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Afternoons with Leith ForrestAfternoons with Leith Forrest - 3 July 2025Louise Edmonds, Tim Whetstone, Shari Noll, Dianne Hall, Sue Scarman, Victor Marshall & Jordan Lennon, Taras Grund, Mel Usher, Sam Daddow and Stephen Rowe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-07-032h 04
Running to the Core PodcastEpisode 64: The Fitness Nest with Kara AllenKara Allen, founder of The Fitness Nest in Mandurah, Western Australia, is a mum of 2 boys and a personal trainer who specialises in Pregnancy and Postpartum exercise. Her goal is to help take the confusion and fear out of exercising during pregnancy and postpartum. Kara shares parts of her own journey, when she was pregnant with her first baby and found the information she was given about pregnancy and exercise confusing and conflicting. She has since done extensive training in this area, and has a range of services from one on one to group programs, to cater...
2025-03-0633 min
Running to the Core PodcastLetting it Go with Pregnancy and Birth Coach Philippa Cox With over 20 years as a global midwife Philippa Cox shares her insights on "Letting it Go" and some of the ways she helps pregnant women to do this, to prepare for labour and motherhood. Philippa shares practical ways to work on this during your day, beginning with developing even a 5 minute habit in your commitment to continue with ways that work for you. There are many layers to letting go, as you prepare for labour, birth and motherhood, some physical, some emotional. Philippa (Pippa) explores some of these, such as breathing out what is not s...
2024-10-241h 10
Running to the Core PodcastEpisode 62: Revisiting Breathing as a Desert Island Exercise with Carrie Hall PTIn this podcast we revisit talking about Breathing as a Desert Island Exercise with Carrie Hall, previously a guest in episodes 48 and 50. Carrie highlights the benefits of breathing as an exercise on multiple areas of the body, and runs through some practical ways to firstly become aware of your own breathing pattern, which she gives individual cues to with her clients. She talks through one way to focus on developing your breathing awareness, including the movement of your ribcage, your breathing diaphragm and your pelvic diaphragm (pelvic floor). You can listen to the f...
2024-09-1029 min
Running to the Core PodcastEpisode 61: Pregnancy Abdominal BracingThis is an introduction to what is called Pregnancy Abdominal Bracing, with a short story about how one pregnant mum had less round ligament pain when walking once she learned how to do this exercise. One of the purposes of learning pregnancy abdominal bracing is to support the weight of the uterus as your baby or babies grow during your pregnancy. Specific focus is placed on the lower parts of your abdominal muscle wall, and this can be done while you are breathing normally. It should never feel uncomfortable, strained, cause any pain or any f...
2024-05-0206 min
Running to the Core PodcastEpisode 57: Postnatal Tension Releases using a Breathing Out FocusStudies have shown that not all women will do their pelvic floor exercises effectively, and in fact, sometimes the muscles have been shown to be going down, instead of up, for some women. As you can't see your pelvic floor muscles, it can be hard to tell, so when it is possible, seeking further advice from a pelvic health physiotherapist, especially if you are unsure, can help you to clarify how well you are using your muscles. In this solo podcast, Dianne outlines some basics that you can use as a starting point to connect t...
2024-03-2008 min
Running to the Core PodcastEpisode 57: Postnatal Tension Releases using a Breathing Out FocusOften postnatal mums when asked to stand on one leg or test a lunge out for the first time, are surprised at how wobbly or unsteady they feel. As a starting point, gaining awareness, either during your pregnancy or after the birth, of your pelvis position is one step towards postnatal returning to fitness and running. One of my friends who returned to running triathlons after she had fully rehabilitated, had a photo taken early in the running leg and again later and the position of her pelvis when she was starting to fatigue more, was a l...
2024-03-0707 min
Running to the Core PodcastEpisode 57: Postnatal Tension Releases using a Breathing Out FocusIn this solo podcast episode, Dianne talks about the term Preferential Recruitment. Preferential recruitment suggests that when you are lying down on your back to do a sit up or curl up, the rectus abdominis muscles, especially the upper segments, will work "preferentially" when you lift your head up. This is a term Dianne first heard over 20 years ago in a presentation by Physiotherapist Caroline Dowd, in South Australia. Consider how much your whole abdominal muscle wall has changed during your pregnancy, with the weight of your growing baby or babies inside the u...
2024-02-2206 min
Running to the Core PodcastEpisode 57: Postnatal Tension Releases using a Breathing Out FocusAfter a summer pause break, Dianne returns with some solo podcasts to give practical tips for instant use. Being a Mum often means that you need to be in a state of awareness and alertness on what's going on in your family with your children and / or baby, a lot of the day. Daily stressors can build up and last year in a podcast with Dr Cate Howell (number 54), on her book The Flourishing Woman, Dr Cate talked about "stress buckets". Carrying these "stress buckets" around can lead to muscle tension, tiredness and "s...
2024-02-0707 min
Running to the Core PodcastEpisode 55: The first 40 postnatal days impact the next 40 years - with Kate from The Mamas AlchemistAngela North joins Dianne for a second podcast about Mindfulness at Play: Parenting healthy, happy children with old wisdom and new science, a book co-written with Dr Stephen McKenzie, published by Exisle Publishing in 2023. With 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents and their families, Angela employs play therapy, and is passionate about sharing strategies with parents, so that they may respond therapeutically to their own children’s needs. We discuss “Our child, our mirror”, which Angela writes about in the book. If we had a difficult time in our childhood, then we might struggle when o...
2023-12-211h 00
Running to the Core PodcastEpisode 55: The first 40 postnatal days impact the next 40 years - with Kate from The Mamas AlchemistIn this podcast Kate Thomson from The Mamas Alchemist talks about how in her role as a Registered Midwife and a Chinese Medical Practitioner, she supports women holistically during their pregnancy and after the birth. In Chinese Medicine, the first 40 days after the birth are considered to impact the next 40 years of a mother’s life. Honoring the value of rest, harnessing support from partners, friends, family and available services and nutrition all play an essential role in postnatal recovery. Kate suggests from 34 weeks of pregnancy to double batch when cooking, to place one mea...
