- 055 – Antony and Marika – We’re Back! Antony and Marika Catch Up!And…we’re back! After a two-year hiatus, we’ve decided to kick offthe Women’s Health Podcast again. We’re excited to interview some incredible guests on the show in the months to come and would love to hear your suggestions! In this chat, we discuss what we’ve been up to over the past two years (and all the … Continue reading 055 – Antony and Marika – We’re Back! Antony and Marika Catch Up!
- 054 – Kieran Richardson – What Is The Future Of Physical Therapy and Evidence-Based Practice?Today we have the pleasure of speaking to Kieran Richardson. Kieran is a Specialist Physiotherapist and the Director of Global Specialist Physiotherapy, a consultancy company providing Professional Development, Formal Mentoring and Non-surgical opinions for patients. Kieran and his team of academics, expert clinicians and researchers consult to multiple clinics and health care professionals in Perth, … Continue reading 054 – Kieran Richardson – What Is The Future Of Physical Therapy and Evidence-Based Practice?
- 053 – Dr Adam Culvenor and Dr Andrea Bruder – How Do We Prevent and Manage ACL Injuries In Women and Girls?We’re excited that today we have a dynamic duo on the podcast: Dr Andrea Bruder and Dr Adam Culvenor. Adam is a Physiotherapist and Research Fellow at the La Trobe University Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, Australia. He has combined a clinical career in sports medicine together with research investigating prevention, management and long-term … Continue reading 053 – Dr Adam Culvenor and Dr Andrea Bruder – How Do We Prevent and Manage ACL Injuries In Women and Girls?
- 052 – Molly Galbraith – Strong Women Lift Each Other UpWe are again blessed to have the amazing Molly Galbraith on the podcast! Marika and Antony have both had the pleasure of getting to know Molly over the past 5 years and are thrilled to talk to her about her new book, Strong Women Lift Each Other Up. Molly Galbraith, CSCS, is the cofounder of … Continue reading 052 – Molly Galbraith – Strong Women Lift Each Other Up
- 051 – Marika and Antony – Catching Up and Kicking Off 2021A quick chat between Marika and Antony just catching up. Antony’s courses can be found atwww.mypteducation.com The Peak Simplicity Masterclass – www.physiodetective.com/masterclass
- 050 – Dr Clare Minahan (PhD) – What Are The Unique Physiological Differences Of Female Athletes?FIFTIETH EPISODE SPECIAL!! Antony and I were thrilled to talk to Clare Minahan, PhD Scientist and champion for women in sport. Clare Minahan is an Associate Professor at Griffith University, Queensland Australia, and has led the Griffith Sports Science group since 2002. Clare’s interests are in the advancement of human performance with a key focus … Continue reading 050 – Dr Clare Minahan (PhD) – What Are The Unique Physiological Differences Of Female Athletes?
- 049 – Amanda Thebe – The Menopocalypse Is Coming For You!On this podcast, we chat to Amanda Thebe, fitness professional and author of the book Menopocalypse: How I Learned to Thrive During Menopause and How You Can Too! Amanda has over twenty years of experience in the fitness industry. She is a popular guest on podcasts and online summits, and her health and fitness tips … Continue reading 049 – Amanda Thebe – The Menopocalypse Is Coming For You!
- 048 – Dr Julie Granger – Are Teenagers Children or Adults?In this episode we have a fantastic conversation with Dr Julie Granger all about adolescent health and well being. You may remember Julie from our previous episode (#20 “Do you have a hormonal teenager?”) Julie educates and mentors physical therapists and health professionals to eliminate the awkwardness that comes with helping teens — to instead … Continue reading 048 – Dr Julie Granger – Are Teenagers Children or Adults?
