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Send us a textThis week I am a little bit upset.Not about the first subject which follows a question about what type of exercise, and at which intensity, is safe to do during pregnancy. That's a great question and a doddle to answer :)But I'm upset about the single worst Instagram video I have seen from someone working with babies. Here it is for those of you who want to have a look.The Osteopath in the video is making LOADS of dumb, and I do mean idiotic, claims about the effects of a C-section on a baby's spine and it's health.He claims the "lumbar spine is reversed" or "missing" and that is clearly complete and utter nonsense. But the video has 400k likes and this grifter has 600k followers.So I go over some of the idiotic claims people make online to scare those of you wanting, or needing, a C-section into parting with your money.And then there's a bit of jazz to calm me down :)As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles!So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering.This means you can sign up after your first child, use the program and recover and then still have access after giving birth to child 2 and 3!None of this "pay X amount a year" nonsense, once you've paid..you've paid!This makes HPNB not just the most efficient and complete post-partum recovery program, it's also BY FAR the best value.Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. We're played out today by; Ryan Saranich with "Sentimental"
Send us a text This week I'm answering some more of your questions and emails,Will using a bodypillow during pregnancy really lead to greater diastasis recti and hip problems?Why learning to breathe properly is the single most important thing you can do for your post-partum recovery.I'm also talking about "doming" again And finally, why Gisele Bündchen is NOT the person you want to compare your body to when you're post-partum (I can't believe I have to say this but someone asked if I could give them a tummy like Gisele "because she's had 4 kids and looks amazing!!") Just a reminder that HPNB now only has 5 billing cycles!So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering.This means you can sign up after your first child, use the program and recover and then still have access after giving birth to child 2 and 3!None of this "pay X amount a year" nonsense, once you've paid..you've paid!This makes HPNB not just the most efficient and complete post-partum recovery program, it's also BY FAR the best value.Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out; "Sinking" (The stripped version) by Ramona Woolf
Send us a text Can burlesque become a tool for postpartum body confidence? This week I'm delighted to be joined by Cat LaCohie and we're talking everything body confidence.We explore the reality of societal pressures that many women face after pregnancy, and how Cat uses burlesque as a medium to reconnect women with their bodies and embrace self-love. But this episode is not just about burlesque. It's about the journey of self-discovery, and the transformative power of reclaiming one's identity. Cat shares how embodying powerful characters through burlesque helped her reclaim her strength during moments of self-doubt. She challenges the notion of seeking constant approval from others, emphasizing the value of self-worth and the joy of being in the company of the right people. As our conversation draws to a close, Cat sheds light on the importance of being vocal about who you are, and how it helps filter out those who don't belong in your life.She shares her inspiring journey, from building her own website to teaching burlesque classes, and how she learned to say 'I'm amazing and you're welcome' instead of apologizing for her actions. The message of this episode is clear: Individuality, self-love and authenticity can be empowering tools to navigate through life's challenges. You can find Cat in all the cool places.Her website FacebookInstagram and her other insta! And if Cat has really made you think "Hey, I should give this a shot" then head here for online classes.Just a reminder that HPNB now only has 5 billing cycles!So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering.This means you can sign up after your first child, use the program and recover and then still have access after giving birth to child 2 and 3!None of this "pay X amount a year" nonsense, once you've paid..you've paid!This makes HPNB not just the most efficient and complete post-partum recovery program, it's also BY FAR the best value.Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Got me good" by elise
Send us a textThis week I am returning to the age old subject of diastasis and backpain.I saw a post on Threads this week from a VERY knowledgeable neurosurgeon that I follow, where she posted that she was surprised that after having had diastasis surgery her lower backpain was also gone.And I just thought; "Well, if she doesn't know about this connection then I clearly haven't spoken about it enough".So that's what we're doing. Remember, everything..EVERYTHING, is connected and isolating small muscle groups does not work when you're dealing with postpartum recovery!Just a reminder that HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles!So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering.Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topicPlaying us out this week
Send us a textThis week it's just little old me again as I talk about the weird, frankly insane, stigma surrounding c-sections.A lot of chat on my social media feed was about c-section this week so I thought I'd spend a bit of time going over the numbers;What % of women give birth via c-section in various countries?What is the reason for most c-sections? (hint, it's not "too posh to push!!")Why do doctors recommend c-sections for certain women? (hint; it's not "to make money"!)What % of c-sections is elective? (it's a LOT lower than most people think..and even then there are usually very good reasons for it)I also talk about the "diastasis recti is an adaptation" argument a bit and compare it to Wolverine's claws. Very useful in a fight, not so much when you want to open a jar of peanutbutter.As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Es El Comienzo" by REMEDEE
Send us a textThis week I am waffling through another episode all by myself as I try to get the point across that a very narrow approach to postpartum recovery training will actually hurt you more than it will help.Basically I am saying that, by only focussing on things like diastasis recti, pelvic floor issues etc and ignoring "normal" upperbody training and movements, you're going to run into problems later on and you really don't need to.As I explain, unlike some other programs, in the HPNB program we start incorporating upperbody strength training from week 4 onwards as it's a vital part of getting you fit as a fiddle and ready to deal with whatever life throws at you.Anyways, if you don't mind me taking ages to get to the point, this is a valuable episode for anyone to listen to..I promise :) As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; Moses Kidd is back! "Leaving this town" is the name of the track
Send us a textWhen Wendy Powell, founder and CEO of Mutu System, first grappled with postpartum challenges, she unknowingly began a journey to revolutionize women's health conversations globally. In our latest episode, Wendy joins us to share her insights on the often-overlooked aspects of perinatal pelvic health and its profound effect on women's lives. Together, we explore the intricacies of dealing with issues like incontinence and prolapse, which extend beyond mere physical discomfort and touch upon deeper aspects like self-esteem and social participation. Wendy's collaboration with health insurers and hygiene companies globally underscores the pressing need for a holistic healthcare approach, particularly in regions like the U.S., where women's health issues are still under-researched.Imagine feeling shame and defeat when a birth plan doesn't go as anticipated. This episode tackles the emotional complexities of childbirth, especially the concept of birth shame that plagues many women. Medical interventions, though sometimes necessary, can leave mothers feeling disempowered and disconnected. We dive into the lack of postpartum support and address how dismissive attitudes within the medical community can stall recovery. By sharing personal anecdotes and professional insights, we aim to empower women with knowledge and support, helping them regain confidence in their postpartum bodies.Bringing to light the challenges of pelvic floor health and its accessibility, we discuss the essential yet often inaccessible therapies needed for recovery. Wendy and I emphasize the importance of understanding our bodies as a cohesive unit, advocating for practical and personalized approaches to health. Through heartfelt stories and expert advice, we paint a picture of non-linear recovery journeys, highlighting how both surgical and non-surgical methods can help reclaim strength post-birth. This episode is a call to action for comprehensive care, where women's voices are heard, and their postpartum journey is fully supported.Ready to start your pelvic health journey with MUTU System? Click here! Join the Bump & Beyond Online Community for moms & moms-to-be! Coaching offerKelly Hof: Labor Nurse + Birth CoachBasically, I'm your birth bestie! With me as your coach, you will tell fear to take a hike!Support the showConnect with Kelly Hof at kellyhof.comMedical Disclaimer:This podcast is intended as a safe space for women to share their birth experiences. It is not intended to provide medical advice. Each woman's medical course of action is individual and may not appropriately transfer to another similar situation. Please speak to your medical provider before making any medical decisions. Additionally, it is important to keep in mind that evidence based practice evolves as our knowledge of science improves. To the best of my ability I will attempt to present the most current ACOG and AWHONN recommendations at the time the podcast is recorded, but that may not necessarily reflect the best practices at the time the podcast is heard. Additionally, guests sharing their stories have the right to autonomy in their medical decisions, and may share their choice to go against current practice recommendations. I intend to hold space for people to share their decisions. I will attempt to share the current recommendations so that my audience is informed, but it is up to each individual to choose what is best for them.
