To Birth and Beyond

Anita Lambert & Jessie Mundell
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To Birth and Beyond

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. 1 DAY AGO

    Episode 373: You Don’t Have to Overhaul Your Whole Life Because It’s a New Year

    In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita talk fitness marketing near year’s end, what it gets wrong, and how you can choose to approach the new year, free of dubious expectations! - - - - - - - - - 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! Show Notes  0:55 - Anita introduces today’s replay episode 1:48 - What we are talking about, today! 2:53 - Does the end-of-year marketing impact us at all? (yes and no) 5:15 - The fitness industry messaging at this time of year, and reliance on motivation 10:01 - Anita walks us through her month-by-month review at the end of the year and her fresh look at goals 16:50 - We share our 2024 goals and things we are looking forward to 22:21 - Wrap up

    24 min

  2. 12/23/2024

    Episode 372: Make 2025 Your Most Aligned (and Profitable) Business Year Yet

    In today’s episode, Jessie takes us through 3 key mindset shifts to take into 2025 so we can build businesses that feel aligned, sustainable, and make us money. She also shares how her Coach Collective program can assist you in feeling more efficient, grounded and secure in your business! - - - - - - - - - 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  Jessie’s Coach Collective 2025 Cohort Application Show Notes  0:55 - Jessie introduces us to today’s episode! 2:27 - Jessie briefly looks back on 12 years in business for herself 3:16 - Congratulations to YOU on all you’ve accomplished in 2024! 4:28 - The current landscape of business, and how we need to adjust to the times as entrepreneurs 10:11 - Key mindset shift #1 for 2025: Time constraints can be our super power 12:58 - Key mindset shift #2 for 2025: Your business success is not going to require your perfection 15:00 - Key mindset shift #3 for 2025: Community over competition 17:07 - Quick recap of the 3 key mindset shifts to make in 2025 17:37 - How Jessie’s Coach Collective program can assist you in these key mindset shifts - and much, much more! 19:10 - Episode wrap up

    21 min

  3. 12/17/2024

    Episode 371: REPLAY - 7 Steps to Mentally and Physically Prepare for Birth - Including Pelvic Floor Prep

    In today’s replay of Episode 307 (one of the most popular prenatal episodes of 2023), Anita gives advice on how to prepare for birth (including preparing the pelvic floor) in seven steps to be as fully mentally and physically prepared for birth as possible, and prepared ahead for postpartum recovery. - - - - - - - - - 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  Bump to Birth Method - self studyAnita’s Free Prenatal Pelvic Floor MasterclassEpisode 252: Emily’s Calm and Controlled Car Birth StoryEpisode 248: Preparing for an Unmedicated Birth: Katelyn’s Birth Story Show Notes  0:55 - Check out Anita’s Bump to Birth Method self study! 2:48 - Introduction to today’s replay episode 3:20 - What we are talking about today, and the importance of the subject matter 6:54 - Anita’s experience with preparation in her own first pregnancy 8:28 - Introduction to the steps 8:52 - Step #1: Understand how your body changes in pregnancy and learn helpful postures to support these changes, plus how to best connect to your pelvic floor and core so you can feel supported through birth 11:45 - Step #2: Learn strategies and exercises for common pain and pelvic floor symptoms in pregnancy, so you can have a more comfortable pregnancy. 13:17 - Step #3: Understand how to address your fears and concerns about birth, being actively involved in the process of birth, and how to make informed decisions during labor so you can be mentally prepared for birth. 16:02 - Step #4: Learn about the stages of labor, grounding and relaxation strategies for medicated and unmedicated births, and practices so you go into birth feeling prepared. 17:45 - A look back at Emily’s calm, unexpected car birth story (on a previous episode of TBAB) 18:42 - Step #5: Understand all the options around pushing, including timing, types of pushing, position options, and how to minimize tearing. 21:33 - Step #6: Understand strategies for how your partner can best support you so you both feel more confident about labor and pushing before your birth day arrives. 23:05 - Step #7: Understand how to prepare for your recovery ahead of birth, plus strategies to help reconnect to your core and pelvic floor in that first 6 weeks post birth. 25:47 - Bump to Birth and episode wrap up

    31 min

  4. 12/10/2024

    Episode 370: Birth Injuries, Body Image, and Your First Baby with Aimée Suen

    In today’s episode, Jessie welcomes friend (and returning guest), Aimée Suen back to the podcast! They explore Amy's journey through pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and her experiences with fitness and body image. She discusses the intensity of her conception AND birth experiences, the unexpected difficulties she faced postpartum, including a birth injury, and the importance of community and support during this transformative time. Throughout, she shares how Jessie and Jessie’s work have supported her through her pregnancy and birthing experience - and beyond! - - - - - - - - - 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  Apply for Online Custom Coaching with Jessie Mundell Show Notes  0:55 - Jessie has a few custom fitness coaching spots available! 2:55 - Jessie introduces her friend (and returning guest) Aimée Suen, and what she’s been invited back on the pod to talk about! 5:30 - Aimée talks with us about the rollercoaster period of her life when she was planning - and then trying - to get pregnant  13:45 - Aimée describes her early pregnancy experience - and her conscious slow down in this time 16:30 - Aimée explains how her pregnancy may have been the most body positive experience of her life 19:20 - Aimée shares how her previous body image work affected her in pregnancy 23:52 - Aimée details her 3-day-long labor 30:04 - Aimée shares her postpartum experience - why she is still processing that grief the most, and what helped her through it  34:09 - Aimée takes us through the journey of her birthing tailbone injury, how it is 15 months postpartum - and thinking of movement beyond this injury 45:09 - Jessie asks Aimée how she feels in her body, now 48:29 - Aimée shares where she is at with body image “stuff” now, postpartum - and what she wishes for all birthing people who are hiding their bodies 55:36 - Episode wrap up

