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Ep 75 - I bought an epilator

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 12:37


And now I'm a smooth operatooor smooooooth operatooor @shonastrong

Ep 74 - I don't want to be a bitter old lady

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 16:49


I really don't and you don't want to either Talk to me about 1-1 Coaching: ⁠https://www.shonastrong.com/initial-pt-questions⁠ or jump straight into my Confidence Course: https://shonastrong.thrivecart.com/get-tf-out-your-way/

Ep 73 - I did a big scary thing...

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 15:09


I took the plunge and GOT TF OUT MY WAY Jump into my Confidence Course: https://shonastrong.thrivecart.com/get-tf-out-your-way/ Message me @shonastrong

Ep 72 - Do you hate small talk?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 15:56


A walking talking podcast. Join me as I walk through Clydebank and talk about hating small talk. @shonastrong shonastrong.com

Ep 71 - ShonaStrong 2.0 is here...

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 19:10


Mother has arrived. @shonastrong www.shonastrong.com

Ep 70 - Living f*cking unapologetically

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 15:55


I'm baaaaack and I'm here to tell you a story about the importance of radical self acceptance. www.shonastrong.com @shonastrong @themummybusinesscoach

Ep 69 - Prioritise yourself like your golf playing husband

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 15:57


SUCH a great discussion in the ShonaStrong Mums group chat earlier. The question: do you feel like "prioritising yourself" is just another pressure heaped upon us as Mums? And what came out is a general consensus that we struggle to prioritise ourselves with the same ease as our partners. Why is this? If any of this podcast has resonated with you then please reach out @shonastrong or contact me on info@shonastrong.com www.shonastrong.com

Ep 68 - THE MINDSET SHIFT you need to make before motherhood

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 13:37


Another walking podcast and a story about a chimney sweep. Get in touch: www.shonastrong.com @shonastrong

Ep 67 - Is your phone stealing your focus?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 15:23


A quick walking podcast to give you some food for thought! @shonastrong www.shonastrong.com

Ep 66 - SIX things I recommend this week feat. Making a date with Pamela Handerson

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 34:24


6 completely random things I recommend this week. Insta @shonastrong www.shonastrong.com

Ep 65 - The Power of Vulnerability, Jumping during Pregnancy and Prolapse stopping you exercising

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 29:49


Just a chat about ME (lol) and a little review of the Floors, Cores & more workshop from the weekend. @shonastrong www.shonastrong.com

Ep 64 - My Inner Critic has been a loud n gobby bish

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 26:11


Super Vulnerable podcast. But only because I think it might help some of you out there. If you want to talk, I'm always here. https://pandasfoundation.org.uk https://www.bacp.co.uk @shonastrong www.shonastrong.com

Ep 63 - Pregnancy Myths, Bounce Back Culture & Pelvic Floor awareness with Hayley Bell PT

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 50:28


@hayleybellpt had me on her podcast yesterday and asked me some GREAT questions. It was a really enjoyable chat so she kindly gave me the audio to upload it here too. @shonastrong www.shonastrong.com

Ep 62 - Preparing mentally for Motherhood

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 28:09


SUCH a good question "How do I prepare mentally for having a baby?" I put this out to Instagram and my clients. Join the latest intake of ShonaStrong Mums (My Post Natal Coaching Community) by sending me a message here Shona x www.shonastrong.com @shonastrong

Ep 61 - "a lot of you have been asking about my skincare routine..."

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 24:12


You actually have so here it is in podcast format. Some links: The Facialist in Glasgow @wildcloverskin Facial Massage techniques @lugevity.co Boots SPF50 - https://www.boots.com/boots-spf-hyaluronic-acid-moisturising-lotion-spf50-50ml-10331096 My Sister @my_beauty_by_jen Hope that helps! @shonastrong www.shonastrong.com

Ep 60 - "Hug the Cactus"

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 30:02


Answering the questions asked by the lovely people on ShonaStrong Mums How to stay on track when your child is ill How to draw a line under a bad week Quiche Post Partum Periods Making positive choices when sleep deprived Pelvic Floor Fatigue @shonastrong www.shonastrong.com

Ep 59 - Things we've learned since becoming Mothers

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 30:57


I asked my clients in ShonaStrong Mums what they've learned since becoming Mothers about themselves, life and parenting. Here's what they said. Enjoy! @shonastrong www.shonastrong.com

Ep 58 - Losing fat = Bad Feminist?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 13:28


Does wanting to lose fat make you a bad feminist? Let's unpack! @ShonaStrong www.shonastrong.com

Ep 57 - When Coaches say the dumbest things about Pregnancy Weight Gain...

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 20:35


This episode is what you need to listen to if you are worried about Pregnancy weight gain. Hope you enjoy!