2023-11-2335 min
Running to the Core PodcastEpisode 54: The Flourishing Woman - A mental health and wellbeing guide with Dr Cate HowellDr Cate Howell talks about her new book The Flourishing Woman - A mental health and well being guide, recently published by Exisle Publishing. Dr Cate Howell is a GP, therapist, researcher, educator and author with over 40 years of training and experience in the health sphere. She is passionate about the areas of mental health, wellbeing and counselling and currently, Cate is mostly involved in education and writing related in these areas. She has travelled internationally to present research findings and has been published in a number of academic journals. The author of five books...
2023-09-271h 05
Running to the Core PodcastEpisode 53: Mindfulness at Play with Psychologist Angela NorthParenting affects every element of our lives, and in this podcast Psychologist and author Angela North, gives insights into how mindfulness can lighten the load of being a parent. Angela North and Dr Stephen McKenzie have written the book Mindfulness at Play: Parenting healthy, happy children with old wisdom and new science, recently published by Exisle Publishing. With 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents and their families, Angela employs play therapy, and is passionate about sharing strategies with parents, so that they may respond therapeutically to their own children's needs. In this p...
2023-09-121h 00
Running to the Core PodcastEpisode 52: Untethered with Nathan James ThomasThis is a podcast that takes a deviation from our usual focus, and explores the book Untethered, Living the digital nomad life in an uncertain world, as Dianne talks to the author Nathan James Thomas. Untethered was published earlier this year, by Exisle Publishing. Nathan James Thomas bought a ticket for 20,000 kilometres on the Greyhound Bus network in Australia when he was seventeen years old. Over the next decade, he lived in China, Spain, Poland and Hungary, visiting and experiencing dozens of other countries along the way. In 2014, Nathan founded the digital travel magazine Intrepid...
2023-09-0825 min
Running to the Core PodcastEpisode 51: Posture and Your Voice with Dr Abby Halpin, PTDr Abby Halpin is a Physical Therapist and Coach, and runs Forte Performance and Physical Therapy. Abby helps musicians, instrumentalists and performers feel and sound their best. She also works with athletes. With a doctorate in physical therapy and 13 years of clinical experience as a PT and personal trainer, Abby has carved out her path to include everything important – movement, music and making a difference. Abby is the host of the Play Life Loudly Podcast. In this podcast Abby talks about her role in this area, working with the pressure management systems...
2023-08-3145 min
Running to the Core PodcastEpisode 50: Breathing as My Desert Island Exercise with Carrie Hall PT, Part 2 of 2In this Part 2 of the podcast with Carrie Hall, Carrie goes through the breathing cycle of inspiration and expiration, and how you can become aware of feeling your rib expansion in 360 degrees directions, to the front, sides and back parts of your ribs. She explains how the diaphragm moves downwards, and when the pelvic floor is functioning normally it also moves downwards with inspiration and then upwards with expiration, during the breathing cycle. About Carrie: Carrie Hall has been a physical therapist since 1983, earning her undergraduate degree from Saint Louis University and graduate degree from Washington University...
2023-07-311h 11
Running to the Core PodcastEpisode 49: Returning to Running for Postnatal Mums with Physiotherapist Rebecca SabineIn this podcast Physiotherapist Rebecca Sabine talks about issues affecting postnatal return to running and how having a plan that targets the specific needs of your body helps as you return to running and exercise after having a baby or children. Rebecca (Beck) is a Women’s, Men’s and Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist (APA titled) with a special interest in recreational running. She is a Director of Vital Core Physiotherapy in the heart of Adelaide’s Eastern Suburbs, which has been established for 20 years this year, with her business partner Tory Toogood. Beck is a runner...
2023-07-1351 min
Running to the Core PodcastEpisode 48: Breathing as My Desert Island Exercise with Carrie Hall PT, Part 1 of 2.Part 1 of 2.Carrie Hall has been a physical therapist since 1983, earning her undergraduate degree from Saint Louis University and graduate degree from Washington University in Saint Louis. Her philosophical approach toward physical therapy is founded in the movement system approach as developed by Dr Shirley Sahrmann, Pt, PhD, who became Carrie's long time mentor. Carrie integrates this approach with manual therapy and pain science. She has had the roles of clinical instructor at several university settings and assisted teaching continuing education courses related to the movement system as developed by Dr Sahrmann and fellow colleagues. She is c...
2023-06-271h 06
The FitPro PodcastTools you can use with your pregnant clients - Dianne Edmonds chats to Teresa WheatleyThere is a deeper need for pregnant women to be able to cope with stressors in their pregnancy, as they approach labour and birth and afterwards. Dianne explains how fitness professionals can have a role within this exciting journey.
Here's the link mentioned in the podcast:
https://thepregnancycentre.libsyn.com/episode-33-a-5-minute-moment-with-chantal-traub
A little bit about Dianne...
Dianne Edmonds is a physiotherapist with more than 25 years of experience with pregnancy, postnatal and pelvic floor education, treatment and fitness programmes. Dianne was the lead physiotherapist and project officer for the Pelvic Floor First project campaign, run by the Continence Foundation...
2023-06-0848 min
Running to the Core PodcastEpisode 47: UP Mums Holistic Postnatal Program with Paula HindlePaula Hindle Cofounded Unlocking Her Potential with Olympic Gold Medalist Swimmer Libby Trickett and joins Dianne to discuss their UP Mums Holistic Postnatal Program. Paula is an Holistic Physio and Women's Health coach and Yoga teacher. Through the UP Mums Program Libby and Paula aim to provide a supportive community through their facebook membership, while helping you to enjoy Home Workouts that are Physio instructed Strength, Cardio and Core workouts. Their membership platform is beautifully layed out with easy to access sections, including their UP Mum Chill Zone, UpMum Chats and UPMum Postnatal Yoga Series.
