Wellbeing 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…

Preparing for birth can feel overwhelming, especially with so much conflicting advice online. In this birth prep podcast episode, I wanted to share something a little more personal and reflective. If I could go back and experience pregnancy and birth again for the first time, what would I actually do differently now with all the…

If you’re pregnant or preparing for birth, chances are you’ve come across the term perineal tears and felt a mix of curiosity and concern. I get it. It’s not the most comforting topic, but it can be an important conversation to have. And the goal here isn’t to create fear. It’s to give you clarity,…

When I spoke with Dr Rangi De Silva on the Pregnancy Birth, and Recovery Podcast, one of the biggest messages that came through was this: birth preparation matters, but flexibility matters just as much. So often, women feel pressure to create the perfect birth plan, only to feel disappointed if labour takes a different direction….

In this podcast episode, I chat with dietitian Lana Hirth about one of the most common questions new mums ask: What to eat after delivery for fast recovery? The early weeks after birth can feel like survival mode. You are healing, adjusting to life with a newborn, possibly breastfeeding, and often running on very little…

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…

Mel came back on the Pregnancy, Birth and Recovery Podcast to share her second induction birth story, and I’m so glad she did. Mel is a mum of two. She has a three year old daughter, Alice, and a three month old baby boy, Riley. What struck me most about our conversation was how honest…

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…

Welcoming a baby into the world is never a predictable experience. For some women, birth unfolds gently and smoothly. For others, it takes twists and turns that reshape their understanding of strength, resilience and support.This is Kristen’s birth story with forceps – a raw, honest, and ultimately hopeful journey that spans from early pregnancy to…