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Her Education - The Podcast
Looking to dive deeper into the world of Women's Health?
Looking to enhance your service delivery?
Interested in self-development?
You are in the right place.
Courtenay is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist specializing in Pelvic health with a huge passion for women's health, business and self development. Her mission is to provide a platform of educational resources to help optimize health outcomes for women. This series is designed for the health and fitness professionals to learn more about so many aspects of women's health to really enhance their ability to provide care for their clients.
You can connect with her on Instagram @her.education_ or via her website www.hereducation.com.au
DISCLAIMER: The information in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice.
Episodes
67 episodes
67. Becoming exceptional in women’s health
In this episode, Courtenay explores the difference between being a competent clinician and becoming an exceptional one.We unpack what exceptional clinicians actually do differently, why women’s health goes far beyond the pelvic floor, an...
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66. Why CPD isn’t creating women’s health specialists (and what actually does)
In this episode, Courtenay explores why completing more CPD does not automatically lead to confidence in women’s health practice.We unpack the gap between learning information and applying it in complex, real-world presentations, and why...
65. Knowledge Isn’t Power (Unless You Can Use It)
There’s a dark side to professional development.Too often, we sit in a lecture, tick off a CPD point, or read another research paper and walk away with knowledge, but not the ability to actually use it.Knowledge is power… but only if...
64. The broadness of women's health; it's not a niche
When you hear “women’s health,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For many clinicians, it’s pelvic floor or pre/postnatal care.But here’s the truth: women’s health isn’t a niche. It’s half the population — spanning every stage o...
63. Behind the Scenes of WHAES: What's happening inside the virtual summit.
This episode is all about the making of the very first Women’s Health and Exercise Summit (WHAES). Tanisha and I share the vision that sparked the event, what they hope it brings to women’s health care, and some of the behind-the-scenes ...
62. Blending Science and Soul: Exercise Physiology Meets Yoga with Samantha Cameron
In this episode I’m joined by Sam, Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Yoga Teacher/Trainer and founder of Sama Wellbeing. Sam’s work merges evidence-based movement prescription with yoga therapy, breathwork, and education to create a trul...
61. Supporting women’s mental health through exercise physiology with Rachel Tidy
Today on the podcast I’m joined by Rachel Tidy, an Accredited Exercise Physiologist who works in mental health inpatient and day program settings with a strong focus on women’s health.Rachel brings a mind–body connection and HAES, weight...
60. What accessibility in healthcare really means (the things you didn't think of)
When we hear “accessible healthcare,” most of us think about geography or cost. But real accessibility goes far beyond location and price.In this episode, I’m unpacking what accessibility really looks like in practice — from the...
59. Weight Stigma in Health Care with Meredith Woolsey
Today I’m joined by Meredith Woolsey from Move to Live in South Australia. Meredith is an exercise physiologist whose work is grounded in creating truly inclusive health care.In this episode, we dive into weight stigma, what it is, how i...
58. Layering your skillset: How to evolve as a Women's Health Practitioner
In today’s episode, we’re talking about the real key to evolving as a women’s health practitioner, layering your skillset.This isn’t about collecting random PD certificates or ticking boxes for CPD points. This is about strategi...
57. Beyond Trauma-Informed: How Exercise Physiology Can Transform Women’s Health with Stuart McDonald
So many women’s health issues come with a hidden layer: trauma. From birth trauma and medical gaslighting to subtle, cumulative stress that lives in the body, these experiences shape how women feel, function, and heal. Yet, most exercise physio...
56. From Reels to Referrals: Using Instagram to Attract Private-Paying Clients
In this special episode, Courtenay shares her live presentation from the 2025 ESSA Business & Innovation Conference, all about harnessing Instagram to grow your exercise physiology business.If you've ever wondered how to turn likes i...
55. Inside the Breast Cancer Mastery Program with Nicola Begley
In this episode, we're giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the Breast Cancer Mastery Program — a first-of-its-kind course designed specifically for exercise professionals who want to feel confident, competent, and clinically sharp whe...
54. The problem I see with CPD in our industry
Follow along on Instagram --> @her.education_Join the waitlist for WHAES (Women's Health and Exercise Summit) --> HE...
53. The impact of Exercise on fertility
Join me in this Research Spotlight Episode where we dive into a mini review on the impact of exercise on fertility.Paper details → M Mussawar
52. What the research says about exercise during pregnancy with Dr Kassia Beetham
About Dr Kassia:Dr Kassia Beetham is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist, and is the course coordinator for the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology at ACU’s Brisbane Campus. Kassia’s research investigates the physiology of exer...
51. Welcome to HER Education - what's happening in 2025!
Let's dive into what is happening here at HER Education in 2025!Follow along on socials:IG - @her.education_www.hereducation.com.auCheck out our SPARK sessions --> <...
50. Understanding research and how it fits in with clinical practice with Tijana Sharp
Join me as I chat with Tijana Sharp about her dual role as a PhD candidate and casual academic and how she uses her skillset in clinical practice. About Tijana:I am a current PhD Candidate and casual academic...
49. Explaining your role as a women's health EP
Join me as I share with you how I see the role of Exercise Physiologists in women’s health. I share how I communicate this to clients and health professionals in the hope of building our reputation within women’s health care. ...
48. Is there a difference in pelvic floor muscle tone between women with and without pelvic pain?
Study details → Kadah S, Soh S, Morin M, Schneider M, Heron E, Clinphys M, Frawley H. Is there a difference in pelvic floor muscle tone between women with and without pelvic pain? A systematic review and meta-analysis. The journal...
47. The underserved female phase - Menopause with special guest Kathy Balson
Kathy is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Accredited Exercise Scientist.Graduating in 2002, Kathy has worked in a wide variety of settings of healthcare during her career including private practise, hospital settings, workers comp...
46. A recent business experience you can learn from
Dive into this episode where I share a recent experience with a small business. there are plenty of lessons in this one you can implement in your work. Follow along on Instagram:@h...
45. Women in business and building your 'community' with Sara Woodroffe; AEP and owner of Simply Stronger.
Sara is the owner and director of Simply Stronger Exercise Physiology in Caulfield North, Victoria. After working in the health and fitness industry for over 20 years she was recently promoted (by herself) to fulltime director of Simply Stronge...
44. The importance of expectation setting in your clinical practice
Let's dive into why setting expectation in all aspects of your service is vital for your reputation, brand building and getting results. Let's connect on socials:@her.educati...
43. Going against the grain and building your career with special guest Lauren Ratcliffe
Join me in this absolutely fantastic chat with Lauren Ratcliffe as we dive into doing things a little different in the exercise physiology space. Lauren and I cover, how she got into paediatrics and the importance of niching to become the go to...