- 047 – Dr Jo Milios – The Nuts and Bolts of Men’s HealthIn this episode, we finally manage to grab Dr Jo Milios back on the podcast. We spoke to Jo for over an hour this time last year…and sadly the technology let us down. Yes…it all got wiped. So thankfully Jo does not hate us and she kindly agreed to come back on the podcast! Dr … Continue reading 047 – Dr Jo Milios – The Nuts and Bolts of Men’s Health
- 046 – Amy Dawes – Birth Trauma Awareness Week Is Coming!Apologies – this episode was released quickly on social media but Antony forgot to release it here. Enjoy! This is just a super quick episode to give you the heads up about Birth Trauma Awareness Week (6th-12th September 2020). You can help by: donating money or buying a t-shirt raising money while doing a 5km … Continue reading 046 – Amy Dawes – Birth Trauma Awareness Week Is Coming!
- 045 – Dr Jane Foster – What Does It Mean To “Take Emotional Responsibility Now”?In this interview, we talk to Dr Jane Foster, educator and creator of MYTERN – a program designed to help people change their language around emotion and regain control! TERN = Take Emotional Responsibility Now. As an educator, she was concerned about the false narratives that were, and still are, embedded in our culture, disrupting … Continue reading 045 – Dr Jane Foster – What Does It Mean To “Take Emotional Responsibility Now”?
- 044 – Dr Sallie Sarrell – What is Endometriosis and What Is The Gold Standard Of Care For It?Wow, this episode is a doozy! We think EVERYONE should listen to this episode, whether you are a medical /fitness professional or general public….this information is so important. After 23 years of misdiagnosis, Sallie embraced her struggles with endometriosis to forge a new pathway for all who suffer from the disease and its associated conditions. … Continue reading 044 – Dr Sallie Sarrell – What is Endometriosis and What Is The Gold Standard Of Care For It?
- 043 – Inemesit Graham – What does the #BlackLivesMatter movement have to do with diastasis, body image and women’s health?In this interview, we talk to Inemesit Graham, fitness professional (and all-round incredible woman!) based in Yellowknife, Canada. This was a fantastic conversation that touched on so many topics, including: her experiences moving to the UK from Nigeria and growing up in a predominantly white neighbourhood her journey as a child having surgery for abdominal … Continue reading 043 – Inemesit Graham – What does the #BlackLivesMatter movement have to do with diastasis, body image and women’s health?
- 042 – Amy Dawes – Let’s Start The Conversation About Birth TraumaIn this interview we talk to Amy Dawes, founder of the Australasian Birth Trauma Association (ABTA).ABTA is a national charity committed to reducing the instance and impact of birth-related trauma whilst supporting affected women, families and health professionals. Amy discussed: her birth experience and diagnosis of pelvic organ prolapse 16 months later. She talked about … Continue reading 042 – Amy Dawes – Let’s Start The Conversation About Birth Trauma
- 041 – Vicki Webber – How Does A Mother Of 4 Cope With Competitive Crossfit And Running A GymIn this episode we talk to Vicki Webber – CrossFit Competitor and Box owner. Vicki shares with us how she fell in love with CrossFit and went from being someone who never really did much lifting to being an international competitor her pregnancy and birth experiences… and how different number four has been in comparison … Continue reading 041 – Vicki Webber – How Does A Mother Of 4 Cope With Competitive Crossfit And Running A Gym
- 040 – Professor Peter O’Sullivan – How Has Pain Management Evolved?In this interview, Marika and Antony talk to Professor Peter O’Sullivan. Peter is a clinical researcher at Curtin University and specialist physiotherapist at Bodylogic Physiotherapy, Perth WA. With his team, he has published over 250 peer review articles on MSK pain and its management, His passion is empowering people disabled with pain to get back … Continue reading 040 – Professor Peter O’Sullivan – How Has Pain Management Evolved?
