Pregnancy with Physio Laura is a podcast to help mamas feel confident, empowered and informed in their pregnancy and birth journey. Laura, a women’s health physiotherapist, will share solo riffs on her clinical physiotherapy expertise combined with her personal experience as a mama as well as guest expert interviews from all fields of women’s health. Pregnancy, birth and the post-partum period is not just for surviving, but thriving. Enjoy!
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166. Primal birthing and mothering w/ Dr. Sarah Buckley
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I am so honoured to welcome the incredible Dr. Sarah Buckley to the podcast to discuss all her research on the incredible hormone oxytocin, and how this works to help us labour and birth in the primal way our bodies are designed. In this beautiful chat with @drsarahjbuckley we discuss: 💥 Why oxytocin is such an important hormone for birth 💥 How to …
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165. Emotional freedom in parenting w/ Ashleigh Warner.
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I am thrilled to have my beautiful friend Ash @raisinghumanskind on the podcast this week. Ash is a family psychologist who speaks so well to helping our kids work through their emotions and regulate their nervous systems. In this chat we discuss: ⭐️ How can we gain more emotional freedom in our parenting ⭐️ How to sit with the entire range of our …
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164. The spiritual dimensions of pregnancy w/ Jane Hardwicke Collings
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I am thrilled to have the incredible teacher Jane Hardwicke Collings join me on the podcast. Jane is a home birth midwife who teaches on important rites of passage, the sacredness of the menstrual cycle, the shamanic dimensions of pregnancy and so much more. In this incredible conversation with @janehardwickecollings we discuss: 💥 Why are rites of …
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163. The perfect mother myth w/ Dr. Sophie Brock
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I’m excited to have Dr. Sophie Brock @drsophiebrock on the podcast this week to chat all about motherhood, cultural norms and how mothers are placed in society right now. Sophie is a Motherhood Studies Sociologist and speaks so well to this topic that affects so many women. In this episode we discuss: 📍What is the perfect mother myth? 📍Why do so ma…
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162. Empowered Breech Birth w/ Dr. Elliot Berlin
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I’m excited to have the wonderful doula and chiropractor @doctorberlin on the podcast this week to talk about the highly niche and very interesting topic of breech birth. Dr. Elliot Berlin has taken a real interest in breech birth and is working hard to preserve breech birth in an industry that is slowly phasing out any other option than a C-sectio…
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I am excited to be releasing a second episode with the wonderful @drnatalieelphinstone to discuss everything we need to know about our options when it comes to caesarean births. In this episode we discuss: What is a maternal assisted caesarean section What inspired Natalie to start to implement this in her practice The mental and physical impacts t…
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I am excited to have our first obstetrician on the podcast - the wonderful Dr. Natalie Elphinstone! I met @drnatalieelphinstone at an event last year and found her perspective on birth very fascinating. In this episode, we discuss: How Natalie changed her approach from “What to do and how to do it” to “When to do nothing” Un-learning many many year…
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159. Honouring “physiology first” in birth w/ Alicia & Meredith from Intentional Birth
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In this episode, I chat with the amazing Alicia and Meredith who are doulas from Intentional Birth. In this episode with @intentional.birth we discuss: What is a physiological birth? The 9 tenants that make up a “physiology first” approach to birth How to protect physiology even when interventions are required The wide variety of normal in birth an…
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158. Birthing in Australia right now with Sophie Walker
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Welcome back to the Pregnancy with Physio Laura podcast. Today I am excited to be interviewing the incredible Sophie Walker who runs the popular podcast Australian Birth Stories. In this chat with @australianbirthstories we discuss: The power of storytelling and debriefing your birth story The general themes of what seems to make a positive birth e…
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Hey mamas, just jumping in with a quick life and podcast update for you all. We'll be taking a short break whilst we are busy getting the new branding ready for the podcast so keep your eyes open for our re-launch! Same podcast, different name and energy!In the meantime I'd love to hear from you about any podcast feedback you have. Is there a dream…
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Welcome to another solo episode with me, chatting about best positions for labour and birth. Whilst we have evidence for how certain positions are advantageous compared to others, labour and brith positioning is mostly about being in tune with yourself. Trusting your baby and your body to send you the messages it needs to. Moving intuitively and wi…