Send us a textI had a wonderful email from someone in Mexico asking me the, seemingly straightforward, "When will I know my diastasis is healed?" so in this episode I spend 30 minutes answering that very question.The issue with this question is that diastasis recti has a specific definition (one that isn't wide enough, in my opinion) and therefore quite often women get told that their diastasis is "healed" when it actually really isn't.And you can also have the situation where the diastasis (the gap) isn't actually much of an issue anymore but, technically, you still have it.So today I'm clearing it all up, whether you're an athlete or not. Whether you're into hill walking or a pro-tennis player..all will be clear :)As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out today; "Same goes" by Moses Kidd
Send us a textWouldn't it be nice if postpartum recovery was included in the NHS services, as they should be? Rather than NHS GPs making Instagram commercials for private, and expensive, postpartum recovery programs we should ALWAYS be pushing for FREE access for women.The Americanisation of British healthcare is a real problem and, the truth is, we would not accept this if this was happening for anything other than postpartum recovery?Imagine NHS GPs advertising for people to get cataract treatment private. Or saying that "loads of people come to me with a broken leg so I tell them to buy X-program"!It is outrageous that an essential service is being outsourced and that many women are being priced out of access.So that's what I spend the first 15 or so minutes talking about, then I move on to "pelvic floor or diastasis recti?".One of my PT colleagues, who is also a client, asked why online recovery programs now seemed to focus much more on pelvic floor in their advertising than they do on diastasis recti? What is the reason behind this change? Have the programs changed??As always; HPNB is, and always will be, FREE for 3 months.If you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic Playing us out this week; "Winless Game" by Moses Kidd
For years we've tracked investment trends at StartUp Health and talked quarter after quarter about how women's health has been underfunded. Finally, that is changing, and more founders and more funders are actively bridging that divide, creating new, necessary solutions for women, whether in fitness, pre- and post-natal care, chronic conditions, fertility, or menopause. Our podcast guests this week are two Health Transformers who have been dedicated to FemTech before the new surge in interest in women's health innovation. First we'll talk to Wendy Powell, CEO & Founder of MUTU System, a UK-based fitness platform that helps women recover from pregnancy and regain independence and confidence – focusing on core and pelvic floor reconnection, recovery, and strengthening. Wendy's been in business for more than a decade and joined StartUp Health last year to help expand her reach. Then we'll hear from Missy Lavender, CEO & Founder of Renalis, about how she's helping women with below-the-belt conditions like overactive bladder get the care they need through an AI chatbot called CeCe. Missy's company – which joined StartUp Health in 2019 – is bringing therapy to women who have suffered in silence with pelvic health conditions. She's not just extending a lifeline to women, but to their doctors as well, who have struggled to figure out how to manage these challenging conditions. Enjoy the episode, which was recorded at the ViVE 2023 conference in Nashville, with these two founders breaking through the stigma around women's pelvic health. Founders: Health Transformer University fuels your health moonshot Funders: Become a Health Moonshot Champion Want more content like this? You can subscribe to the podcast as well as other health innovation updates at startuphealth.com/content. Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox. Looking to break down health barriers? If you're an entrepreneur or investor, contact us to learn how you can join our Health Equity Moonshot. Passionate about Type 1 diabetes? If you're an entrepreneur or investor, contact us to learn how you can join our T1D Moonshot.
Diastasis recti is where the muscles that run down the middle of your stomach separate during pregnancy. It's really common and usually goes back to normal within eight weeks of delivery, but sometimes it doesn't. And it can lead to back problems and hernia - both things that Niki Odogwu has been dealing with since her daughters were born, as well as stress urinary incontinence. In this episode, Niki tells Helen how her back troubles got to the point where she couldn't get out of bed and how a postpartum fitness programme changed everything - helping her to manage her back pain and strengthen her pelvic floor. They discuss how a lack of information leaves women in the dark about our own bodies and why we need to do better at postpartum care:We don't focus on ourselves and our own care. It's like we don't matter. And as women we need to get out of that mindset and stop feeling that by looking after ourselves, we're being selfish mums, or we should be putting everything into the children, or this is the price you pay for having children. It shouldn't be like that. You can find more information about Diastasis Recti here and hereThe postpartum fitness programme MUTU System* is here*This is not an ad, Why Mums Don't Jump has no affiliation with MUTU System.
In this episode, our host Dr Hasan Chowhan talks to Dr Sushma Sundaresh, a Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist in Bromley to investigate how mental health issues can affect new parents, with a particular focus on the importance of addressing health inequalities. Wendy Powell from MUTU System also joins to tell us about their pre and post-natal fitness programme, and Alison Baum tells us about Baby Buddy, an app to support parents provided by Best Beginnings.
A mother of two with decades of personal training experience, Wendy founded MUTU System on the inspiration drawn from the lasting damage caused by a traumatic childbirth in which Wendy almost lost her life. Her focus with MUTU System is to empower women around the world through a community focused platform to put mothers back in control of their own bodies. MUTU System offers step by step guidance and access to MUTU Connect, a non-judgemental members-only community providing personal support via a dedicated team of ‘MUTU Pro's' who have been trained by Wendy. MUTU System website: https://mutusystem.com/en-us MUTU System Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mutusystem Elizabeth's website: https://miraculousmamas.com Miraculous Mamas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miraculousmamas Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play Become a member today by going to https://feals.com/mamas & you'll get 50% off your first order w/ free shipping! Get 20% off your first order go to https://soshydration.com/ More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426
Never miss a show, get notifications direct to your inbox. http://bit.ly/TheLoveldaShow Covered in this Episode Listen to your inner voice and don`t be scared to go after it Transformation is an adventure and a step-by-step journey Tips on how to feel good emotionally About Your Host: World renown Speaker Coach, Moderator, MC and Host. Lovelda Vincenzi teaches female entrepreneurs how to secure game-changing paid speaking opportunities such that they can increase their impact, influence and income. As an MC and Moderator Lovelda has been trusted by organisers to introduce and facilitate conversations with political figureheads, Celebrities & Senior Executives such as Paul Polman (Former Unilever CEO), Monica Lewinsky, Kunal Nayyar (Big Bang Theory) & Margrethe Vestagar (European Commissioner for Competition). Featured on Business Insider, Psychologies and High Life Magazine, Lovelda is on a mission to unleash authentic powerful female voices. Connect with the show: YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/LoveldaVincenzi Instagram: www.instagram.com/loveldashow About our Guest Wendy Powell: Founder and CEO of NHS Digital-approved MUTU System, Wendy Powell is the woman behind the leading global medically recommended digital health tech platform for mothers. She is an international speaker and award-winning entrepreneur - https://mutusystem.com/about-wendy About our Guest Bridget Finklaire: Bridget Finklaire is an author & spiritual teacher. Her novel Red Dress, published by Roundfire Books, will be launched in July. Connect with Wendy Powell Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mutuceo and https://www.facebook.com/mutusystem LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mutuceo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mutu_ceo/ and https://www.instagram.com/mutusystem/ Connect with Bridget Finklaire Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Finklaire/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridget-finklaire-513494a/ Instagram: https: https://www.instagram.com/bridgetfinklaire/?hl=en =================================================== Links shared in this episode > > > FREE Speaker Marketing Blueprint: Your guide to building speaker marketing assets regardless of if you are brand new to speaking or looking to ramp up: https://www.worldclassfemalespeakers.com/speakermarketingblueprint/ >>> DOWNLOAD - THE TRUTH ABOUT A MOTHER`S BODY Click 'free download' at the top of this page https://mutusystem.co.uk/results/ >>> THE NOVEL - RED DRESS will be published at the end of July. Bridget is planning to be in London for the launch. Sign up to the mailing list - use the contact form on the website and state 'Women of Power/Red Dress' in the message box. She'll be giving away a signed copy of the book to someone on that list, when it launches (as long as Bridget is in the UK and so is the winner). http://www.bridgetfinklaire.com/contact/
Here are the notes for episode #323 of Well-Fed Women. Be sure to check back every Tuesday for a new episode, and head over to Apple Podcasts or Stitcher to subscribe!To leave a review for the podcast (HORRAY!), go to: https://coconutsandkettlebells.com/reviewIn this episode, Noelle and Wendy Powell discuss exercise for women after baby, pelvic floor dysfunction, and core activation.Got a question you’d like us to answer? Email us at wellfedwomen@gmail.com.10% of the funds we receive from our sponsors is donated directly to our partner charity, Thistle Farms, a place where women survivors of abuse, addiction, trafficking and prostitution receive help and support through residential programs, therapy, education, and employment opportunities. Because we get paid per download, you are actively supporting Thistle Farms by downloading our podcast each week.Topics![05:40] Exercise for Women After Baby, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, and Core Activation with Wendy PowellLinks!Noelle’s website: https://coconutsandkettlebells.comBuy our book Coconuts and KettlebellsWell-Fed Women Holistic Health Facebook GroupJoovv.com/wellfedBlublox.com/wellfedMutuSystem.comWendy Powell on InstagramMutu System InstagramMutu System You Tube ChannelBLUblox I wear BLUblox computer filter glasses anytime I’m looking at screens, and BLUblox sleep lenses at night. Grab your own and use the code WELLFED for 15% off at blublox.com/wellfed.JoovvReceive all the benefits of Red light therapy at home with joovv.com/wellfed.
