Pelvic Health and Fitness
Pelvic Health and Fitness is a podcast hosted by Rhonda Chamberlain, Orthopedic Physiotherapist, Pre/Postnatal Fitness Coach, and mom of two.
This podcast is for moms who want real, honest conversations about their body, their health, movement, and everything in between.
Rhonda shares practical tips, evidence-informed insights, and the kind of support she wishes more women had access to.
Whether you're navigating pregnancy, postpartum recovery, perimenopause, menopause, returning to exercise, or just trying to stay strong through the chaos of everyday life, this space is for you.
Topics include pelvic health, fitness, and the emotional ups and downs of motherhood (with zero focus on weight loss), and a strong focus on realistic, sustainable movement that fits into your real life. No all-or-nothing mindset, no gimmicks, no quick fixes, no BS, just small, consistent steps that support your long-term health.
I’m so glad you’re here!
Episodes
83 episodes
Episode #82: All things prolapse with Aliya Dhalla (Episode #13 Refresh)
In this educational episode, Rhonda sits down with pelvic health physiotherapist Aliya Dhalla to revisit the important (and often misunderstood) topic of prolapse. Together, they break down what prolapse really is, common myths, and why symptom...
Episode #81: 5 tips to get out of an exercise rut
In this episode Rhonda shares 5 practical tips to help you get out of an exercise rut - whether you’ve been sick, injured, busy with summer, or simply feeling unmotivated.This episode is packed with compassionate, doable strategies to re...
Episode #80: How to ease back into movement when you’re in pain (using 2 of my favourite analogies)
In this educational episode, Rhonda shares two of her favourite analogies: motion is lotion and the farm field analogy, to help you ease back into movement when you’re dealing with pain.This episode is packed with pract...
Episode #79: A little pep talk: The world feels heavy AND your needs still matter
In this pep talk episode, Rhonda acknowledges the heaviness of the world right now, from global crises to the everyday demands of motherhood, and reminds you that your needs still matter.This episode is packed with gentle, encouraging id...
Episode #78: 5 tips to fit exercise into your busy Summer schedule
In this episode, Rhonda shares 5 real-life strategies to help you keep moving during the busy, unstructured summer months — without guilt or perfectionism.This episode is packed with ideas to help you move in ways that feel good and doab...
Episode #77: She's back! Podcast, life and business update from Rhonda
In this catch-up episode, Rhonda shares why she took a pause from podcasting, what’s been happening in her life and health, and what to expect from the show moving forward.She opens up about her diagnosis with idiopathic tracheal stenosi...
Episode #76: Life + podcast update from Rhonda
In today’s episode, Rhonda gives us a little life update, a little podcast update, a little office update, and a little how-to-work-with-her update.===============================If you liked this episode of Pelvic Health and Fitn...
Episode #75: How trauma relates to pelvic floor health with Sandra Boyse
Today, Rhonda is honoured to welcome her friend and colleague: Sandra Boyse! We talk about Sandra’s journey into - and the importance of - trauma healing through pelvic health physiotherapy, how she operates her practice, and the ways this type...
Episode #74: You deserve to feel amazing into menopause and beyond with Shirley Weir
Today, Rhonda welcomes the incredible Shirley Weir to talk all about the phases of our sexual health lives, and how to ensure a healthy, powerful lifestyle while feeling AMAZING through them all!
Episode #73: Reclaiming your pleasure with Surabhi Veitch
Today, Rhonda welcomes her friend and colleague, Surabhi Veitch! We will talk about Surabhi’s journey through a cultural taboo to having a pleasure-centered life and business. Along the way, Surabhi shares juicy strategies to increase libido, w...
Episode #72 : All about Cassandra Vedder! Strong at Home’s newest addition!
Today, Rhonda welcomes her friend - 1st ever staff member of her business - Cassandra Vedder! You’ll get an introduction to our new team member, her journey in fitness and parenthood, and ideas to help you in your parenthood journey!
