On today’s episode of To Birth and Beyond, Jessie interviews colleague and friend, Catherine. She gives us an update on her business, and talks about her time in Jessie’s 6 months business mentorship program for fitness and health professionals: Coach Collective 2025. Together, they discuss where Catherine was struggling when she applied for the program a year ago, how she has grown her business past her own expectations in the last year while raising 3 kiddos, and what Catherine would tell folks who are considering joining the program.
If you are ready to level up in your business, this episode is for you!
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0:55 - Jessie’s 2026 Coach Collective applications are open now!
2:53 - Jessie introduces us to special guest Catherine Englestad and what we are talking about today!
3:46 - Catherine describes where she is at in her business and motherhood journey
5:42 - Catherine shares what it’s been like to build a business while mothering young kids
9:24 - Catherine explains what she was struggling with in her business to prompt her to apply for the Coach Collective one year ago
12:20 - Catherine shares how her marketing and sales have shifted since joining the Coach Collective 2025
15:13 - Catherine discusses the major changes she made this year in the delivery of her services, and how she’s feeling about that now
19:15 - Jessie and Catherine celebrate Catherine surpassing her income goals in 2025 with the Coach Collective
21:00 - Catherine recalls her nervousness in applying to the Coach Collective, and shares what she wants people who are considering applying to know
28:35 - Jessie brings the episode to a close
On today’s episode of To Birth and Beyond, Anita and Jessie do a Q&A all about prenatal exercise. If you are pregnant, thinking about becoming pregnant, and/or work with pregnant clients, this episode is for you!
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0:55 - Jessie’s 2026 Coach Collective waitlist is open NOW!
2:52 - Anita introduces what we are chatting about today
3:18 - Question #1: I’ve always lifted heavy. How do I know when I need to modify or dial it back in pregnancy?
7:26 - Question #2: I keep hearing I need to add pelvic floor work into my workouts, but what does that mean?
10:50 - Question #3: What’s the best way to train my core in pregnancy without making diastasis worse, especially if I want to stay strong for postpartum?
13:17 - Question #4: I’ve heard on social media don’t stretch too much in pregnancy. Is that true if I like yoga?
15:30 - Question #5: If I only have time for a short workout, should I focus on mobility, strength, or pelvic floor?
17:16 - Question #6: I have a birth ball at home, but honestly I just sit on it. Are there actual stretches or movements I should be doing with it in pregnancy?
19:15 - Anita brings the episode to a close
Today’s episode is fun, because Jessie and Anita just get to talk business (one of our favorite subjects to discuss together)! We see a pressing need to diversify income streams, so we are discussing how we pivot in our businesses, our best advice after over a decade in business, and how we see our industries growing. Revenue is going to be a problem at some point in your business, so learning how to pivot and adjust is is important, now more than ever!
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0:55 - Jessie’s 2026 Coach Collective waitlist is open NOW!
2:52 - Jessie introduces what we are chatting about today
3:44 - Anita and Jessie take turns giving us a high level overview of how their businesses make money
9:58 - Jessie shares her biggest lesson from 13 years of entrepreneurship
11:01 - The ladies divulge what their favorite part of their businesses are right now
12:55 - Jessie gives the low down on all the different ways you could be working with folks, highlighting hybrid models
17:25 - Jessie lists how people can engage with your services
18:56 - Anita shares the importance of change in her work
20:55 - Anita and Jessie talk through the ability to create more “passive” or on-demand-type income
23:57 - Jessie strongly recommends how to offer mentorship in your business
25:36 -Jessie brings the episode to a close
In today’s episode of To Birth and Beyond, Anita sits down with Bump to Birth Method graduate Claire Wolfer to talk all about her birth story - a positive birth experience via induction. Together, Claire and Anita discuss everything from how Claire chose her care team, to her full birth story and advice she would give listeners - as a mom AND a Pelvic Health Occupational Therapist.
Birth stories are some of our most popular episodes for a reason - so this one is not to miss!