Isn’t it time we stop overlooking our own self-care? Rachel Letham is a Business Success Coach, self-care guru, and author of Self-Care For The Seasons. She is sharing how she helps women worldwide discover what self-care means to them and how we can implement more self-care even if we don’t think there is enough time in the day. We’re discussing not only Rachel’s journey to self-care but also about bringing well-being into our day-to-day life as much as possible, no matter what season of life we are in. Let's make self-care a priority! What we're talking about Rachel’s Road To Self-Care Rachel’s Book Self-Care For The Seasons How To Start Incorporating More Self-Care Rachel’s Road To Self-Care Rachel started her career in the fresh produce industry, traveling the world to source berries to supply UK supermarkets. Throughout the years, she held various roles from Head of Supply Chains to running a strawberry farm. Despite working 80 hour weeks, she found she had free time and wanted to do something creative for herself, so Rachel started a blog. Her blog quickly evolved into an online fashion and lifestyle magazine which also got her promoted in her day job to Head of Brand & Communications. After experiencing a potentially life-altering experience, Rachel realized that she needed more balance. After being told she would make a good coach, Rachel further explored the opportunity and thus created her business. Rachel offered self-care advice that naturally came to her and resonated with others. She started a self-care survival kit and created a deck of cards - 52 Ways to Bring Self-Care Into Your Life. All of this has led to her new book, Self-Care For The Seasons. Rachel’s Book Self-Care For The Seasons Rachel wrote her book, Self-Care For The Seasons, as a resource guide for people to come back to when it worked for them. Rachel has had a global audience and is conscious that we aren’t all in the same climatic season of the year at the same time. Rachel also knows that many of us are experiencing different seasons of life, therefore this is a guide that can be utilized on every self-care journey regardless of what season of year or life you’re in. She reminds us that even small acts of self-care are needed by all of us and can provide great benefit. There are no two same definitions of self-care since we are all individuals. How To Start Incorporating More Self-Care Self-care is a hot topic, but not everyone fully gets the various dimensions of self-care. Rachel shared that women usually feel a bit stuck in life and don’t feel they have a good sense of balance. We lead busy lives, but we need to find a way to incorporate more self-care into our lives and prioritize our needs. A great way to start on your self-care journey is to discover what resonates with you in regards to the ways you enjoy self-care and start including it in your schedule. Determine what is maintainable, sustainable, and won’t make you feel overwhelmed. How will you incorporate more time for self-care? LINKS MENTIONED Rachel Letham’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rachelletham/ Rachel Letham’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rachellethamcoach Rachel Letham’s Website https://www.rachelletham.com/ Rachel Letham’s Book “Self-care For The Seasons” https://www.selfcarefortheseasons.com Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod https://amzn.to/34gEfUr Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg https://amzn.to/3nrEDaq 10 of Zen Meditation Teacher https://www.instagram.com/tenofzen/ MUTU System - core exercises https://mutusystem.com/
típicos regalos que van dirigidos neta y exclusivamente para el bebé, sino los regalos que la van a ayudar a llegar preparada al postparto, a llegar con confianza y una idea mucho más clara, pero, sobre todo, regalos que sirven un propósito y que nos van a ayudar a eliminar el tabú que existe alrededor del tema de postparto. Aprovecha los descuentos en mi curso de preparación para el postparto y de las afirmaciones imprimibles que te pueden acompañar en tu camino hacia la maternidad. Clases y Cursos en línea: Clases de Yoga Prenatal Curso de Preparación para el parto Curso de Preparación para el postparto: Del Embarazo al Postparto – 20% de descuento con el código PODCAST Curso/Clase de Lactancia Curso para fortalecer el suelo pélvico – MUTU System Servicios: Consultora de Lactancia Doula Postparto Servicio de limpieza por dos semanas Suscripción a servicios de comida Libros: Mamá Natural La Guía Definitiva de Embarazo y Parto de Genevieve Holland evidencia científica y sabiduría popular Un regalo para toda la vida de Carlos Gonzalez Imprimibles: Diarios de Embarazo – Etsy Afirmaciones para el parto – 40% de descuento con el código PODCAST Afirmaciones para el postparto – 40% de descuento con el código PODCAST Productos: Botella de agua con pitillo | Amazon Tarjetas de regalo para tiendas de maternidad – Kindred Bravely Canasta de frutas o snacks nutritivos Productos para la recuperación postparto de Earth Mama Organics | Amazon Canasta con tus productos favoritos para la recuperación postparto Si éste o algún otro episodio te ha ayudado o inspirado, me atrevo a pedirte una reseña y una valoración en Apple Podcast para que otras mamás también puedan aprovechar la información que comparto. ¡Conectemos en IG! Por allá me encuentras como @NaturalmenteMama!
