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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 women's' health. We offer a space to have candid and vulnerable conversations on the struggles and joys of motherhood, 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 women's health.

Location:

Canada

Description:

On this show, we provide information and education on fitness, the pelvic floor, fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and women's' health. We offer a space to have candid and vulnerable conversations on the struggles and joys of motherhood, 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 women's health.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Episode 207: Replay - All About the Peanut Ball for Labour and Birth

11/30/2021
Today, we are rewinding to episode 191, where Anita talks with Deb Flashenberg of the Prenatal Yoga Center about all things Peanut Balls to help you get into helpful positions for birth prep! - - - - - - - - - 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...

Duration:00:22:51

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Episode 206: Building Confidence Around Strength Training and Exercise with Prolapse with Reena Parekh

11/23/2021
In today’s episode, Jessie talks with Reena Parekh about her experience with prolapse, and her best advice for others! - - - - - - - - - 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 for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and...

Duration:00:31:27

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Episode 205: Why I Took a Month Off Exercise

11/16/2021
In today’s episode, Jessie discusses why she took a month off of strength training, what it means, and why you might consider a break 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? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the...

Duration:00:20:08

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Episode 204: Diastasis Rectus Abdominis with Munira Hudani

11/9/2021
In today’s episode, Anita talks with Munira Hudani about all things diastasis rectus abdominis. And, if you’ve heard us talk about diastasis before, make sure to tune in for the most updated information regarding you and your diastasis! - - - - - - - - - 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),...

Duration:00:55:07

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Episode 203: Perinatal Mental Health with Candice Thomas

11/2/2021
In today’s episode, Anita talks with Candice Thomas about her experience with perinatal mental health, the gaps in healthcare, and how she is working to mend those gaps. - - - - - - - - - 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 for...

Duration:00:53:40

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Episode 202: "The Best Choice I've Ever Made for My Career AND Myself", with Caitlin Phillips MacDonald

10/27/2021
In today’s episode, Jessie chats with personal trainer and PFSA alumna, Caitlin Phillips MacDonald, experience inside of the Academy, and what her life and business look like now! - - - - - - - - - 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!...

Duration:00:30:16

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Episode 201: So, You’re Uncomfortable with How Your Client Wants to Exercise...

10/26/2021
In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita discuss being/acting in the position of coach or health care practitioner when it comes to pregnancy and postpartum exercise plans - and differing opinions. - - - - - - - - - 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...

Duration:00:21:47

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Episode 200: Respect the Responsibility That Comes From Working With Postpartum People

10/19/2021
In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita discuss how health and fitness professionals can respect and best help the postpartum people they work with - - - - - - - - - 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 for listening and joining the...

Duration:00:17:30

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Episode 199: Why I Chose an Amniocentesis

10/12/2021
In today’s episode, Jessie talks about her decision to have an amniocentesis in her second pregnancy. - - - - - - - - - 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 for listening and joining the conversation! Show Notes: 1:35 - What we...

Duration:00:17:14

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Episode 198: How to Have Better Poops with Aliya Dhalla

10/5/2021
In today’s episode, Jessie talks about all things pooping, constipation and the pelvic floor with pelvic health physiotherapist, Aliya Dhalla! - - - - - - - - - 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 for listening and joining the...

Duration:00:31:59

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Episode 197: 4 Ways to Mentally Prepare for Birth

9/28/2021
In today’s episode, 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 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 for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and...

Duration:00:22:43

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Episode 196: Quick tips to help urinary urgency in pregnancy and postpartum

9/21/2021
Episode 196: Quick tips to help urinary urgency in pregnancy and postpartum In today’s episode, Anita shares some quick tips to help a common pelvic floor symptom that people can experience at any time in life: urinary urgency. - - - - - - - - - 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...

Duration:00:09:27

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Episode 195: Postpartum Recovery Tips for Daily Movements

9/14/2021
In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita discuss postpartum recovery tips for daily movements following both vaginal and cesarean 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 Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the...

Duration:00:33:47

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Episode 194: The Move, “Balance”, Breasts, and More...

9/7/2021
In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita host a Q&A of more personal nature - where they will talk about moves, balance, business priorities, and postpartum chests! - - - - - - - - - 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 for listening and...

Duration:00:32:04

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Episode 193 - Replay: Q&A on Pregnancy Exercise

8/31/2021
In today’s replay of episode 106, Anita and Jessie answer YOUR questions about how to exercise - and what to avoid - in pregnancy! - - - - - - - - - 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 for listening and joining the...

Duration:00:33:37

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Episode 192 - Replay: Squatting in Pregnancy and Postpartum

8/24/2021
In today’s replay of episode 156, Jessie and Anita discuss myths around squatting in pregnancy and postpartum, and offer tips to do so, safely! - - - - - - - - - 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 for listening and joining the...

Duration:00:27:11

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Episode 191: All About the Peanut Ball for Labour and Birth

8/17/2021
In today’s episode, Anita talks with Deb Flashenberg of the Prenatal Yoga Center about all things Peanut Balls to help you get into helpful positions for birth prep! - - - - - - - - - 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 for listening...

Duration:00:21:38

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Episode 190 - Replay: Tips for Walking with Less Pain in Pregnancy

8/10/2021
In today’s replay of episode 154, Jessie and Anita discuss their top 5 tips for less pain and pelvic floor symptoms while walking during pregnancy! - - - - - - - - - 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 for listening and joining the...

Duration:00:23:47

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Episode 189: Untangling Your Body Composition From Exercising

8/3/2021
Today, 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 more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining...

Duration:00:47:28

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Episode 188: How to Return to Jumping Post-Pregnancy

7/27/2021
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), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Time...

Duration:00:24:17