Claire Wolfer is a first time mom and a Pelvic Health Occupational Therapist at Hartford Health Care - East Region in Waterford, Connecticut.
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0:55 - Bump to Birth Method - Anita’s self-study program for birthing folks - is available now!
2:40 - Anita introduces what we are chatting about today, and welcomes Claire Wolfer to the podcast
4:36 - Claire recalls how she felt during pregnancy - physically, mentally, and emotionally - and what was going on that caused additional stress
11:04 - Claire recounts how her care providers were during her pregnancy
14:07 - Claire shares how she decided on her provider group
16:52 - Claire lists the different steps she took to prepare for birth - including Bump to Birth!
21:58 - Claire divulges what pieces in Bump to Birth that stood out to her that she took into her very first birth prep
23:32 - Claire details her birth story and how she felt supported by her care providers
32:33 - Claire describes what it was like spending time with her baby in the hospital just following birth
34:37 - Claire shares what her recovery and postpartum experience was like
37:23 - Claire identifies what recovery items and rehab-focused movements she recommends people have for their initial birth recovery
42:52 - Claire shares advice for expecting parents
46:33 - Anita brings the episode to a close
In today’s episode of To Birth and Beyond, Jessie sits down with PFSA graduate Megan Donovan to talk all about her work training pre- and postnatal for military members. Megan shares how she got into this work, what considerations she makes working with military parents, and what makes her so passionate in her pursuit of this work. Together, Jessie and Megan discuss the state of conversation around body image, as well as general pelvic health for all military members.
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0:55 - Enrolment is open for Jessie’s Prenatal & Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy!
2:27 - Jessie introduces what we are chatting about today and welcomes Megan Donovan to the podcast
3:21 - Megan describes what she does and how she got into this work
10:58 - Megan shares her top goal to create a safe community for military women to come to and be in
12:51 - Megan identifies what women in the military are struggling with when it comes to body, work, life, etc
14:48 - Megan details what the robust CFMWS pre and postnatal programming looks like
16:51 - Megan describes how her work with pregnant military members is specific to them in her coaching and training
20:15 - Jessie gets curious and asks: Are there fitness requirements that pregnant military members need to sustain throughout a pregnancy?
24:06 - Jessie takes a pause to recognize what Megan and her team have built!
25:16 - Megan and Jessie talk maternity leave and postpartum clearance in the military
27:40 - Jessie and Megan discuss the conversation around body image and the pressures these folks are feeling postpartum to “bounce back”
34:42 - Megan shares what the state of the conversation around pelvic health is in the military among men and nonbinary folks
36:49 - Megan shares what she wishes fitness/health professionals working with military members knew about working with pregnant and postpartum populations
39:08 - Jessie brings the episode to a close
In today’s episode of To Birth and Beyond, Anita answers the question that might be on your mind as a physiotherapist: do I need to have given birth to work with pregnant and postpartum populations? Tune in to hear Anita discuss why she started to work with the perinatal population prior to having her own kids (it IS possible!), advice she received(and mindset shifts she made), and why she is grateful to have niched down as she did!
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0:55 - Anita shares what she is talking about today, and offers a bit of a reframe of perspective as we enter the conversation
3:05 - Anita explains what her focus was prior to pelvic health, and how she pivoted to a perinatal focus
7:24 - Anita dives into client goals and their overlaps in other areas of focus/niches
9:22 - Anita shares two things that will help your confidence and competency in perinatal work if you haven’t personally given birth
11:08 - If you are thinking of diving into perinatal care, Anita shares about her Birth Prep for Clinical Practice course
14:02 - Regardless of what clients come to you for, Anita shares that they are ACTUALLY coming to you for…
16:46 - Anita urges us to focus on the positives, and what clients CAN do
18:30 - Anita suggest what to do if you are considering working with the perinatal population, and why she is so passionate about working with them!
