Her Body Her Story

Heidi - Womens Health Physio
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Hosted by Womens Health and Musculoskeletal Physio Heidi, we'll unpack the science and stories that shape women’s bodies, so you can understand your body and move through lifes seasons with clarity and confidence. From Pelvic health, injury, pregnancy, s*x, identity, menopause, pregnancy and everything in between, nothing is off the table.

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  1. 1d ago

    10. From Body Image Struggles to Building a Womens health Fitness Empire in motherhood with Bump Coomera owner Monique

    Have you ever looked in the mirror, seen the body you thought you wanted, and still felt like it wasn't enough? In this episode of Her Body, Her Story, Women's Health Physio Heidi sits down with Monique, founder of Bump Coomera, a female-focused fitness and wellness studio supporting women through pre and postnatal recovery, perimenopause and beyond. Monique opens up about her own journey through body image struggles, disordered eating, and years of undereating and overtraining that left her hormones, cycle and mental health in freefall, and how she rebuilt her relationship with food, movement and her own worth. This episode is for those who simply want practical, realistic ways to prioritise their health through the busiest seasons of life, as well as for those navigating body image struggles, mum guilt, or the overwhelm of trying to "do it all." Monique shares the exact tools she uses with her own clients (and herself) to build sustainable habits without the all-or-nothing mindset, including the habit stacking method that took her from opening her gym to giving birth five weeks later, and straight back to work. In this episode, we explore: how bullying and body image issues as a teenager shaped Monique's early relationship with food and exercisewhy undereating and overtraining nearly destroyed her hormones, her cycle and her mental healththe mindset shift that finally separated her self-worth from how she lookedhow she opened Bump Coomera and gave birth to her daughter five weeks later, after being told she may never conceivethe habit stacking method she uses to help busy mums build non-negotiables without overwhelmwhy mum guilt shows up, and how to reframe it instead of drowning in ithow the "seasons of life" mindset helps women navigate pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause and menopause with more graceTimestamps 00:00 Welcome to the Podcast00:25 Meet Monique01:59 Bullied and Avoiding Sport03:17 Mum's Cancer and the Gym05:00 Overtraining and Undereating07:11 Hormone Crash and Food Fear09:05 Education and Healing Journey13:05 Mindset and Self Worth15:37 Coaching Beyond the Scale19:02 Seasons of Womanhood22:30 Postpartum and Building Bump25:22 Non Negotiables and Discipline30:26 Habit Stacking for Busy Lives34:35 Mom Guilt and Leading by Example41:07 Reflection and Checking In46:44 Work Life Balance Reframed51:56 Realistic Goals Not Perfection56:39 Get Back on the Bandwagon01:00:18 Flash Questions and Takeaways01:04:14 How to Connect with Monique Put this into practice If you're wanting to understand your body more deeply and apply this to your own training, recovery or injury prevention, you can explore: Your Free Pelvic Floor Essentials Guide → HEREYour Free Bladder Leaking and Core Weakness Guide → HERERead health blog posts or Work 1:1 with me → HERE Connect with Monique Instagram (personal) → ⁠@monique_lifechangingfitness⁠Instagram (Bump Coomera) → ⁠@bump_coomera⁠Website → ⁠Bump Coomera⁠ Stay connected You can follow along for more conversations and education here: InstagramFacebookIf you're wanting any future topics or questions unpacked, email me HERE titled "Podcast topic". I tailor these episodes to you. Subscribe & Share Follow the podcast and share it with a woman in your life who is juggling motherhood, business or busy seasons of life and needs to hear this. Episodes drop fortnightly on Tuesdays. Disclaimer This podcast is for education only and does not replace personalised medical advice. Please consult your health professional for support specific to you.

