Running 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…

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…

How are we still not talking about this during pregnancy and birth prep? In this podcast episode, I opened up about something incredibly important—and personal—that affects far too many women but isn’t talked about enough: postnatal pelvic floor issues, even after a so-called ‘perfect’ or ‘textbook’ birth. As a pelvic floor physiotherapist and mum of…

When you’re pregnant or have just welcomed a new baby, staying active can feel like a massive task. Between fatigue, morning sickness, uncertainty, or just not knowing where to begin—exercise often takes a back seat. But did you know that avoiding movement altogether can sometimes make things even harder down the track? In this podcast…

If you’ve been told you have a prolapse—or suspect you might—returning to exercise can feel daunting. You’re not alone. In this candid conversation on the podcast, I invited fellow physiotherapist Rosie Purdue of Hatched House to share her personal journey of returning to sport while living with pelvic organ prolapse (POP). Rosie’s story is both…

Running is a very popular form of exercise for mums—it’s free, flexible, and feels good. But if you’ve been diagnosed with a pelvic organ prolapse, you might be wondering if your running days are over. The good news? Returning to running with a prolapse is absolutely possible—with the right plan, support, and timing. Let’s break…

Every birth experience is unique, and hearing real stories can help expectant mums feel more prepared and reassured. In this recent podcast episode, midwife and sonographer Noni shared her vaginal birth story, offering insights into her pregnancy, labour, and postpartum recovery. Now six months postpartum, she reflects on what helped her prepare for birth, how…

Becoming a mother can bring so much joy, however it can also come along with its fair share of new challenges, particularly when it comes to maintaining one’s health and fitness. In this solo episode, I share effective strategies for new mothers on how to find time to exercise with a baby. Drawing on my…

Preparing for childbirth involves much more than just waiting for your new arrival; it’s helpful to get the body ready for the delivery and the recovery phase that follows. One area that can goes unnoticed is the management of overactive pelvic floor muscles. In our recent podcast episode, we addressed a listener’s question related to…