21:52 - Anita brings the episode to a close
In today’s episode of To Birth and Beyond, Jessie’s answering another round of listener questions - this time, all about coaching pregnant and postpartum clients. This one is for the coaches, fitness professionals, health practitioners who are seeking answers about exercise and pelvic floor health.
If you’re working with pregnant or postpartum people - or anyone with a pelvic floor - just know that these situations ARE going to come up, so this episode is for you!
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0:55 - Jessie is teaching a free, live, online class on October 8th - and you’re invited!
2:24 - Jessie introduces us to today’s topic!
3:00 - Question 1: I have a client who is 20 weeks pregnant and wants to continue CrossFit. How do I know which movements to modify or scale, and at what point should certain exercises be completely off the table?
5:51 - Question 2: I’m a personal trainer without pelvic floor specialization. When should I refer a pregnant or postpartum client to a pelvic floor physiotherapist, and how do I have that conversation without having them feel scared about what’s happening in their body?
9:55 - Question 3: I have a client who is 8 months postpartum and wants to get back to running, but she is still experiencing some leaking. What’s my scope of practice here, and what return to running progressions are actually evidence-based?
13:42 - Question 4: How do I coach breathing and core engagement differently for pregnant clients vs. postpartum clients?
16:56 - Question 5: I’ve got a client with severe diastasis recti (about 3 fingers wide). What does the current evidence say about training with diastasis?
21:02 - Jessie wraps up the episode
In today’s episode of To Birth and Beyond, Anita is speaking directly to you, physiotherapists (!!). She addresses a question she receives frequently from her mentorship coaching clients, as well as in her Instagram DMs: Should i add pelvic health physiotherapy to my orthopedic physiotherapy practice? Today, we are breaking down the choices, pros and cons.
If you’ve ever been thinking about creating a more dynamic practice? This episode might just be for you!
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Show Notes
0:55 - Anita introduces us to today’s topic
1:46 - You don’t have to choose between pelvic health and orthopedic!
2:15 - Anita shares her story, back when she had this particular question for herself!
9:23 - Physiotherapists have so many areas they could go into!
10:50 - An argument for mentorship
11:48 - A question to ask yourself: What drew you to the idea of adding pelvic health in the first place?
12:57 - Anita goes through some considerations around adding pelvic health specialization
18:54 - Anita reassures you that you don’t have to ditch your MSK or your ortho (and you can treat whole body)
26:34 - We hope this serves as a nudge to look into pelvic health!
28:49 - Anita wraps up the episode
In today’s episode of To Birth and Beyond, Jessie is answering YOUR listener questions all about exercise and the pelvic floor! Spanning from pregnancy to postpartum to perimenopause, you should find something that fits where you are at right now. And if you are a coach, fitness professional, or health practitioner? We might have some of the answers your clients are looking for!
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Show Notes
0:55 - Jessie tells us what we are up to on the podcast today!
1:30 - Question #1: What exercises are safe and helpful in my third trimester as someone who lifted prior to being pregnant? Can I still do squats and deadlifts?
5:00 - Question #2: I think I might have a pelvic organ prolapse. What should I do?
12:30 - Question #3: I’m 8 months postpartum and am still leaking urine when I laugh, cough, or exercise. My doctor said to check back in in 3 months of it’s still happening. Should I wait it out, or start doing something now?
15:28 - Question #4: I’m in perimenopause and my joints ache constantly. Is this hormone related, and what exercises can help?
17:19 - Question #5: During pregnancy, I stop lifting weights. When and how can I safely return to strength training postpartum?
20:24 - Episode wrap up!
Did you know that birth stories are one of the most requested subjects for To Birth and Beyond? In today’s episode, Anita talks with Katelyn, a dental hygienist, all about preparing for her first birth, and her positive, unmedicated birth experience that unfolded! Katelyn shares plenty of advice along the way!
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Show Notes
0:55 - Anita’s Bump to Birth Method self-paced course
2:38 - Anita introduces today’s episode and special guest!