  2. Jul 14

    9. Strength train with Pelvic Floor Issues: How to lift without fear

    Have you stopped lifting weights, doing squats, or pushing yourself in workouts because you're scared of leaking, feeling heaviness, or making a prolapse worse? In this episode of Her Body, Her Story, Women's Health Physio Heidi unpacks why strength training is non negotiable for women from age 30 onwards, and how to train effectively without putting unnecessary load on your pelvic floor. This episode is for those who simply want to feel stronger, more capable and more confident in their body, as well as for those who are navigating leaking, heaviness, prolapse or pain and have quietly stopped strength training because of it. Heidi walks through what the research actually says about heavy lifting and pelvic floor symptoms, and gives three practical, clinician tested strategies so you can keep building strength instead of avoiding it. In this episode, we explore: • why women lose muscle mass and strength faster than they think from age 30 (sarcopenia explained)• the surprising stat on how many women stop exercising altogether because of pelvic floor symptoms• why strength training is one of the best things you can do for your bones, balance and metabolism heading into perimenopause and menopause• the WHO guidelines for exercise and strength training, broken down into practical numbers• what the research really says about heavy lifting and prolapse• the "Coca-Cola can" method for understanding pressure, breath and your pelvic floor during lifting• how to use your glutes and inner thighs to support a pelvic floor that won't switch on• why your pelvic floor needs progressive overload just like any other muscle Timestamps 00:00 Why Women Quit Exercise00:56 Strength Training Benefits01:10 Muscle Loss After 3004:32 Weekly Training Guidelines09:11 Pelvic Floor Barriers10:00 What Research Says12:21 Three Key Strategies12:24 Breathing And Pressure Control17:01 Train Glutes And Adductors19:08 Progressive Overload Safely21:26 Monitoring And POP-Q Checks Put this into practice If you're wanting to understand your body more deeply and apply this to your own training, recovery or injury prevention, you can explore: • Your Free Pelvic Floor Essentials Guide → HERE• Your Free Bladder Leaking and Core Weakness Guide → HERE• Read health blog posts or Work 1:1 with me → HERE Stay connected You can follow along for more conversations and education here:• Instagram• Facebook If you're wanting any future topics or questions unpacked, email me HERE titled "Podcast topic". I tailor these episodes to you. Subscribe & Share Follow the podcast and share it with a woman who has quietly stopped lifting, running or training because of her pelvic floor. Episodes drop fortnightly on Tuesdays. Disclaimer This podcast is for education only and does not replace personalised medical advice. Please consult your health professional for support specific to you.

