This week’s episode is joined by Dr. Karen Fleming, the Chief of Family Medicine at Sunnybrook Health Science Center and Karen Fung, a Registered Dietician and certified diabetes educator at the Sunnybrook Family Practice. Dr Fleming and Karen Fung are part of the Heart Health Matters team, whose aim is to empower people diagnosed with Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy (HDP) to manage future cardiovascular health.

Tune in as we discuss hypertensive disorders, high blood pressure in pregnancy as well as gestational diabetes. We discuss the long-term impacts of these conditions postpartum and how to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease.

Dr Fleming and Karen Fung share how they work to provide a holistic, community approach in their care plan for their patients and how they seek to provide information to empower individuals for better health. Their free virtual workshop Post-Pregnancy Heart Health offers a holistic community approach to addressing postpartum health. Their workshop features different healthcare professionals, including a physician, a dietician, a social worker to discuss mental health, and a nurse with health coaching expertise. Check out more here: About the Heart Health Matters team.

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In this episode, Tina Tang and I discuss the importance of staying active through perimenopause or menopause. We get into the world of plyometrics and how exercise and jumping can help you age with grace, prevent osteoporosis and protect your heart health. Even if you’ve never been an athlete or done a lot of jump training, this episode will teach you how exactly to get started safely and with success.

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Connect with Tina:

—Waitlist for Intro to Plyometrics for Women over 50 online course: https://www.ironstrongfitness.net/strength-intro-to-plyo
—Instagram: IronStrongFit

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—Find Surabhi on Instagram or Facebook @thepassionatephysio
—Website: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca

“I always say sexuality is an evolution throughout the lifespan and postpartum is no different,” says Dr. Rachel Ollivier. Dr. Ollivier is a Nurse Practitioner and clinician scientist, who practices both women's cardiac health and complex gynecology. In this episode, I chat with Dr. Ollivier about sexual health after birth. We discuss what impacts sexual health after birth, the fear of pain when returning to sexual activities postpartum, and the impact of birth on body image.

Episode outline:

Sexual health after birth

What impacts your sexual health after birth

Your identity of being a mother and being a sexual being

Body image after giving birth and how that impacts your

How the meaning of your parts of your can change after giving birth (i.e breasts)

The fear of pain when returning to sexual activities after birth

Using masturbation to learn what feels safe and comfortable before returning to sex, taking agency with their body to get to know their bodies again

Postpartum recovery - the importance of getting help and not thinking my body will always look and feel this way after giving birth

Taboo of masturbation for females

Pressure from your partner to have sex

Redefining intimacy and emotional closeness postpartum

Breaking down the idea of what ‘normal’ sex looks like,

Redefining what sex and pleasure actually means to you

 How can people cultivate emotional intimacy if they're used to having physical intimacy as the main event?

The six week check - is it a one size fits all?

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—Find Surabhi on Instagram or Facebook @thepassionatephysio
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In this week’s episode, Surabhi Veitch and Kim Vopni chat about how we can better educate women about the pelvic and hormonal considerations through our life. Kim shares her personal story, from her initial resistance to childbirth after a Grade 6 sex education class to her pivotal moment witnessing her sister-in-law's empowering birth experience.

As an entrepreneur and the Vagina Coach, Kim has been at the forefront of integrating pelvic health into various stages of life. She co-founded Bellies Inc. and developed the Prepare to Push program.

Join us for a candid conversation about breaking taboos, empowering women, and redefining pelvic health across all life stages.

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Connect with Surabhi:
—Find Surabhi on Instagram or Facebook @thepassionatephysio
—Website: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca

Ever wondered if your child needs speech therapy or are you curious about what your child really needs to know before entering kindergarten? Tune in for an engaging episode this week as Rebecca Drory, a speech language pathologist, dive into the unique world of speech pathology.

As the owner and founder of Bespoke Speech, a distinguished private speech therapy practice in Midtown Toronto, Rebecca has made it her mission to empower parents and caregivers in supporting their children's communication skills. You don’t want to miss this week’s episode as we explore all you need to know about the field of speech therapy, including what role parents play in speech therapy, what speech sounds are, and who the ideal patient is for speech therapy.

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Connect with Rebecca:
—Instagram @bespoke.speech
—Website https://www.bespokespeech.ca/

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—Find Surabhi on Instagram or Facebook @thepassionatephysio
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The decline of estrogen during menopause can feel like your body has lost its armor, says Wanjira Njenga, a certified health, wellness and menopause coach. In this episode, Wanjira and Surabhi explore what really happens when estrogen declines during menopause and how to fill that gap—not with fear or fads, but with strength, science, and sustainable support.

Wanjira breaks down why menopause feels like puberty all over again, and how to work with your body, not against it. From understanding your hormones to building a lifestyle that supports your body, sleep, and sanity, we’re throwing out outdated advice and giving you tools rooted in real science and lived experience. From muscle-building, weight gain, hot flashes and heart health to busting extreme diet myths and managing stress, this episode unpacks the real tools people need to navigate menopause with confidence. It’s time to stop powering through and start powering up!

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Connect with Wanjira:
—Instagram @studiowanjira
—Website https://wanjira.com/
—Menopause Made Manageable membership

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—Find Surabhi on Instagram or Facebook @thepassionatephysio
—Website: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca

What if our understanding of sex, especially in the medical world, is all wrong? In this passionate and unfiltered conversation, Surabhi Veitch is joined by pelvic health physical therapist, sexuality educator and counselor Dr. Uchenna Ossai, also known as Dr. UC. They explore how pleasure is more than just an orgasm, why goal-oriented sex is limiting, and how cultural identities shape our experiences with intimacy.

From navigating sexual shame to being more present during sex across different life challenges like pregnancy and postpartum, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who works in healthcare or anyone who wants to elevate their intimacy.

They also dive into the Pelvic Health Sexuality Counseling Certificate Program by Dr. Uchenna Ossai and Heather Edwards, a fellow pelvic physiotherapist, and they discuss why intersectionality must be central to how healthcare providers approach care.

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Connect with Uchenna: Instagram @youseelogic

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—Find Surabhi on Instagram or Facebook @thepassionatephysio
—Website: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca

Still reaching for the ice pack after an ankle sprain or muscle strain? It's time to rethink everything you thought you knew about injury recovery. In this episode, we dive into the PEACE & LOVE method—a modern, evidence-based approach that goes beyond outdated advice like RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation). You'll learn why inflammation isn’t always the enemy, why rest alone can delay healing, and what you should be doing instead. Whether you're a new mama, weekend warrior, or just dealing with everyday aches, this episode will change the way you respond to pain and injuries.

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Helpful Links:

—Book a physiotherapy or coaching consult: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca/book-with-surabhi

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