How many times from pregnancy to parenting do you feel like you are doing it all wrong? The truth is, we need to have open and honest conversations about the changes in our bodies as a result of carrying our babies. Often after childbirth, moms are forgotten and everyone is focused on the baby. Yes, that's wonderful but we are left feeling exhausted, in pain, and reeling from the birth experience. This episode is all about our bodies as women and our health after we have our beautiful babies. My wonderful guest, Wendy Powell, the founder of the MUTU system , talks about how our bodies change and what we can do about it! Many women experience urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, painful sex, and diastasis recti which can lead to embarrassment, anxiety, shame and lack of confidence. Wendy believes every woman deserves the dignity and pleasure of a body that works and feels good. She helps women, get their power back by supporting them through this time and teaching them how to build their pelvic floor and supporting them with a community of women so no mama has to face this alone. Wendy has also launched a campaign called #ByMySide, which is all about raising awareness of the importance of birthing partners during the pandemic. The campaign encourages women to take to social media to post a picture with their birthing partner alongside a message about how important they were. About Wendy Powell MUTU System was founded by mother of two Wendy Powell, a globally recognised leading voice on equality and empowerment for women’s health, with almost two decade’s experience in personal training. As the woman behind the best-selling online programme for mothers, trusted by over 70,000 women worldwide, Wendy is loved and recommended by specialist women’s health experts, surgeons, Hollywood celebrity trainers and their clients and even Royalty. The birth of MUTU System as a company stems from the births of Wendy's own children. It was the experience of a traumatic childbirth, which almost caused Wendy to lose her life, which would go on to reshape her entire career and give her a whole new perspective on what mothers have to deal with. Feeling physically and emotionally broken, powerless, useless at performing the most basic of female human functions, Wendy was left reeling from her childbirth experience. She realised that many women feel like this, hurried by well-meaning others to ‘get over it’ or move on. Many women struggle to see their beauty, strength and power. Whether it was recent or many years ago, and however it plays out, she knew that births stay with mothers and can leave them feeling battered, broken and disconnected. It was here that MUTU System was born. A service for mothers, much like herself, who become out of touch and feel as if they lack control of their own body. She built what she had needed, but couldn’t find. The company would go on to fill this void and provide tens of thousands of women across the world with a crucial support system to reconnect with themselves, physically and mentally. Today, Wendy is shifting the conversation on women’s bodies towards equality and empowerment for health, confidence and power. She is also on the Women’s Development Board of charity Microloan Foundation UK and works with medical professionals around the world to improve education, dignity and empowerment for mothers. About MUTU System MUTU System is a digital 12-module specialist core and pelvic floor programme for all mothers, proven to improve physical symptoms including urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, painful sex and diastasis recti which can lead to embarrassment, anxiety, discomfort and lack of confidence. Launched in 2009, MUTU System has a 94% success rate for clients feeling better in their bodies and the programme is backed by medical professionals. The concept is grounded in the belief that every woman deserves the dignity and pleasure of a body that works and that feels good. MUTU System is for all mothers whether expectant, new or experienced, safe to use during pregnancy, right after childbirth, and beyond. MUTU System are also vocal advocates for the fact that no women should have to face up to their issues alone or in silence - providing a unique community of peers and experts ready to answer your every question, dispel your fears and destroy taboos! $147 ONE OFF PAYMENT FOR LIFETIME ACCESS, or pay in 4 interest-free instalments with Klarna Website: www.mutusystem.com // www.mutusystem.co.uk for UK listeners Email: hello@mutusystem.com Number: International charges may apply (+44) 1326 741130 MUTU System - @mutusystem Wendy Powell - @mutuceo Thanks for listening! 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For many women exercise forms part of their identity and hugely influences their overall wellness. The benefits of exercise for our physical and mental health are well understood and after giving birth this is often more important than ever. During pregnancy and birth women's body's are devoted to growing, nurturing and birthing their baby and to do so they undergo huge physiological and psychological changes so it is important we return to exercise in a sensible and safe way in the postpartum. Guidance seems to be very generalised and there exists a huge amount of vague and confusing information around the processes of postpartum exercise so I am thrilled to be joined on this week's episode by Wendy Powell the founder and CEO of MUTU system and a woman who is as passionate as I am about supporting women to embrace safe exercise in a way that will enhance their health and wellness. MUTU system and more information about the services offered can be found at: https://mutusystem.com and on Instagram @mutusystem Enjoy listening and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. Midwife Pip www.midwifepip.com
In this week's episode, I'm chatting to Wendy Powell. I've known Wendy since I first heard her speak on stage about her ground breaking programme MUTU system, and then had to go buy it immediately. Since then, I've been using it weekly, and absolutely love it. So I had to have Wendy on the podcast to explain why she came up with it and why over 68,000 women have already been through it. I love Wendy's mission to get us all thinking of our bodies differently and particularly to stop the shame around how we see ourselves. And to give women an exercise programme that is safe and doesn't stress us out!Find out more about MUTU System here; http://happyhormonesforlife.com/mutu-system
To learn more about the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes https://runliftmompod.com/what-is-a-postpartum-recovery-plan-and-why-do-you-need-one?/ Show notes: 2:00 how Aida went from a corporate setting to owning a doula agency 5:00 what is a Doula and how do they help during labor and delivery 7:00 importance of having support during the postpartum recovery period 8:30 vulnerability and the need for support before baby arrives, as birth support, and afterward 10:00 need for community in motherhood 13:00 Birth plan vs birth preferences 14:00 Doulas as an integral part of your postpartum recovery plan, what to consider in a recovery plan 16:00 considerations for a COVID world and the role of Telehealth 24:00 more on Mother support and how to access resources in a pandemic 27:00 rapid fire Guest details: Aida Algarin is owner of Aida Algarin Birth Services, a full service doula agency whose office is located in the heart of historic downtown Fayetteville. https://www.aidaalgarinbirth.com Aida is a birth and postpartum doula, sibling care doula, childbirth educator, infant feeding specialist, and placenta encapsulator. Aida and her team of doulas are members of the Fort Bragg military community, as are the majority of families they support. She has four children ranging from 25 to 3 years old and is also fluent in Spanish. Mentioned in this episode Episode with Neena Malosky and Beth Warren: https://runliftmompod.com/epi7/ Episode with Wendy Powell of MUTU System: https://runliftmompod.com/s2e2/ Want to connect with me further? Connect with me on Instagram or YouTube and reach out! https://instagram.com/runliftmompod.com https://youtube.com/runliftmom Want to work together? Here's how we can do that! ZYIA Active brand rep 1:1 podcast consulting services https//runliftmompod.com/contact This podcast is sponsored by: ZYIA Active Run Lift Mom training plans HelloWoofy Red H Nutrition (use RUNLIFTMOM to save 15% on anything) Audible Support my new show "Serve then Sell" by sharing with a direct seller www.servethensell.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/runliftmom/message
No more guessing. We’re going to be proactive gather information to help our bodies and ourselves. We are worth it. I’m worth it. You’re worth it. Physical Therapist Angie Peters is BACK! And we’re talking all things leakage after babies. Because…no more guessing. We’re going to learn more so we can strengthen our bodies and regain our sense of dignity around things that effect many moms like a leaking pelvis. Angie’s Bio: Angie is a physical therapist on the island of Maui who specializes in pelvic floor rehab. I used her services during & after two of my three pregnancies. She offered me loving support, guidance, & care during those sensitive times to help me figure out what was going on with my body and what I could do about it. Seeing her as a recovering mom opened my eyes to a whole world of resources that is available to postpartum moms! Angie graduated with a masters degree from the University of Utah School of Physical Therapy in 2002. She has over 17 years of experience and continuing education in the outpatient orthopedic setting and has extensive post graduate work in the field of Women’s Health & Pelvic Rehabilitation through Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. Angie shows great enthusiasm in education and improvement of pain-free function through a variety of clinic skills. She shares her free time with her husband and daughter. She also enjoys golfing, pickleball, and the great outdoors. Angie serves our Maui community with a gentle and generous heart & I’m thrilled she is here to serve my listener community here at Elevating Motherhood as we dive deeper into the topic of leaky pelvis. In This Episode, We Talk About: Bladder leakage Fecal leakage and smearing (yes, we go there) Surprising contributors to leakage problems What your poop is telling you Constipation How our diet contributes to or solves leakage problems Proper toileting mechanics What’s normal… what’s not When to seek help from a physical therapist Basic pelvic floor anatomy that all mamas should know What’s going on in our bodies when they aren’t functioning quite right How we can avoid wearing pads to protect against leaks Ideas for strengthening the pelvic floor The coconut wireless & Kegel exercises Exercising & leakage The role of core strength on pelvic strength AND MORE! Connect with Angie here: www.mauipelvicrehab.com Please Visit Our Sponsors: Primally Pure is one of my favorite companies! If you're looking for a new clean, safe, non-toxic deodorant that actually works, check out Primally Pure! Visit www.elevatingmotherhood.com/primallypure MUTU System is a medically recommended, online exercise program that is designed to support mothers postpartum. A it's not just for moms with new babies. I started using it 2.5 years after my 3rd baby to help with my hip pain and unresolved diastasis recti. Find out more at: www.elevatingmotherhood.com/mutu Elevating Motherhood Links: Website: www.elevatingmotherhood.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/loribethauldridge Facebook: www.facebook.com/elevatingmotherhood iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevating-motherhood/id1479731562 Blog: www.yayamamas.com
