Mom Strength Surabhi Veitch, The Passionate Physio

Surabhi Veitch and Joanne Ukposidolo have a dynamic conversation on how to become a better and more successful pelvic floor physiotherapist, while respecting shared decision making, cultural humility and embracing your own identity.
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We discuss:
—Creating a space where you and your Type A clients can release the pressure and stress of the day
—The role of the physiotherapist in creating an environment where clients want to participate in their rehab
—Empowering clients as the custodian of their own care
—Getting better at understanding client’s goals, identity and culture in order to better treat them
—The importance of hearing people out and validating their concerns as a pelvic health physiotherapist
—Cultural competence vs cultural humility
—Understanding body shame and body confidence as a woman treading across multiple cultures
—The hypervisibility and hyperinvisibility of being a visible minority (terms by Stephanie Lurch)
—Embracing your culture, identity and parts that “stand out”
—The importance of knowing yourself and respecting your own boundaries - “once you understand why something is important to you, nothing can touch you at that point”
—The importance of critical thinking as a healthcare professional
—Understanding how race and technology/AI can impact pain management and birth outcomes
—Why it is crucial for healthcare professionals to take care of themselves in order to provide better client care
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✨This episode is sponsored by Embodia https://www.embodiaapp.com/ - use code momstrength to save $20 off your first month’s Tier 3 membership.
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Connect with Joanne: Instagram @yourphysio_jo
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Connect with Surabhi:—Find Surabhi on Instagram or Facebook @thepassionatephysio—Website: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca

Surabhi chats with Dr. Yeni Abraham, pelvic physical therapist and creator of the Pelvic Rehab Fertility Specialist (PRFS) Certification Program, all about infertility, the importance of prioritizing sexual wellness, and using a holistic approach to supporting fertility.
We discuss:
—What is infertility and how to know when to get help?—The ideal age for fertility and impact of advanced maternal age—How lack of time impacts fertility especially for busy, Type A successful women—How the western medical and traditional cultural approaches both play a key role in fertility—How the search for economic stability can impacts an immigrant’s experience with fertility—Importance of education on regular intercourse, pleasure, orgasms and sexual wellness as part of fertility treatment—When should genetic and reproductive testing come into play—The role of a pelvic floor physical therapist in supporting fertility—The importance of shared decision making rather than resorting to the patriarchal model of healthcare—Fibroids, premature ovarian failure and other fertility cases that keep Dr Yeni up at night—Dr. Yeni’s services including mentorship, PRFS Certification Program, and masterclasses on endometriosis, adenomyosis, irregular periods—How Dr. Yeni prioritizes happiness and self-care as a mom and successful business owner
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✨This episode is sponsored by Embodia https://www.embodiaapp.com/ - use code momstrength to save $20 off your first month’s Tier 3 membership.
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Connect with Dr. Yeni & Important Links:—Instagram @triggeredpt—Sign up for Dr. Yeni’s courses and programs: https://www.triggeredacademy.com
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Connect with Surabhi:—Find Surabhi on Instagram or Facebook @thepassionatephysio—Website: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca

Surabhi chats with Dr. Sinéad Dufour, leading researcher and pelvic physiotherapist in a conversation all about incontinence, pelvic girdle pain and HIFEM technology.
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We get into:
—The benefits of virtual and hybrid models of care when it comes to pelvic physical therapy—What the research says about pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PGP)—Reducing fear of movement and getting moms moving—Understanding physiologic vs structural pain—Pelvic floor dysfunction and urinary incontinence—High-intensity focused electromagnetic technology (HIFEM) like Emsella and other “Kegel chairs”
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✨This episode is sponsored by Embodia https://www.embodiaapp.com/ - use code momstrength to save $20 off your first month’s Tier 3 membership.
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Connect with Dr. Sinéad & Important Links:—Instagram @dr.sinead—Work with Dr. Sinéad at Urospot and Compass Rose Wellness
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Connect with Surabhi:—Find Surabhi on Instagram or Facebook @thepassionatephysio—Website: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca

Pregnant, trying to conceive or planning a future pregnancy? Tune into this episode to learn why you should work with a pelvic floor physiotherapist. Whether you have pelvic symptoms like leaks, constipation or pain, other symptoms like lower back pain, sciatica, or maybe you don’t have symptoms at all, you’ll learn why it’s a good idea to work with a pelvic physio in pregnancy. You’ll also learn how to prepare for birth and minimize risk of tears.
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Helpful Links:
—Book a pelvic physiotherapy or coaching consult: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca/book-with-surabhi
—Prenatal fitness - sign up for BASE fitness membership: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca/base-membership
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Connect with Surabhi:—Find Surabhi on Instagram or Facebook @thepassionatephysio—Website: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca
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Episode Sponsor:
This episode is sponsored by Embodia https://www.embodiaapp.com/ - use code momstrength to save $20 off your first month’s Tier 3 membership.

Not sure how to find a physio that’s a good fit for you? The thing is: not all physical therapists are created equal. There are many factors to consider in choosing the right practitioner for you, including their training, work experience, life experience, cultural competence, ability to listen to you, ability to empower you, and ability to get you results! Listen to this full episode so you’re empowered with information when finding the right person to support your needs.
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Helpful Links:
—Book a physiotherapy or coaching consult: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca/book-with-surabhi
—Sign up for BASE online fitness membership: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca/base-membership
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Connect with Surabhi:—Find Surabhi on Instagram or Facebook @thepassionatephysio—Website: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca
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Today’s Sponsor:
This episode is sponsored by Embodia https://www.embodiaapp.com/ - use code momstrength to save $20 off your first month’s Tier 3 membership.

How does a physiotherapist who's not "tech-savvy" turn into an health tech entrepreneur and create a product that is used worldwide?! Tune in to find out!
Surabhi interviews Maggie Bergeron, a physiotherapist with a drive to improve client care! We chat about the founding story of Embodia, a health tech platform that make it easier for healthcare professionals to schedule, bill, receive payment, chart, send exercises, send education, host a course and more!
We discuss:
—Maggie’s journey as a physiotherapist and the story of how Embodia was founded—How to take risk as an entrepreneur—Build a business the slow way—Embrace change as a profession—Ways to get outside of your comfort zone—How Embodia has evolved—Maggie’s fave features on Embodia
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✨This episode is sponsored by Embodia https://www.embodiaapp.com/ - use code momstrength to save $20 off your first month’s Tier 3 membership.
✨Click here to learn more about How I use Embodia as a Pelvic Physiotherapist!
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Bio for Maggie Bergeron:
Maggie Bergeron is a PT turned tech entrepreneur. 10 years ago she met a chemical engineer turned software developer at a dragon boat practice that changed the trajectory of her career. Like most healthcare professionals, Maggie was not particularly tech savvy, but deeply cared about helping her patients. Over a summer of dragon boat practices, the founding principles of Embodia were formed and in Oct 2014 Embodia was officially 'born' (ie incorporated), and thus began her journey into building, growing, and scaling a health tech company - with many ups, downs, and twists along the way.
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Connect with Maggie & Important Links:—www.embodiaapp.com —Instagram @embodia @maggiebpt
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Connect with Surabhi:—Find Surabhi on Instagram or Facebook @thepassionatephysio—Website: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca