Surabhi Veitch and Joanne Ukposidolo have a dynamic conversation on how to become a better and more successful pelvic floor physiotherapist, while respecting shared decision making, cultural humility and embracing your own identity. . We discuss: —Creating a space where you and your Type A clients can release the pressure and stress of the day —The role of the physiotherapist in creating an environment where clients want to participate in their rehab —Empowering clients as the custodian of their own care —Getting better at understanding client’s goals, identity and culture in order to better t ..read more

Surabhi chats with Dr. Yeni Abraham, pelvic physical therapist and creator of the Pelvic Rehab Fertility Specialist (PRFS) Certification Program, all about infertility, the importance of prioritizing sexual wellness, and using a holistic approach to supporting fertility. We discuss: —What is infertility and how to know when to get help? —The ideal age for fertility and impact of advanced maternal age —How lack of time impacts fertility especially for busy, Type A successful women—How the western medical and traditional cultural approaches both play a key role in fertility —How the search for e ..read more

Surabhi chats with Dr. Sinéad Dufour, leading researcher and pelvic physiotherapist in a conversation all about incontinence, pelvic girdle pain and HIFEM technology. . We get into: —The benefits of virtual and hybrid models of care when it comes to pelvic physical therapy —What the research says about pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PGP)—Reducing fear of movement and getting moms moving—Understanding physiologic vs structural pain —Pelvic floor dysfunction and urinary incontinence—High-intensity focused electromagnetic technology (HIFEM) like Emsella and other “Kegel chairs” . ✨This epi ..read more

Pregnant, trying to conceive or planning a future pregnancy? Tune into this episode to learn why you should work with a pelvic floor physiotherapist. Whether you have pelvic symptoms like leaks, constipation or pain, other symptoms like lower back pain, sciatica, or maybe you don’t have symptoms at all, you’ll learn why it’s a good idea to work with a pelvic physio in pregnancy. You’ll also learn how to prepare for birth and minimize risk of tears. . Helpful Links: —Book a pelvic physiotherapy or coaching consult: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca/book-with-surabhi —Prenatal fitness - sign up ..read more

Not sure how to find a physio that’s a good fit for you? The thing is: not all physical therapists are created equal. There are many factors to consider in choosing the right practitioner for you, including their training, work experience, life experience, cultural competence, ability to listen to you, ability to empower you, and ability to get you results! Listen to this full episode so you’re empowered with information when finding the right person to support your needs. . Helpful Links: —Book a physiotherapy or coaching consult: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca/book-with-surabhi —Sign up ..read more

How does a physiotherapist who's not "tech-savvy" turn into an health tech entrepreneur and create a product that is used worldwide?! Tune in to find out! Surabhi interviews Maggie Bergeron, a physiotherapist with a drive to improve client care! We chat about the founding story of Embodia, a health tech platform that make it easier for healthcare professionals to schedule, bill, receive payment, chart, send exercises, send education, host a course and more! We discuss: —Maggie’s journey as a physiotherapist and the story of how Embodia was founded —How to take risk as an entrepreneur —Build a ..read more

Surabhi Veitch chats with Divya Kumar, an Asian-American licensed psychotherapist. Divya specializes in perinatal mental health, trauma, and the life transitions related to pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting. Surabhi and Divya discuss parenting and the challenges of being a South Asian parent within Western society. Join the conversation as Divya explains how to manage your triggers when it comes to parenting and explores how race and culture impacts parenting. We discuss: —Forming Identity as an Immigrant —Sacrifice as a Parent —Intergenerational Healing —Strategies for Self Awareness —Deal ..read more

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 ..read more

Are you terrified to tear your pelvic floor during childbirth? Have you heard that your pelvic organs can hang outside your vagina after delivery? Instead of feeling afraid or stuck in fear, learn 10 tangible and actionable ways you can reduce your risk of pelvic trauma during birth. Improve your pelvic health during pregnancy so you can reap the benefits now and later! . What you’ll learn in this episode: — . Helpful Links: Today’s episode is sponsored by Embodia https://www.embodiaapp.com/ - use code momstrength to save $20 off your first month’s Tier 3 membership. Helpful Links: —Grab my 9 ..read more

A pessary is like a sports bra for your vagina! Surabhi interviews Cara McDougall, a pelvic health physiotherapist specializing in pessary assessment and fitting. We discuss how pessaries support people with pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence, who makes an ideal candidate, and the success rate. Let’s debunk common myths and release the stigma around pessary use (it’s been around forever!). . Specific Topics: —What is a Pessary? —History of Pessaries (it started in ancient Egypt!) —Helping Patients with Pessary Care  → 0:03:32 —Symptoms of Pelvic Organ Prolapse  ..read more