To Birth and Beyond

In today’s episode, Jessie takes a chance to talk about how to go into 2023 focussing on building a healthier relationship to exercise (instead of the onslaught of “New Year, New You” messaging). - - - - - - - - - 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 , joi...

In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita talk out their frustration around marketing to pregnant and postpartum folks around belly-only pregnancy (an uncontrollable factor in pregnancy…). We talk about the feeling of needing to control a pregnant body, and the pressures to “bounce back” after pregnancy. - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on i...

In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita dive deep into the physical recovery after having a cesarean birth. Of course we’ve discussed this throughout the lifetime of the podcast - but we are constantly looking to go deeper and update any information from before. Because, just like you, we are constantly learning and growing! Enjoy! - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, t...

In today’s episode, Jessie talks with Martine Chiasson of the Mama Movement - colleague, friend, and student inside of the Coach Collective - all about how she has grown her business, sustainably, and grown in her confidence with Coach Collective. - - - - - - - - - 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 sh...

In today’s episode, Jessie talks to you - our fitness and health professionals, entrepreneur or business owner - about the state of online business as we move into 2023! Listen in for the six things JMG Fitness (as well as Coach Collective members) is using to grow and thrive during these times. - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTune...

In today’s episode, Anita talks with Chana Ross of Vital Physiotherapy and Wellness all about strategies and tips to mentally and physically prepare for your 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 and follow us on Instagram @tobirtha...

In today’s replay of episode 235, Jessie and Anita discuss what pregnant people can do for their core while they are pregnant - and think about core exercises differently. - - - - - - - - - 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 and follow us on Instagram @t...

In today’s replay of Episode 226, Jessie talks with a few colleagues who have gone through Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy about what the academy has done for them to shape, shift and evolve their coaching of 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?...

Today, we are talking about the value and importance of having continuing mentors as a coach or clinician to evolve and grow in our 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 ), and...

Today’s episode is a recent episode of Jason and Lauren Pak’s “Reasonably Fit” podcast Jessie was a guest on that they were so gracious to let us share! We talk about how messaging and marketing to pregnancy and postpartum folks can be harmful, best practices for exercising in pregnancy, returning to exercise postpartum, and a deep dive into the pelvic floor with optimal pelvic muscle training tip...

In today’s episode, Jessie talks about adjusting exercises for folks with larger bodies - especially in times of pregnancy, postpartum and parenting - people whose bodies are going through many transitions and changes. Please keep points made in this episode in mind so that your client/patient experience is amazing, powerful, and comfortable for them! Non coaches and practitioners can learn what t...

In today’s episode, Anita talks with Emily about her experience with a positive, calm and controlled car 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 and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast ! Thanks for listening and joining th...

In today’s episode, Anita discusses how to prepare for a vaginal birth after having a cesarean (VBAC) - both mentally, and physically! Don’t worry, there are plenty of tips for folks who delivered vaginally the first time, as well! - - - - - - - - - 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? V...

In today’s episode, Jessie will talk about how to run a successful initial perinatal client consult! This is for people who work with pregnant or postpartum clients - or want to be working with this population! - - - - - - - - - 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...

In today’s episode, Anita and Jessie talk about strength training in pregnancy, and how that can help you prepare ahead for 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 fo...

In today’s episode, Anita talks with Katelyn, a dental hygienist, all about preparing for her first birth and her positive birth experience! Birth stories are one of the most requested subjects for To Birth and Beyond - so be on the lookout for more to come! - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscrib...

In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita talk about a highly requested subject, pertinent especially around this time of year: guilt around exercise. We want this to not be something that is all-consuming so your relationship to exercise could be simpler and more relaxed. - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/revie...

In today’s replay of episode 223, Jessie and Anita discuss exercising with pelvic organ prolapse, and give considerations for those who want to engage in exercise to make it a more comfortable experience physically, mentally and emotionally. - - - - - - - - - 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. Wa...

In today’s episode, Jessie talks with Gabriela Blanco about parenting, life, taking care of ourselves and our bodies while parenting, and how it can be so vital to us being able to show up in a way we want to show up! - - - - - - - - - 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. ToBi...

In today’s episode, Jessie breaks down the Summer Strength Challenge that starts on Monday, August 8th! - - - - - - - - - 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 @tobirthand...

In today’s episode, Anita talks with Kristin Brown about everything from prenatal vitamins, to protein, vitamin D, and meal trains - all in support of YOU 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 and follow us on...

On today's replay of episode 189, Jessie talks with her colleague, Tara Abel, about how they each stopped thinking about exercise as solely a tool for weight loss, and how you can, too! -    -    -    -    - 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 mor...

In today’s episode - a replay of episode 179 - 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...

In today’s replay of Episode 224, Anita goes over partner roles and responsibilities, as well as tips to prepare yourself and your partner for birth - including ways your partner can support you in order for you to stay present during 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 sh...

In today’s replay of episode 197, Anita breaks down the all-important mental prep for labor and birth into 4 easy to follow steps!! - - - - - - - - - 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 ! Thanks f...