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Welcome to a solo episode with me, chatting all about a concept my husband and I live by - the “prune & bloom”. This concept is all about creating space in your life for all the beautiful things to blossom. Often we think if we want to create positive change then we need to “add” more things. Often I’ve found the opposite to be true. The more you p…
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154. How do you give less f*cks in life and motherhood? 🙏🏼 Ep 3 Bringing Women Together Podcast Series w/ Rachael Rose
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Episode 3 // Bringing Women Together Podcast Series 🙏🏼 To kick off this third, and final, episode in the Bringing Women Together podcast series I chat @the_rachael_rose all about how to live more authentically and give less f*cks.In this episode I chat with Rachael about: Letting go of perfectionism, and seeing the humanity in yourself and everyone…
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153. Creating your own village 🙏🏼 Ep 2 Bringing Women Together Podcast Series w/ Rachael Rose
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Episode 2 // Bringing Women Together Podcast Series 🙏🏼 To kick off this second episode in the Bringing Women Together podcast series I chat @the_rachael_rose all about how to create your own village after birth.In this episode I chat with Rachael about: What exactly is “the village?” How to create your own village How the village was not free of co…
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152. The power of women together🙏🏼 Ep 1 Bringing Women Together Podcast Series w/ Rachael Rose
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Episode 1 // Bringing Women Together Podcast Series To kick off this first episode in the Bringing Women Together podcast series I chat @the_rachael_rose all about the power of bringing women together in circle. In this episode I chat with Rachael about: What inspired her initially to bring women together Women’s circles - what are they and what do…
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Episode 3 // Mama Styling Podcast Series To kick off this third, and final, episode in the Mama Styling podcast series I chat with Lauren Siliato from @moolkshop all about creating the ultimate capsule wardrobe after birth. In this episode I chat with Lauren about: Go-to “Mum” outfits that are practical, easy to wear and flattering to most shapes. …
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Episode 2 // Mama Styling Podcast Series To kick off this second episode in the Mama Styling podcast series I chat with Lauren Siliato from @moolkshop all about styling tips for your post-partum body. In this episode I chat with Lauren about: Practical dressing tips to help women feel comfy after birth in a new body and new clothes Breastfeeding op…
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Episode 1 // Mama Styling Podcast Series To kick off this first episode in the Mama Styling podcast series I chat with Lauren Siliato from @moolkshop all about fashion after birth and body confidence In this episode I chat with Lauren about: What inspired Lauren to start Moolk and what effect their products have had on post-partum confidence Post-p…
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Episode 6 // Pregnancy Loss Podcast Series To kick off this sixth episode in the Pregnancy Loss podcast series I share my own personal journey of 2 miscarriages. In this episode I chat about: My experience of miscarriage Physically how it felt Emotionally how I processed it The importance of a supportive network Anxiety in future pregnancies I’d lo…
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Episode 5 // Pregnancy Loss Podcast Series To kick off this fifth episode in the Pregnancy Loss podcast series I chat with the amazing Sharna Southan, a pregnancy loss practitioner and trauma informed coach as well as hear the incredible stories from women in my wonderful community. In this episode I chat with @instituteofhealing_pl about: Sharna’s…
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Episode 4 // Pregnancy Loss Podcast Series To kick off this fourth episode in the Pregnancy Loss podcast series I chat with the amazing Sharna Southan, a pregnancy loss practitioner and trauma informed coach as well as hear the incredible stories from women in my wonderful community. In this episode I chat with @instituteofhealing_pl about: How to …
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Episode 3 // Pregnancy Loss Podcast Series To kick off this third episode in the Pregnancy Loss podcast series I chat with the amazing Sharna Southan, a pregnancy loss practitioner and trauma informed coach as well as hear the incredible stories from women in my wonderful community. In this episode I chat with @instituteofhealing_pl about: The impo…
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Episode 2 // Pregnancy Loss Podcast Series To kick off this second episode in the Pregnancy Loss podcast series I chat with the amazing Sharna Southan, a pregnancy loss practitioner and trauma informed coach as well as hear the incredible stories from women in my wonderful community. In this episode I chat with @instituteofhealing_pl about: The imp…
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Episode 1 // Pregnancy Loss Podcast Series To kick off this first episode in the Pregnancy Loss podcast series I chat with the amazing Sharna Southan, a pregnancy loss practitioner and trauma informed coach as well as hear the incredible stories from women in my wonderful community. In this episode I chat with @instituteofhealing_pl about: Sharna’s…