4:19 - Katelyn shares a little more about herself
5:31 - Mentally, physically, emotionally…how was Katelyn’s pregnancy?
7:17 - What stories around pregnancy did Katelyn hear from family and friends?
7:58 - How Katelyn found Anita - her pelvic health physiotherapist
9:01 - In terms of exercise and activity, what did Katelyn find helpful and enjoy?
10:38 - How were aches and pains throughout Katelyn’s pregnancy?
11:37 - How did Katelyn prepare for birth?
13:02 - How did her preparations play a role in her birth?
15:51 - How did Katelyn’s husband prepare?
17:17 - Going over birthing options - and getting excited to give birth
19:17 - Did Katelyn listen to a variety of birth stories throughout her pregnancy?
21:20 - How Katelyn chose her type of care provider and where she gave birth
23:44 - Katelyn describes the birth center she chose
24:56 - Finn’s birth experience!
36:21 - Katelyn shares her experience with her doula
38:11 - Katelyn shares about her postpartum recovery
40:34 - What advice would Katelyn give first time birthing people?
41:41 - Wrap up!
In today’s episode, Anita talks about something that she goes through with her prenatal physio clients as well as her students in Bump to Birth: PRACTICING! Looking for tips and strategies for labor, pushing, and support (for partner/birthing support persons)? Now you will have them! Even if your birthing experience takes twists and turns, you will be informed and feel confident in asking questions to navigate those situations for a positive birth experience.
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Show Notes
0:55 - Bump to Birth on-demand course
2:47 - Anita introduces today’s episode
4:15 - What we are talking about today!
7:40 - Why it’s important to discover and consider multiple options and resources!
9:57 - Practice #1: Hands on strategies (with partner)
12:20 - Practice #2: Deep breathing strategies
14:28 - Practice #3: Things to listen to for focus during labour
19:42 - Practice #4: Asking questions in prenatal appointments prior to the end of pregnancy
24:15 - Episode wrap up!
In this episode of the To Birth and Beyond podcast, Anita and Jessie talk belly band support garments: the myths, the expectations, and how they could benefit you postpartum.
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Show Notes
0:55 - What we are talking about today!
1:47 - What we have heard from our clients regarding wearing abdominal support to help “pull abs back together” or “get waist back”
3:06 - Where did this idea of abdominal wrapping come from?
6:55 - Why are we thinking we need to bring our abs “back together”, anyways?
8:29 - How abdominal support - as well as how we talk about it - has changed
13:57 - On listening to yourself and what is working for you at any given moment
15:59 - Picturing your abdomen/core canister, and what you want to be looking for in support, or a support garment
16:41 - Anita’s brand recommendations for wraps and other abdominal support garments
27:52 - How abdominal support could help with mental health
29:33 - Wrap up
In this episode of the To Birth and Beyond podcast, Anita talks with special guest physiotherapist, Liz Frey, to talk all about using red light therapy for pelvic health. If you are like us, you are seeing red light therapy all over your social media feeds - but what is it, and can it benefit you and your pelvic health, no matter your stage in life?
Liz Frey is a pelvic health and orthopedic physical therapist, and clinic owner with her practice that focuses on helping women navigate pregnancy, menopause, and everything in between.
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0:55 - Anita introduces today’s special guest and topic
1:48 - What even IS red light therapy?
3:26 - Liz describes the red light pelvic wand, its features, and how it came about
7:57 - Liz runs down the benefits and symptoms the wand can help relieve
15:11 - Liz shares a bit about the blue light benefits!
16:52 - Anita inquires about the risks that might be associated with use of the red light therapy wand, as well as how to use it!
23:22 - Why it’s good to think of a red light therapy wand as an investment
24:23 - Additional red light therapy options for general pelvic health
26:24 - A little more on the benefits of red light therapy on folks with endometriosis
27:40 - Anita brings the episode to a close
In this episode of the To Birth and Beyond podcast, Jessie discusses why her signature online program, “To Pregnancy and Beyond” is getting a rebrand after 10 years on the market!