“Today more than ever female voices are needed and there's far too many women not being heard. Not because they've got nothing to say or because they're not powerful but because for whatever reason tey have been lead to believe they are not worth hearing or they are not powerful enough to speak” - Wendy Powell This Episode Covers: Stepping into powerfully managing a team of highly accountable individuals How to get started in a tech heavy industry with no experience How to powerfully you to your business Never miss a show, get notifications direct to your inbox. http://bit.ly/TheLoveldaShow Connect to the World Class Female Speakers Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/WorldClassFemaleSpeakers/ Remember to subscribe and drop us a 5 star review on iTunes. About Your Host: Entrepreneur & international MC, Moderator & host, Lovelda Vincenzi has been speaking and performing on stages since the age of 13 (www.lovelda.com). On a mission to unleash authentic powerful female voices, Lovelda runs World Class Female Speakers supporting women to get found, booked, and paid as speakers. As an MC and Moderator Lovelda has been trusted by organisers to introduce and facilitate conversations with political figureheads such as Margrethe Vestagar (European Commissioner for Competition) & Toomas Hendric Ilves (Former President of Estonia). In addition to celebrities such as Monica Lewinsky, Kunal Nayyar (Big Bang Theory), and Business Executives and Entrepreneurs such as Paul Polman (Former Unilever CEO). Connect with Lovelda: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LoveldaVincenzi FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WorldClassFemaleSpeakers/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/LoveldaVincenzi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveldavincenzi/ Resources for Speakers CLICK HERE to download your free copy of the Speaker Marketing Blueprint About our Guest: Founder & CEO of leading global digital health tech platform MUTU® System, Wendy Powell is the woman behind the world best-selling online programme for mothers, trusted by over 65,000 women worldwide. Loved and recommended by specialist womens health experts, surgeons, Hollywood celebrity trainers and their clients and even Royalty. Wendy is shifting the conversation on womens bodies towards equality and empowerment for health, confidence and power. Wendy is on the Womens Development Board of charity Microloan Foundation UK and works with medical professionals around the world to improve education, dignity and empowerment for mothers. Connect with Wendy Powell: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mutusystem/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mutuceo Instagram: @mutusystem Links shared in this episode https://mutusystem.co.uk/programme/
“Every woman deserves the dignity of a body that works and that makes her feel good.” Have you ever felt like your postpartum body was letting you down? Like it isn’t or wasn’t performing like it was supposed to? Mom guilt? Shame? You. Are. Not. Alone. And if there is one woman who understands those feelings of disconnection and what we can do about it, it’s today’s guest: Wendy Powell. Not only does she understand these common feelings and thoughts, but is committed to creating solutions for mamas who need more understanding and connection on their journeys. Wendy’s Bio: Wendy is a leader, speaker, maternal health pioneer, feminist, and founder & CEO of the leading global digital health tech platform MUTU System. Wendy is the woman behind the world’s best-selling, medically recommended, online program for mothers, trusted by over 65,000 women worldwide. Loved and recommended by Hollywood celebrity trainers and their clients, specialist women’s health experts, surgeons and even Royalty, Wendy is shifting the conversation on women’s bodies towards equality and empowerment for health, confidence and power. Wendy is on the Women’s Development Board of empowerment charity MicroLoan and works with medical professionals around the world to improve education, dignity and empowerment for mothers. Wendy has been featured on: Fox Health News | CNN | Huffington Post | Parent.com | BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour | The Telegraph | Daily Mail | Mail Online | Mother & Baby | Daily Express | Red magazine | Made for Mums | UK Health Radio and now Elevating Motherhood. I’m humbled and honored to bring Wendy, her message, her story, her program, and her light into your life today. Mamas, get ready. Wendy is here to support us in so many areas—today’s episode is about business, peeing our pants, personal growth, professional growth, life-long learning, health, wellness, fitness, connection, creating value, dignity, and so much more. You are in for a treat. For more information about Wendy and her incredible work, visit http://www.elevatingmotherhood.com/show-notes/episode-041/ Sponsors: Blossom & Root: Thanks to Blossom & Root for supporting today’s episode of Elevating Motherhood. This nature-based, Charlotte Mason inspired homeschool curriculum company has been supporting families for years. Their brilliant curriculum starts at the preschool level and offers options all the way into the elementary grades with more grade levels being released each year. It’s the curriculum my family uses and loves. If you are considering homeschooling your children in the fall or continuing your current home education journey but with more support. Now is the time to gather information about homeschool and start to find answers to all of your homeschool questions so that you can move forward with your family’s education decision with confidence. Checking out Blossom & Root’s age appropriate, supportive curriculums is a great place to start. They also offer a discount code for Elevating Motherhood listeners. Use the code LORIBETH10 at checkout for 10% off your order. Head over www.elevatingmotherhood.com/homeschoolfor more information. MUTU System: Wendy Powell is the creator and CEO of MUTU System. I’m a MUTU Mama myself and share more about my experience with it over at www.elevatingmotherhood.com/mutu Elevating Motherhood Links: Instagram: www.instagram.com/loribethauldridge Facebook: www.facebook.com/elevatingmotherhood
This super actionable interview with Dr. Amruta Inamdar is helpful for ANYONE, whether you're dealing with pelvic pain/tension or simply the stressors of daily life. She shares information about the power of pranayama (breath control) when it comes to stress reduction and pain management, and provides specific instructions for techniques that can help balance the body and calm the mind. If you'd like to watch the video version of this interview, please go to: https://youtu.be/bY5PLKFrksM Try the breathing exercises along with us, and let me know what you think! Resources/links: Get social with Dr. Amruta Inamdar, PT, DPT! @dramrutainamdar on Instagram... On Facebook: Dr Amruta Inamdar - Pelvic health Physical Therapist Get the first three days of Kegel Camp delivered to your inbox! Go to bit.ly/femkegelcamp to sign up. Learn more about prolapse and get the first week of my "Lift" pelvic support series for FREE: bit.ly/femfusionlift Videos that refer to the pelvic brace technique, as pertains to Brittany's question at the beginning of this episode: "How to Lift" - https://youtu.be/a3xkU0JhXJQ ..."How to Cough" - https://youtu.be/Q9MiYJwpw44 ..."Decompression Breath" - https://youtu.be/e7mWb2GQOEA Brittany (or someone in her situation) might also benefit from Julva, a natural cream for vulvar health created by Dr. Anna Cabeca. Learn more about get a free trial: bit.ly/femjulva Brittany (or someone in her situation) might also consider collagen supplementation for connective tissue health. Learn more: femfusionfitness.com/women-need-collagen Try Rasa, the herbal adaptogenic brew that helped me ditch caffeine (and feel SO MUCH BETTER!) Go to bit.ly/femtriberasa and enter code "femtribe" at checkout for 15% off Looking for a high-quality, wild-harvested supplement that's tailored to YOUR needs? Get 35% off your order of YouVeda supplements at youveda.com with code "femsquad" at checkout Gorilla Mats are the EXTRA LARGE fitness/yoga mats that I love! You'll see me using my Gorilla Mat on most of my newer YouTube videos, I'm completely obsessed and will never go back to standard-sized yoga mats, except when I'm traveling. Learn more at bit.ly/femtribemat and get 10% off your order using code FEMTRIBE10 at checkout. Need a foundational core strengthening program that complements my FemFusion workouts? Check out MUTU System. Go to bit.ly/femmutu and use code FEMTRIBE at checkout for 15% off, just for my followers! Find Lady Bits: Understand Your Body, Elevate Your Health, and Reclaim Your Spark Naturally on Amazon - https://amzn.to/2F7dqFB Leave a quick (1-minute) voice note. Go to anchor.fm/britalks to leave a message! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook @femfusionfitness --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/britalks/message
