Anita Lambert & Jessie Mundell

To Birth and Beyond

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On this show, we provide information and education on fitness, the pelvic floor, fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and pelvic health. We offer a space to have candid and vulnerable conversations on the struggles and joys of parenthood, including all aspects of our physical, mental, and emotional health. Hosted by Jessie Mundell - mom, Kinesiologist, and fitness coach to pregnant and current moms - and Anita Lambert - mom, pelvic health and orthopedic Physiotherapist with a focus on perinatal health.

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Anita Lambert & Jessie Mundell

Episodes

Episode 188: How to Return to Jumping Post-Pregnancy 27.07.2021 24:17

Today, Anita and Jessie discuss myths, causes of leaking, and what can help in your journey to return to jumping as a postpartum person. - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join our Facebook group ( To Birth and Beyond Podcast ), a...

Episode 187: Why Do I Get Pelvic Floor Symptoms with Walking But Not Intense Exercise? 20.07.2021 15:27

Today, Anita and Jessie talk through 3 things to test out and try if you are going through pelvic floor symptoms with lower level exercise - but not intense exercise. - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join our Facebook group ( To...

Episode 186 - Replay: 3 Phrases to Help Soothe Yourself During Feelings of Postpartum Body Discomfort 13.07.2021 16:23

Today, we are replaying Episode 130 where Jessie and Anita share 3 phrases they have used - that they hope you find useful as well - when you are feeling discomfort in your postpartum body! - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join...

Episode 185: Preparing for Birth with Michelle Brooks 06.07.2021 1:08:34

In today’s episode, Anita talks with Bump to Birth student, Michelle Brooks, about her pregnancy journeys - from birth prep to postpartum care - and how she found support along the way. --- If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com and follow us on Insta...

Episode 184: What Happens in a Pelvic Floor Assessment? 29.06.2021 18:26

In today’s episode, Jessie talks with Anita about what happens in a pelvic floor assessment, how it can benefit pregnant and postpartum people, as well as what questions to ask and considerations for your appointment. --- If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.c...

Episode 183: Navigating Prolapse During Pregnancy, Preparing for Birth and Postpartum Recovery with Nicole Goss 22.06.2021 1:04:20

In today’s episode, Anita talks with Nicole Goss about her birthing experiences - from navigating labor with a doctor who didn’t listen to her wants, to becoming an advocate for herself and others to have smooth deliveries! --- If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBir...

Episode 182: Myths and Facts about Pregnancy Related Pelvic Girdle Pain with Sinéad Dufour 15.06.2021 58:53

In today’s episode, Anita talks with Sinéad Dufour about one of the most common issues Anita’s prenatal clients come in for: PGP. --- If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join our Facebook group ( To Birth and Beyond Podcast ), and follow us on Instagra...

Episode 181 - REPLAY: How to Start and Grow a Group Fitness Class for Moms in Your Community with Rikki Cortese 10.06.2021 27:30

In today’s replay, Jessie talks with Rikki Cortese, Postnatal Fitness Specialist and friend, about how she runs her group fitness classes for moms! She breaks it down so you can easily start your own! --- If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join our Fac...

Episode 180: Meet 10 Postnatal and Health Experts of the PFSA 08.06.2021 24:40

In today’s episode we are highlighting a compilation of 10 guest lecturers we get to learn from in the Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy. - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join our Facebook group ( To Birth and Beyond Podcast ), and follo...

Episode 179: Help Your Clients Reduce Fears About Pelvic Floor Symptoms 01.06.2021 25:50

In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita go over their top 5 tips to reduce your client fears around pelvic floor symptoms. - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join our Facebook group ( To Birth and Beyond Podcast ), and follow us on Instagram @to...

Episode 178 - REPLAY: The Journey from PFSA to Coaching with Tara Abel 28.05.2021 33:37

On this week’s bonus replay episode, Jessie talks with Tara Abel about her journey from the Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy to coach, and how it has changed her life! - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join our Facebook group...