- 039 – Antony Lo and Marika Hart – NeurodiversityOk, so this podcast is slightly different to our usual!In this episode we talk about neurodiversity…and in particular, Antony discusses his personal experience living with ADHD. We reiterate that we (Marika and Antony) are NOT neurologists, psychologists, psychiatrists etc – and we are definitely NOT experts in ADHD or other neurodevelopmental disorders. We just wanted … Continue reading 039 – Antony Lo and Marika Hart – Neurodiversity
- 038 – Heather Edwards – Wait! Genitals Don’t Equal Gender!?In this interview with Heather Edwards, Antony and Marika learn a lot about gender, sex, sexuality, BDSM and more! Heather has been a pelvic physical therapist since 2003 and is one of only a few AASECT (American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists) certified sex counselors in the world. As an artist, she has … Continue reading 038 – Heather Edwards – Wait! Genitals Don’t Equal Gender!?
- 037 – Teresa Waser – TIIPPSS-FC To Help Your Female AthletesIn this incredibly practical episode, we interview Teresa Waser and ask her for her top tips for helping female athletes. Teresa is an Orthopaedic and Pelvic Health physiotherapist, operating within a non-traditional model. She works at RX Physiotherapy, her clinic located within a CrossFit gym in Leduc, Alberta, Canada where she has also coached running … Continue reading 037 – Teresa Waser – TIIPPSS-FC To Help Your Female Athletes
- 036 – Molly Galbraith – Ask Me Anything! – Part 2Today we talk to Molly Galbraith, Woman-in-charge at Girls Gone Strong (GGS). The GGS movement is dedicated to: + teaching women how to find their own version of strength and confidence from the inside out + teaching parents how they can be better role models and leaders and + helping professionals empower the women they work … Continue reading 036 – Molly Galbraith – Ask Me Anything! – Part 2
- 035 – Molly Galbraith – Ask Me Anything! – Part 1Today we talk to Molly Galbraith, Woman-in-charge at Girls Gone Strong (GGS). The GGS movement is dedicated to: + teaching women how to find their own version of strength and confidence from the inside out + teaching parents how they can be better role models and leaders and + helping professionals empower the women they work … Continue reading 035 – Molly Galbraith – Ask Me Anything! – Part 1
- 034 – Dr Juan Michelle Martin – How Do You Get A Telehealth Service Started and People To Book In?In this episode we talk to Dr Juan Michelle Martin. Dr. Martin is a pelvic floor physical therapist and telehealth consultant. She is the owner of JMM Health Solutions, a concierge practice offering in person and virtual sessions as well as the creator of the Zero to Telehealth and Telehealth Taster programs designed to get … Continue reading 034 – Dr Juan Michelle Martin – How Do You Get A Telehealth Service Started and People To Book In?
- 033 – Dr Julie Granger – Telesanity! How To Find Joy and Fun In TelehealthIn this podcast we talk to Dr Julie Granger, a physiotherapist who you may remember from episode 20 when we talked about working with teenagers. In this episode we talk about transitioning to Telehealth and how you can maintain your Telesanity! There are a LOT of gems in this episode, including how to help patients … Continue reading 033 – Dr Julie Granger – Telesanity! How To Find Joy and Fun In Telehealth
- 032 – Maggie Bergeron – Telehealth, Embodia, And Their Amazing Offering!In this episode, Antony talks with Maggie Bergeron, the co-founder of Embodia. Antony and Maggie were messaging after having done the #PTTogether Episode 2 webinar earlier (available free on Embodia!). Anyway, Maggie mentioned she was up late because she had been busy doing support during this busy time with all the changes with COVID-19 and … Continue reading 032 – Maggie Bergeron – Telehealth, Embodia, And Their Amazing Offering!