2023-05-2522 min
Running to the Core PodcastEpisode 46: Pregnancy and Postnatal Core Rehab with Kelly Dean from The Tummy TeamKelly Dean is the founder of The Tummy Team and a Physical Therapist with over 25 years of experience. Through finding out how to heal and recover from her own 6 finger diastasis (abdominal muscle separation), Kelly created functional core rehab programs as well as having one to one client appointments that are available internationally. In this podcast Kelly talks about how when postnatal mums can focus on core training and posture during daily activities, it is much easier for this to be sustainable in the recovery journey, which takes time. She and her team work with mums during p...
2023-05-111h 02
Running to the Core PodcastEpisode 45: Emotional Fitness for Parents with Coach David GreenwaltDavid Greenwalt is a Certified Health Coach, fitness expert and author. In 1997 he discovered an evidence-based approach for getting off his own 50 excess pounds and keeping it off for 25 years. Since 1999, through his company Leanness Lifestyle University, David has been helping student members, from every walk of life, lose excess fat and keep the muscle. In this podcast David talks about Emotional Fitness being one of the pillars of fitness, which has a big impact upon other areas of health including exercise and nutrition. This in turn has an effect on how we show up in our...
2023-03-2459 min
Running to the Core PodcastEpisode 44: Could Earlier Postnatal Check-ups Be the Way of the Future? With Taryn WatsonTaryn Watson is a Women's Health Physiotherapist and one of the Directors of Fitright HQ in Applecross, WA, which is a Centre for Women's Health and Exercise. In this podcast Taryn talks with Dianne about what got her thinking about postnatal checks with physiotherapists and the many benefits of these being earlier 6 weeks. She explores why it is that we wait for the arbitrary 'magical' 6 week mark before many postnatal women start their reintroduction to exercise, and outlines what benefits a woman could gain from being seen earlier than 6 weeks. This can help to change t...
2023-02-1647 min
Running to the Core PodcastEpisode 43: From Pregnancy to Postnatal Self Care Changes with Alex PhillipsAlex Phillips is the co-Founder of Saint Belford and the Host of the Saint Belford podcast. She talks with Dianne about how self-care practices change with the different seasons of life, including during pregnancy and along the postnatal journey. What you put in your self-care toolkit can be adjusted over time, together with your habits and rituals. Alex highlights how learning to surrender and adjusting priorities during this season can help, and how reframing a challenging pregnancy experience can be used to assist with the adjustment into postnatal life. Alex talks about how using micro self-care rituals t...
2023-02-0434 min
Running to the Core PodcastEpisode 42: Postnatal Aqua Fitness with Marietta MehanniMarietta Mehanni has had a passion for group fitness for over 30 years and has a range of aqua education and mentoring services for fitness professionals. In this podcast Marietta talks about the many benefits of exercising in the water for, both in a group fitness setting and when you are in the pool doing your own program. She talks about the varying resistance that working out in the water offers, which is well suited to postnatal mums returning to fitness and progressing their training. Aqua Gymstick is a great option as a training...
2022-12-1647 min
Running to the Core PodcastEpisode 41: Bump Health and Fitness with Calum WilsonCalum Wilson is the co-owner of BUMP Health and Fitness, which offers mothers and expectant mothers a supportive fitness community which is purpose built to cater for the pre or postnatal fitness journey. Currently based in Sydney, BUMP offers carefully considered classes which can be tailored to any stage of pre or post pregnancy or indeed any fitness level. In this podcast Calum talks to Dianne about the benefits his members have been experiencing when attending BUMP facilities. Individual assessments and screening are provided to each member and instructors are specifically trained in pregnancy and postnatal fitness.
2022-12-0935 min
Running to the Core PodcastEpisode 40: Wisdom from the journey with Paula HindlePaula Hindle is the Cofounder of Unlocking Her Potential, an Integrative Women’s Health coach, Physiotherapist, trained in Exercise Science and a Yoga teacher. In this podcast Paula talks about how Unlocking Her Potential came from her following promptings to step up and play big. She shares parts of her story in the journey she has been on, before and after the suicide of her late husband when her children were 2 and 4 years old. She experienced burnout, and in pursuing a deeper healing journey, she has integrated practices that she uses in her life. She ha...
2022-11-2641 min
Running to the Core PodcastEpisode 39: Taking a Step back – Returning to Step postnatally with Marietta MehanniMarietta Mehanni has over 30 years of experience in teaching group fitness and is an international presenter, presenting at fitness conferences all over the globe. In this episode she talks with Dianne about elements of postnatal fitness when returning to Step in the postnatal months, usually after at least 6 - 8 weeks following the birth. Marietta highlights that it is about making step by step progress when rebuilding fitness following pregnancy and birth, the same as it would be if someone was coming back from an injury or being unwell. There is no rush. She outlines options from using...
2022-11-1555 min
Running to the Core PodcastEpisode 38: Lara Jezeph - My Postnatal Recovery JourneyLara Jezeph is a Pre and Postnatal Trainer at Virtual PT based in South Australia who experienced a traumatic birth and a difficult postpartum journey. Lara sought out help and support from a range of professionals on her healing journey and she now empowers mums during and after pregnancy. Her mission is to give mums the support and care that they need pre and post partum to function at their best. Lara talks about her challenging experiences, and about "birthing a mother" being an area that needs more focus and attention. Lara is launching her audio series fo...
2022-11-1052 min
Running to the Core PodcastEpisode 37: Pregnancy Relaxation and Visualisation for LabourThis solo episode with Dianne is a form of pregnancy relaxation with a focus on an easy breath out, gently moving the body away from a position of tension into what is called a "position of ease", where key phrases can be used in any position when you are in labour. By practicing during pregnancy it can be easier to use during labour. A "simple" colour visualisation is included as you prepare for labour, at the end of the relaxation. For more information visit The Pregnancy Centre
2022-11-0116 min
Running to the Core PodcastEpisode 36: Training for the Sport of Motherhood with Clare HozackClare Hozack from IntoYou in the northern beaches of Sydney, NSW, brings her athletic background into women’s training, where she and her team approach motherhood like a sport. Clare discusses how the repetitive tasks of parenthood are trainable. Training can be modified to empower women while considering the areas of the body that are recovering from pregnancy and childbirth. Clare talks about dis-empowerment including stories from her own personal experiences and how she carries an injury load from not having a clear pathway to follow, when she was postnatal. The framework Clare created in the 6 Step Re...
