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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66. Yoga, Mindful and Conscious Parenting with Aarti Inamdar (Part 2)
Surabhi Veitch interviews Aarti Inamdar, classical hatha yoga teacher, on the hierarchy in modern day yoga, parenting, Hinduism, and how to disrupt and challenge the status quo within the yoga space.
We also discuss:
Parenting & Yoga
Responsibility of Teachers
The Hierarchy in Yoga
Fighting Against Cultural Appropriation & Colonization
Disability & Yoga
Importance of Pelvic Physiotherapy
Prioritizing Mental & Physical Health as a Parent
Hindu Stages of Life
Identity Shift as a New Parent
Self Care
Serving Humanity
The Comfort Book
Changing Hearts & Minds of Political Leaders
65. Yoga is for ANY body with Aarti Inamdar (Part 1)
Join host Surabhi Veitch as she sits down with Aarti Inamdar, a yoga teacher and student of classical hatha yoga. With over 15 years of experience, Aarti has a passion for sharing the teachings and wisdom in the sacred ancestral traditions of yoga. You won’t want to miss these episodes as we discuss spiritual healing in yoga, inclusivity within the yoga space, and how the practices of yoga can make you a better parent.
We discuss:
Yoga as a Way of Life
Inclusivity: Any Body is a Yoga Body
Body Shame
Parenting & Yoga
Spiritual Healing Through Yoga
59. Yoga: Parenting, Compassion & Therapy with Jesal Parikh (Part 2)
Surabhi interviews Jesal Parikh on the yoga, compassion, couples therapy, parenting and ways to unlearn cultural appropriation prevalent in the yoga industry.
58. Yoga: Cultural Appropriation, Racism and Power Imbalance with Jesal Parikh (Part 1)
We discuss cultural appropriation of yoga and South Asian culture, spirituality in yoga, racism, power imbalance and pregnancy and gestational diabetes. Learn about Jesal co-hosting the Yoga is Dead podcast.
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
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.