Exercise Podcast Episodes

Many women ask when they can return to running postpartum, but the answer is not simply about reaching 6 or 12 weeks after birth. Running after pregnancy requires consideration of your pelvic floor, whole body strength, recovery, energy levels and overall readiness for impact exercise. Your body has been through pregnancy, birth and early postpartum…

Medical Disclaimer (Please Read First) Before we begin, a quick medical disclaimer. This blog and the podcast episode it is based on are for general education only and are not a substitute for personalised medical advice. Every pregnancy is different. Please consult your GP, midwife, obstetrician, or a qualified women’s health physiotherapist before starting or…

When it comes to pregnancy and pelvic floor health, there are so many things I wish more women understood earlier. Not to scare you, but to empower you. Because with the right information and support, there is so much we can do during pregnancy to set ourselves up for a stronger birth and a smoother…

If you have opened social media lately and found yourself staring at New Year fitness routines, body transformation posts, or advice on how to “bounce back” after having a baby, you are not alone. Every year, the start of a new season seems to bring a flood of messages about setting goals, working harder, and…

If you have ever caught yourself thinking, how can I best prepare my body for pregnancy and birth, you are not alone. So many women put their energy into planning the nursery, the birth preferences, the baby gear, and the logistics, yet very few of us are taught how to prepare the body that is…

As we wrap up the year, I wanted to revisit one episode that stood out above all the rest. It was, by far, the most listened-to episode on the podcast this year, with downloads more than doubling the others. There really were no surprises when I looked at the data. This episode focuses on the…

As a physiotherapist for women and mum of three, I’ve seen firsthand how much pressure new mums feel to “bounce back” quickly after giving birth. But the truth is, your recovery time after giving birth is deeply personal — and it deserves patience, understanding, and care. In this podcast episode, I share what you can…

In this podcast episode of the Pregnancy, Birth and Recovery Podcast, I talk about one of the most common questions I hear from mums: “Is it too late to fix my ab separation after pregnancy?” Many women notice a gap between their abdominal muscles or feel weakness in their core months (or even years) after…

Becoming a mother (again) rarely follows a neat plan—and Emma’s third-time journey shows how trust, teamwork, and tailored rehab can turn a challenging labour into an empowering recovery. This Birth story with Emma explores her third induction, a one-sided epidural that didn’t quite behave, the early breastfeeding blip she solved with expert help, and her…

Pregnancy is a beautiful, life-changing journey — but it also places incredible demands on your body. As your baby grows, your pelvic floor works hard to support your bladder, bowel, and uterus. Preparing this part of your body before birth can make a huge difference in both your birthing experience and your postnatal recovery. In…