2022-10-1756 min
Running to the Core PodcastEpisode 35: With Mags O'Leary PT, Strong from the Inside Out Women's FitnessMags O’Leary runs Strong from the Inside Out Women's Fitness in Adelaide, SA. Mags works with women to inspire and empower them, having become a Personal Trainer in her quest to find out how to train in the ways she needed, after a difficult postnatal recovery journey. She talks about her story, and some of the unexpected complications that she experienced and how strong her body is now. After her 6 week postnatal check Mags started running again, only to find that she experienced leakage and then further issues arising resulting in sling surgery before her son wa...
2022-09-2044 min
Running to the Core PodcastEpisode 34: Returning to Exercise and Running Safely for Postnatal Mums with Amy Mitchell and Laura HillAmy Mitchell and Laura Hill talk about the graded return to postnatal fitness and running. Amy is a women’s health and fitness coach from Goddess Outdoor Fitness and Laura is a women’s health physiotherapist at iMove Physiotherapy and The Running Room. Both work in Rozelle, in Sydney, NSW. Amy speaks about some of the lessons she learned from her own mistakes in returning too soon to playing touch rugby after having her children. She runs group fitness programs where she can cater for individual progressions and exercise options for postnatal mums, and also provides online coac...
2022-09-1343 min
Running to the Core PodcastEpisode 33: A 5 Minute Moment with Chantal TraubChantal Traub is a top New York City birth facilitator, doula, childbirth educator and a Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach with 20 plus years of practice. In this 5 Minute Moment with Chantal, you can practice several of the breathing and pelvic floor visualisations with her. In the full length episode 32, Optimize your Birth with Chantal Traub, Chantal discusses with Dianne how she helps pregnant people prepare for birth, through posture, alignment and body-based movement, developing mindfulness practices during pregnancy including breathwork and interoception. In the long form discussion in episode 32, she talks about ways t...
2022-09-1007 minRunning to the Core PodcastEpisode 32: Optimize your Birth with Chantal TraubChantal Traub is a top New York City birth facilitator, doula, childbirth educator and a Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach with 20 plus years of practice. She discusses with Dianne some of the ways she helps pregnant people prepare for birth, through posture, alignment and body-based movement, developing mindfulness practices during pregnancy including breathwork and interoception. She talks about ways to prepare your pelvic floor for birth and help your postnatal recovery. Using breathing and pelvic floor visualisations and fascial balls to release muscle tension are described as some of the tools she uses to empower w...
2022-09-0356 min
Running to the Core PodcastEpisode 31: mSwing as a Master Calming SwitchThis short clip is from the full length Episode 30 on the Parasympathetic Benefits of mSwing where Marietta Mehanni talks about how mSwing movement patterns can enhance and improve athletic movement patterns, so when a postnatal mum isn't back to her sport yet, she can still gain improvements. Dianne talks about how the patterns of movement in mSwing ticks the boxes for movement as a master calming switch to help postnatal mums, as Joyful Movement is one of the key essentials outlined in the book Replenish by author Lisa Grace Byrne from WellGrounded Life. Marietta has c...
2022-08-1707 minRunning to the Core PodcastEpisode 30: The Parasympathetic Benefits of mSwing with Marietta MehanniThis episode explores how mSwing can help bring calming effects to the nervous system through a number of its benefits, some of which have been experienced by Dianne, podcast host. Marietta Mehanni is a fitness educator and international presenter and co-created mSwing with Physiotherapist Mark Davis. There are so many benefits to mSwing, using 1 dumbbell to build movement into your day. This can have a calming effect, great for mums or anyone to use for short moments in the day, as well as for those wanting more challenge to improve mobility and fitness with 20 to 30 minute workouts. Mar...
2022-08-091h 09Running to the Core PodcastEpisode 29: Restoring the rhythm of breathing with mSwing - with Marietta MehanniIn this 5 Minute Matters episode Marietta Mehanni talks with Dianne Edmonds about her personal experience with mSwing and how it can help to restore the rhythm of breathing in our body. Marietta is a fitness educator and international presenter from Melbourne Australia and was Australian fitness presenter of the year in 2018 and 2016 NZ Educator of the Year. She co-created mSwing with Physiotherapist Mark Davis. In the full first episode (24) she discusses how mSwing has so many benefits for postnatal mums including those returning to running and athletic sports. In the follow up episode Marietta talks...
2022-08-0406 minRunning to the Core PodcastPrioritising movement higher - mSwing with Marietta MehanniIn the second of our 5 Minute Matters episodes, Marietta Mehanni outlines her thoughts on how movement needs to be higher up in our priorities. mSwing is a tool than be used in 1 or 2 minutes, 5 to 10 minutes through to 20 to 30 minutes to give powerful benefits. Marietta is a fitness educator and international presenter and co-created mSwing with Physiotherapist Mark Davis. In the full first episode (24) she discusses how mSwing has so many benefits for postnatal mums including those returning to running and athletic sports. In the follow up episode Marietta talks with Dianne about the benefits...
2022-08-0105 minRunning to the Core PodcastEpisode 27: 5 Minutes on mSwing with Marietta MehanniIn the first of our 5 Minute Matters episodes, Marietta Mehanni highlights some powerful benefits of mSwing, which she co-created with Physiotherapist Mark Davis. Marietta is a fitness educator and international presenter and in the full first episode (24) she discusses the many benefits of mSwing which uses a single dumbbell and replicates a lot of movement patterns used in athletic movements. In the follow up episode Marietta talks with Dianne about the benefits on mSwing on the parasympathetic nervous system. mSwing is also a fun way to fit in more movement into your day. Marietta has created a 5...
