Workouts Podcast Episodes

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…

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 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…

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…

Recovering after birth can feel like a daunting journey, but with the right approach, you can rebuild your strength and confidence. In this podcast episode, we’re diving into the three essential traits that strong mamas have postpartum and exploring practical ways to how to strengthen body after birth. Whether your goal is to bounce back…

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…

If you are a mother who is feeling tired, unmotivated, sore or weak…. and feeling the effects of the motherhood load, this episode is for you. In this episode I provide some real life strategies to help you invest in your self-care with exercise, use exercise as medicine, and thus invest in your physical and…