Ep 56 - Patience with Post Partum Rehab, Staying active on holiday with kids & some Pep Talks!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 31:15


Hellooooo! This episode I'm chatting about things that have come up in my Mums group

Ep 55 - Bearing Down, Bracing, Valsalva & Intra Abdominal Pressure - WTF does it all mean?!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 21:31


GREAT question from one of my clients on ShonaStrong Mums. What is the best way to breath during heavy lifts? Advice from her Coach and her Pelvic Floor Physio seemed conflicted, so what's the answer? @shonastrong www.shonastrong.com

Ep 54 - FIVE things I recommend this week feat. Bladder Hacks and Succession

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 31:08


Here are FIVE things I recommend this week: Dealing with never feeling like a good enough Mum Doing things you don't want to do/things that seem hard A Bladder Hack Splitting up your workouts Watch Succession @shonastrong www.shonastrong.com

Ep 53 - Do you need to break your food rules?

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 26:34


This podcast is thanks to an amazing 1-1 client! In this episode I discuss food "rules" and how important it is to be flexible with them. www.shonastrong.com @shonastrong

Ep 52 - You're not lazy, you're just tired

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 11:20


Listen babes YOU ARE NOT LAZY. Just busy and tired. I talk about an important mindset shift for Mums. Want to join my next intake of ShonaStrong Mums aka group nutrition & training coaching for Mums? Message me on Insta @shonastrong

Ep 51 - Fitting it all in as a Mum

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 18:48


In this episode I chat about helping my clients adapt to this new life as a Mum where it feels like there is no time to do anything for yourself. @shonastrong www.shonastrong.com

Ep 50 - Everything IVF with Alessia Wallace

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 67:58


Thank you so much to @awnutrition_ for sharing her IVF story with us! It was fascinating to hear about the process from someone who has lived it. I feel like this might need a part 2 so if you have any questions for us/topics you'd like us to discuss then send them to @shonastrong www.shonastrong.com

Ep 49 - The amazing mind of Antony Lo aka PhysioDetective

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 53:28


It was a huge honour to have Antony Lo on the podcast! Antony is the BIG slice of CHEESE on the Pelvic Health burger (I hope he enjoys this analogy) We talk about his The Female Athlete course The problem with Pregnancy guidelines Commenting on Pregnant Bodies If Antony had unlimited resources, what would he conduct research on (it's not what you expect!) @physiodetective @shonastrong

Ep 48 - What is ShonaStrong Mums and a HUGE Mum win!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 11:19


Here is a short episode about my post partum programme ShonaStrong Mums

Ep 47 - Our Vaginas are Priceless with Comedian Rosie Sings!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 54:28


I was so lucky to have the super talented and hilarious Rosie Sings on the podcast! We talked about going to STI clinics, using humour as a coping mechanism, forgiving our Vaginas, Rosie's Circus upbringing and how important it is to talk about all things Sexual Health. @rosiesingsuk www.rosie-sings.com @shonastrong www.shonastrong.com

Ep 46 - Healthy baby vs Happy baby

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 26:54


In this episode I chat about my Cormac and his tiny front tooth :( and how I need to let go of holding onto my baby being "perfect" I also answer a client question about coning during Pregnancy @shonastrong www.shonastrong.com

Ep 45 - Dealing with BIG LIFE CHANGES

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 23:40


Hello everyone I'm dealing with a super BIG LIFE CHANGE and I bet some of you are too. In this podcast I'll talk about this and also something that came up at the Level Up conference after my talk on Pregnancy & Exercise: Blaming yourself for Diastasis, Prolapse, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, lower back pain, etc etc. @shonastrong www.shonastrong.com

Ep 44 - The Biggest *rsehole on The Titanic & First Trimester Core Exercises

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 33:35


This week I chat about: Joining the Library Reading a book about The Titanic Before getting into some Q&As 1st Trimester Core exercises Getting really hot during Pregnancy Increasing cardio to lose weight Post Partum Stress Urinary Incontinence Join the waitlist for ShonaStrong Bumps and get your free Pregnancy Nutrition Cheat Sheet @shonastrong www.shonastrong.com

Ep 43 - C Section Recovery with Rosie Davie

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 45:40


This is actually the latest Floors, Cores & More podcast but it's so useful I'm uploading it here too! Rosie explains how you can start recovering and adding in movement after your C Section delivery. Come and join us in the Floors, Cores & More Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/532689715482492 Follow us: @shonastrong @rosiedaviephysiotherapy

Ep 42 - Listen to this if you had an indulgent weekend

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 10:58


If you over indulged at the weekend and want to get back on track - listen to this ;) @shonastrong www.shonastrong.com