- 031 – Dr Susan Clinton – Relax, Rest, And Digest! A Special COVID-19 EpisodeIn this special episode, we speak to Dr Susan Clinton, physical therapist/physiotherapist extraordinaire, about how long periods of stress can affect our health and well being… and what we can do to try to combat this. Around the globe, huge changes have been taking place since the arrival of COVID-19. Our daily routines and the … Continue reading 031 – Dr Susan Clinton – Relax, Rest, And Digest! A Special COVID-19 Episode
- 030 – Jilly Bond – Can Bladders Be Happy? Part 2 of 2In this episode, we get to talk to the amazing Jilly Bond. We talked about Pelvic Pain – in particular Bladder Pain Syndrome, A biopsychosocial approach and why (and some of the how) we deal with the psychosocial side of things within our scope of practice, Virtual consultations, How to manage burnout Jilly shares her … Continue reading 030 – Jilly Bond – Can Bladders Be Happy? Part 2 of 2
- 029 – Jilly Bond – Can Bladders Be Happy? Part 1 of 2In this episode, we get to talk to the amazing Jilly Bond. We talked about Pelvic Pain – in particular Bladder Pain Syndrome, A biopsychosocial approach and why (and some of the how) we deal with the psychosocial side of things within our scope of practice, Virtual consultations, How to manage burnout Jilly shares her … Continue reading 029 – Jilly Bond – Can Bladders Be Happy? Part 1 of 2
- 028 – Antony and Marika – Tips For POP Assessment During Online ConsultsIn this episode, we start with another update on what is happening in Sydney and Perth in regards to COVID-19 (19th March 2020). We talk about how it is affecting client numbers, as well as the anxiety and stress felt by health and fitness professionals around the globe. We then talk about how we might … Continue reading 028 – Antony and Marika – Tips For POP Assessment During Online Consults
- 027 – Antony and Marika – How is COVID-19 Affecting You?In this episode, we really just wanted to have a chat about what is going on in our lives and the effect that COVID-19 is having right now (18th March 2020). We both feel that social distancing is a necessity in order to (hopefully) flatten the curve… but we worry that this potentially long period … Continue reading 027 – Antony and Marika – How is COVID-19 Affecting You?
- 026 – Lily Nichols – Have We Been Getting Nutrition For Pregnancy All Wrong?In this episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Lily Nichols about nutrition in pregnancy- and some may consider this one a little controversial. Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and unapologetically critical of … Continue reading 026 – Lily Nichols – Have We Been Getting Nutrition For Pregnancy All Wrong?
- 025 – Carolyn Vandyken – Pelvic Pain – What Are We Missing?In Episode #25 we have the great pleasure in interviewing Carolyn Vandyken – an extremely knowledgeable and experienced pelvic health and musculoskeletal physiotherapist (and educator!) based in Canada. This is a must-listen for anyone who works with clients who have musculoskeletal pain or pelvic floor dysfunction – ie EVERYONE! Carolyn is a physiotherapist, educator, researcher … Continue reading 025 – Carolyn Vandyken – Pelvic Pain – What Are We Missing?
- 024 – Molly Galbraith – How Can I Heal My Relationship With My Body?This episode is a little different in that we have a guest host – none other than Antony’s daughter, Amie Lo. When Antony mentioned that we were having the privilege to interview Molly Galbraith (Women in Charge of Girls Gone Strong) again and that we were going to be talking about body positivity, Amie had … Continue reading 024 – Molly Galbraith – How Can I Heal My Relationship With My Body?
- 023 – Chantal Traub – Lessons From A DoulaIn this episode we have the pleasure of speaking to Chantal Traub – a doula based in NY city. Chantal is an active birth doula, childbirth educator, pre/postnatal yoga teacher and MUTU Systems trainer and has been assisting expecting families in New York City for 17 years. She is also a Women’s Health Coach empowering … Continue reading 023 – Chantal Traub – Lessons From A Doula
- 022 – Lisa Ryan – Surgery For Diastasis – Is It The Easy Option?In this episode, we chat to Lisa Ryan, Crossfit competitor and Pregnancy and Postnatal Athleticism coach. Lisa has a fascinating story to share about her experiences through pregnancy and postnatally, in particular her journey in living with significant diastasis recti and her ultimate decision to have surgery. Lisa tells us her story about how she … Continue reading 022 – Lisa Ryan – Surgery For Diastasis – Is It The Easy Option?
