To Birth and Beyond

Anita Lambert & Jessie Mundell
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On this show, we provide information and education on fitness, the pelvic floor, fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and pelvic health. We offer a space to have candid and vulnerable conversations on the struggles and joys of parenthood, 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 perinatal health.

  1. 3h ago

    Ep 447: 4 Strategies on How to Practice for Your Birth

    Episode 447: 4 Strategies on How to Practice for Your Birth 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 questions to navigate those situations for a positive birth experience. --- 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 for listening and joining the conversation! --- Resources and References TBAB Episode 248: Preparing for an Unmedicated Birth – Katelyn’s Birth StoryTBAB Episode 104: Birth Stories and Preparing for Labour with Jen KuenzelBump to Birth Method on-demand course: bumptobirthmethod.comPrepare Your Pelvic Floor for Pregnancy & Birth: anitalambert.click/prenatal-pelvic-floor-birth-workshop--- Show Notes  00:00 - Intro to this return episode 02:13 – Bump to Birth on-demand course 04:08 – Why we are talking about this again 06:52 – Why it’s important to discover and consider multiple options and resources 09:18 – Practice #1: Hands on strategies (with partner) 11:36 – Practice #2: Deep breathing strategies 13:39 – Practice #3: Things to listen to for focus during labour 18:37 – Practice #4: Asking questions in prenatal appointments prior to the end of pregnancy 21:19 - Use B.R.A.I.N. to help advocate for yourself in pregnancy and labour 25:01 – Episode wrap up

    26 min

  2. Jun 9

    Episode 446: How Meghan Built a Hybrid Pre & Postnatal Fitness Business with PFSA

    Episode 446: How Meghan Built a Hybrid Pre & Postnatal Fitness Business with PFSA In today's episode, Jessie sits down with Megan Barrett of Barrett Fitness in Syracuse, NY to talk about her journey from general personal training into perinatal coaching, and how PFSA training opened her eyes to a whole new way of working with clients. They dig into the gaps in standard trainer certifications, why non-fear-based education matters so much in this space, and how to approach body image and validation with pregnancy and postpartum clients. Megan also shares how perimenopause can show up in symptoms and training.  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 for listening and joining the conversation! ________________________ Resources and References Pre/Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy (PFSA) Enrollment: programs.jessiemundell.com/certBarret Fitness CNY: @barrettfitnesscny ________________________ Show Notes  01:00 - The all new and improved Pre/Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy (PFSA) enrollment is now open! 02:29 - Introducing our special guest, Meghan Barret 03:35 - Get to know Meghan 07:47 - Previous certifications and what they lacked in information 09:17 - What our responsibility is as coaches 10:15 - How pregnancy and PFSA certification changed the way Meghan coaches 11:52 - Changes from pregnancy to pregnancy 12:49 - Body image struggles and how to work with clients through them 15:02 - The shift Meghan has had in coaching through time with clients 16:13 - Perimenopause changes 17:53 - What’s next and where can you find Meghan 23:15 - Wrap up

    25 min

  3. Jun 2

    Episode 445: Return To Jumping Postpartum: The Step-By-Step Process

    Episode 445: Return To Jumping Postpartum: The Step-By-Step Process  In today’s episode, Anita and Jessie give step by step tips on how to get back to jumping postpartum. They dive in to the very early days, to eight weeks, to beyond stages and share practical examples of ways to get you back to jumping during workouts, trampolines, etc.  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 for listening and joining the conversation! ------ Resources and References Jessies Live Online Leaking During Workouts Workshop. June 1st, 2026 7pm EST: jessiemundell.com/exercise-leaking ------ Show Notes  00:59 - Jessie’s Live online workshop - Leaking During Workouts Promo 02:33 - Why were talking about this now 05:08 - What this means if you’re months or years past postpartum 05:30 - Step 1 - Core canister breath 06:12 - Step 2 - Rebuilding mobility stretches 11:47 - Step 3 - Adding weights 13:49 - Step 4 - Building in jumping 17:54 - What we as professionals are looking at for success 19:00 - Wrapping up thoughts

    20 min

  4. May 26

    Episode 444: How To Coach Or Treat Highly Athletic Women In Pregnancy

    In today’s episode, Jessie Mundell and Anita Lambert discuss coaching highly athletic pregnant clients who often want to keep training. They stress individualized assessment beyond workout programming, including motivations, body image history, and mental health. Alongside physical factors like pelvic floor symptoms, fatigue, nausea, sleep disruption, and capacity changes. 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 for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and References Jessies Live Online Leaking During Workouts Workshop. June 1st, 2026 7pm EST.  Show Notes  01:01 - Jessie’s Live online workshop - Leaking During Workouts Promo 02:25 - Introducing the topic of todays episode 03:30 - Why this is more than just their workout programming 03:40 - The why 05:17 - Individualizing the approach 06:17 - Body image and identity 08:14 - Checking in through changes 10:15 - How do we challenge their workouts 11:03 - Balancing physical and mental symptoms 13:15 - Changes pregnancy to pregnancy 14:03 - How do we do this without coddling them? 15:35 - Key takeaways