Ep 41 - Body Autonomy

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 23:14


A little podcast Essay about Body Autonomy within the Pre & Post Natal Space Some of the accounts I mentioned: @emmapickettibclc - lactation consultant @clairemmac - badass Crossfitter and me: @shonastrong www.shonastrong.com

Ep 40 - 3 easy ways to improve your week

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 19:20


Try these 3 simple and easy ways to make you an overall happier person :) www.shonastrong.com @shonastrong

Ep 39 - Nutrition and Fertility

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 20:38


Some guidelines for people who are TTC/embarking on the IVF process who want to best support their fertility outcomes with Nutrition. @shonastrong www.shonastrong.com

Ep 38 - Jules interviews Me!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 49:14


This audio is from a Podcast I recorded last night with @julesduncancoaching for her community. It was a great chat and so I stole the audio to share with you lot. In this episode we talk about: Strengthening and LENGTHENING the Pelvic Floor Exercising on your back during Pregnancy Favourite postpartum exercises Is it normal to pee while jumping post partum And my one piece of advice for Mums... Thanks for having me Jules!

Ep 37 - Q&A with Midwife Joanna McIntyre

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 47:10


Today I had the lovely Joanna McIntyre on the podcast @midwife.joanna We chatted about: How much exercise during Pregnancy impacts Birth What is hypnobirthing and how important is it? Where to go for antenatal education How to write a Birth Plan What to do if your Birth didn't go to plan I loved this chat with Joanna and I think you will too! @ShonaStrong

Ep 36 - Dealing with Crossfit Haterz, training with an injury, healthy snacks

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 15:12


Quick 15 minute Q&A How to make healthy snacks more appealing Training with an injury Dealing with Crossfit Haterz

Ep 35 - Rihanna's baby gap & My last acting job

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 18:05


I hope you have no regrets about life because I fully believe that even the toughest situations make us stronger people. Diamonds are formed under extreme pressure n all that. Shona x

Ep 34 - Holding yourself accountable, Worrying about weight gain, How to get Stronger

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 22:28


This episode I'm answering questions from the Best Self Check ins: How to motivate yourself and keep yourself accountable Worrying about weight gain Progressive Overload Anxiety after taking time off the gym @shonastrong @unit4healthandfitness

Ep 33 - How Pamela Anderson got me through a Toddler Sunday

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 18:39


I love Pamela Anderson. I also love my Toddler and his very determined nature. @shonastrong www.shonastrong.com

Ep 32 - What is ShonaStrong Bumps?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 11:22


ShonaStrong Bumps is my online group coaching community for Pregnancy and I am so proud of it. I am 100% you will love it! In this short podcast I'll explain exactly what it is. If you want to chat more about it you can message me on @shonastrong on instagram Or to sign up go to shonastrong.com/aboutshonastrongbumps Shona :)

Ep 31 - You are more capable than you think

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 19:49


I'm absolutely buzzing after the amazing weekend I've had! You are SO MUCH more capable than you think. It doesn't matter what age you are, how many babies you've had, what diagnosis you've had... you are Strong, Capable, Adaptable & Resilient (love that) Thanks to @physiodetective Antony Lo for challenging our biases and encouraging us to change lives.

Ep 30 - Paul's Birth Story (positive & lots of snacks)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 31:11


Inspired by Katherine Ryan's podcast I thought I would get my other half's perspective on our birth story!

Ep 29 - "Your body will never be the same again"

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 19:35


This phrase annoys me so much and while there might be some truth in it, why dwell on it? There's no reason why you can't be living your best, fittest, strongest, healthiest and happiest-in-your-own-skin life once you become a Mum. @shonastrong

Ep 28 - Pregnancy & Training to Failure/Progressive Overload

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 16:56


In this episode I answer one of my client's amazing questions: "In terms of effort should I be making any adjustments (e.g. is it still ok to work to failure/progressively overload)?" Hope you enjoy!

Ep 27 - Body Image and Pregnancy

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 33:51


Hello lovely listeners. Today's episode I talk about Body Image and Pregnancy - and my own personal struggles! Hope this helps you. www.shonastrong.com @shonastrong

Ep 26 - Pregnant and brand new to exercise?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 16:59


This special episode is for anyone who has heard about all the amazing benefits that leisure time exercise can bring to you and your baby and wants some of that in their life! In this episode I go into the benefits of exercising to you AND baby. What the NHS guidelines are. How to get started! I talk you through a plan you can actually follow. If you want more information on how you can work with me go to www.shonastrong.com or message me on Instagram @shonastrong Shona :)

Ep 25 - Pregnancy & Pelvic Floor

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 24:31


Pretty much everything you need to know to look after your Pelvic Floor during Pregnancy! Send it to a Pregnant pal - they will appreciate it :) @shonastrong

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