  3. Jun 29

    8. Intimacy, Libido and Connection: What a Sexologist Wants Everyone to know about Desire

    Have you ever felt disconnected from your partner, struggled with low desire, experienced pain with intimacy, or simply wanted a deeper, more fulfilling connection — and had no idea where to even start? In this episode of Her Body, Her Story, Women's Health Physio Heidi is joined by Isiah McKimmie — Australia's leading relationship and couples therapist, sexologist, and coach — to unpack the real reasons women struggle with intimacy, desire, and connection, and what you can actually do about it. This episode is for those who simply want to deepen their intimacy, improve communication, and experience more pleasure and connection in their relationship — as well as for those who are navigating pain with sex, low libido, or hormonal changes. In this episode, we explore: why desire is made up of brakes and accelerators — and why removing the brakes matters more than anything elsehow hormones across perimenopause, menopause, pregnancy, and postpartum affect desire differently for every womanwhat mismatched libido actually means for a relationship — and how couples can navigate it as a teamhow guilt, body image, and self-worth quietly shape your intimacy and what actually helps shift themwhat sexologists and pelvic floor physios do together for women experiencing pain with sexwhy pleasure and intimacy don't have to involve penetration — and how to rediscover connection during healingTimestamps 00:00 Welcome to the Show00:30 Meet Isiah McKimmie01:22 What Is a Sexologist03:14 Tantra to Therapy Journey07:30 Why Intimacy Breaks Down09:41 Better Sex Education Sources12:23 Libido Brakes and Accelerators16:22 Hormones Across Life Seasons20:03 Mismatched Desire as a Team23:31 Communication Scripts and Styles27:23 Co Regulation and Time Outs28:49 Painful Sex and Partner Support31:32 Pleasure Without Penetration33:46 Guilt and Emotional Distance38:06 Infertility and Chore Sex42:21 Body Image and Self Worth44:23 Self Compassion and Cheer Squad47:52 Rapid Fire and Wrap Up50:21 Where to Find Isiah51:07 Final Disclaimer and Goodbye Connect with Isiah McKimmie Instagram → @isiahmckimmie.sexologistPodcast — Our Patients Are Having Sex → HEREWebsite → isiah-mckimmie.comFree 15-minute intake consultation → Book HEREPut this into practice If you're wanting to understand your body more deeply and apply this to your own life, you can explore: Your Free Pelvic Floor Essentials Guide → HEREYour Free Bladder Leaking and Core Weakness Guide → HERERead health blog posts or Work 1:1 with me → HEREStay connected You can follow along for more conversations and education here: InstagramFacebookIf you're wanting any future topics or questions unpacked, email me HERE titled "Podcast topic". I tailor these episodes to you. Subscribe & Share Follow the podcast and share it with a woman, partner, or couple navigating intimacy challenges, low desire, pain, or wanting a deeper connection. Episodes drop fortnightly on Tuesdays. Disclaimer This podcast is for education only and does not replace personalised medical advice. Please consult your health professional for support specific to you.

  4. Jun 15

    7. Training with an injury? How to modify your training and make the start line

    Have you been training for an event, race, marathon, dance exam/performance, competition or fitness goal — and suddenly noticed a niggle, tight tendon, sore back, irritated foot, hip pain or warning sign from your body? In this episode of Her Body, Her Story, Womens Health and Musculoskeletal Physio Heidi unpacks what to do when an injury or niggle appears before an event, and how to modify your training so you can keep moving towards the start line without making symptoms worse. This episode is for runners, dancers, athletes, performers, mummas and active women who are preparing for an event but noticing pain, overload, fatigue, tendon irritation or injury symptoms along the way. Rather than pushing through pain or stopping completely, Heidi explores how to train smarter, reduce aggravating load, maintain fitness, build strength, support weak links, warm up effectively and plan your training around your body’s current capacity. In this episode, we explore: • what to do when a niggle or injury appears before an event• why injuries often spike in the final weeks of training• how to modify training without losing fitness• why repeating the same training load can make pain worse• the role of cross-training, cycling, swimming, strength training and recovery• how weak links can overload tendons, joints, muscles and the pelvic floor• why warm-ups should include muscle activation, not just stretching• how to plan high, medium and low load training days• the role of tape, braces, compression garments and therapy before an event• how to listen, modify and still work towards the start line with confidence Timestamps 00:00 When a Niggle Hits 00:58 Why Injuries Spike Pre Event 03:06 Stop Repeating the Same Load 05:56 Strength Fixes Weak Links 08:35 Warm Up to Activate 09:43 Plan Your Training Load 11:40 Supports Tape and Therapy 13:22 Listen Modify and Recap Put this into practice If you’re wanting to understand your body more deeply and apply this to your own training, recovery or injury prevention, you can explore:• Read health blog posts or Work 1:1 with me → HERE Stay connected You can follow along for more conversations and education here: • Instagram • Facebook  If you’re wanting any future topics or questions unpacked, email me HERE titled “Podcast topic”. I tailor these episodes to you.  Subscribe & Share Follow the podcast and share it with a woman, dancer, runner, athlete or active person who may be training with an injury or preparing for an event. Episodes drop fortnightly on Tuesdays. Disclaimer This podcast is for education only and does not replace personalised medical advice. Please consult your health professional for support specific to you.

