To Birth and Beyond

In today’s episode, Anita and Jessie talk all about creating habits and goals instead of new years resolutions. Resolutions are heavily time-based, unrealistic, and unsustainable past February. Instead of attempting to overhaul your whole life (body, schedule, etc) and falling flat when the motivation isn’t there - let’s try a different path! It’s never too late to start anew - create new habits t...

In today’s episode, Jessie sits down with researcher, personal trainer, and author, Martha Munroe. Together, we discuss Martha’s journey into fitness, body image in the experience of having a body in this society, and how to have a better relationship with exercise in 2026 (and beyond, honestly). Ready to confidently step into the new year? This one’s for you! - - - - - - - - - If you liked this e...

In today’s episode, Anita is tackling the subject of early labour. One of the most common questions she gets from first time expecting moms, during partner prep sessions in clinic, and from those joining Bump to Birth, is around: how do I know if labour started? What does it feel like? When should I call my provider or go to the hospital or birth center? Labour is actually split up into a few diff...

In today’s episode, Jessie is talking about how to create a chill workout plan for 2026 that you will ACTUALLY stick to. We are not talking about how we are going to CRUSH our 2026 goals - that’s not the vibe here. We are going to walk through how Jessie coaches her clients and how to create a minimum-effective dose of evidence-based strength training and cardiovascular recommendations to hit your...

In today’s episode, Anita shares the birth story of her second born, Jack! Over the years, many listeners have shared that hearing his birth story helped them feel more informed and grounded heading into their own birth experience. Whether you are planning to give birth with a midwife or doctor, at home, at a birth center, or in hospital, you’ll hear practical examples of what early labour looked...

In today’s episode of the To Birth and Beyond podcast, Jessie sits down with special guest, Dr. Margie Davenport, to discuss updates and new information regarding perinatal exercise. Together, they discuss recent studies, and a myth or two, to determine their validity and gain insight into the findings.  This one’s a special one - for practitioners, fitness professionals, and pregnant people,...

Did you know that using a birth ball is one of the easiest ways to help relieve common pregnancy pains?  In today’s episode of the To Birth and Beyond podcast, Anita is going to provide practical tips for incorporating a pregnancy ball into your daily routine to alleviate common pregnancy pains and improve pelvic mobility. The episode emphasizes the importance of starting early and using the...

On today’s episode of To Birth and Beyond, Jessie interviews colleague and friend, Catherine. She gives us an update on her business, and talks about her time in Jessie’s 6 months business mentorship program for fitness and health professionals: Coach Collective 2025. Together, they discuss where Catherine was struggling when she applied for the program a year ago, how she has grown her business p...

On today’s episode of To Birth and Beyond, Anita and Jessie do a Q&A all about prenatal exercise. If you are pregnant, thinking about becoming pregnant, and/or work with pregnant clients, this episode is for you! - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Spotify to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirt...

Today’s episode is fun, because Jessie and Anita just get to talk business (one of our favorite subjects to discuss together)! We see a pressing need to diversify income streams, so we are discussing how we pivot in our businesses, our best advice after over a decade in business, and how we see our industries growing. Revenue is going to be a problem at some point in your business, so learning how...

In today’s episode of To Birth and Beyond, Anita sits down with Bump to Birth Method graduate Claire Wolfer to talk all about her birth story - a positive birth experience via induction. Together, Claire and Anita discuss everything from how Claire chose her care team, to her full birth story and advice she would give listeners - as a mom AND a Pelvic Health Occupational Therapist.  Birth sto...

In today’s episode of To Birth and Beyond, Jessie sits down with PFSA graduate Megan Donovan to talk all about her work training pre- and postnatal for military members. Megan shares how she got into this work, what considerations she makes working with military parents, and what makes her so passionate in her pursuit of this work. Together, Jessie and Megan discuss the state of conversation aroun...

In today’s episode of To Birth and Beyond, Anita answers the question that might be on your mind as a physiotherapist: do I need to have given birth to work with pregnant and postpartum populations? Tune in to hear Anita discuss why she started to work with the perinatal population prior to having her own kids (it IS possible!), advice she received(and mindset shifts she made), and why she is grat...

In today’s episode of To Birth and Beyond, Jessie’s answering another round of listener questions - this time, all about coaching pregnant and postpartum clients. This one is for the coaches, fitness professionals, health practitioners who are seeking answers about exercise and pelvic floor health.  If you’re working with pregnant or postpartum people - or anyone with a pelvic floor - just kn...

In today’s episode of To Birth and Beyond, Anita is speaking directly to you, physiotherapists (!!). She addresses a question she receives frequently from her mentorship coaching clients, as well as in her Instagram DMs: Should i add pelvic health physiotherapy to my orthopedic physiotherapy practice? Today, we are breaking down the choices, pros and cons. If you’ve ever been thinking about creati...

In today’s episode of To Birth and Beyond, Jessie is answering YOUR listener questions all about exercise and the pelvic floor! Spanning from pregnancy to postpartum to perimenopause, you should find something that fits where you are at right now. And if you are a coach, fitness professional, or health practitioner? We might have some of the answers your clients are looking for! - - - - - - - - -...

Did you know that birth stories are one of the most requested subjects for To Birth and Beyond? In today’s episode, Anita talks with Katelyn, a dental hygienist, all about preparing for her first birth, and her positive, unmedicated birth experience that unfolded! Katelyn shares plenty of advice along the way! - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! F...

In today’s episode, Anita talks about something that she goes through with her prenatal physio clients as well as her students in Bump to Birth: PRACTICING! Looking for tips and strategies for labor, pushing, and support (for partner/birthing support persons)? Now you will have them! Even if your birthing experience takes twists and turns, you will be informed and feel confident in asking question...

In this episode of the To Birth and Beyond podcast, Anita and Jessie talk belly band support garments: the myths, the expectations, and how they could benefit you postpartum. - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Spotify to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www. ToBirthAndBeyond.com , join our Facebook group (...

In this episode of the To Birth and Beyond podcast, Anita talks with special guest physiotherapist, Liz Frey, to talk all about using red light therapy for pelvic health. If you are like us, you are seeing red light therapy all over your social media feeds - but what is it, and can it benefit you and your pelvic health, no matter your stage in life? Liz Frey is a pelvic health and orthopedic physi...

In this episode of the To Birth and Beyond podcast, Jessie discusses why her signature online program, “To Pregnancy and Beyond” is getting a rebrand after 10 years on the market!  Bodies are complex. Life is complex. If you are a woman who wants evidence-based strength training with pelvic floor focus, delivered by a coach who has seen the things, who understands the unique challenges of you...

In this episode of the To Birth and Beyond podcast, Anita discuss the significance of birth preparation in clinical practice, particularly for physiotherapists. She explores various aspects of birth prep, including understanding labor stages, relaxation strategies, informed decision-making, and the importance of partner involvement. The conversation emphasizes the need for physiotherapists to inte...

In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita talk all about cardiovascular training in pregnancy. Is it safe for pregnant women to do cardiovascular exercise or interval training in pregnancy? We will break it down in an evidence-based fashion - what CAN you do? What’s safe? What does the evidence say? Tune in to today’s episode to find out! - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyo...

In today’s episode, Anita is breaking down what a peanut ball is, as well as how to prepare yourself ahead of time and use one for a more comfortable delivery. If you are curious about whether you should use one (as well as what size to get and how to use it), this episode is for you! - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Spoti...

In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita answer all of your burning questions about starting your own podcast. From set up, to sustainable management, to booking guests and growing a community around your new show - we’ve got tips for you as we look back on 400 episodes of podcasting together! - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and...