MOM STRENGTH
Mom Strength is a podcast hosted by Surabhi Veitch, The Passionate Physio. Surabhi is an Orthopaedic and Pelvic Physiotherapist, Pregnancy & Postpartum Fitness Coach, mentor and mom with a mission to simplify motherhood through discussions on pelvic health, fitness, and realistic self-care.
Episodes drop every 1-2 weeks, and offer a combination of solo episodes, and guest interviews with experts on pelvic health, movement, mindset, parenting, nutrition, mental health, diversity and all the wonderful things that impact our motherhood experience.
We have real, honest conversations where we raise the bar and challenge the status quo on what it means to be a mother. We also aim to empower, uplift and elevate marginalized voices, including those of Black, Brown, Indigenous, and racialized Peoples of Colour.
New season of Mom Strength coming in Spring 2025!
Come discover your mom strength, inside and out!
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26. Yoga: How to Feel Better with Wini Linguvic
Surabhi Veitch interviews amazing teacher, yoga instructor, and human, Wini Linguvic. We discuss how yoga is a tool that can be used to make us feel better, and how it is for everyone - even if you are not flexible, injured or feel like you don’t have enough time. We explore how yoga can be used to reach a state of meditation, where our mind is clear, focused and attentive to our bodies. We highlight that comparing yourself with others and accepting negative labels only hinders your progress in yoga, pregnancy and life. Wini also gives insight into the connection between all humans, and how this can be amplified through yoga.
We discuss:
Three main goals of a yoga class
Shortcomings of the ‘all or nothing’ mindset
How to incorporate yoga into your life
How meditation is NOT a verb but a noun.
Who is yoga for? (spoiler: everyone!)
The issue with comparing yourself with others
The dangers of accepting negative labels
How yoga can connect us with others and ourselves
24. Common Postpartum Myths with Dr. Carrie Pagliano
Surabhi Veitch interviews pelvic physiotherapist, runner, mom, and former-APTA president, Dr. Carrie Pagliano, on returning to physical exercise postpartum. We bust common myths in the postpartum community that may be stunting your progress. Carrie also explains how ‘experts’ don’t always have the answers, and provides tips to get the most out of your consultation. We explore the importance of personal, and holistic treatment for postpartum issues, as we all have different goals and lifestyles.
We discuss:
Do ‘experts’ have ALL the answers?
A holistic approach to prolapse
Common myths in spread in the postpartum community
Returning to run and exercise postpartum
The importance of collaboration in our communities
13. Prolapse, Pessaries & Advocacy with Melissa Venturuzzo
Come join this conversation with Melissa Venturuzzo as we discuss how to navigate postpartum when your labour and birth didn’t go the way you planned, breastfeeding struggles, getting the wrong advice, dealing with prolapse postpartum, and the difficulty in getting a pessary. We also talk about the importance of carving out time for self-care as a mother.
8. Fitness & Mental Health after Prolapse with Reena Parekh
Come join this conversation with Reena Parekh as we discuss fitness, mental health, and navigating returning to training and lifting after prolapse. We discuss the importance of cultivating community and cultural considerations that can impact returning to exercise, including diet culture.
6b. Cultivating Your Community Postpartum with TaKisha August (Part 2)
how to cultivate community in your postpartum journey
what to do when you don’t have a village
asking for help postpartum
preparing your environment for motherhood
Disclaimer: These podcast episodes do not replace the advice of your medical or healthcare practitioner, and cannot address your unique circumstances. All episodes and conversations are for educational and informational purposes only. While Surabhi Veitch tries to vet guest experts, she is not responsible for the actions or opinions of guest experts.