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Today I’m sharing a simul-cast for a podcast interview I did with Elly McLean on the Talking NutritionElly Podcast. In this chat with @nutritionelly we discuss: What exactly is the pelvic floor and where is it? How to contract it and how to relax it properly What does a women’s health Physio do? Over active versus under active pelvic floor Signs of…
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Welcome back to another solo episode with me, discussing our family adventures for the year ahead and how we got to this point. In this episode I discuss: Our craving for a “gap year” and more adventure Our intentions for this trip are to deepen our connections and simplify our life and not just ticking things off a bucket list How we plan to work …
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Episode 3 // Mothering with Simplicity Series To kick off this third, and final, episode in the Mothering with Simplicity Series podcast series I chat with the amazing Jodi Wilson all about taking small steps to living a simpler life. In this episode I chat with @practisingsimplicity about: Being more present in your life Power in slowing down and …
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Episode 2 // Mothering with Simplicity Series To kick off this second episode in the Mothering with Simplicity Series podcast series I chat with the amazing Jodi Wilson all about her mantra of “being where you are”. In this episode I chat with @practisingsimplicity about: Honouring the season you’re in and being where you are Simplifying your home …
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Episode 1 // Mothering with Simplicity Series To kick off this first episode in the Mothering with Simplicity Series podcast series I chat with the amazing Jodi Wilson all about her journey into practicing simplicity. In this episode I chat with @practisingsimplicity about: The story of how Jodi changed her life and what prompted her to live with h…
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137. Three wildly different birth stories with Laura Callea
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I was interviewed by the lovely Ashley Winning on her “VBAC Homebirth Stories” podcast to share the wildly different experience of my 3 birth stories - which included 1 emergency C-section, 1 planned C-section and 1 VBAC home birth. Enjoy this interview and let me know over @physiolaura if you loved this episode or if you have any follow up questio…
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Episode 3 // Aware Parenting Series To kick off this third, and final, episode in the Aware Parenting Series podcast series with the amazing Lael Stone, we are chatting all about holding boundaries. In this episode I chat with @laelstone about: How to hold firm but loving boundaries Learning your unique “yes’s” and “no’s” Where are you “should-ing”…
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Episode 2 // Aware Parenting Series To kick off this second episode in the Aware Parenting Series podcast series with the amazing Lael Stone, we are chatting all about self-care and compassion in motherhood. In this episode I chat with @laelstone about: Why it’s all well and good to hold space for our kids, but what about us? Childhood imprints and…
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134. Raising resilient and compassionate children 🦋 Aware Parenting Series Ep 1 w/ Lael Stone
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Episode 1 // Aware Parenting Series To kick off this first episode in the Aware Parenting Series podcast series with the amazing Lael Stone, we are chatting all about raising resilient and compassionate children. In this episode I chat with @laelstone about: Lael’s personal journey into aware parenting after a traumatic birth experience The importa…
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Welcome back to another solo episode chatting all about my favourite 3 exercises to prepare you for labour and birth. Cold shower Squat hold Giving feedback to a massage therapist or barista You’ll have to listen to the episode to understand what I mean, but trust me when I say I have personally used all of these and they work!I’d love to know what…
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Episode 3 // Pelvic Power Series To kick off this third episode in the Pelvic Power Series podcast series I chat with the amazing Bernadette Lack all about the pelvic floor and finding balance between strength and mobility. In this episode I chat with @coreandfloorrestore about: Why pelvic floor strength is not the be-all and end-all The importance…
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Episode 2 // Pelvic Power Series To kick off this second episode in the Pelvic Power Series podcast series I chat with the amazing Bernadette Lack all about whole body balance for the pelvis. In this episode I chat with @coreandfloorrestore about: How poor pelvic function can lead to birth injuries The importance of “de-fuzzing” your body Less emph…
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Episode 1 // Pelvic Power Series To kick off this first episode in the Pelvic Power Series podcast series I chat with the amazing Bernadette Lack all about the ins and outs of the pelvis!In this episode I chat with @coreandfloorrestore about: The difference between your vulva and vagina What is your story and understanding around your female anatom…
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Episode 4 // Feeding Our Babes Series To kick off this fourth, and final, episode in the Feeding Our Babes Series podcast series with the amazing Joelleen Winduss Paye, we are chatting all about when breastfeeding isn't working out.In this episode I chat with @jwp.care about: Lack of support for most women trying to navigate breastfeeding Cultural …
