Anita Lambert & Jessie Mundell

To Birth and Beyond

Health EN ↓ 452 episodes

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 101: Prepare for Postpartum During Pregnancy 07.01.2020 36:03

In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita talk about preparing for postpartum life while still pregnant in order for the possibility to recover quickly, and find more ease in the process! - - - - - 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 gro...

Episode 100: 2019 Wrap Up and Looking Ahead to 2020 31.12.2019 29:08

In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita talk about their best and most challenging of 2019, as well as what’s to come in 2020! - - - - - 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 99: Q&A Painful Sex and Sexual Intimacy 24.12.2019 33:19

Today, Anita and Jessie answer YOUR questions about painful sexual intimacy - including what the pain might mean, how to seek help, and remedies! - - - - - 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 ), an...

Episode 98: Pelvic Physical Therapy for Transgender and Non-Binary People 17.12.2019 49:32

Today, Jessie talks with Dr. Krystyna Holland, a Pelvic Physical Therapist who works with transgender and non-binary people, post vaginoplasty. We discuss how Dr. Krystyna came to this work, define some important terms, and learn how she guides her patients moving forward from surgery about their pelvic floor function. --- If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find u...

Episode 97: Indigenous Birth Support with Alycia Two Bears 10.12.2019 49:01

Today, Jessie talks with Alycia Two Bears about her work in the Indigenous birth support sphere, what brought her here, and “birthing as ceremony”! --- 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 foll...

Episode 96: A Re-Airing of Anita’s Second Baby’s Birth Story (on his first birthday) 03.12.2019 51:36

Anita tells the birth story of her second baby, Jack! In this episode, she covers her preparation, home birth, medical professionals involved, and the feelings along the way as she reflects on his first birthday! --- 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 95: Q&A Roundup on Business, Being the Primary Parent, and Exercising with Kids 26.11.2019 28:49

Intro On today’s episode, Jessie talks privilege in her business success, how her business has evolved, resentment in not holding boundaries with family and business, all-or-nothing mentality with exercise, and so much 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. ToBirthAndB...

Episode 94: Busting Myths and Decreasing Fear About Pelvic Organ Prolapse with Haley Shevener and Annemarie Everett 19.11.2019 1:27:31

Intro On today’s episode, Anita will be busting myths, decreasing fear, and increasing support and hope around the topic of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) with Haley Shevener and Annemarie Everett! --- 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 93: Thin Privilege and Weight Stigma in Pregnancy 12.11.2019 17:48

Intro On today’s episode, Jessie and Anita talk about how societal and medical weight stigma affect the health and wellbeing of pregnant humans. --- 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...

Episode 92: How to Help Your Pelvic Floor Through Cold and Flu Season 05.11.2019 19:49

Intro On today’s episode, Anita and Jessie discuss strategies to manage incontinence through cold and flu season! --- 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 @tobirthandbeyo...

Episode 91: Do You Have a Healthy Relationship with Exercise? 29.10.2019 26:01

Intro On today’s episode, Anita and Jessie discuss important points to examine in determining whether you have a healthy relationship with 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 Birth and Beyond Podcast ), and fol...

Episode 90: Why We Need to Be Collaborating As Prenatal/Postpartum Fitness and Health Professionals 22.10.2019 32:18

Intro On today’s episode, Jessie and Anita break down what they do as professionals focused on prenatal/postpartum health, and how collaboration across the board can benefit clients and practitioners alike! --- 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 o...

Episode 89: Why Processing Your Birth Experience Can Help Your Postpartum Recovery 15.10.2019 22:22

Intro On today’s episode, Anita explains how processing and debriefing around your birth experience will help your 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 ( To Birth and Beyond Podcast ), and follow us on Ins...

Episode 88: How to Start and Grow a Group Fitness Class for Moms in Your Community with Rikki Cortese 08.10.2019 27:59

Intro Today, 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 Facebook...

Episode 87: The 4 Pillars to Post-Pregnancy Fitness Training 01.10.2019 24:05

Intro Today, we talk about the 4 most important considerations for fitness professionals and their clients during post-pregnancy training! --- 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...

Episode 86: 5 Key Aspects to Consider When Coaching Postpartum People 24.09.2019 28:54

Intro On today’s podcast, we talk about considerations for coaches, healthcare practitioners, and postpartum people in their journey as postpartum people! --- 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 85: Postpartum Abdominal Exercises 17.09.2019 23:18

Intro Today we are talking about postpartum abdominal training – why we might care, if core exercises are good or necessary, and how we can use them in an effective way. --- 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 84: Motherhood is Hard 10.09.2019 31:31

In today’s episode, we welcome Anita back from her summer hiatus, and discuss what is hard about motherhood for us! --- 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 @tobirthandb...

Episode 83: The Decision To Have - Or Not Have - Another Baby 03.09.2019 25:15

Intro Today, Jessie talks through her decision to have a second child: what went through her mind before and after finding out she was pregnant, all the way up to birth. --- 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 82: Fat Positive Fertility with Nicola Salmon 27.08.2019 33:26

Intro Today, we talk with the Fat Positive Fertility Coach, Nicola Salmon, all about the truths AND misconceptions revolving around weight and fertility! --- 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 ), an...

Episode 81: Diet Culture and Nutrition Coaching with Aimee Suen 20.08.2019 1:10:45

Intro Today, we talk with Aimee Suen of Small Eats all about her work as a Nutritional Therapist, the language around diet culture, and so much 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 fo...

Episode 80: The Relationship Between Diastasis Recti and Body Image 13.08.2019 26:45

In today’s solo episode, Jessie talks about the importance that we put on a diastasis diagnosis in relation to our body image. --- 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 @t...

Episode 79: Black Maternal Healthcare and Reproductive Justice with Tekara Gainey 06.08.2019 58:06

On this week’s episode, Jessie sits down with Tekara Gainey to talk about black maternal healthcare and reproductive justice. This is barely scratching the surface, so make sure to do some research and work of 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...

Episode 78: Cancer, Mothering and Marriage with Snaige Zahn 30.07.2019 1:14:39

On this week’s episode, Jessie sits down with her friend from university to talk with her about all things mothering and marriage with a cancer diagnosis. Instagram: @snaige_an_unexpected_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 our Facebook...

Episode 77: When Your Clothes Don’t Fit 23.07.2019 16:56

Today we are talking about what happens when your clothes don’t fit, specifically as it relates to 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 Instagram @tobirthandbeyondp...