Bodies are complex. Life is complex. If you are a woman who wants evidence-based strength training with pelvic floor focus, delivered by a coach who has seen the things, who understands the unique challenges of your physiology - this episode (and program) is for you.
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Show Notes
0:55 - Jessie welcomes us back to another episode!
1:44 - Jessie’s program, “To Pregnancy and Beyond,” is getting a new name!
2:20 - Why this rebrand was necessary!
7:18 - BIG program rename reveal!
9:06 - Jessie dives into what is changing about the program
10:03 - Who this program serves
11:45 - Applications are open TODAY - and for a limited time (and some program logistics)
14:03 - Special pricing for our Canadian friends - and time-sensitive bonuses
15:32 - Jessie shares why she is so excited to get started with you
17:21 - Jessie brings the episode to a close
In this episode of the To Birth and Beyond podcast, Anita discuss the significance of birth preparation in clinical practice, particularly for physiotherapists. She explores various aspects of birth prep, including understanding labor stages, relaxation strategies, informed decision-making, and the importance of partner involvement. The conversation emphasizes the need for physiotherapists to integrate birth prep into their sessions, providing clients with the tools and knowledge to navigate their birthing experience confidently. The episode also highlights resources available for further learning and mentorship opportunities for professionals in the field.
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0:55 - Anita introduces today’s episode as one of our most popular episodes for professionals
2:31 - What we are talking about today!
4:49 - Anita’s experience with birth prep in her practice
5:18 - Birth Prep Inclusion #1: Understanding the stages of labour
6:02 - Birth Prep Inclusion #2: Comfort measures/relaxation strategies
8:25 - Birth Prep Inclusion #3: Labour positions
10:19 - Birth Prep Inclusion #4: Self-advocacy, and how to make informed decisions
13:19 - Birth Prep Inclusion #5: Pushing (positions, timing, breathing, etc)
14:52 - Birth Prep Inclusion #6: Birth partner involvement
15:19 - How does this all fit into clinical practice?
20:22 - If you’re excited to learn more: Labour and Birth Prep for Clinical Practice live online course
22:32 - Episode wrap up
Power Quotes:
"Birth is a physical and emotional event."
"Relaxation strategies are key for labor."
"Self-advocacy is essential during birth."
"Informed decision-making empowers clients."
In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita talk all about cardiovascular training in pregnancy. Is it safe for pregnant women to do cardiovascular exercise or interval training in pregnancy? We will break it down in an evidence-based fashion - what CAN you do? What’s safe? What does the evidence say? Tune in to today’s episode to find out!
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0:55 - Join Jessie’s Build Beta Test!
2:28 - Jessie and Anita introduce today’s episode
3:19 - What we know for sure…
5:15 - The benefits of cardiovascular exercise in pregnancy
8:04 - What kind of exercise “counts” as cardio?
10:49 - Let’s talk about heart rate!
15:21 - If you are coming back to cardiovascular activity in pregnancy after a break, or starting from scratch…
18:25 - Key safety points when talking about cardiovascular and interval training work in pregnancy
22:22 - Episode wrap up
In today’s episode, Anita is breaking down what a peanut ball is, as well as how to prepare yourself ahead of time and use one for a more comfortable delivery. If you are curious about whether you should use one (as well as what size to get and how to use it), this episode is for you!
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0:55 - Join Bump to Birth, today!
2:47 - Anita introduces today’s episode!
3:51 - What IS a peanut ball, and how it’s different from a traditional exercise ball!
5:02 - Can we us a peanut ball with an epidural?
5:52 - Anita discusses when you’d use a peanut ball in labour (and before!)
7:55 - How does the peanut ball help with labour progress?
9:24 - The importance of learning different ways to use the peanut ball before delivery
10:25 - Anita describes common peanut ball positions
15:52 - Why you should try these positions ahead of time, if possible!