  5. Jun 1

    6 Endometriosis, Surgery & Recovery: How Darcie Went From Bedridden to Stunt Actress

    In this women’s health podcast episode, Darcie shares her journey navigating endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain, and recovery — from being bedridden with severe symptoms to rebuilding strength as a stunt actress, performer, and model. Together, we unpack the realities of living with endometriosis, the challenges many women face getting diagnosed, and the physical and emotional tools that helped her move from surviving pain to reclaiming her body and confidence. In this episode, we explore: • what endometriosis is and common symptoms women experience • chronic pelvic pain, flare-ups, fatigue, and nervous system sensitivity • the connection between endometriosis, bladder symptoms, bowel function, and pelvic floor dysfunction • how stress, mindset, movement patterns, and lifestyle can influence pain • the role of women’s health physiotherapy in endometriosis management • breathing, pelvic floor relaxation, movement retraining, and strength work for recovery • how Darcie rebuilt strength and confidence to return to stunt performing • why your diagnosis does not have to define your future Timestamps 00:25 Meet Darcy and Her Story 01:26 Endometriosis Explained 02:25 Diagnosis and Early Symptoms 04:23 Laparoscopy and Surgery Fears 05:23 Diet Changes and IBS Clues 07:59 Post Surgery Recurrence 09:00 Discovering Womens Health Physio 11:44 Breathing Stretching and Relief 16:08 From Pain to Performance 17:34 Gut Bladder and Fiber Fixes 19:20 Mindset and Gratitude Tools 22:28 Managing Dips and Triggers 27:18 Strength Training and Pacing 31:08 Cycle Tracking and Poo Posture 34:31 Advice Flash Questions and Wrap Put this into practice If you’re wanting to understand your body more deeply and start applying this to your own life that feels clear and supportive, you can explore: • Your Free Pelvic Floor Essentials Guide → HERE• Your Free Bladder Leaking and Core Weakness Guide → HERE• Read health blog posts or Work 1:1 with me → HERE Stay connected You can follow along for more conversations and education here: • Instagram • Facebook  Darciemorrisx If you’re wanting any future topics or questions unpacked, email me HERE titled “Podcast topic”. I tailor these episodes to you.  Subscribe & Share Follow the podcast and share it with a woman who may need to hear this. Episodes will drop fortnightly Tuesdays  Disclaimer This podcast is for education only and does not replace personalised medical advice. Please consult your health professional for support specific to you.

  6. May 18

    5. Bloating, Gut Issues, IBS & Women’s Health Explained with Gut Dietitian Ellen Kesling

    In this women’s health podcast episode, Women’s Health Physiotherapist Heidi is joined by women’s health dietitian Ellen Kesling, founder of My Dietitian Clinic, to unpack the connection between gut health, pelvic health, hormones, stress, and overall wellbeing. If you experience bloating, IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) symptoms, constipation, bowel urgency, pelvic pain, bladder urgency, hormonal symptoms, or struggle with weight loss and diet culture, this episode helps break down the gut-body connection, weight loss in a practical and easy-to-understand way. In this episode, we explore • the connection between gut health, pelvic health, and the nervous system • how bloating, constipation, IBS, and bowel dysfunction can influence pelvic pain and bladder symptoms • the gut-brain connection and how stress impacts digestion • FODMAPs, food sensitivities, and how to safely identify trigger foods • practical strategies to improve digestion and support gut health • healthy and sustainable approaches to weight loss without diet culture • the role of strength training, protein, hormones, and metabolism across different stages of life including perimenopause, menopause, post natal seasons • common myths around detoxes, colonics, fasting, and Ozempic Stay connected If you’re wanting to understand your body more deeply and start applying this to your own life that feels clear and supportive, you can explore: • Your Free Pelvic Floor Essentials Guide → HERE• Your Free Bladder Leaking and Core Weakness Guide → HERE• Read health blog posts or Work 1:1 with me → HERE You can follow along for more conversations and education here: • Instagram • Facebook  If you’re wanting any future topics or questions unpacked, email me HERE titled “Podcast topic”. I tailor these episodes to you.  Connect with our guest — Ellen Kesling You can connect with women’s health dietitian Ellen Kesling here: • Instagram → @dietitianellenkesling • TikTok → @dietitianellenkesling • Website → mydietitianclinic.com • Email → ellen@mydietitianclinic.com Subscribe & Share Follow the podcast and share it with a woman who may need to hear this. Episodes will drop fortnightly Tuesdays  Disclaimer This podcast is for education only and does not replace personalised medical advice. Please consult your health professional for support specific to you.

