in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and has worked within orthopaedics, sports medicine, workplace injuries, motor vehicle accidents and also in a ho...

A note from your host, Surabhi Veitch: I’m so excited to start my brand new podcast, Mom Strength. When I became a new mom, my world was so shook. I had no idea what I was in for. I didn’t know how to navigate my physical symptoms, or how to navigate movement in my new body. And this was on top of all the mental and emotional changes as a new mom! I felt like I’d lost my entire identity, and I kno...