Episode 177: How to Help Your Postpartum Clients Take it Slower 25.05.2021 29:56

In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita discuss 5 main things that are helpful in facilitating this conversation to help your clients slow down to allow the healing and recovery process to take place. - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join our...

Episode 176: Postpartum Exercise is About More Than Kegels 18.05.2021 20:27

In today’s episode, Jessie gets more specific around what to do instead of kegels in postpartum exercise. If you are a postpartum person getting back to exercise soon, consider these four pillars as a guide! - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com ,...

Episode 175: You Don’t Have to Give Birth to Be Postpartum with Rebecca Cariati 11.05.2021 1:11:22

In today’s episode, Jessie chats with Rebecca Cariati about her experience through birth, high-functioning depression, and her gender-affirming work. - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join our Facebook group ( To Birth and Beyond Podcast ),...

Episode 174: Pelvic Floor 101 with Laine Corp 04.05.2021 24:32

In today’s episode, Anita chats with Laine Corp about all things pelvic floor that you may never have been taught! - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join our Facebook group ( To Birth and Beyond Podcast ), and follow us on Instagram @tobirth...

Episode 173: REPLAY - 5 Steps to Prepare You, Your Pelvic Floor and Core for Birth 27.04.2021 59:04

In today’s episode, Anita and Jessie go over how to prepare your whole self for birth - with a ton of helpful and actionable tips along the way! - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast ! Tha...

Episode 172: Representation and Race in Perinatal Fitness with Inemesit Graham 20.04.2021 48:36

In today’s episode, Jessie talks with Inemesit Graham about her personal journey from diastasis recti to Mummy Fitness - and how anti-Blackness shows up in the fitness industry. - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join our Facebook...

Episode 171: REPLAY - How to Use Mobility Exercise in Pregnancy to Prep For Birth 13.04.2021 33:33

Today, Jessie and Anita talk about how mobility exercise benefits different types of birth, as well as postpartum recovery! -    -    -    -    - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on  iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join our Facebook group (...

Episode 170: Cesarean Birth Recovery - Benefits of Working with Physiotherapist and Fitness Coach 06.04.2021 21:20

In today’s episode, Anita and Jessie discuss what to expect - and what support to seek - at each stage of your Cesarean birth recovery journey. -    -    -    -    - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on  iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join...

BONUS Episode 169: Ready, Get Set, Sneak Peek 01.04.2021 17:16

In today’s episode, Jessie gives you a peek into her “Ready, Get Set” program with a guided test run - complete with warm up and cool down! - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join our Facebook group ( To Birth and Beyond Podcast )...

Episode 168: 10 Guidelines for Post-Pregnancy Running 30.03.2021 28:18

In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita outline their top 10 guidelines to get running post-pregnancy. This is just a beginner - a taste - and take what is right for you! - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join our Facebook group ( T...

Episode 167: What is Virtual Physiotherapy Care? 23.03.2021 38:37

In today’s episode, Anita talks with fellow Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, Chana Ross, about all things virtual physiotherapy care! - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join our Facebook group ( To Birth and Beyond Podcast ), and fo...

Episode 166: Returning to Postpartum Running Part 2 16.03.2021 26:46

In today’s episode, Jessie answers 6 questions from our audience in part 2 of our returning to running postpartum series! Catch episode 160 for Part 1! - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join our Facebook group ( To Birth and Beyo...

Episode 165: Tip to Help with Urinary Frequency in Pregnancy and Postpartum 09.03.2021 7:01

In today’s episode, Anita shares her top tip to create space between bathroom breaks in pregnancy and postpartum! - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join our Facebook group ( To Birth and Beyond Podcast ), and follow us on Instagr...

Episode 164: Fat Positive Fitness with Erin Bogle 02.03.2021 41:34

In today’s episode, Jessie talks with Erin Bogle about size-inclusivity in fitness and health industries, weight stigma, and more! - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join our Facebook group ( To Birth and Beyond Podcast ), and fol...