The Vertue Podcast

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#44 - What Your Pelvic Floor Is Responding To (It’s Not Just Exercises)

In this episode, I explore the bidirectional relationship between the pelvic floor and our psychological state. How stress, anxiety, grief, identity shifts, and prolonged effort can shape pelvic floor tone, and how pelvic floor tension can feed back into how safe and settled we f ... Show more

. 37min 54sec

#43 - Abs, Belly Fat & the Truth About Women’s Cores (Pregnancy, Pressure & Six-Packs) Why it works:

Abs. Belly fat. Six-packs. Post-baby pouches.In this episode, we unpack why women feel so conflicted about their bellies; and why that pressure isn’t rooted in biology at all. We dive into culture, pregnancy, the pelvic floor, pressure management, and what your abs actually do, t ... Show more

. 41min 27sec

#42 - Why Knowing What to Do Still Isn’t Working For You

I was so wrong and psychology has demonstrated why and HUMBLED MEEEEE. If you’ve ever felt like you know what to do for your training but still can’t seem to stick to it, this episode is for you. We explore why education alone doesn’t change behaviour, how uncertainty changes you ... Show more

. 39min 48sec

#41 - Pilates vs. Weights: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Why does everyone in the fitness space seem to be pitting these two against each other? Why are prominent doctors who specialise in women's health suggesting that pilates isn't enough? Do you have to give up Pilates to maintain a truly healthy body? All of this was answered and s ... Show more

. 28min 31sec

#40 - Anxiety, Emotional Regulation and Your Inner Ear

We often talk about exercise helping mental health, but not always why.In this episode, I unpack a lesser-known system that links movement, emotional regulation, and even sleep–wake rhythms. If your anxiety tends to show up in the body before the thoughts, this one will likely re ... Show more

. 21min 7sec