When your pelvic floor is functioning properly, you don't think much about it. It's holding everything in, doing its job. But when the pelvic floor is too weak or too tight, it can cause issues like urinary incontinence, back and hips pain, frequent UTI's, constipation or painful intercourse. The good news, says Nicole Atwood, is that wherever you are now, you can start to get better and regain your pelvic floor health.Visit our show sponsor, Mutu System at bit.ly/mutumamaFor show notes, visit: www.momswhoknowpodcast.comWhat One Little Thing are you going to do differently because of what you’ve heard today? Let me know! www.instagram.com/momswhoknowpodcast or www.facebook.com/momswhoknowpodcastgroupDid you leave a review? Get your thank you gift here: http://bit.ly/simplethankyou See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2:00 MUTU System origin story 4:00 Wendy’s own experience as a “self righteous personal trainer” (self described) & missing link in fitness world 8:00 common postpartum symptoms 9:00 how do you feel about your body after giving birth? Address the changes! 13:00 pregnancy and postpartum in the fitness industry 15:00 MUTU brag board 16:45 Ashley Gammon, MUTU Pro’s episode 18:00 postpartum considerations specific to runners 20:00 pelvic floor role in core musculature 21:00 your body will tell you it’s timeline 22:30 strength training considerations 24:00 don’t pee when you exercise & other cues from the body 26:00 fitness during pregnancy- establishing baseline at the appropriate time 28:00 rapid fire Find Wendy Powell & MUTU online, on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, or YouTube. Get MUTU System here or download 10 Things Your Doctor Didn’t Tell You About Your Post-Baby Body --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/runliftmom/message
Episode 029 explores what I call the Final Frontier in my post partum healing journey - healing the pelvic floor, pelvic organ prolapse and on a more spiritual and energetic level coming to face The Forgotten Feminine. I share, quite vulnerably and candidly my journey with Pelvic Organ Prolapse - I explain what it is, what I did and didn't know what POP, my journey of healing and how it's led me to face the disconnection of my inner feminine energy and power. This was a very raw, in real-time, authentic conversation about where I currently am on this journey of healing. There are tears shed as I speak the truth of my inner divine feminine and her sadness at being cut-off, numbed out, ignored and disconnected. This is a conversation that all women need to hear. Please tune in, listen with love, compassion and respect. And share it along to your mama friends. Show notes: I mention the work of Christine Kent - The Whole Woman. http://wholewoman.com I also share the core technique - Hypopressive - https://coresetfitness.com/hypopressive-fitness/ And here is where I did my Hypopressive workshop in Sydney. https://www.coretone.com.au I also purchased and occasionally use this Pelvic Floor trainer - KGoal http://www.kgoal.com.au I did the Mutu System program for deep core healing and re-activation www.mutusystem.com I also highly recommend you visit a holistically minded pelvic floor physiotherapist and do so regularly during pregnancy and post partum Visit https://www.claireobeid.com/ommamalove/ to get my Om Mama Love Meditation Bundle - 12 Meditation Track and 12 Affirmation Cards - $49 And click here: https://www.claireobeid.com/alchemy-of-emotional-freedom to join The Alchemy of Emotional Freedom Online EFT Masterclass LIVE Round commencing November 11th Love + light, Claire
What is MUTU? Kegels, core, diastasis – what are we supposed to do with all of this information anyway? Today, Ashley and Amy talk about their passion for helping women have much more confidence in their bodies after delivery or anytime something has interfered with their core muscles. MUTU is a specific system for retraining your core and recovering after postpartum.Episode Highlights:Helping women know and trust their bodyHow back pain connects to your pelvic floorWhen you build your core foundation, you can do anythingOnly babies should wear diapersWhat we don't know CAN hurt usAbout Amanda: Ashley Gammon, CPT, MUTU Pro, PR USA for MUTU System - the globally recognized postnatal recovery program for all women! I am a wife and mama to my three presidents, McKinley, Madison, and Monroe. A lover of hot coffee and cold beer and a huge advocate for women’s health! Don’t settle for anything less than epic ladies! Connect with Ashley:www.mutusystem.com
Wendy Powell, MUTU System Wendy Powell is the Founder & CEO of MUTU System, a medically reviewed and doctor recommended exercise and recovery program to help eliminate ‘mummy tummy’, Diastasis Recti and pelvic floor weakness. 2:00 MUTU System origin story 4:00 Wendy’s own experience as a “self righteous personal trainer” (self described) & missing link in fitness world 8:00 common postpartum symptoms 9:00 how do you feel about your body after giving birth? Address the changes! 13:00 pregnancy and postpartum in the fitness industry 15:00 MUTU brag board 16:45 Ashley Gammon, MUTU Pro's episode 18:00 postpartum considerations specific to runners 20:00 pelvic floor role in core musculature 21:00 your body will tell you it’s timeline 22:30 strength training considerations 24:00 don’t pee when you exercise & other cues from the body 26:00 fitness during pregnancy- establishing baseline at the appropriate time 28:00 rapid fire >>> GIVEAWAY!
In this episode we interviewed Wendy Powell, CEO of MUTU System, about her incredible program to help with pelvic floor issues including prolapse, urinary incontinence, painful sex, and to help diastasis recti or "mommy tummy." Tune in to hear about how her program was developed and how MUTU has helped Nicole and Stephanie. Listeners also get special discount! The post EP 26: MUTU System with Wendy Powell appeared first on Woman Centered Health.
About Wendy Wendy Powell is a globally recognised leading voice offering education and inspiration on postnatal issues and body confidence. Certified postnatal specialist, international speaker, award winning entrepreneur, author and teacher, she is founder and Director of world best-selling online programme MUTU® System and accredited education provider MUTU Pro. MUTU is trusted by more than 54,000 women and is recommended by medical health professionals around the world. After more than 17 years working in this specialist field, Wendy’s work is grounded in the belief that ‘Every woman deserves the dignity of a body that works and that makes her feel good’. Episode highlights Wendy’s birth experience and how this informed her development of the MUTU System Pelvic Floor Health and the role of kegels The lack of support women in the UK receive post baby The body as a whole and not defined by its component parts The role alignment and breathing play in pelvic floor health Body confidence and the damaging view perpetuated by society of getting your body back after your baby. Self love in recovering your health post baby The MUTU online programme Taking control of your physical health before physical symptoms of imbalance develop Wendy gives advice for returning to exercise post baby The benefit of community for mothers Relevant links Mutu System Website Instagram How to subscribe and review If you liked this episode of the Mothering the Mother Podcast, tell your friends, please! And please go to iTunes and SoundCloud to rate/review/subscribe to the show. it really helps to get the Podcast out there and before more people and it also makes my heart sing when I read reviews - I do read every single review and am so grateful - thank you. #motheringthemother Please do share the Podcast on social media if you enjoyed the episode – I am so grateful for sharing with your community and followers. You can you use the hashtag #motheringthemother which makes it easier for me to find you. Mothering the mother Facebook group and Instagram Follow me on Instagram, join my Facebook group the Mothering the Mother Get in touch You can email me at alison@alisonbarker.com with your questions, suggestions and feedback. I love to hear from you. I am trained Daring to Rest Facilitator so will be incorporating rest medicine into my work with mamas. Please sign up to my newsletter (www.alisonbarker.com) to be first to hear of new programmes I will be offering with Yoga Nidra and lots of other yummy things to nourish mamas. Where you can listen to the Podcast iTunes SoundCloud Stitcher Disclaimer The information and reference guides in this podcast are intended solely for the general information for the reader/listener. The contents of this podcast are not intended to offer personal medical advice, diagnose health problems or for treatment purposes. It is not a substitute for medical care provided by a licensed and qualified health professional. Please consult your health care provider for any advice on medications. The materials contained on this podcast are provided for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal or other professional advice on any subject matter. Alison Barker does not accept any responsibility for any loss, which may arise from reliance on information contained on this site.
Episode 15: Everyone hears about the importance of doing your kegels, but do you know that kegels are only a small part of toning your pelvic floor? And it's not just moms who have pelvic floor dysfunction. Many women don’t decide to do anything about their pelvic floor issues until they have symptoms. They can range from degrees of incontinence to discomfort during sex, a heaviness or bulging in the vagina or rectum to separation of the abdominal muscles with pregnancy- and more! Listen to find out why it’s common for women to pee a little when they sneeze or cough but why this shouldn’t be considered normal. Learn how to contract your pelvic floor muscle properly, keys to proper exercises and how important breath work is in the health of your pelvic floor.Things to try: MUTU System, Natalie Hodson, The Bloom MethodSubscribe to the podcast to catch every episode. Follow us on Instagram at #wineandgyn and @wine_and_gyn, and join our discussion forum on Facebook called Wine & Gyn Community.
