85. Pleasure Isn’t a Destination: Unpacking Sex, Shame & Identity with Dr. Uchenna Ossai
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..✨This episode is sponsored by Embodia https://www.embodiaapp.com/ - use code momstrength to save $20 off your first month’s Tier 3 membership..Connect with Uchenna: Instagram @youseelogic.Connect with Surabhi:—Find Surabhi on Instagram or Facebook @thepassionatephysio—Website: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca
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84. Stop icing your injury - try PEACE & LOVE instead
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 In this episode, we dive into the PEACE & LOVE method—a modern, evidence-based approach that goes beyond outdated advice like RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation).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..Helpful Links:—Book a physiotherapy or coaching consult: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca/book-with-surabhi.Connect with Surabhi:—Find Surabhi on Instagram or Facebook @thepassionatephysio—Website: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca.Episode Sponsor:This episode is sponsored by Embodia https://www.embodiaapp.com/ - use code momstrength to save $20 off your first month’s Tier 3 membership.
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83. Get Your Sexy Back: Pelvic Floor Tips for Postpartum Intimacy
Trouble navigating sexytime postpartum? Struggling with your sexual confidence since you became a mom? Tune into this week's episode of Mom Strength to learn how to reconnect with yourself, your pelvic floor and improve intimacy.You’ll learn about:—Responsive desire vs spontaneous desire—Sexual brakes vs sexual accelerators in the postpartum phase—Pelvic floor strategies for pain, discomfort, or low libido—Sex frequency for parents and what the research says—How we are impacted by society’s portrayal of “sexy”—Do Kegels help with painful sex?—Making sex work in your tired new mom life—Where to get help with pelvic floor or sexual health concerns postpartum..Helpful Links:—Book a pelvic physiotherapy or coaching consult: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca/book-with-surabhi—Reclaim Your Pleasure Workshop: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca/reclaim-your-pleasure-workshop.Connect with Surabhi:—Find Surabhi on Instagram or Facebook @thepassionatephysio—Website: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca.Episode Sponsor:This episode is sponsored by Embodia https://www.embodiaapp.com/ - use code momstrength to save $20 off your first month’s Tier 3 membership.
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82. Becoming a Better Pelvic Physiotherapist with Joanne Ukposidolo
Surabhi Veitch and Joanne Ukposidolo have a dynamic conversation on how to become a better and more successful pelvic floor physiotherapist, while respecting shared decision making, cultural humility and embracing your own identity..We discuss:—Creating a space where you and your Type A clients can release the pressure and stress of the day—The role of the physiotherapist in creating an environment where clients want to participate in their rehab—Empowering clients as the custodian of their own care—Getting better at understanding client’s goals, identity and culture in order to better treat them—The importance of hearing people out and validating their concerns as a pelvic health physiotherapist—Cultural competence vs cultural humility—Understanding body shame and body confidence as a woman treading across multiple cultures—The hypervisibility and hyperinvisibility of being a visible minority (terms by Stephanie Lurch)—Embracing your culture, identity and parts that “stand out”—The importance of knowing yourself and respecting your own boundaries - “once you understand why something is important to you, nothing can touch you at that point”—The importance of critical thinking as a healthcare professional—Understanding how race and technology/AI can impact pain management and birth outcomes—Why it is crucial for healthcare professionals to take care of themselves in order to provide better client care.✨This episode is sponsored by Embodia https://www.embodiaapp.com/ - use code momstrength to save $20 off your first month’s Tier 3 membership..Connect with Joanne: Instagram @yourphysio_jo.Connect with Surabhi:—Find Surabhi on Instagram or Facebook @thepassionatephysio—Website: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca
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81. Supporting Fertility as a Pelvic Health Physio with Dr. Yeni Abraham
Surabhi chats with Dr. Yeni Abraham, pelvic physical therapist and creator of the Pelvic Rehab Fertility Specialist (PRFS) Certification Program, all about infertility, the importance of prioritizing sexual wellness, and using a holistic approach to supporting fertility.We discuss:—What is infertility and how to know when to get help?—The ideal age for fertility and impact of advanced maternal age—How lack of time impacts fertility especially for busy, Type A successful women—How the western medical and traditional cultural approaches both play a key role in fertility—How the search for economic stability can impacts an immigrant’s experience with fertility—Importance of education on regular intercourse, pleasure, orgasms and sexual wellness as part of fertility treatment—When should genetic and reproductive testing come into play—The role of a pelvic floor physical therapist in supporting fertility—The importance of shared decision making rather than resorting to the patriarchal model of healthcare—Fibroids, premature ovarian failure and other fertility cases that keep Dr Yeni up at night—Dr. Yeni’s services including mentorship, PRFS Certification Program, and masterclasses on endometriosis, adenomyosis, irregular periods—How Dr. Yeni prioritizes happiness and self-care as a mom and successful business owner.✨This episode is sponsored by Embodia https://www.embodiaapp.com/ - use code momstrength to save $20 off your first month’s Tier 3 membership..Connect with Dr. Yeni & Important Links:—Instagram @triggeredpt—Sign up for Dr. Yeni’s courses and programs: https://www.triggeredacademy.com.Connect with Surabhi:—Find Surabhi on Instagram or Facebook @thepassionatephysio—Website: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca
Mom Strength is a podcast hosted by Surabhi Veitch, The Passionate Physio. Surabhi is an Orthopaedic and Pelvic Physiotherapist, Pregnancy & Postpartum Fitness Coach, mentor and mom with a mission to simplify motherhood through discussions on pelvic health, fitness, and realistic self-care.
Episodes drop every 1-2 weeks, and offer a combination of solo episodes, and guest interviews with experts on pelvic health, movement, mindset, parenting, nutrition, mental health, diversity and all the wonderful things that impact our motherhood experience.
We have real, honest conversations where we raise the bar and challenge the status quo on what it means to be a mother. We also aim to empower, uplift and elevate marginalized voices, including those of Black, Indigenous, and racialized Peoples of Colour.
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