- 021 – Carrie Pagliano – What Does A Pelvic PT Actually Do?Get prepared to feel pumped up! In this episode we talk to the amazing Dr Carrie Pagliano (DPT) about her story (why she became a pelvic health PT and her work with the American Physical Therapy Association) what a pelvic health PT actually does what an assessment might look like with a pelvic health PT … Continue reading 021 – Carrie Pagliano – What Does A Pelvic PT Actually Do?
- 020 – Julie Granger – Do You Have A Hormonal Teenager?Dr Julie Granger (DPT) speaks with Marika and Antony about hormonal teenagers, painful periods, working with elite female athletes…and so much more! In a nutshell, we ask Julie: Why are you so passionate about working with young women? What are some of the issues you see that are unique to young female athletes? Do you … Continue reading 020 – Julie Granger – Do You Have A Hormonal Teenager?
- 019 – Haley Shevener – Haley’s POP StoryHaley Shevener shares her Pelvic Organ Prolapse journey with Antony during this podcast.
- 018 – Brianna Battles – The Athlete BrainBrianna Battles discussed The Athlete Brain – a mindset which drives decision making and needs to be understood and accounted for if we are to help the client in front of us.
- 017 – Antony Lo and Lindsay Vaughn – Lifting BeltsLindsay Vaughn asks a question that is often asked so Antony decided to make this an episode since so many people want to know about lifting belts. Lindsay’s question was actually about a male client she has but the information is very relevant for female athletes and one of the most common questions on Antony’s … Continue reading 017 – Antony Lo and Lindsay Vaughn – Lifting Belts
- 016 – Grainne Donnelly and Emma Brockwell – Post-Partum Return To Running GuidelinesGrainne Donnelly and Emma Brockwell join us to discuss the recent publication of their Post Partum Return To Running Guidelines. You can find the guidelines here – https://mailchi.mp/38feb9423b2d/returning-to-running-postnatal-guideline
- 015 – Antony Lo – Lifting Weights and Pelvic Floor DysfunctionShow notes by Elaine Stevenson of The Myotherapy Reading Room – https://www.patreon.com/MyotherapyRea…– see below for more details. Show Notes: Antony Lo is the co-host of The Women’s Health Podcast. In addition to his degree in Physiotherapy he also holds a Masters in Physiotherapy and took part in the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Specialisation training program – the highest … Continue reading 015 – Antony Lo – Lifting Weights and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
- 014 – Amy Eicher’s SIJ Pain StoryShow notes by Elaine Stevenson of The Myotherapy Reading Room – https://www.patreon.com/MyotherapyRea… – see below for more details. Amy Eicher is an Author, Speaker, Pain Coach, clinician, athlete, and mother of two who, having spent years trying to get back her life from the abyss of pain, now focuses on empowering women with persistent pain … Continue reading 014 – Amy Eicher’s SIJ Pain Story
- 013 – Pelvic Floor Patrol – Dr Amal Hassan and Elizabeth Davies – What Is Important To Your Doctor and Trainer?Show notes Sponsored by Elaine Stevenson of The Myotherapy Reading Room – https://www.patreon.com/MyotherapyRea… – see below for more details. Dr Amal Hassan is a UK-based Sports and Medicine Exercise Physician who completed her Masters degree in the sub-speciality of female athletic health. She experienced difficulties returning to exercise after the birth of her first child … Continue reading 013 – Pelvic Floor Patrol – Dr Amal Hassan and Elizabeth Davies – What Is Important To Your Doctor and Trainer?