    17 min

  5. May 19

    Episode 443: What Body-Neutral Fitness Actually Looks Like, with Anna Maltby

    In today’s episode, Jessi Mundell interviews health and fitness journalist, certified personal trainer, Pilates instructor, and Substack creator Anna Maltby. They talk about her path from magazine journalism into coaching functional strength, health, and mental wellbeing while avoiding weight, calorie, and aesthetic language. Anna discusses how noticing that pelvic floor complexity, relaxin misconceptions, diastasis recti nuances, pressure managements, and representations of diverse bodies was missing in the industry. - - - - - - - - - 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, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and References Pre/Postnatal Fitness Speceialist Academy Anna Maltby on Instagram and SubstackPilates for Abortion Funds Show Notes  00:56 - The all new and improved Pre/Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy (PFSA) is reopening for enrollment in June 2026! 02:11 - Jessie introduces Anna Maltby 03:59 - Anna’s Career Path 09:18 - Anna talks about her “How to Move” newsletter 10:41 - How to build a body neutral fitness community 13:10 - Our privilege and how to create inclusion 17:25 - Creating a safe place for all body images and strengths 19:06 - Where societies perinatal knowledge gaps are 24:24 - Learn about diastasis and old methods that we even taught back in the day 27:18 - How PFSA not only educations but provides business growth ideas 32:38 - What is Anna’s “Pilates for Abortion Funds” fundraiser 35:06 - Anna shares where you can find her on the internet

    36 min

  6. May 12

    Episode 442: Birth Prep for Physiotherapists - The Missing Piece in Your Client Sessions

    In today’s episode of the To Birth and Beyond podcast, Anita is talking about birth prep handouts as the missing piece in physiotherapist client sessions. If you offer birth prep - or are considering doing so - listen in for a framework and things to consider (including questions to ask) while developing your birth prep handout, to help your clients prepare themselves for an empowered birth. - - - - - - - - - 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 (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and References  Clinical Birth Prep Resource PackageBirth Prep for Clinical Practice Online Course (Live with recordings)How to Structure a Partner Labour Prep Session in Clinic Workshop (Live with recording)Episode 429: How To Approach Birth Prep with Clients as a Physiotherapist or Physical TherapistEpisode 413: Can You Work with Pregnant and Postpartum Clients as a Physiotherapist Before Having Kids?Episode 350: How to Structure a Partner Birth Prep Session in Clinical PracticeEpisode 383: Birth Prep for Your Physiotherapy PracticeEmbodia app (referenced as a tool used by Anita in her practice) Show Notes  0:59 - Anita introduces what we’ll be talking about today 2:05 - Anita reviews what birth prep can look like in clinic, along with topics of discussion 8:04 - Anita shares what can be helpful to include when offering something to clients during or after your birth prep session 9:57 - Anita lists ways you can use a birth prep handout during your session, and the benefits 12:24 - Anita shares how she has used birth prep handouts over the years 14:18 - Anita shares additional resources and brings the episode to a close

    16 min

  7. May 5

    Episode 441: The Missing Guide to Reproductive Health with Dr. Anietie Ukpe-Wallace

    In today’s episode of the To Birth and Beyond podcast, Jessie is joined by pelvic health physical therapist, Dr. Anietie Ukpe-Wallace (Dr. Tia). Together, they talk about Dr. Tia’s new book called “Tending to Your Womb,” and digging into everything from pregnancy loss and societal expectations around it, to what Dr. Tia is teaching her 11-year-old daughter about her body and why self-care is a main pillar of her work (and what she means by “self-care”). - - - - - - - - - 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 (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and References  Pre/Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy Interest List (Reopening June 2026)Self-Care Physio websitehttps://www.uphill-books.com/book/tending-to-your-womb/#buy-now Show Notes  0:58 - The all new and improved Pre/Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy (PFSA) is reopening for enrollment in June 2026! 2:23 - Jessie introduces today’s special guest and what we’ll be talking about! 3:25 - Dr. Tia shares how her book came to be and why it was important for her to write 7:12 - Dr. Tia discusses what has changed in the understanding and societal expectations around pregnancy loss since she experienced it 13 years ago 15:45 - Jessie asks Dr. Tia what she is teaching her daughter about her body right now 21:26 - Dr. Tia explains what self-care really means to her, and why it’s a pillar of her work 31:52 - Dr. Tia shares the most challenging parts of writing the book 36:18 - Dr. Tia discusses how writing the book has changed her work 40:22 - If someone is listening who is struggling with their reproductive journey, Dr. Tia’s got some guidance for you! 44:42 - Dr. Tia shares where you can find her on the internet! 46:22 - Jessie wraps up the episode

    47 min

  8. Apr 28

    Episode 440: Myth-Busters - Prenatal Exercise Edition!

    In today’s episode of the To Birth and Beyond podcast, Anita and Jessie are busting some myths around prenatal exercise - a hot topic amongst clients and colleagues, alike. The conversation highlights the evolving understanding of women's health and fitness during pregnancy, encouraging listeners to engage with their bodies and seek professional guidance when needed. - - - - - - - - - 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 and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and References  Bump to Birth - self-study course: bumptobirthmethod.com/Anita’s Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth Workshop (start in any trimester): anitalambert.click/prenatal-pelvic-floor-birth-workshop Show Notes  0:55 - Anita’s Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth Workshop 1:53 - Jessie and Anita introduce today’s episode subject! 2:32 - Myth #1: You shouldn’t start exercising during pregnancy if you weren’t active before pregnancy 6:56 - Myth #2: Avoid all core exercises during pregnancy 9:51 - Myth #3: Avoid strengthening your pelvic floor OR only do kegels 15:14 - Myth #4: You can’t lie on your back after your first trimester 17:24 - Myth #5: Lifting weights is unsafe in pregnancy 21:28 - Myth #6: Rest is always better than movement when you’re tired, achey or in pain 23:52 - Episode wrap up!

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

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  • Creator
    Anita Lambert & Jessie Mundell
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    449
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 null All Rights Reserved.
  • Show Website
    To Birth and Beyond

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