Anita Lambert & Jessie Mundell

To Birth and Beyond

Health EN ↓ 464 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 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...

Episode 76: Our First Year with Two Kids - with Randy George 16.07.2019 34:13

Today, Jessie has an intimate conversation with her partner, Randy, about their individual thoughts and feelings over the last year of being a family of four. --- 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 75: You Do Not Need Perfect Pelvic Floor Function 09.07.2019 20:06

Today, Jessie guides us all through ways to function when pelvic floor function isn’t perfect! --- 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 @tobirthandbeyondpodcast ! Thanks...

Episode 74: Abortion Doula Care with Aysha Bisimwa Ali 02.07.2019 31:43

On today’s episode, Jessie speaks with Aysha Bisimwa Ali all about her work as a full-spectrum doula - especially when it comes to the abortion doula experience! --- 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 Podca...

Episode 73: Jessie’s Reflections on One Year Postpartum 25.06.2019 49:26

On today’s episode, Jessie celebrates her son’s 1st birthday by reflecting on the last year+, from finding out she was pregnant to today! This episode is brought to you by Willow at Home - an online video series to help you strengthen and condition your core and pelvic floor. It contains 3 unique classes combining yoga, Pilates, and bodyweight exercises. If you’re preparing for childbirth, recov...

Episode 72: The Role of a Hospitalist Obstetrician and integrative Health Coach with Dr. Nicole Rankins 18.06.2019 41:38

On today’s episode, we talk with Dr. Nicole Rankins about her role(s) at work, and how her personal experiences have shaped her professional endeavors! This episode is brought to you by Willow at Home - an online video series to help you strengthen and condition your core and pelvic floor. It contains 3 unique classes combining yoga, Pilates, and bodyweight exercises. If you’re preparing for chi...

Episode 71: Mindset Coaching with Topsie Vandenbosch 11.06.2019 51:50

On today’s episode, we talk with Topsie Vandenbosch about all things mindset coaching for entrepreneurs. But, trust us: you will find MANY gems even if you don’t work for yourself! This episode is brought to you by Willow at Home - an online video series to help you strengthen and condition your core and pelvic floor. It contains 3 unique classes combining yoga, Pilates, and bodyweight exercises...

Episode 70: Fertility with Lisa Hendrickson Jack 04.06.2019 49:05

On today’s episode, we talk with Lisa Hendrickson Jack - author of the new ‘The Fifth Vital Sign’, about fertility and overall health! This episode is brought to you by Willow at Home - an online video series to help you strengthen and condition your core and pelvic floor. It contains 3 unique classes combining yoga, Pilates, and bodyweight exercises. If you’re preparing for childbirth, recovering...

Episode 69: Moving Forward After Stillbirth with Dorie 28.05.2019 1:31:09

On today’s episode, we talk with Dorie about her experience with stillbirth. This episode is brought to you by Earth Mama Organics, a company making effective and safe herbal care for the whole journey of motherhood: pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, baby care, or even the loss of a baby. Because motherhood is a wild ride—and we're all in this together. https://earthmamaorganics.com/ --- If yo...

Episode 68: How we Prepared for Life with Baby and Toddler 21.05.2019 31:08

Today, Jessie and Anita talk through ways to prepare yourself, your first-born, and your partner for the birth of baby number 2! This episode is brought to you by Earth Mama Organics, a company making effective and safe herbal care for the whole journey of motherhood: pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, baby care, or even the loss of a baby. Because motherhood is a wild ride—and we're all in thi...

Episode 67: How to Cope Without Intense Exercise Early Postpartum 14.05.2019 15:59

Today, we have a QUICK episode where Anita and Jessie answer a listener question about coping with the absence of intense exercise in early postpartum! This episode is brought to you by Earth Mama Organics, a company making effective and safe herbal care for the whole journey of motherhood: pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, baby care, or even the loss of a baby. Because motherhood is a wild ri...

Episode 66: Our Postpartum Experiences with a Baby and Toddler 07.05.2019 46:46

Today, Anita and Jessie talk about each of their postpartum experiences - so far - with a toddler and a newborn! This episode is brought to you by Earth Mama Organics, a company making effective and safe herbal care for the whole journey of motherhood: pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, baby care, or even the loss of a baby. Because motherhood is a wild ride—and we're all in this together. htt...

Episode 65: Raising Competent Eaters with Jillian Murphy 30.04.2019 1:17:08

Today, we talk with Jillian Murphy all about raising competent eaters...which involves doing some work, ourselves! --- 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 @tobirthandbey...

Episode 64: Pelvic Organ Support with Lori Forner 23.04.2019 1:06:57

Today, we talk with pelvic health physiotherapist, Lori Forner, all things pelvic organ support! --- 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 @tobirthandbeyondpodcast ! Thank...