17:10 - Advice for you if you are looking to get your own peanut ball
19:09 - Episode wrap up
In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita answer all of your burning questions about starting your own podcast. From set up, to sustainable management, to booking guests and growing a community around your new show - we’ve got tips for you as we look back on 400 episodes of podcasting together!
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0:55 - Jessie is launching her brand new Build beta test - sign up today!
2:16 - Jessie introduces today’s episode!
5:07 - Anita and Jessie share the origin story of their podcast
8:08 - Jessie and Anita talk through how they map out their calendar of topics and episodes, and how they’ve allowed things to evolve over time
12:03 - WE DO NOT DO OUR OWN EDITING (and what we do instead)
14:01 - Anita and Jessie talk the business strategy behind the podcast (lead generation, sales, sponsorship, etc)
19:34 - Jessie and Anita discuss what they wish they knew at the beginning of the podcast process
24:14 - In terms of podcasting equipment…
27:10 - Anita and Jessie talk through their social media and marketing workflow for the podcast
30:57 - A listener asks how much people
32:04 - Re: podcast guests! How do we handle it?
35:27 - Episode wrap up
In today’s episode, Anita and Jessie address listener questions - and some of our own - regarding incontinence before, during and after pregnancy!
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Show Notes
0:55 - Check out Anita’s Summer Sale (July 7-July 10) - 40% off Pelvic Floor & Bladder Control Workshop
1:32 - An introduction to today’s episode!
1:49 - What IS incontinence? Anita breaks down each type, and what it entails
6:36 - How common is incontinence in pregnancy?
8:00 - Dialing in on stress urinary incontinence - what is considered “normal” postpartum?
11:16 - Is the rate or type of incontinence correlated with birth type at all in the research, or in clinical experience?
12:38 - Listener Q1: I have been suffering from really horrible urgency - anything you recommend I try?
20:25 - Listener Q2: I’m 2 years postpartum, and have been working out since early postpartum. I’ve been feeling great in and out of the gym until recently - these exercises and loads aren’t new to me. Why am I leaking NOW?
24:33 - Listener Q3: I need information on leak-proof undies!
26:46 - Listener Q4: I can’t seem to cough or sneeze without leaking. Does this go away after birth, or should I be setting myself up for a lifetime of pee pee pants?
28:58 - Episode wrap up
In today’s episode, Jessie chats with friend and colleague, Terrell Baldock, all about perimenopause and the pelvic floor. They explore the changes that occur in the pelvic floor during this stage of life (and into menopause), the significance of strength training for maintaining pelvic and bone health, and the common symptoms women experience. They dive into some common misconceptions, and emphasizes the need for women to advocate for their health and seek support, especially as they navigate these life transitions.
It is NEVER too early or late to educate yourself and take small steps to take care of yourself and your body. Let this episode be your invitation to join us!
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Show Notes
0:55 - Check out Jessie’s annual Birthday Sale (June 30-July 4) - 50% off!
2:12 - Jessie welcomes us - and her special guest, Terrell Baldock - to the podcast!
2:57 - Terrell introduces herself and how she got to where she is today!
8:46 - Terrell addresses pelvic floor changes occuring in perimenopause and menopause: Why do we see symptoms coming up for people - sometimes for the first time in their lives - at these periods? And why do we see some symptoms ramping back up?
14:30 - Terrell details her approach to strength training and pelvic floor health through perimenopause and menopause
19:10 - Jessie and Terrell remind everyone that strength training helps increase/hold muscle mass around the entire body that is eviscerated during menopause - including the pelvic floor (and what that means for you)
21:18 - Terrell talks about strength training to offset menopausal bone loss
24:55 - Terrell shares what pelvic health symptoms she is seeing most often in women 40+
27:09 - Terrell divulges some misconceptions she hears from women regarding their pelvic floor
30:59 - Terrell discusses her upcoming LIVE core and pelvic floor strength training program
35:21 - Terrell shares where you can find her online!
36:12 - Jessie brings the episode to a close