MUTU System is a medically reviewed and doctor recommended exercise and recovery program to help eliminate ‘mummy tummy’, Diastasis Recti and pelvic floor weakness. Ashley Gammon, Certified Personal Trainer and MUTU Pro defines diastasis recti or "DR" (3:00), shares her personal story with postpartum fitness (4:00), pelvic floor health (6:00), baseline is null (9:00), how to know you need help- tangible symptoms (12:15), industry and information availability (14:35), stigma surrounding treatment (15:40), special considerations for runners and crossfitters (16:45), long term risks of NOT addressing (22:00), rapid fire (29:00). >>>>
Jamille and Jessica video interviewed Wendy Powell all the way from London to discuss MUTU System! She is the founder and CEO for an exercise women designed for women post partum, especially those who have a diastasis recti, urinary leakage, or pelvic organ prolapse.
'Diastasis Recti' says it all really... child birth is as old as the hills, but that's not to say that it's easy; sure we hear stories of babies flying out like wet fish, but most of us - men and women alike - know that labour & birth are often traumatic. Recovery can take time and many women suffer both physically and mentally for months after having a baby. The MUTU System and its community are here to help and Lyssa-Fee is here to tell us some facts of life that not all will be familiar with.
This episode follows my 8-day “media tour” trip around California promoting my international best-selling book, The Love FitMama Way: Transforming the Core of Motherhood. I shared with host after host the importance of core rehab and realized that I may not yet have explained this process on the podcast yet, so here it is! I explain why I recommend to “stay flat for 5” and “heal your seal” and what the heck Pearl PullUps are. I explain the deep four “deep core” muscles aka The Core 4 and how they work, how they change with pregnancy and birth as well as what exactly a Diastasis Recti is. For more visuals, head over to the LoveFitMama YouTube channel and watch the #nocrunches video to help you understand why I advise against these common “ab” moves after you’ve had a baby. Do you have questions about your core? Book in for a free chat HERE. This episode covers leaking pee when sneezing, walking, jumping or working out and I go into what a prolapse is – and why you don’t want one. We talk superficial core and deep core and what I recommend starting with before going on to other workouts. Enjoy this informative episode and share with your fellow Mom friends! This episode was brought to you in partnership with The MuTu System for Core rehab. Get 25% off this week (until Oct. 5) or order and start your core rehab program anytime at this link.
Wendy Powell, Dip PT is an internationally renowned and certified postpartum exercise specialist, award winning entrepreneur, and the founder and CEO of MUTU. Following a successful media and advertising career, Wendy retrained as a personal trainer in 2001, before focusing on pregnancy and postpartum exercise. After a decade of working with moms, studying with industry experts and doing extensive personal research, as well as becoming a mother herself twice over, Wendy maintained the passionate belief that there was a better way to help moms with postpartum body issues and so the MUTU System was born. Derived from ‘mummy tummy’, the MUTU System is an award-winning restorative online exercise program - a series of high quality coaching and real-time workout videos, accessed via a membership site and a follow-on app. Wendy offers expertise and guidance to moms who want to shift the ‘mummy tummy’, heal their core and pelvic floor, get strong and fit, and be truly body confident inside and out. Here’s an overview of what the kweens discuss with Wendy in this episode of the show: Wendy’s background, how she started MUTU, and how her own two birth experiences influenced the development of the program How and why women are so underserved by the fitness industry, especially during the postpartum period, and what needs to change to fix this The importance of reconnecting with your body after you give birth (and why it’s essential to do this BEFORE returning to exercise) MUTU’s mission and target audience The definition of diastasis recti and how to check yourself for it Common misconceptions about diastasis recti and why it’s not actually the problem, but rather a symptom of an underlying problem What is included in the MUTU System 12 Week Program and why it’s so much more than just an exercise program! Resources/ mentioned in this episode: Click here to sign up for the amazing 12 week program that will help you strengthen your core and heal your pelvic floor! Click here to become a MUTU Pro Be sure to follow MUTU on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and YouTube! --- If you liked this episode of the Birth Kweens Podcast, tell your friends! And go to iTunes, Stitcher, GooglePlay, and Spotify to rate/review/subscribe to the show. For more from us, visit www.BirthKweens.com to sign up for our newsletter. Follow us on Instagram @BirthKweens, join our Facebook group the Birth Kweens Podcast Community, and email us at birthkweens@gmail.com with your questions, suggestions and feedback. Also, be sure to click here so that you can support the show while doing your regular Amazon shopping!
Nicole Atwood is a core and pelvic floor specialist who helps moms to strengthen their bodies (and stop peeing their pants). Show Notes Chanelle: Hello and welcome to the Moms Who Know Podcast. I’m your host Chanelle Neilson, and I’m joined today by Nicole Atwood. Nicole: I’m so excited to be on your podcast! Chanelle: This is going to be a good one. This is a topic I’ve been wanting to talk about on the show for a while: core and pelvic floor health. I’m excited to learn from her today. Nicole says healing is possible no matter how long ago you’ve had your babies. What got you interested in this line of work? Nicole: my starting point was a life trial. I had always been fit and enjoyed exercising. I got pregnant, had an active pregnancy. It never occurred to me that I would have problems after I had my baby. I had my little girl and it was a big reality check. I had a lot of trauma to my pelvic floor muscles, from the birth. The doctor gave me the all clear at 6 weeks. I started working at a high plyo program. I feel like that created a blind spot to the symptoms I was experiencing. After 12 weeks, I had toned up and lost weight, but I had this really round belly. I started thinking back to all the symptoms I had been ignoring: I was peeing my pants. I didn’t realize that that was an issue, that was a red flag…urinary incontinence is a red flag, I was also experiencing intense low back pain, and I had the “jelly belly” I was feeling no muscle activation or recruitment, even while doing sit ups… I started researching, but there wasn’t very much information out there, and I was trying to find what was wrong with me and I found out about diastasis recti. I did a self test and I realized that something was not right with my body. I asked my doctor about it, and he was no help. I cried in the car when I left his office. I went to a physical therapist, and she gave me a little bit of help and information. She likened my body to a rubber band and she said it’s been stretched during pregnancy, and it’s not going to go back to where it was. I left her office thinking I am going to prove her wrong. I couldn’t accept that. I decided I am going to help myself. I found a UK based program, called MuTu System, I’m now a trained pro for that system. It opened my eyes to a new way to heal, and now I want to be that advocate for women. C: I always love those stories when people have hard times and turn that into helping other people. Explain to people what diastasis recti is N: It’s abdominal separation. The core is wrapped in different muscle layers. The rectus muscles are the superficial layer (6 pack muscles). They are in two halves. They are connected by connective tissue. When you have diastasis recti, there is a separation of those two muscles. Those two halves start to pull apart and unnaturally separate from each other. C: it’s almost more clear in women who are petite. If you’re already carrying extra weight, it’s easy to blame it on weight and not even think there might be an underlying issue N: that’s why it’s important to tune into other symptoms that might lead to this underlying issue. C: I hear urinary incontinence, and I think, that it’s more serious. The sneezing thing is pretty common. My friend would stop walking, cross her legs and sneeze. N: you have to prepare for the sneeze. That’s stress incontinence. The pelvic floor muscles can’t handle the load. We joke about it. It’s very common. It’s something that we need to address and not accept. Why are we settling for this? We deserve better C: we all know other women who are struggling with this. We don’t have to live with this, right? N: it’s common but that doesn’t make it normal. It’s a red flag, something is happening in the pelvic floor that needs to be addressed. C: what do you do when women have this problem? N: core and pelvic floor weakness is a full body approach. The standard thing is kegels, but that’s lacking. That’s not just the answer. Our pelvic floor muscles extends from the front to our rectum. Kegels are an isolated muscle and something that happens is we’re told to do 100 kegels a day and what tends to happen is that we create a tight (hypertonic) pelvic floor. It has a lot of the same symptoms as a weak pelvic floor. We need a full body approach, with restorative and rehabilitative exercise. Core and pelvic floor