2022-07-2305 min
Running to the Core PodcastEpisode 26: Taking a pro-active approach during pregnancy with Sophie VilleneuveSophie Villeneuve from Beyond Birthing talks with Dianne about taking a pro- active approach during pregnancy to help with postnatal recovery. Sophie is a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist from Canada and shares her insights and expertise including what she is doing during her own pregnancy as she prepares for the birth of her first baby. She is passionate about helping mamas to prevent pelvic floor issues that often stem from pregnancy and birth, and outlines how having a postnatal exercise plan before the birth can help mamas understand the importance of not skipping stages as they rebuild their fitness.
2022-07-1645 min
Running to the Core PodcastEpisode 25: Early Caesarean Recovery with Marianne RyanMarianne Ryan is a Physical Therapist from New York and the author of the Baby Bod book and creator of Baby Bod program for Postpartum women. She talks to Dianne about some of her early advice for postpartum mums after having a caesarean or C section, including ways to move comfortably, getting support and scar tissue massage techniques. Find Marianne through her Baby Bod website and on Instagram For more information visit The Pregnancy Centre
2022-07-0921 minRunning to the Core PodcastEpisode 24: mSwing for Postnatal Mums with Marietta MehanniMarietta Mehanni is a fitness educator, international presenter, and the co creator of mSwing and is from Melbourne, Australia. Marietta and Dianne discuss the many benefits of mSwing for postnatal mums, including how using it for even 2 – 3 minutes helps you to feel calmer, more alert and move with more fluidity and flow. mSwing uses a single dumbbell and replicates a lot of movement patterns used in athletic movements, with a full workout lasting a maximum of 20 – 30 minutes. Helping with posture, strength, endurance, movement flow, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness, mSwing is a really enjoyable way to fit in some fitness when...
2022-06-3051 min
Running to the Core PodcastEpisode 23: Pelvic Floor Equipment with Physiotherapist Fiona RogersFiona Rogers from Pelvic Floor Exercise talks with Dianne about pelvic floor equipment that could enhance the recovery of the pelvic floor for some postnatal mums. She highlights taking the time needed to “let yourself heal” following pregnancy and childbirth and gives advice on getting back to activity during this special time. Using her recent personal experience with recovering from wrist surgery, Fiona shares how she worked on what she could do, rather than focusing on what she couldn’t do, in her return to Crossfit training, a perspective that could be helpful to postnatal mums. To contac...
2022-06-0834 min
Running to the Core PodcastPostnatal return to boxing with Sam KirkerSam Kirker from Iron Sistas Personal Training in Newman WA, talks with Dianne about some of the things postnatal mums can focus on during their recovery, to help them prepare for returning to boxing. She talks about pelvic floor and postnatal core training tips plus covers some stretches and foam rolling ideas to help regain movement patterns ready to begin boxing postnatally once you and your body are ready. To connect with Sam via Facebook visit Iron Sistas Listen to the podcast on pelvic floor weights by Fiona Rogers here For pelvic floor p...
2022-05-2630 min
Running to the Core PodcastPostnatal Return to Fitness and Running with Michelle KenwayTo launch Season 3 Dianne talks to Michelle Kenway from Brisbane in Queensland about postnatal fitness, where Michelle shares her return to running advice. Michelle is a Physiotherapist and author of the international bestselling Inside Out series of books and DVDs. She founded Pelvic Exercises to help women access quality information about exercising safely and effectively with pelvic floor problems. She set about making this information freely available to women through her news media articles, online videos and her internationally acclaimed pelvic floor safe exercise program Inside Out The research link about pram running mentioned is...
2022-03-1830 min
Running to the Core PodcastMarietta Mehanni on using the Gymstick as a postnatal training toolMarietta Mehanni from Melbourne Victoria talks with Dianne about using the Gymstick as a tool for postnatal training and strengthening in returning to fitness and running. Resistance through the bands can be altered allowing levels of exercise challenge to fit the stage of recovery that a postnatal mum is at. The feeling of pull through the bands gives a whole body awareness when strengthening in a training session, while also giving mums permission to work at their own pace, according to their energy level on that day. Marietta runs classes from her home studios in Melbourne twice daily and...
2020-07-2056 min
Running to the Core PodcastTop 9 pregnancy fitness tips with Angelina Lee PhysiotherapistRecorded at the time where the restrictions start to ease in Australia, this podcast gives pregnant mums specific advice to help during this unusual time in our lives. Dianne Edmonds speaks with Angelina Lee from PhysioForward in Tasmania, and together they go through 9 Pregnancy tips. For more information visit The Pregnancy Centre. For online Physio led Pregnancy classes visit FitRight Physio. To learn about pregnancy abdominal bracing and pelvic floor exercises use the free The Pregnancy Guide. For tips on bowels read The Continence Foundation of Australia's handout More...
2020-06-0525 min
Running to the Core Podcast9 Postnatal Fitness TipsDuring this time, stress and challenges facing postnatal Mums, means sometimes it's not easy to fit in aspects of fitness into your 'routine'. Dianne speaks again with Angelina Lee from PhysioForward in Tasmania, and together they have 9 Postnatal tips for mums at this time. For more information on early postnatal fitness options visit The Pregnancy Centre. For online Physio led Postnatal classes visit FitRight Physio. To learn about pelvic floor exercises visit Pelvic Floor First. To hear Angelina speak further on postnatal return to running listen to Episode 12 and Episode 14 ...
2020-05-1414 min
Running to the Core PodcastTalking with Simone Kay from Train for Life, CairnsSimone Kay from Cairns, PT at Train for Life, talks with Dianne back in January about fitness and returning with focus for postnatal mums. Interoception is an area to explore further, with quieting down required to tune into and connect to what your body is saying to you at that moment of time. Simone talks about her own running and journey with Spartan, which is a progression of challenge that some mums aspire to, either returning to or beginning their Spartan journey, once their core fitness, strength, stamina and endurance have returned, taking steps over the postnatal year.
