14 episodes

Welcome to the matfam! I am Lisa Schoenholt, the owner of Brooklyn Embodied Pilates and creator of the Control D method: The Art of Diastasis Repair. This mom centered podcast will talk about exercising during and after pregnancy, pregnancy and labor injuries that can happen and what you can do beforehand to minimize your risk of these injuries. I’ll have guests that are experts in various fields, birth stories will be shared, as well as having conversations about how to educate and empower women during different phases of their lives. Welcome to our mat family! We are so happy you are here.

Beyond The Mat Lisa Schoenholt

    • Health & Fitness
    • 5.0 • 4 Ratings

Welcome to the matfam! I am Lisa Schoenholt, the owner of Brooklyn Embodied Pilates and creator of the Control D method: The Art of Diastasis Repair. This mom centered podcast will talk about exercising during and after pregnancy, pregnancy and labor injuries that can happen and what you can do beforehand to minimize your risk of these injuries. I’ll have guests that are experts in various fields, birth stories will be shared, as well as having conversations about how to educate and empower women during different phases of their lives. Welcome to our mat family! We are so happy you are here.

    Navigating women’s life cycles through nutrition, with Anita Mirchandani.

    Navigating women’s life cycles through nutrition, with Anita Mirchandani.

    In this episode of Beyond the Mat, we are joined by Anita Mirchandani, a registered dietician in New York. We explore nutrition in how it relates to perimenopause and menopause, exactly how much protein we should be eating, eating to our circadian rhythms, and much more! 

    For more info on Anita Mirchandani, please visit https://anitamirchandani.com/or follow her on IG @fitnutanita

    • 55 min
    Mercier Therapy and secondary infertility, with Dr. Anietie “Tia” Ukpe Wallace

    Mercier Therapy and secondary infertility, with Dr. Anietie “Tia” Ukpe Wallace

    In this episode of Beyond the Mat, we are joined by Dr. Ukpe Wallace, a pelvic health physical therapist, and Mercier therapist. What exactly is Mercier therapy and how can it help women? What is secondary infertility and why do so many experience it?  Learn the ins and outs of pelvic health and the importance of listening to your body. 

    For more info on Dr. Anietie “Tia” Ukpe Wallace, please visit https://www.selfcarephysio.com/ or follow her on IG @selfcarephysio and @tendingtoyourwomb

    Sign up for her pregnancy loss retreat in California, May 2-5, 2024 in Northern California. https://www.selfcarephysio.com/retreats

    • 41 min
    All about prolapse, with Dr. Nidhi Sharma

    All about prolapse, with Dr. Nidhi Sharma

    In this episode of Beyond the Mat, we are joined by Dr. Nidhi Sharma, a pelvic floor physical therapist, to talk about all aspects of prolapse.  We cover different types, getting diagnosed, what you can do to help symptoms, and even prevention. This episode is packed with important information that you didn’t even know you needed!

    For more info on Dr. Nidhi Sharma, please visit https://nidhisharmapt.com/ or follow her on IG @pelvis.andbeyond 

    • 42 min
    Brooklyn Embodied’s signature strength program has officially launched! Why weights are for you, with Kristen Latteri.

    Brooklyn Embodied’s signature strength program has officially launched! Why weights are for you, with Kristen Latteri.

    In this episode of Beyond the Mat, we are joined by fellow instructor Kristen Latteri, a pilates teacher and personal trainer. We discuss the importance of weights and the new program she has created for our clients that you can do from home. Her fun programming helps you gain muscle mass and continue to build strength around your specific needs. For anyone who doesn’t spend time in the gym, this is for you! 

    For more info on booking an individualized home strength training program, please visit: 

    https://www.brooklynembodied.com/home-program

    Instagram: @brooklynembodied

    • 40 min
    All about chiropractic care: prenatal, postnatal, and beyond, with Dr. Ivana Vargas.

    All about chiropractic care: prenatal, postnatal, and beyond, with Dr. Ivana Vargas.

    In this episode of Beyond the Mat, we are joined by Dr. Ivana Vargas, a chiropractor, certified in both Webster technique and Active Release technique. We explore multiple topics; the fear some have about going to the chiropractor, how chiropractics can help prenatally, the effect it can have on baby positioning and birth outcomes, how it may be even more important postnatally, and tips you can do today to help care for your body. Tune in for this don’t miss episode! 

    For more info on Dr. Vargas and her office in Dobbs Ferry, NY:

    https://www.hudsonchiropracticandwellness.com/

    drivana@hudsonchiropracticandwellness.com

    Instagram: @drivanavargas

    • 33 min
    I’m pregnant: Is all yoga the same? The differences between prenatal vs. standard yoga with Shelly Wierman.

    I’m pregnant: Is all yoga the same? The differences between prenatal vs. standard yoga with Shelly Wierman.

    In this episode of Beyond the Mat, we are joined by Shelly Wierman, a prenatal yoga teacher, birth doula and lactation counselor. She answers so many essential questions: What are the differences between prenatal yoga and standard yoga? Are there implications of doing standard yoga while pregnant? How does prenatal yoga help with labor and birth? And, what can you do today to help prepare your body for labor and delivery?

    For more info on Shelly:

    www.ShellyWiermanBirthServices.com

    Instagram: @Marms37doula and @crotondoula

    Follow Us: @brooklynembodied

    • 31 min

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