  7. May 4

    4. Pain and Injury — Your Best Self-Development Tool

    In this women’s health podcast episode, we explore pain and injury from a different perspective—what it can teach you about your body, your movement, and your recovery. Pain can often be the moment that brings awareness to what your body needs. Whether you’re navigating injury, discomfort, or changes in your body, this episode will help you understand how pain can be a starting point for rebuilding strength, improving movement, and reconnecting with your body. In this episode, we explore: • how pain and injury can highlight underlying movement patterns and habits • why rest plays an important role in recovery, adaptation, and long-term progress • the shift from “what is this stopping me from doing” to “what can I learn from this” • how to rebuild strength, confidence, and trust in your body after injury • the role of consistency, habit formation, and goal setting in recovery Put this into practice If you’re wanting to understand your body more deeply and start applying this to your own life that feels clear and supportive, you can explore: • Your Free Pelvic Floor Essentials Guide → HERE • Your Free Bladder Leaking and Core Weakness Guide → HERE • Read health blog posts or Work 1:1 with me → HERE Stay connected You can follow along for more conversations and education here: • Instagram • Facebook  If you’re wanting any future topics or questions unpacked, email me HERE titled “Podcast topic”. I tailor these episodes to you.  Subscribe & Share Follow the podcast and share it with a woman who may need to hear this. Episodes will drop fortnightly Tuesdays  Disclaimer This podcast is for education only and does not replace personalised medical advice. Please consult your health professional for support specific to you.

  8. May 4

    3. The 3 Biggest Pelvic Floor Mistakes and How to Do It Correctly

    In this women’s health podcast episode, we break down the most common pelvic floor mistakes and how to correctly activate your pelvic floor. If you’ve ever been told to “do your pelvic floor” but aren’t sure if you’re doing it properly, this episode will help you understand how the pelvic floor works and why common mistakes may be impacting your results. Pelvic floor dysfunction is often linked to symptoms such as bladder leaking (urinary incontinence), urgency, pelvic pain, or reduced support—yet many women are never shown how to properly connect to these muscles. In this episode, we explore: • how the pelvic floor actually works within the body • the difference between strength and coordination of the pelvic floor • the most common pelvic floor mistakes • how to properly connect to your pelvic floor in a more effective and practical way Put this into practice If you’re wanting to understand your body more deeply and start applying this to your own life that feels clear and supportive, you can explore: • Your Free Pelvic Floor Essentials Guide → HERE • Your Free Bladder Leaking and Core Weakness Guide → HERE • Read health blog posts or Work 1:1 with me → HERE Stay connected You can follow along for more conversations and education here: • Instagram • Facebook  If you’re wanting any future topics or questions unpacked, email me HERE titled “Podcast topic”. I tailor these episodes to you.  Subscribe & Share Follow the podcast and share it with a woman who may need to hear this. Episodes will drop fortnightly Tuesdays  Disclaimer This podcast is for education only and does not replace personalised medical advice. Please consult your health professional for support specific to you.