- 012 – Molly Galbraith – Feeling fragile, uncomfortable, and lack confidence in your post baby body?Show notes by Marika Hart and Elaine Stevenson of The Myotherapy Reading Room – https://www.patreon.com/MyotherapyReadingRoom Show Notes:Molly Gallbraith is a US-based Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Coach who has experience in cheerleading, gymnastics, figure competition and bodybuilding. She co-founded Girls Gone Strong. She has dedicated her life to helping women “give themselves grace and compassion … Continue reading 012 – Molly Galbraith – Feeling fragile, uncomfortable, and lack confidence in your post baby body?
- 011 – Robin Kerr – Why is there still so much back pain?Listen on iTunes Show Notes by Elaine Stevenson from The Myotherapy Reading Room – https://www.patreon.com/MyotherapyReadingRoom Robin Kerr is an Australian Physiotherapist whose special interests include pelvic floor issues, low back pain, pelvic pain, persistent pain and motion training. In addition to her qualifications in Physiotherapy, Robin also holds post-graduate qualifications Continence Management and Pelvic Floor … Continue reading 011 – Robin Kerr – Why is there still so much back pain?
- 010 – Jessica Drummond – Why are new mothers so tired?Listen on iTunes Show notes by Elaine Stevenson of The Myotherapy Reading Room – https://www.patreon.com/MyotherapyRea… Show Notes: Dr. Jessica Drummond is a physical therapist and functional nutritionalist who is passionate about empowering women who struggle with chronic pelvic pain conditions and hormonal imbalances, and female athletes, and supporting women’s health and wellness professionals globally. She … Continue reading 010 – Jessica Drummond – Why are new mothers so tired?
- 009 – Grainne Donnelly – Is Tummy Separation (Diastasis) A Disaster?Show Notes by Elaine Stevenson from Myotherapy Reading Room Gráinne Donnelly is an NHS Specialist Physiotherapist, in Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy. She has a particular interest in the assessment and treatment of diastasis recti. The word diastasis has an unfortunate tendency to strike fear into pregnant and post-natal women, and their clinicians alike, much of it … Continue reading 009 – Grainne Donnelly – Is Tummy Separation (Diastasis) A Disaster?
- 008 – Ante-Natal Exercise – Overview / DiscussionAntony Lo and Marika Hart discuss Ante-Natal Exercise…in real life! Links: 2019 Canadian Guidelines for Physical Activity Throughout Pregnancy 2015 ACOG Physical Activity and Exercise During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
- 007 – Mish Wright – A Day For Women By WomenMish Wright talks about her journey from school teacher to fitness professional to a leader and educator in women’s health bringing fitness professionals and allied health professions together at the Women’s Health And Fitness Summit…and now for the Public with A Day For Women By Women. Links: Contact Mish at mishfit.com.au
- 006 – Molly Galbraith – Certificate of Pre and Post Natal CoachingMolly Galbraith from Girls Gone Strong talks to us on the eve of the Certificate in Pre and Post Natal Coaching course launch
- 005 – Susan Clinton – Intraabdominal and Intrathoracic PressuresDr Susan Clinton discusses intraabdominal and intrathoracic pressure and why it is important for women to understand these.
- 004 – April Wheeler – Observations Of A Physical Therapist and CrossFit CoachDr April Wheeler Moore is from Nashville, Tennessee. She is a Physical Therapist and CrossFit Coach. Her Instagram account is @shenashville.
- 003 – Diastasis – Diane LeeDiane Lee is a world renowned physiotherapist from Vancover, Canada. In this episode she answers some simple questions on Diastasis.
- 002 – Diastasis OverviewThere are many issues to cover in Diastasis Rectus Abdominis. This episode is to provide an overview of the topic and future episodes will focus more on the questions we want answers for on this very hot topic!
- 001 – Welcome To The Women’s Health Podcast!Welcome to The Women’s Health Podcast! Hosts Antony Lo, The Physio Detective, and Marika Hart from Heraspehere are Australian-trained Physical Therapists and share a mission to bring you the best quality information about all health-related issues that women may face. Please let your friends know about the podcast! Cheers!