work together and when we train together, that’s when they become functional. If you’re having urinary incontinence it could be a lot of different things. I always encourage women to see a pelvic physical therapist to find out what is really going on. C: We hear kegels, kegels, kegels. Give me an example of types of exercises. N: You see these exercises here and there. What you’re doing matters. Some exercises are going to make it better or worse, but what also matters is how you’re doing the exercise. You have to correctly activate the core and pelvic floor. Many people don’t know how to activate the transverse abdominals. But it’s more important how you’re recruiting core and pelvic floor in the movement. C: we might not be getting to the right muscles even if we’re doing the exercises. Talk to us about why this happens, especially during pregnancy. N: pelvic floor dysfunction is not just a womens issue. We really associate these issues with pregnancy because it’s a high load event. Our body is smart. Almost all of women in their third trimester and postpartum have some kind of diastatis. It’s when it doesen’t heal that it’s an issue. During pregnancy, two things you can do to aid the natural healing process. Not posture, posture is the way that we look. Alignment is the way our body is stacked. Pregnancy is a high pressure event. Oftentimes we over correct and that creates even more pressure. If you can maintain good alignment you can help keep that pressure system neutralized. During pregnancy, you need to avoid traditional core exercise, but still stay connected through the core and pelvic floor. Mind to muscle connection is huge. Stay connected during pregnancy, labor, delivery and postpartum. You will heal much better as well. C: a lot of women feel like they can’t work their core during pregnancy. What can they do? N: everyone is different. Avoid movement that causes intense pressure on the rectus muscles. Think about the load that is being placed on the pelvic floor (when running, etc.). Even if your body can handle it, is it beneficial for your body? What kind of load are you placing on your core and pelvic floor? C: we don’t even think of that question! N: we forget to ask is it okay for us? Is there a better solution? Is there something else I can sub in? Walking will benefit your body. C: I love to walk, that’s my favorite. Walking and yoga! I want to talk about postpartum and beyond. You say it’s never too late, so if you’ve been walking around with this belly, it’s not too late? N: our body is never past its capabilities of healing. Most of the clients I work with are usually in their late 40s to 60s. they see incredible healing from applying this. What you can do postpartum and beyond is those three key building blocks. Breathing is one. When we have core and pelvic floor dysfunctions, the way that we breathe matters. We can be belly breathers or do you have movement up into the rib cage. If you’re belly breathing you’re creating more pressure. Teaching a more optimal way to breathe is important. Also, that mind to muscle connection. If we’re not aware of these muscles, how can we strengthen and heal these muscles? Breathing helps aid in that. C: you are speaking my language! We teach that in yoga. I hope you listeners put your hand on your belly to see how you were breathing. I love that we have been made aware that its common but not normal to pee your pants. 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In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with owner and founder of the The Functional Pelvis, occupational therapist, Lindsey Vestal. This is Lindsey’s second time on the podcast and it is always such a joy to geek out with her as we discuss women’s health issues with the pelvic floor. Today we focus on belly binding. What is it? Why do it? And what are the harms that can come from it? This episode is important for new and expectant mothers and birth workers. Hope you enjoy! In this episode:An explaination of belly binding?Benefits from bindingUnder what circumstances would belly binding be usefulDoes it help w diastisis?Diane Lee’s new definition of diastisisReasons binding might be detrimental for a new motherThe “chicken’s bottom”Some cultures include this in their postpartum ritual, understanding the difference between these rituals of binding and what we are seeing with some of the binders on the market now?Guidelines for wearing a binder – what you should expect to feel and how long you should wear itRed flags when using a binder- what you should NOT feelOther options to regain core stability if choosing another option then bindingLindsey had mentioned a few options for online core strengthening courses, here are links to 2 of those: Restore Your Core and MuTu System. About Lindsey: Lindsey Vestal M.S. OTR/L owner and founder of The Functional Pelvis, a private practice specializing in pelvic floor therapy “house calls” for pre- and postnatal women. She graduated from NYU with a Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy. She has dedicated her career to empowering women to find relief from conditions such as bowel and urinary incontinence, constipation, dyspareunia, pelvic pain, prolapse and pre and postnatal complications. She has trained with Herman & Wallace Institute, Diane Lee’s Integrated Systems Model, Maitland as well as specialized biofeedback training for the pelvic floor. She is an ongoing contributor to Well Rounded NY. Lindsey was recently selected as a recipient for the Women’s Net Female Entrepreneurs Grant. As an OT, she is a passionate promoter of bridging pelvic floor rehabilitation with lifestyle modifications while addressing the psychological impact that pelvic floor issues have on our everyday lives. Prior to founding her own practice, Lindsey was a therapist at Roosevelt Hospital. Lindsey lives in Manhattan with her husband and two young children For more information on Lindsey (she makes house calls!) Visit www.funtionalpelvis.com Lindsey’s first episode can be heard here: What’s Going on With My Core? An Intimate Discussion with Pelvic Floor Therapist Lindsey Vestal Connect with Lindsey: www.functionalpelvis.com On Facebook and Instagram: @functionalpelvis **To see the images Deb and Lindsey discussed go to prenatalyogacenter.com** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Core and pelvic floor health is something that is often not considered during their pregnancy; however, during the postpartum period mom’s may notice that they still look pregnant, experience a little leaking when laughing or working out, or have pain in their back or lower body. It’s really important to address these issues to feel your very best! Wendy breaks down this complex topic and provides practical tips and inspiration. This is a must listen for pregnant women and women in the postpartum. Even if you don’t think you’re dealing with core or pelvic floor issues, you’ll want to tune into to understand how you can reduce or prevent problems in the future. We know you’ll love Wendy’s positive and empowering message! Wendy’s Bio: Wendy is an expert in postpartum and postpregnancy exercise, and after working with thousands of women who suffer from Mummy Tummy (aka pregnancy belly and weak pelvic floor), she realized how misinformed most of them were, specifically when it came to exactly how their abdominal muscles change as a result of pregnancy. Which is why helping women to not only look and feel fabulous, but also to be strong, pain-free, supple and fully functional, continues to be her inspiration and motivation. Medically endorsed MuTu System is a 12-week program with a whole-body approach to alignment that can help help all moms, new and old, rebuild a foundation for a strong core with natural activation, a healthy pelvic floor, and will get them on the road to achieving their pre-baby body. Wendy Powell talks about diastasis recti, core, and pelvic floor health. TIMESTAMPS: [1:09] Stephanie’s Updates [2:45] Wendy’s Introduction [4:10] Wendy’s Story + Why she created the MuTu System [7:30] Why core and pelvic floor problems are so prevalent [8:55] Why you need to approach healing through a whole body approach vs. focusing on a few core exercises [9:55] What diastasis recti is [14:19] Why hernia surgeries may not work [14:40] What exercises are safe and which are best to avoid [18:30] How soon after birth can moms safely begin working on their core [20:05] The differences between what is common and what is normal. The deal with urinary incontinence postpartum. [22:40] Diastasis recti and future pregnancies [24:40] What tailbone pressure and pain could be a sign of and a simple step to help it [29:08 ] Wendy’s top tips for healing the core and pelvic floor [37:08] Info about the MuTu System SHOWNOTES: MuTu website Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mutusystem Web: www.mutusystem.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/mutusystem Twitter: @mutusystem Click here to listen or find the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. Disclaimer Please remember that the views on this podcast and website are not meant to be substituted for medical advice, shouldn’t be used to diagnose, treat or cure any conditions, and are intended for general information purposes only.
http://www.liberatedbody.com/wendy-powell-lbp002 I interview Wendy Powell of MuTu System about why spot-treating postpartum issues like diastasis recti and pelvic floor dysfunction (or really any issue) doesn’t work, her own less than perfect birth stories, why pushing ourselves into “getting our body back” is not only the least compassionate, but also potentially the least effective route, and the magic of plain old walking.