Running Podcast Episodes

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…

Today, I share a personal episode that discusses my pelvic floor recovery after bringing three beautiful children into the world. As a physiotherapist, I’ve always been passionate about helping others on their wellness journey. But, as life would have it, I too face changes and challenges that I’m eager to be transparent about. The Turning…

During pregnancy, our body undergoes incredible changes to support the growth of a new life. With these changes come numerous questions and concerns, especially when it comes to exercise during pregnancy. In this podcast episode I talk with Dr. Tom Cade, an obstetrician and gynaecologist, as we explore the benefits of exercising during pregnancy and…

How to start running postpartum? There is so much that we can do to help our bodies recover post, to help us successfully and safely return to exercise and running post birth. Whether or not you want to return to running, gym, crossfit, or even run around with your children at the park, this information…

Welcome back to another episode of the FitNest Mama Podcast. Today I’m super excited to chat to the lovely Jessica Kahan who is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) a Registered Midwife and an NDC accredited practitioner (Possums clinic trained sleep provider).  And in this episode we are discussing running and breastfeeding.  Exercise and…

How long after giving birth can I return to running is a very common question by pregnant and new mums. Running is associated with so many physical and mental health benefits, it’s no wonder that so many new mums are keen to return to running again postpartum. So let’s discuss some important changes that happen…

Why do we need postnatal rehab? When we think of rehab, we often think of rehab after a sports injury, or perhaps an addiction. If a pro footballer has a knee injury, they may have surgery. And then it’s a given they will have a period of rehab before getting back on the footy field. …

How do you balance motherhood and fitness? How can I stay fit as a mother? How do stay at home mums stay fit? How do working mums stay fit? What is balance in health and fitness as a mother? These are all common questions mums might be asking themselves when they are balancing motherhood and…

It’s very common for women to want to get back into running or head back to the gym as soon as possible after having a baby. Today I’m diving into the topic of when is the right time to start hitting the pavements after giving birth. This episode will be really useful for anyone who…