2020-03-2136 min
Running to the Core PodcastAbout Motherhood Guilt with Theresa PriorDianne talks to Theresa Prior, PT from Westmeadows in Melbourne, Victoria about motherhood guilt. She advocates snippets of movement throughout the day and Theresa shares aspects of her personal story in changing professions from being a teacher to becoming a PT and some insights she gained through her own postnatal return to fitness. Pearls of wisdom for mums struggling to find time for themselves for fitness include making small changes and making them slowly, and looking after the body that you have, and no matter where you are at you can start from there. Theresa...
2020-02-0426 min
Running to the Core PodcastPostnatal Journey with PT Mags O'LearyMags O’Leary became a Personal Trainer to help her own postnatal recovery, looking for the skills to modify her training to protect her pelvic floor. Mags talks about how her body was affected by the birth of her son, and some of the unexpected complications that came following an “easy” pregnancy. After her 6 week check she started running again, only to find that she experienced leakage and then further issues arising resulting in sling surgery before her son was even 12 months old. Mags knows firsthand about the importance of trainers who can work with women specifically with their needs...
2020-01-1417 min
Running to the Core PodcastPostnatal fitness with Physiotherapist Angelina Lee part 2Angelina Lee from PhysioForward in Penguin Tasmania joins podcast host Dianne again to continue the discussion about postnatal return to fitness and running. Incidental exercise ie fitting in fitness during activities involving babies and young children is one thing Angelina found very helpful in her own postnatal fitness recovery. She also dives deeper into the need for support during recovery, it's role in emotional and mental health and then heads into discussing the use of pesseries to help as needed. As a physiotherapist she has a support role in her postnatal clients fitness programs and expects regular improvement...
2019-12-0518 min
Running to the Core PodcastMove for Mental Health with Kylianne FarrellKylianne Farrell is the founder of Move for Mental Health and shares her background with Dianne in this podcast, and how it has influenced her work in fitness and mental health advocacy. Kylianne is an Ambassador for the Gidget Foundation raising funds through Cape to Cape Hikes and fundraising events to help provide counselling services for families experiencing perinatal anxiety and depression throughout Australia. Movement is such an important aspect of postnatal recovery and for mental well being, however when it doesn't go to plan, Kylianne recommends coming up with a new plan, and it's from her approach to...
2019-11-1723 min
Running to the Core PodcastPhysiotherapist Angelina Lee - Postnatal Return to RunningAngelina Lee, Physiotherapist and owner of PhysioForward in Penguin Tasmania, talks to host Dianne on aspects of postnatal fitness and return to running strategies. She harnesses the time Mum's have to enhance the benefits of incidental exercises during the day, and optimizes pelvic floor recovery choosing positions to focus on the front aspect of the pelvic floor during daily activities. As a runner herself she draws on her personal insights and has run to a marathon and half Iron Man level, so she challenges her distance runners to regain the needed strength and control around the pelvis and their l...
2019-11-0722 min
Running to the Core PodcastResistance training during and after pregnancy with Sam Kirker (Part 2)In part 2 Dianne talks with PT Sam Kirker who owns Iron Sisters in North Brisbane about resistance training both during and after pregnancy, and how strength training programs helped two of her running clients hit their personal bests. In her studio Sam offers both small group and one on one training, enabling progressions for each woman at the level best suited for their individual training needs. To connect with Sam via Facebook visit Iron Sisters For more information visit The Pregnancy Centre To read the article Pregnancy Priorities Pregnancy and Postnatal O...
2019-10-2221 min
Running to the Core PodcastPostnatal Fitness with Sam Kirker PT, Iron Sisters, QldDianne talks with Sam Kirker who is a PT and owner of Iron Sistas in North Brisbane about how she started in fitness working with women, including pregnancy and postnatal training. In her studio she offers both small group and one on one training, enabling progressions for each woman at the level best suited for their individual training needs. To connect with Sam via Facebook visit Iron Sistas For more information visit The Pregnancy Centre Pelvic floor information for during and after pregnancy can be found at the Pelvic Floor First website.
2019-10-1611 minRunning to the Core PodcastPostnatal exercise with Tara Ruscoe, coach and PTTara Ruscoe, PT and Coach from Feel Good Fitness in Mandurah WA, talks with Dianne about the short and longer term effects of training and coaching, sharing some of her personal insights through her fitness journey as a mother of four. She highlights the importance of postnatal factors to consider including sleep and the energy demands of being a new mum, and how watching out for warning signs is an important aspect of pregnancy and postnatal training. For information about Postnatal Depletion visit Dr Oscar Serrallach's site For the Return to Running Guidelines 2019...
2019-10-0826 minRunning to the Core PodcastWalk before you run - Postnatal insights with Bobbie Wright PTBobbie Wright is a personal trainer, who in this podcast shares her insights on the stages of recovery in her postnatal journey and return to running. She talks to podcast host Dianne Edmonds about some of the obstacles a new mum can experience, such as adjusting to a new routine and fitting in training time, and how small gains play a part in the step by step process of postnatal return to running. Listening to her body she made the adjustments needed to regain her postnatal fitness. For more information visit The Pregnancy Centre
2019-10-0108 min
Running to the Core PodcastChanging my Pregnancy Exercise Routine with PT Bobbie WrightPersonal Trainer Bobbie Wright talks with podcast host Dianne Edmonds, about how her pregnancy training changed as her pregnancy progressed. She found she needed to stop running from listening to her body, and used breathing and pregnancy abdominal bracing with walking to focus on her fitness in the later stages. For more information visit The Pregnancy Centre
2019-09-2305 min
Running to the Core PodcastPostnatal return to running with Jo Cordell-CooperHolistic PT from Hobart, Tasmania, Jo Cordell-Cooper talks about why "runners love running" and the benefits for postnatal Mums in getting back safely to running. Prevention of injury is a key aspect after taking a break during the "postnatal recovery season", so Jo outlines what is important to focus on around the core and pelvis, as well as the leg muscles in training. Jo also shares some new ventures she is embarking on in her business working holistically with women. (Please note: we did experience some sound quality issues with this podcast). To visit Jo's website...
