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Fannying About - a She Lifts Stronger Podcast
by Lara Jezeph
Fannying About is a podcast by She Lifts Stronger — honest conversations about women’s health, pelvic floor and finding your way back to yourself through pregnancy, postpartum and motherhood.Hosted by Lara, a personal trainer and postpartum corrective exercise specialist, this podcast is for women who feel unheard, confused, or disconnected from their bodies. Expect solo episodes and expert guests covering pelvic floor health, prolapse, core rehab, birth experiences, mental health, and the realities of motherhood that don’t get talked about enough.
Episodes
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How to Stay Motivated to Exercise as a Busy Mum (Realistic & Doable)
If you’ve ever felt too tired, too busy, or just not motivated to exercise, this episode is for you.In this honest and practical conversation, Lara and Mags break down what really helps mums stay consistent with movement, without unrealistic routines or pressure.We talk about:- Finding your “why”...
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Your Organs Aren’t Falling Out Your Vagina
If you’ve been told to stop lifting because of prolapse, this video will change how you think about it. I’m sharing my personal experience with prolapse, what I misunderstood about pressure, and how learning to manage my core and pelvic floor properly helped me become mostly symptom-free. We’ll...
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A Crying Rant After a Barbell Squat, Clean & Press
This episode is raw, emotional, and real. After a barbell squat, clean, and press session, I noticed visible doming in my core and it triggered rage, fear, grief, and exhaustion I know many postpartum women carry silently. I’m a personal trainer. I’m certified in safe return to exercise and...
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Is there Such Things as ‘Safe’ Pelvic Floor Exercises?
Do you find yourself wondering which exercises are “safe” for your pelvic floor? There is no universal safe or unsafe list. What really matters is how you load, how you move, how you breathe, and how your body responds. In this episode, we break down: Why “safe vs unsafe” lists create fear, not...
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EP 18: I’ve Cracked the Riddle of Mum Life
Ever find yourself snapping at your kids for no reason and wondering what’s “wrong” with you? You’re not alone. In this episode, I share the moment I finally understood the real secret to surviving mum life: looking after my own nervous system. From exhaustion, overstimulation, and being caught…
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EP 17: Why Cardio Isn’t Toning Women (And What Actually Does)
Endless walking. Endless cardio. Eating less and less and still feeling soft, tired, sore, and weak. In this episode, I break down the truth about cardio, fat loss, and “toning” for women and why doing more cardio often works against the body women actually want. So many women are chasing fat…
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Grief, Growth & Getting Real Again
After a long break since May, Lara returns to the podcast with complete honesty about why she stepped away and what’s been unfolding behind the scenes. She opens up about losing her joy in podcasting, the pressure to filter herself, her whirlwind solo trip to the UK, navigating profound grief…
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The Missing Postpartum Conversation.
We’re diving into a conversation that’s long overdue. In this episode, Sarena interviews me about pelvic floor health—what it really is, why it’s so misunderstood, and how it impacts women after childbirth (and well beyond). I share my personal journey navigating pelvic floor dysfunction as a...
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EP 14: Beyond the Scar: C-Section Recovery & Therapy Support
In today’s episode, I’m joined by the lovely Nikki, remedial massage therapist, fitness professional, studio owner, and busy mum of three. Nikki has a passion for helping people find balance between physical and mental well-being. Together, we dive into the often-overlooked world of Caesarians...
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EP 13: Strong, Sexy & Silvering: Our Take on Ageing Gracefully (With a Side of Laugh Lines)
Today, I’m joined by the fabulous Sarena for a cheeky chat all about ageing, gracefully, powerfully and with a healthy dose of side-eye at society’s obsession with anti-ageing. We’re unpacking everything from laugh lines to collagen, supplements to skincare fads, and asking the big questions: Why...
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EP 12: Thriving Through Perimenopause: Hormones, Health & Feeling Fabulous at 45.
In this engaging episode, Lara and Sarena open up about the often-overlooked realities of perimenopause and menopause. Together, they dive into the physical and emotional symptoms many women experience, from midlife mood swings to the stubborn changes in body composition. Sarena shares her…
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EP 11: Breaking Down ADHD & the Myths with Psychologist Danielle Copplin.
