Episode 60: Hannah Etlin-Stein on Body Image, Screen Time, and Supporting Births

In Episode 60 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor podcast, Aliya chats with Massage Therapist, Doula, and Fitness Specialist Hannah Etlin-Stein all about how she was raised, how she is parenting her own 2 boys, and the journey that lead her to her work as a bodyworker, doula, and childbirth educator. In this episode, you'll hear Hannah and Aliya chat about:Whether or not Hannah would rather have her mother's pelvic floor or her own.Body image, "good" foods + "bad" foods, and how she navigates these issues with her mom these days.What it was like growing up in a house where bodies were celebrated, not shamed.The sex talk Hannah had (or didn't have) with her parents.How access to so much information and social media can make parenting feel overwhelming; and how things like screen time don't have to be vilified.The deep work Hannah has had to do in order to safely support people in their birthsWhat a doula is and why everyone should hire one if they are able to do so.About Hannah Etlin-Stein:Hannah is a Registered Massage Therapist, Pre and Postnatal fitness specialist, doula, and childbirth educator. Hannah is passionate about supporting folks through their pregnancies, birth, and into postpartum and parenthood in ALL the ways. Whether it's helping you return to intentional movement postpartum, sinking into her massage table for a treatment, or supporting you through your pregnancy and birth, her work is an organic blend of her experiences as a mother, a mover, a bodyworker, an educator and an advocate.  Hannah believes strongly in empowering individuals to make intentional choices around their births and above all else, trusts that each person knows their body best. Now, she’s on a mission to bring continuous care to the prenatal and postnatal wellness space, helping pregnant and birthing people, their partners, and families feel supported through these tender years. When she's not in the birth room, you can find her running ridiculously long distances on trails, lifting heavy things, dancing at folk festivals, reading a book or chasing after her energetic 4-year-old and 6-month-old. Find her on Instagram @hannaetlinstein.rmt or on her website at www.hannahetlinstein.comThanks for listening!About Aliya:Aliya Dhalla PT, B.Sc, MPT is a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist in Toronto, Canada and the Founder of Box Wellness Co. You can learn pelvic floor exercises and tips from her on Instagram @boxwellnessco - this is where she likes to share some behind-the-scenes of her life, her clinic, and what she's eating these days. _____Check out boxwellness.co to learn more about Aliya + how she can help you through her online courses, programs, and more!For FREE resources to help you along your pelvic health journey, check out https://boxwellness.co/free-pelvic-floor-resourcesFollow along @boxwellnessco + @notyourmotherspelvicfloor for more fun. More info on: The Pelvic Floor Mobility ProgramMore info on: Online Pregnancy Courses