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, Indigenous, and racialized Peoples of Colour.
Come discover your mom strength, inside and out!
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55. Pelvic floor symptoms don’t always mean stop
What does it mean when pain or pelvic floor symptoms like leaks return? Does it mean you stop whatever the aggravating activity is and hope for the best? Do we just stop exercising, stop lifting weights, and just rest until it gets better? Not usually!
Symptoms don’t always mean stop. I share 4 things your symptoms could mean including:
—stop what you’re doing
—do something different
—take a break
—pay attention to me
Take a listen to this episode, and see what resonates. If you need help troubleshooting your symptoms, book a consult below and let’s get you feeling better in your body!
15. How to Stop Leaking and Peeing Your Pants
Do you find yourself leaking? Or having to only wearing black pants? Avoid jumping, running, or even going out with your girlfriends because you’re afraid to pee yourself when you laugh? The answer isn’t Kegels or surgery (for most people).
Tune into this episode where I answer:
✨is leaking normal
✨ the shame associated with leaks
✨main causes of leaks including caffeine, dehydration, constipation, increased tension (eg due to postures, stress, cold, trauma)
✨why too much tension in your pelvic floor can lead to leaks
✨stress urinary incontinence (SUI) - leaks during sneezing and coughing and laughing
✨the Knack to help manage SUI
✨the role of pelvic floor relaxation and full body strengthening in managing leaks
✨some positions to relax and lengthen the pelvic floor
✨the power of breath and unclenching and releasing tension in your pelvic floor
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.