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Episode 3 // Feeding Our Babes Series To kick off this third episode in the Feeding Our Babes Series podcast series with the amazing Joelleen Winduss Paye, we are chatting all about milk-making and nutrition.In this episode I chat with @jwp.care about: Does your let-down indicate milk supply? Is pumping volume indicative of true milk supply? How co…
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Episode 2 // Feeding Our Babes Series To kick off this second episode in the Feeding Our Babes Series podcast series with the amazing Joelleen Winduss Paye, we are chatting all about the physiology of breastfeeding.In this episode I chat with @jwp.care about: How milk is made and the hormones responsible for milk production Importance of skin to sk…
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126. Best preparation for breastfeeding 🤱 Feeding Our Babes Series Ep 1 w/ Joelleen Winduss Paye
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Episode 1 // Feeding Our Babes Series To kick off this first episode in the Feeding Our Babes Series podcast series with the amazing Joelleen Winduss Paye, we are chatting all about the best ways you can prepare yourself for a successful breastfeeding experience.In this episode I chat with @jwp.care about: Best ways to prepare yourself for breastfe…
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125. Self care ISN’T always a bubble bath 💕 Perinatal Mental Health Series Ep 4 w/ Laura Callea
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Episode 4 // Perinatal Mental Health Series To kick off this fourth, and final, episode in the Perinatal Mental Health podcast series I sit down on the mic solo to chat about my learnings and practices around self-care and how it has evolved over time. In this episode I discuss: What self-care means to me, and how it has evolved over time The impor…
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124. Authenticity, anger and rage in motherhood 💕 Perinatal Mental Health Series Ep 3 w/ Yara Heary
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Episode 3 // Perinatal Mental Health Series To kick off this third episode in the Perinatal Mental Health podcast series I chat with the amazing Yara Heary about navigating anger, rage and other conflicting emotions in the motherhood journey.In this episode @lifeafterbirthpsychology and I chat about: Guilt and shame in pregnancy and the difference …
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Episode 2 // Perinatal Mental Health Series To kick off this second episode in the Perinatal Mental Health podcast series I chat with the amazing Gemma Smith about supporting your mental health through the post-partum period.In this episode I chat with @together.perinatal about: Gemma’s own story from a perfectionist-type-A personality to motherhoo…
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122. Breaking through depression 💕 Perinatal Mental Health Series Ep 1 w/ Namita Mahanama
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Episode 1 // Perinatal Mental Health Series To kick off this first episode in the Perinatal Mental Health podcast series I chat with the amazing Namita Mahanama about her experience with post-natal depression (PND)**Please note this episode mentions suicidal ideation for anyone that may not be ready to listen to this***In this episode I chat with @…
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121. Q & A - feeling sexy as a Mum, intimacy after birth & loving your post-partum body 🐝 Nourish the Feminine Series Ep 4 w/ Julie Tenner
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To kick off this fourth, and final, episode in the Nourish the Feminine podcast series with the amazing Julie Tenner we are answering the listener questions - all about libido, feeling sexy as a Mum and loving your post-partum body. In this episode I chat with @julietenner.love about: Why libido may be low after birth Giving yourself permission to …
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To kick off this third episode in the Nourish the Feminine podcast series with the amazing Julie Tenner we are chatting all about relationships, spark and desire… particularly in the peri-natal period. In this episode I chat with @julietenner.love about: The importance of maintenance for our intimate relationships Why she is a big fan of scheduling…
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119. Feeling unseen and undesirable in motherhood 🐝 Nourish the Feminine Series Ep 2 w/ Julie Tenner
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To kick off this second episode in the Nourish the Feminine podcast series with the amazing Julie Tenner we are chatting all about feeling unseen and undesirable in motherhood. In this episode I chat with @julietenner.love about: The universal struggles that many mothers seem to experience after birth How important feeling seen and chosen is for th…
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Episode 1 // Nourish the Feminine Series To kick off this first episode in the Nourish the Feminine podcast series with the amazing Julie Tenner we are chatting all about feminine energy. In this episode I chat with @julietenner.love about: What is feminine vs masculine energy? What other words or terms can be used to describe these different energ…
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In today’s episode I share about a recent personal update with our personal childcare arrangement. The motherhood juggle is so real for me and recently I’ve had a taste of how light the mental load can be, so naturally I wanted to share this with every single mother I know! Enjoy and let me know over @physiolaura what you took out of today’s episod…
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