Episode #71 : A holistic approach to prenatal care with Hannah Etlin-Stein
In today’s episode, Rhonda is honored to welcome her friend and colleague, Hannah Etlin-Stein, to talk about her career journey into birth work, why she’s choosing to do things differently in her work, and what she shares with clients to help t...
Episode #70: 3 reasons it’s important to ease into a new exercise habit
In today’s episode, Rhonda discusses a theme she talks about with her clients all the time - mostly with postpartum people! That gradual return to exercise is sustainable and approachable - and Rhonda will share more about it!...
Episode #69: 8 body affirmations for 2024
In today’s episode, Rhonda discusses the New Year: a time of new beginnings and new outlooks. And, she has a soft suggestion as we head into another year on this earth: Instead of focusing on “getting back on track with exercise”, or “getting y...
Episode #68: 6 tips to stay healthy over the holidays
In today’s episode, Rhonda is going to go over 6 tips to stay healthy over the holidays. But, don’t worry - these aren’t those shame-filled, weight loss focused tips that are so popular (and dangerous) in our society this time of year.==...
Episode #67: Pregnancy exercise myths with Danielle Ufniak
In today’s episode, Rhonda talks with special guest, Danielle Ufniak, about pregnancy exercise - what got her into physiotherapy, her two pregnancy experiences, and we even bust a few exercise myths while we’re at it!
Episode #66: A different way to look at food, nutrition and body size with Molly Roberts
In today’s episode, Rhonda talks with special guest, Molly Roberts, about other ways to think about food that don’t involve dieting. Diet culture is an all-consuming way to live - and we don’t want anyone to live their whole lives questioning w...
Episode #65: Finding joy as a mom and business owner with Erica Webb
In today’s episode, Rhonda talks with special guest, Erica Webb, about self-kindness as a practice, and her journey into a practice mixing movement, self-love, and counseling - as well as finding joy as a parent and business owner.
Episode #64: Pelvic floor advice during the preconception phase with Myranda Reimer
In today’s episode, Rhonda talks with special guest, Myranda Reimer, all about pelvic health physiotherapy, it’s importance (and her specialization) in the preconception phase, and mindset work (especially in navigating this time having been an...
Episode #63: Healing chronic pain through movement with Daniela Spear
In today’s episode, Rhonda talks with special guest, Daniela Spear, all about healing chronic pain through movement. Daniela shares her personal experience with Lupus, moving into healing and coming off her medications, and her passion for help...
Episode #62: How do I know if I'm getting better if I still have pain/symptoms?
Rhonda’s clients come to her with symptoms like leaking, heaviness, low back pain, hip pain and more (including frustration). In today’s episode, Rhonda shares 5 strategies and markers she walks her clients through to help them see the big pict...
Episode #61: 5 practical tips to minimize pelvic floor symptoms
In this episode, Rhonda goes over practical, actionable steps you can take to minimize pelvic floor symptoms you are dealing with. If you don’t have the means to see (or feel uncomfortable seeing) a pelvic floor physiotherapist, you can start w...
Episode #60: Leading with your values as a mom and business owner with Laura Jean
In this episode, Rhonda chats with her friend and colleague, Laura Jean, about her journey to become a weight inclusive dietitian, her values as a mom and business owner, as well as how to determine and hold your own values in business, motherh...
Episode #59: Perinatal mental health with Catherine Mellinger and Lisette Weber
In this episode, Rhonda chats with perinatal mental health advocates, Catherine Mellinger and Lisette Weber about their non-profit work with Together Waterloo, how they got into it and WHY!
Episode #58: Taking the stress out of packing kids lunches with Rosanne Robinson
In this episode, Rhonda chats with her friend and colleague, registered dietician, Rosanne Robinson. They talk about everything school lunches - from packing them, to working with “learning eaters”, and even navigating tricky food conversations...