In this conversation, Danielle Copeland discusses ADHD, its symptoms, diagnosis, and the impact of social media on public perception. The discussion highlights the differences in ADHD presentation between genders, the role of diet and environment, and the importance of accurate information in...
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EP 10: Protein Made Simple: Easy Ways for Mums to Boost Their Intake
In this conversation, Lara Jezeph discusses the importance of protein in women's diets, particularly for mothers. She highlights the recommended daily intake of protein, the benefits of increasing protein consumption, and practical tips for incorporating more protein into meals. The discussion…
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EP 9: Barefoot Shoes Uncovered: Everything a Family Needs to Know
I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Erin Wilson, ultra-marathon runner and owner of Barefoot Shoes Australia, to uncover everything you need to know about making the switch to barefoot shoes, for yourself and your little ones. We tackled the big questions, like: ✅ Can barefoot shoes...
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EP 8: Part 2 - Parenting Unfiltered: Keeping It Real for Modern Mums.
Carrying on from last weeks episode, stick around until the end as I have another guest appearance from one of my brothers to get a male perspective on things.How do you manage differences in parenting styles between you and your partner or co-parents?Let’s talk about mum guilt—how do you handle...
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EP 7: Part 1 - Parenting Unfiltered: Keeping It Real for Modern Mums.
On today's episode I got to chat with my sister in law, mum to three and teacher Hannah Jezeph and what fun we had. So much fun I had to cut it into two episodes haha. Can you tell us about your parenting journey so far? What has surprised you the most? How has becoming a parent changed your...
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EP 6: Prolapse - Pioneering new research for POP with Dr Shayanti Mukherjee
Today I had the pleasure of interviewing A/Professor Dr Shayanti Mukherjee who specialises in innovative cell-based therapies for pelvic floor disorders and birth trauma injuries. Researcher at Hudson Institute of Medical Research and Monash University. Questions covered: Giving hope for women...
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EP 5: Part 2 - Stronger Together: Thriving as a Couple While Raising Kids with Dr Liz Jenkins.
Carrying on from last weeks interview with Dr Liz Jenkins. She helps couples reconnect, repair, and reignite their love, quickly transforming their relationships or marriages into their early years' connection and passion. Married for 37+ years, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and a...
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EP 4: Part 1 - Stronger Together: Thriving as a Couple While Raising Kids with Dr Liz Jenkins.
Today I had the pleasure of interviewing an old friend, Dr Liz Jenkins. She helps couples reconnect, repair, and reignite their love, quickly transforming their relationships or marriages into their early years' connection and passion. Married for 37+ years, a Licensed Marriage and Family...
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EP 3: Strong and Confident: Empowering Women in the Gym.
I'm chatting to myself today (always fun) about how women can overcome gym anxiety, build their confidence and feel empowered through strength training. What's covered: Common fears or insecurities when starting or returning to the gym? What are practical tips for getting comfortable in a gym...
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EP 2: Part 2 - Diet Culture Detox: Finding Confidence in Your Natural Body with Ximy Gonzalez
Part 2 with Ximy Gonzalez. "Are you ready for a pillow fight" - Ximy goes into the weight loss industry and how it's not helping us but actually hindering our health. Lara x
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Season 2 - EP 1: Part 1 - Diet Culture Detox: Finding Confidence in Your Natural Body
On today's episode I chat with Ximy Gonzalez for another thought provoking interview. Ximy is a women's health coach, passionate about natural health and wellbeing. She speaks to us today about what she believes in and has experience with. We go into so much more on the episode (as you can tell…
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Trailer for ‘Fannying About’
Fannying About trailer (use to be called ‘Real Talk For Mums) Hey there, beautiful mum! Welcome to 'Fannying About' — the podcast that keeps it raw, real, and ridiculously relatable. We’re here to talk about all the things no one warns you about. Like how to actually keep your pelvic floor in...
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EP 51: Get ‘toned’ without killing yourself
OK let's get real about a few things...women have been lied to for A LONG time. "Do more cardio". "Eat less and count calories". "Lift light weights with more reps". If you're striving for that toned, defined, lean look and haven't been getting anywhere, this episode is for you. Lara x For...
