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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62. Diet Culture and Nutrition Trends with Maiya Ahluwalia
Join Surabhi Veitch and registered dietitian Maiya Ahluwalia as they discuss diet culture and debunk the “bounce back” culture for postpartum bodies.
We discuss:
Nutrition Tips for Postpartum Folks
Diet Culture
Bounce Back Culture
Lack of Education About Women's Health
Endometriosis
Diet Trends During Pregnancy & Postpartum
Sugar Cravings
Providing Clients with Culturally Targeted Advice
Nurse Practitioner at Nourishing Balance
What the Actual Fork: Maiya's Favourite Podcast
Dismantling Diet Culture
54. Start Solids Confidently with Nita Sharda
Join Surabhi Veitch as she chats with Nita Sharda, a registered dietician located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to explore how to alleviate the stress of mealtime by incorporating fun and how to start your baby on solids with ease. We discuss transitioning from breastfeeding to solids, baby-led weaning, and go-to meals to try!
We discuss:
When to start solids
How to tell if baby is ready for solids
First solid food options for your baby
Baby-led weaning
Introducing finger foods
Transitioning from breastfeeding
How to have fun at mealtime
Go-to meals to try
Happy Healthy Eaters course and discount code surabhi15
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
20. Reducing Family Mealtime Struggles with Ahuva Magder Hershkop
Come and join this conversation with dietician Ahuva Magder Hershkop as we discuss how to reduce family mealtime struggles and encourage the whole family to eat healthy. She shares her expertise on raising intuitive eaters, that listen to their bodies, without you constantly reminding them. She also shares valuable insights on how to seamlessly incorporate healthy eating into our busy and complicated lives, creating opportunities for healthy eating habits.
We discuss:
Mealtime struggles and how to avoid them
Raising intuitive eaters through trust and love
Solutions for fussy eaters
How to handle family gatherings
Travel-friendly meals for the family
17. Being a Mom is not a Diagnosis with Dr. Danielle Watson, ND
Come join this conversation with Dr. Danielle Watson as we discuss pregnancy prep for postpartum, and thriving in motherhood. We discuss supporting how to support yourself during each trimester of pregnancy, and how to best care for yourself in the postpartum phase.
We also discuss:
how to use pregnancy as a time to connect with and listen to your body
postpartum depletion & prioritizing your micronutrients
perinatal mood & anxiety disorders, and how you never think you'll be the one to experience it
impact of Type A high-achieving personalities on how we cope with postpartum challenges
why weight loss isn’t the best measure of postpartum recovery
Dr. Danielle’s The Mother Method program for pregnant and postpartum moms
5. 5 Simple Energy-Boosting Habits
I share 5 simple ways to boost your energy, including Movement, Nutrition, Hydration, Getting outside, and Sleep. We all know those things are important but it can be overwhelming trying to figure out how to do it all in your very busy day as a mom. I share tangible ways you can actually make it happen and how to choose the habit(s) that will make the most difference for you.
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.