2019-09-1613 min
The FitPro PodcastAqua pregnancy prioritiesDue to popular request, FitPro’s Director, Jane Waller, is once again chatting to Dianne Edmonds about Pregnancy considerations. This time they are talking specifically about the benefits of aqua based classes and sessions. Listen now to Dianne as she addresses: main benefits; special considerations; breathing, and a focus on the core. Visit the fitpro blog at: https://www.fitpro.com/blog/podcast-aqua-pregnancy-priorities/ to read about some of the key take-homes from the podcast.
2019-06-2618 min
The FitPro PodcastAqua pregnancy prioritiesDue to popular request, FitPro’s Director, Jane Waller, is once again chatting to Dianne Edmonds about Pregnancy considerations. This time they are talking specifically about the benefits of aqua based classes and sessions. Listen now to Dianne as she addresses: main benefits; special considerations; breathing, and a focus on the core. Visit the fitpro blog at: https://www.fitpro.com/blog/podcast-aqua-pregnancy-priorities/ to read about some of the key take-homes from the podcast.
2019-06-2619 min
The FitPro PodcastPregnancy Priorities by Dianne EdmondsDuring pregnancy, women‘s priorities for movement and exercise change. Director and founder of The Pregnancy Centre, Dianne Edmonds, spoke to FitPro’s director, Jane Waller, on how personal trainers can effectively train their pregnant clients.
2019-03-0812 min
The FitPro PodcastPregnancy Priorities by Dianne EdmondsDuring pregnancy, women‘s priorities for movement and exercise change. Director and founder of The Pregnancy Centre, Dianne Edmonds, spoke to FitPro’s director, Jane Waller, on how personal trainers can effectively train their pregnant clients.
2019-03-0812 min
Running to the Core PodcastNetball insights from Katie Drage, Physiotherapist.Katie Drage from Total Concept Physiotherapy in Halls Head, Mandurah, Western Australia, talks with Dianne Edmonds, Director of The Pregnancy Centre, about some of the challenges for Mums returning to netball after pregnancy and birth. Katie has a special interest in Women's Health and Continence, and outlines 5 key points to assist return to netball and minimize the risk of injury. Katie is a nationally endorsed provider of the Netball Australia KNEE program, and is passionate in helping prevent injuries and ensure players can successfully participate in netball. For more information visit: The Pelvic Floor First we...
2019-03-0417 min
Running to the Core PodcastInterview with Jo Cordell-Cooper Holistic PT Pt 3Jo Cordell-Cooper is a Holistic PT from Hobart, Tasmania with a special interest in women's health, and pregnancy and postnatal fitness. In part 3 of this interview Jo talks with host Dianne from The Pregnancy Centre about her experiences in working closely with a postnatal mum through a very difficult recovery journey. To read about Marg's story on Jo's website visit https://jocc.com.au/inspiring-woman-marg-marshall For more information visit The Pregnancy Centre
2019-01-3109 min
Running to the Core PodcastInterview with Jo Cordell-Cooper Holistic PT Pt 2Jo Cordell-Cooper is a Holistic PT from Hobart, Tasmania with a special interest in women's health, and pregnancy and postnatal fitness. In part 2 of this interview with Jo, she talks with host Dianne from The Pregnancy Centre about the turning points in her career that led to her drive in working in with women during and after pregnancy. To find out more about Jo visit https://jocc.com.au/exercise-after-pregnancy For more information visit The Pregnancy Centre
2019-01-3106 min
Running to the Core PodcastInterview with Jo Cordell-Cooper Holistic PT part 1Jo Cordell-Cooper is a Holistic PT from Hobart, Tasmania with a special interest in women's health, and pregnancy and postnatal fitness. Jo talks with host Dianne from The Pregnancy Centre about how she became passionate about this area of fitness. Jo also talks about the major shifts in lifestyle that happen after having a baby and areas of focus that require attention when rehabilitating the body post birth. Read Jo's article "Is Baby the Tipping Point" https://jocc.com.au/baby-tipping-point-exploring-neck-shoulder-pain For more information visit The Pregnancy Centre
2019-01-3005 min
Running to the Core PodcastOur Show Renamed to Running to The CoreThe Running to the Core podcast now replaces The Pregnancy Centre's Core and Pelvic Floor Podcast for Fitness Professionals. Here Dianne the Director of The Pregnancy Centre talks about her introduction to developing Pregnancy and Postnatal Guidelines following a long term interest in postnatal return to sport, exercise and running.
2019-01-2903 min
Running to the Core PodcastF is for Fatigue in the Pelvic FloorWhen working with women with weak pelvic floor muscles or pelvic floor muscles that are not working well, the onset of fatigue can bring in a number of patterns that are not desirable in their training. These patterns can include breath holding or using accessory muscles. It takes time for pelvic floor recovery post birth, with some women taking longer than others to recover. As you train women during and after pregnancy, consider the fatigue aspect and help your client to tune in to listen to what their body is saying. Fo...
2018-10-1502 min
Running to the Core PodcastThe Pregnancy Centre's Core and Pelvic Floor Podcast for Fitness Professionals Episode 11, E is for Effort put into the Pelvic FloorIn talking about the ABC’s of the pelvic floor, the letter E is for Effort. Many women put a lot of effort into their pelvic floor training, but for each client where are they putting their effort? Sometimes effort can go into using the wrong muscles, like the gluts, the adductors or the abdominal muscles. It takes effort to find, feel and focus on the pelvic floor muscles for clients who are learning more about their muscles, or for clients whose muscles are very weak. For them, the effort can be like brain training, putt...