  9. May 4

    2. Common But Not Normal - What women live and put up with

    In this women’s health podcast episode, we explore common pelvic health symptoms like bladder leaking, urinary urgency, painful periods, and pelvic floor dysfunction—and why they may be common, but not normal. If you’ve ever wondered, “Is this just part of being a woman?”—this episode will help you better understand your body and when to seek support. Many women experience symptoms such as urinary incontinence, frequent urination, painful periods, or discomfort with intimacy, yet are often told to manage or ignore them. In this episode, we break down: the difference between common and normal why these symptoms occur what your body may be asking for and when to seek support from a women’s health physiotherapist Practical ways to connect to your body If you’re wanting to understand your body more deeply and start applying this to your own life that feels clear and supportive, you can explore: • Your Free Pelvic Floor Essentials Guide → HERE • Your Free Bladder Leaking and Core Weakness Guide → HERE • Read health blog posts or Work 1:1 with me → HERE Stay Connected You can follow along for more conversations and education here: • Instagram • Facebook  If you’re wanting any future topics or questions unpacked, email me HERE titled “Podcast topic”. I tailor these episodes to you.  Subscribe and Share Follow the podcast and share it with a woman who may need to hear this. Episodes will drop fortnightly Tuesdays  Disclaimer This podcast is for education only and does not replace personalised medical advice. Please consult your health professional for support specific to you.

  10. May 4

    1. What Every Woman should know about their Body

    In this women’s health podcast episode, we break down the fundamentals of female pelvic anatomy, including the pelvic floor, bladder, uterus, and bowel—and how they work together to support your body - what every woman should know about her body What we'll cover: • the structure of the female pelvis and pelvic floor • how the bladder, uterus, and bowel function together • how pelvic floor dysfunction can influence symptoms like leaking, urgency, and pain • the connection between pelvic health, hip pain, and lower back pain • why understanding your body is the first step toward recovery Practical Tips If you’re wanting to understand your body more deeply and start applying this in a way that feels clear and supportive, you can explore: • Your Free Pelvic Floor Essentials Guide → HERE • Your Free Bladder Leaking and Core Weakness Guide → HERE • Read health blog posts or work with me 1:1 → HERE Stay Connected Instagram Facebook If you’re wanting any future topics or questions unpacked, email me HERE titled “Podcast topic”. I tailor these episodes to you. Subscribe and Share Follow the podcast and share it with a woman who may need to hear this. New episodes drop fortnightly on Tuesdays. Disclaimer This podcast is for education only and does not replace personalised medical advice. Please consult your health professional for support specific to you.

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    Her Body Her Story Introduction

    Hosted by Heidi, Women’s Health Physiotherapist, this podcast breaks down the often-overlooked aspects of the female body—making complex topics like pelvic health, bladder and bowel health, periods, pregnancy, injury, menopause, hormones, and injury easier to understand and apply in your everyday life. Alongside the science, you’ll hear honest conversations from women navigating these varying seasons—offering insight, reassurance, and a reminder that you’re not alone in what you’re experiencing. This is a space to better understand your body, reconnect with it, and move through life’s changes with more clarity and confidence. Bringing this into your life If you’re wanting to understand your body more deeply and start applying this to your own life that feels clear and supportive, you can explore: • Your Free Pelvic Floor Essentials Guide → HERE • Your Free Bladder Leaking and Core Weakness Guide → HERE • Read health blog posts or Work 1:1 with me → HERE Stay connected You can follow along for more conversations and education here: • Instagram • Facebook  If you’re wanting any future topics or questions unpacked, email me HERE titled “Podcast topic”. I tailor these episodes to you.  Subscribe & Share Follow the podcast and share it with a woman who may need to hear this. Episodes will drop fortnightly Tuesdays with the first drop being on Tuesday 5th May

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Hosted by Womens Health and Musculoskeletal Physio Heidi, we'll unpack the science and stories that shape women’s bodies, so you can understand your body and move through lifes seasons with clarity and confidence. From Pelvic health, injury, pregnancy, s*x, identity, menopause, pregnancy and everything in between, nothing is off the table.

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  • Creator
    Heidi - Womens Health Physio
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Heidi - Womens Health Physio
  • Show Website
    Her Body Her Story