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EP 50: Eczema in kiddies
Is eczema a genetic thing? Can seasons really impact eczema? What triggers eczema in children? What protocols have I found beneficial and what haven't been so helpful. What do I do now for my son's who are 5yrs and 1 yr? Useful Links: BATH FILTER -...
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EP 49: Olympic lifting with a prolapse.
"Restricting exercise in the hopes of saving a vagina is not holistic women's health". Anthony Lo - Physio Detective We go into what a Prolapse is and whether it's really as scary as society makes out. I go into detail about my pessary experience and what I tried instead. My fear of doing…
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EP 48: How to avoid burnout.
Burnout is a real thing for everyone, especially mums so how do we know if we are in 'burnout' and what can we actually do about it? I share practical tools and techniques, I use that are simple, imperfect and small to help make huge differences in your life as a mum whether you are working, stay...
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EP 47: Mum rage.
Anger is just like every other emotion but it's not OK for us to express anger in society. We must be happy, positive and upbeat so as not to make others feel awkward or upset. But as mums have a lot to juggle and sometimes we just want to scream. This episode is about normalising the 'normal'…
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EP 46: Thanks for gracing us with your presence.
Season 2!! Welcome back from me to you. Why I haven't recorded an episode in 2024. In 4mths I was diagnosed with severe depression, my mum was diagnosed with cervical cancer and my nana died. My sincerest apologies for not recording anything for 2024 but I have decided to grace you all with my...
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EP 45: Breaking free from the 'good girl' syndrome
From being the good child to the anxious adult, Kate shares some examples of her own upbringing and how she has been parenting her two girls. Understand what a 'good girl' actually is and how to know as an adult if you may have experienced this type if upbringing Is being a good child actually…
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EP 44: How to replenish your body after pregnancy
With dietician Cassie. What does it mean to replenish your body and why is it so important? Most common deficiencies and what nutrients are needed for what parts of the body. (*Please note: not mentioned much in episode but very important are omega3's and choline.) Supplement considerations and...
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EP 43: How to know if your body shape equals healthy or not
Lara discusses her take on body image and what healthy really gives you.
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EP 42: How to stop feeling guilty about spending money on yourself
Special guest Kate Kripke (therapist and coach specialising in maternal mental health) joins Lara for another episode. Why do us mums struggle with spending money or taking time for ourselves when it seems our partners don't have the same issue? How do we find our worth or value or is there more…
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EP 41: 4 reasons high achieving women struggle with anxiety postpartum
Special guest Kate Kripke - Author, Psychotherapist, Coach & Consultant. What does Kate define as a 'high achieving woman'. We go into the 4 reasons. Then chat limiting beliefs, parenting, inner child work and an amazing light bulb moment around how to help mums with the control they seek. Simple...
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EP 40: Conquer mum guilt and anxiety with EFT tapping.
Special guest Lorna from the Australian Tapping Institute chats to us today on this simple technique that anyone can do. Learn strategies to help you move forward from regret, unplanned birth experience, trauma, perfectionism, guilt and fear. Understand what tapping or EFT (Emotional Freedom...
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EP 39: Is a pelvic floor physio really worth it?
Pelvic floor physiotherapists at Adelaide Pelvic Floor Physios Alycia Scannell and Carolyn Berry are special guests today with Mags and Lara. The four of us talk leaking, painful sex, toys, smear tests, kiddies bed wetting, pregnancy, the 6 week check and more on this in depth episode. Whats the...
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EP 38: Reading food labels
We welcome back Steph McInnes, nutritionist to discuss the topic of food labels. They contain detailed nutrition information about packaged foods but what do we need to pay attention to. Learn how to make informed decisions when shopping for food for your family that doesn't lead to overwhelm and...
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EP 37: Naturopath talks eczema and asthma in kids
Arthur’s (5mths old) eczema experience and currently what Lara’s doing to help get rid of it. Nicki's background and why she is so passionate about her work. What is eczema and how does it link to asthma? Common patterns discussed and statistics shared. Is eczema really just about genetics??…
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EP 36: Heal your relationship with food and body image.
