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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72. Menopause Done Better with Samantha Montpetit-Huynh
If there’s one thing we learn even less about than postpartum, it’s menopause! This week on Mom Strength, Surabhi chats with menopause and midlife health coach, Samantha Montpetit-Huynh to discuss tips for dealing with menopause symptoms, how to embrace aging, as well as hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
We discuss:
Menopause & Perimenopause → 0:02:35
Embracing Aging → 0:08:11
Advice & Tips for Menopause → 0:11:48
What to Expect with Menopause → 0:19:40
Hormones → 0:21:13
Symptoms → 0:24:45
Societal Pressures with Menopause → 0:35:22
Coping with Menopause → 0:38:30
Weight Loss → 0:45:37
Meditation → 0:48:33
Advocating for Yourself in the Workplace → 0:50:36
Hormone Replacement Therapy → 0:52:32
Additional Resources → 0:57:12
28. Hormonal and Menopausal Health with Michelle Lyons
Michelle Lyons and Surabhi Veitch talk about hormonal changes during postpartum, strategies for navigating perimenopause and how to maximize healing postpartum! Learn whether you can really blame it on hormones, what is at fault, and how to test for hormonal imbalances.
We discuss:
Importance of celebrating muliebrity - the art of being a woman
How and why do hormones change in postpartum?
How to maximise healing with quality sleep - even if you have trouble sleeping
Tips for hormonal changes in postpartum and perimenopause
Nutrition’s close link to hormones
How much should you eat to maximise postpartum recovery?
The truth about blood testing for hormonal imbalances
The importance of understanding our biological differences
Why we need to listen to our bodies
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.