2018-10-0403 min
Running to the Core PodcastD is for Direction of the Pelvic FloorWhat direction does the pelvic floor go in when your client works their pelvic floor? The answer is that it should lift, ie go up, when seen on real time ultrasound, but sometimes, it does the opposite, and goes down. This can be unexpected, when a woman thinks that she is doing her exercises correctly, and then finds out that the muscles are not working well or in the right way. Sometimes it is because she is breath holding that the pelvic floor will be forced downwards instead of lifting upwards. This podcast...
2018-09-2504 min
Running to the Core PodcastPodcast Interview with Bobbie, Personal Trainer, Mandurah WAPodcast Interview with Bobbie Wright, Personal Trainer, Mandurah WA Bobbie has been a Personal Trainer for 7 years and has worked with pregnant and postnatal mums throughout their journey. Now that she is pregnant herself, she shares some of her own early pregnancy experiences in working with her core and pelvic floor as the changes of pregnancy begin to show. Considering new factors into her training has taken some thought, applying her professional knowledge to her personal journey through pregnancy. For more information visit www.thepregnancycentre.com.au
2018-09-2006 min
Running to the Core PodcastPodcast Interview part 4 with Elisa Bellairs, from Embraced Mamma, Mandurah WAPodcast Interview part 4 with Elisa Bellairs, from Embraced Mama, Mandurah WA Elisa is a personal trainer who coaches mums to restore and reclaim themselves after having children. In part 4 and the final part of this interview Elisa talks about bridging the gap between regular fitness programs and providing specific movement programs for mums. This ensures that in her programs she and her team can cater for the specific recovery needed for each mum, following changes they have experienced following pregnancy and birth. Embraced Mama is now closed. For more information visit w...
2018-09-1505 min
Running to the Core PodcastPodcast Interview part 3 with Elisa Bellairs, from Embraced Mamma, Mandurah WAInterview part 3 with Elisa Bellairs, from Embraced Mama, Mandurah WA Elisa is a personal trainer who coaches mums to restore and reclaim themselves after having children. In part 3 of this interview Elisa describes the importance of a thorough assessment. This ensures she and her team can build personalized and specific training programs so that within her Motherhood Movement Classes, the individual needs of mums can be catered for. Embraced Mama is now closed. For more information visit www.thepregnancycentre.com.au
2018-09-1005 min
Running to the Core PodcastInterview with Personal Trainer and owner of Embraced Mamma (Part 1)Interview part 2 with Elisa Bellairs, from Embraced Mama, Mandurah WA, Elisa is a personal trainer who coaches mums to restore and reclaim themselves after having children. In part 2 of this interview Elisa talks about how she has built her team to provide studio classes and online programs to mums, to cater for the postnatal changes mums experience. As a team they can provide a continuum of progressions for mums to restore their fitness no matter what stage postnatal they are. Embraced Mama is now closed. For more information visit www.thepregnancycentre.com...
2018-09-0606 min
Running to the Core PodcastInterview with Personal Trainer and owner of Embraced Mamma (Part 1)Interview with Personal Trainer and owner of Embraced Mama (Part 1) Elisa is a personal trainer who coaches mums to restore and reclaim themselves after having children. She runs Motherhood Movement Classes from the studio at The Little Aussie Café in Erskine, Mandurah WA. From her personal experience of transitioning into fitness and of having pain post childbirth for 10 years, Elisa discusses how she has developed her business to meet the special needs of mums of varying ages through their journey. Embraced Mama is now closed. For more information visit www...
2018-09-0405 min
Running to the Core PodcastThe Pregnancy Centre's Core and Pelvic Floor Podcast for Fitness Professionals: Pelvic Floor ABC'sPelvic Floor ABC's: Part 3 C is for Champions but in this podcast about the basics of pelvic floor ABC’s, C stands for contraction of the pelvic floor. Building the skills of pelvic floor training has a number of stages, especially for clients who are at the start including this muscle group into their training program during or after pregnancy. It’s a muscle group that changes with the effects of pregnancy and childbirth and specific tips are discussed by Dianne in this podcast, to build into the basics for pelvic floor strengthening, control work and training.
2018-08-2804 min
Running to the Core PodcastThe Pregnancy Centre's Core and Pelvic Floor Podcast for Fitness Professionals - Pelvic Floor ABC'sPelvic Floor ABC's - Part 2 Building on the basics is food for champions, who master the fundamentals, and hone their skills continually. In pelvic floor ABC’s, B is for breathing, and in this podcast Dianne discusses tips on teaching your clients breathing awareness as they master their pelvic floor practice during and after pregnancy. If you are working with women, it is a skill that you can continue to take to a higher level, as each woman’s patterns are different, and require tweaks, in their pelvic floor fitness training program.
2018-08-2804 min
Running to the Core PodcastThe Pregnancy Centre's Core and Pelvic Floor Podcast: Pelvic Floor ABC's Part 1Pelvic Floor ABC's - Part 1 Champions always master the fundamentals applying their skills on the level they are at. Then they master more, practicing the basics over and over to attain a higher skill level. Fitness professionals working with women are in the position to help women attain a higher level of pelvic floor awareness. In this podcast the A, from pelvic floor ABC’s is discussed by Dianne giving tips to train women who during and after pregnancy are required to attain a higher level of awareness of their pelvic floor muscles than previously in...
2018-08-2804 min
Running to the Core PodcastThe Pregnancy Centre Podcast My mSwing xperienceMy first mSwing Experience The first podcast of The Pregnancy Centre has been inspired by Dianne Edmonds attending a presentation by Marietta Mehanni, renowned fitness presenter from Melbourne, who received the Presenter Of The Year at Filex 2018 in Sydney. To see her in person, and to say congratulations, Dianne went to her two hour session to physiotherapists working in Women’s Health in Perth on Sunday July 29th. Her introduction to mSwing by Marietta, gave Dianne some unexpected results, and resulted in this first podcast recording on Tuesday 31st July. mSwing is the co-creation of Mar...
2018-08-0903 min