Lara interviews Ximy Gonzalez, holistic health coach. We discuss the surprising symptoms and health experiences that happened to Ximy after 8yrs of being a vegan/vegetarian. What does it feel like to eat a proper meal that suits your body? What food Ximy eats that keeps her satisfied for 4-6hrs....
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EP 35: Breastfeeding can be challenging but we've got your back.
OOOOOOO this is a goodie!! I finally got Megan Goodeve on an episode to share her skills with our wonderful listeners. She's a busy lady and wants to share the truth about breastfeeding rather than being muzzled by policy when working in the public sector. Mums listen in and get the real info on...
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EP 34: Sleep like a baby...or not!
Lara chats to special guest Hannah Willsmore about sleep, mum to mum. “Are they sleeping through the night?” “Are they a ‘good’ sleeper?" Hannah is a lactation consultant, private midwife, Hypnobirthing practitioner and currently training to be accredited in the possums sleep support approach. No...
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EP 33: The surprising ways stress shows up in our body
Mindset, gut health, tummy weight, stress, parenting, pressure to be perfect and so much more... We all get stressed and often we aren’t aware of it so let’s talk about how it can show up in our body that makes us think ‘hang on a minute, maybe I am stressed’. Mags shares her experience with some...
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EP 32: Mums, cut yourself some slack
Why mums need to cut themselves some slack when it comes to motherhood and how to do it...the dynamic duo are back after Mags has been away for 4 weeks in Ireland. How to go with your gut when it comes to working with experts and why it's so important. Lara shares an analogy she found super…
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EP 31: Accepting help as a mum.
Accepting help as a mum is key to riding the motherhood rollercoaster but why don’t we do it as often as we should/could?? What’s stopping us?? Lara discusses and shares her own experiences and take on it. Hopefully you’ll learn how to accept help after listening to this one, or at least know…
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EP 30: Part 2 - Infant deficiencies with Clinical Nutritionist
What seems to be more common deficiencies and does it depend on gender? How to know if your child is deficient in a key nutrient. How can you check for deficiencies in children? Are there some odd signs like eating dirt or sand?Eczema/asthma/hayfever - is there a link between them and can it be...
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EP 29: Part 1 - Fussy eaters and introducing solids with Clinical Nutritionist
Part 1 of 2 episodes with Courtney our clinical nutritionist on fussy eaters, weaning and infant deficiencies. What is a fussy eater? How do you know if you have one? Can we prevent our children becoming fussy? Any good strategies for setting up non fussy eaters when starting solids? When should…
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EP 28: Social anxiety, barefoot shoes, travelling with kids and more
Our social anxiety experiences as mums and how we handle them. We discuss when barefoot shoes shouldn't be worn. Postpartum hair loss, what to do about it and how much is too much. How to travel with toddlers and babies from our experiences. The tips and tricks we tried for a happier journey....
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EP 27: Mother Truths We’re Scared To Share
Motherhood is one of the greatest and most rewarding things many women experience but it's also one of the hardest and most challenging. We want so badly to be perfect mothers and we don’t want others to see our struggles, fearing we’re alone in these feelings, and others will think we’re…
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EP 26: How to start your running journey.
Mags takes us through the most effective and safe way to get back into running no matter what birth or stage of motherhood you're at. Dads you can tune into this one too. Even if you are a total beginner and/or have a prolapse or other pelvic floor dysfunction, you can feel confident you can run...
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EP 25: How a pessary changed my life.
Special guest Renee, mum of two speaks about her experience living with a pessary. We talk about what actually is a pessary, what shapes and sizes can you have and how to know if you need one. Renee shares how she felt about being diagnosed with a prolapse and what she initially felt about a...
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Fannying About is a podcast by She Lifts Stronger — honest conversations about women’s health, pelvic floor and finding your way back to yourself through pregnancy, postpartum and motherhood.Hosted by Lara, a personal trainer and postpartum corrective exercise specialist, this podcast is for women who feel unheard, confused, or disconnected from their bodies. Expect solo episodes and expert guests covering pelvic floor health, prolapse, core rehab, birth experiences, mental health, and the realities of motherhood that don’t get talked about enough.
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