    57 min

  5. 12/03/2024

    Episode 369: 5 Things to Include in Your Perimenopause Exercise Routine

    In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita are diving into exercise in perimenopause. We get it, perimenopause is everywhere right now - it’s all the rage! And we are so excited - not just because we are in that age range of the target audience - but because this is not something that has been talked about before, and not only are we discussing it, but we are swiftly moving to better available care for people in perimenopause and beyond (finally/thankfully). Listen for 5 things to consider for your perimenopause exercise routine (and exercise examples)! - - - - - - - - - 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! Show Notes  0:55 - An intro to what we are talking about today! 2:54 - An overview of perimenopause 3:49 - Anita and Jessie describe some changes/symptoms they have noticed in their bodies, and list some common symptoms of perimenopause 7:18 - Let’s talk exercise! 8:06 - #1: Pure strength training 11:10 - #2: Hypertrophy training (time to build some muscle mass) 12:00 - #3: Power and impact exercises 15:10 - #4: Conditioning (higher intensity bouts of cardio) 17:14 - #5: Leisurely or moderate-intensity cardio 17:50 - Episode wrap up

    19 min

  6. 11/26/2024

    Episode 368: How To Safely & Effectively Strength Train in Pregnancy

    In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita are diving into prenatal strength training! Why to consider including strength training in your pregnancy, how to strength train in pregnancy, and how we - as practitioners and mums - feel about strength training in pregnancy (for benefits in postpartum recovery - and beyond)! - - - - - - - - - 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  To Birth and Beyond Episode 156: Squatting in Pregnancy and PostpartumAnita’s Bump to Birth self-study course (includes mobility and strength circuits)Jessie’s To Pregnancy and Beyond course (specific to progressive strength training through pregnancy) Show Notes  0:55 - Anita’s Bump to Birth self-study course 2:47 - What we are talking about today! 3:41 - Why do we feel that prenatal strength training is very beneficial in pregnancy? 6:53 - Core and pelvic floor connection when it comes to strength training in pregnancy 10:55 - Regarding upper body strength training in pregnancy 13:00 - On lower body strength training in pregnancy 14:02 - Preparing for postpartum day-to-day with strength training - and some resources as we wrap up

    15 min

  7. 11/19/2024

    Episode 367: Pep Talk for Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Your Pelvic Floor

    In today’s episode, Anita is here to give us a little pep talk! It will cover pregnancy, postpartum, and pelvic health, from the perspective of: YOU know your body best, trust YOUR instincts. Though she will be talking to birthing people today - this pep talk can be used for any time in your life! - - - - - - - - - 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  TBAB Episode 281: Informed Decision-Making During Birth with Mandy IrbyAnita’s Bump to Birth self-study courseAnita’s FREE Prenatal Pelvic Floor MasterclassAnita’s FREE Prenatal Pelvic Floor Guide Jessie’s Core and Floor Restore course Show Notes  0:55 - Anita introduces today’s episode, as well as some postpartum expectations and advice for advocating for yourself 6:28 - Anita defines and discusses “informed decision-making,” as well as the BRAIN framework that she has used and recommends to folks 10:01 - If you aren’t getting clear answers, don’t hesitate to ask for more information 13:29 - On planning ahead to bring someone to your appointment who can be an advocate for you - or just a buddy! 14:30 - What to do if you aren’t feeling supported like you need 16:08 - Episode wrap up

    18 min

  8. 11/12/2024

    Episode 366: Applications Are Open For Coach Collective 2025!

    In today’s episode, Jessie talks with a few colleagues who have gone through her Coach Collective Online Program about what the Collective has done for them to build, grow, and/or stabilize their online or hybrid businesses (and lives)! - - - - - - - - - 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  Find out more, and apply to Jessie’s Coach Collective by November 15 Show Notes  0:55 - Jessie shares what we are talking about today - and shares that Coach Collective is open for applications right now! 2:30 - Amisha Lindsey, Pre and Postnatal Fitness Coach 4:59 - Ariel Montgomery, Strength and Conditioning Coach 6:26 - Chelsey Van Genne, Pregnancy and Postpartum Fitness Coach 7:05 - Hannah Etlin-Stein, Massage Therapist, Pre and Postnatal Fitness Specialist, Birth Worker 8:15 - Jen Abbott, Pre and Postnatal Fitness Coach 9:11 – Jessica Lacoursiere, Postnatal Strength Coach 12:20 - Kimberly Smith, Perinatal Fitness and Weight-Inclusive Movement Coach 13:30 - Martine Chiasson, Kineseologist and Pre and Postnatal Fitness Specialist 14:37 - Rhonda Chamberlain, Physiotherapist and Postpartum Fitness Coach

    16 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 - 2024
  • Episodes
    375
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 null All Rights Reserved.
  • Show Website
    To Birth and Beyond

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