Welcome to the matfam! I am Lisa Schoenholt, the owner of Brooklyn Embodied Pilates and creator of the Control D method: The Art of Diastasis Repair. This mom centered podcast will talk about exercising during and after pregnancy, pregnancy and labor injuries that can happen and what you can do beforehand to minimize your risk of these injuries. I’ll have guests that are experts in various fields, birth stories will be shared, as well as having conversations about how to educate and empower women during different phases of their lives. Welcome to our mat family! We are so happy you are here.
Navigating life's transitions in womanhood, with Lauren Tetenbaum
In this episode of Beyond the Mat, we are joined by Lauren Tetenbaum, a therapist, advocate and author of Millennial Menopause. Lauren dives into the importance of mental health, the life transitions women endure, and how they interplay as women go through life. We discuss her journey into learning about perimenopause and how she became an advocate and author on this subject.
Listen to this podcast and get empowered about your mental health and your future! This is a don’t miss episode!
Lauren can be reached on Instagram @thecounselaur (https://www.instagram.com/thecounselaur/) or LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenatetenbaum/) or Lauren@TheCounseLaur.com.
Order her book "Millennial Menopause: Preparing for Perimenopause, Menopause, and Life's Next Period" here: https://thecounselaur.com/millennialmenopausebook (https://thecounselaur.com/millennialmenopausebook/)
Menopause Treatment Providers:
Alloy (https://www.myalloy.com/) (digital telehealth platform I mentioned in the podcast)
Jayla Health (https://jaylahealth.com/) (digital telehealth platform specifically for perimenopause treating NY patients)
Dr. Sadaf Lohti (https://drsadaf.com/) (OB/GYN and menopause specialist based in Westchester, NY)
The Menopause Society (https://menopause.org/) directory (https://portal.menopause.org/NAMS/NAMS/Directory/Menopause-Practitioner.aspx) for all kinds of providers in all states
More resources in “Millennial Menopause.”
14 Mar 2025
Let’s talk about menopause and hormone therapy, with Dr. Sadaf Lodhi
In this episode of Beyond the Mat, we are joined by Dr. Sadaf Lodhi, a board certified OBGYN, who specializes in sexual and menopausal health, to open the conversation about menopause and hormone therapy. We cover how we can educate ourselves, the basics of hormone therapy and how we can navigate menopause. Listen to this podcast and get empowered about your health and your future!
For more info and to contact Dr. Lodhi:
@drsadafobgyn for TikTok and Instagram
YouTube: @drsadafintimacycoach and @themuslimsexpodcast
Website: drsadaf.com
Facebook: DrSadafintimacycoach
Podcast: The Muslim Sex Podcast
Email: drsadaf@drsadaf.com
3 Feb 2024
Navigating women’s life cycles through nutrition, with Anita Mirchandani.
In this episode of Beyond the Mat, we are joined by Anita Mirchandani, a registered dietician in New York. We explore nutrition in how it relates to perimenopause and menopause, exactly how much protein we should be eating, eating to our circadian rhythms, and much more!
For more info on Anita Mirchandani, please visit https://anitamirchandani.com/or follow her on IG @fitnutanita
9 Jan 2024
Mercier Therapy and secondary infertility, with Dr. Anietie “Tia” Ukpe Wallace
In this episode of Beyond the Mat, we are joined by Dr. Ukpe Wallace, a pelvic health physical therapist, and Mercier therapist. What exactly is Mercier therapy and how can it help women? What is secondary infertility and why do so many experience it? Learn the ins and outs of pelvic health and the importance of listening to your body.
For more info on Dr. Anietie “Tia” Ukpe Wallace, please visit https://www.selfcarephysio.com/ or follow her on IG @selfcarephysio and @tendingtoyourwomb
Sign up for her pregnancy loss retreat in California, May 2-5, 2024 in Northern California. https://www.selfcarephysio.com/retreats
10 Oct 2023
All about prolapse, with Dr. Nidhi Sharma
In this episode of Beyond the Mat, we are joined by Dr. Nidhi Sharma, a pelvic floor physical therapist, to talk about all aspects of prolapse. We cover different types, getting diagnosed, what you can do to help symptoms, and even prevention. This episode is packed with important information that you didn’t even know you needed!
For more info on Dr. Nidhi Sharma, please visit https://nidhisharmapt.com/ (https://nidhisharmapt.com/) or follow her on IG @pelvis.andbeyond
13 Jun 2023
Brooklyn Embodied’s signature strength program has officially launched! Why weights are for you, with Kristen Latteri.
In this episode of Beyond the Mat, we are joined by fellow instructor Kristen Latteri, a pilates teacher and personal trainer. We discuss the importance of weights and the new program she has created for our clients that you can do from home. Her fun programming helps you gain muscle mass and continue to build strength around your specific needs. For anyone who doesn’t spend time in the gym, this is for you!
For more info on booking an individualized home strength training program, please visit:
https://www.brooklynembodied.com/home-program
Instagram: @brooklynembodied
11 Apr 2023
All about chiropractic care: prenatal, postnatal, and beyond, with Dr. Ivana Vargas.
In this episode of Beyond the Mat, we are joined by Dr. Ivana Vargas, a chiropractor, certified in both Webster technique and Active Release technique. We explore multiple topics; the fear some have about going to the chiropractor, how chiropractics can help prenatally, the effect it can have on baby positioning and birth outcomes, how it may be even more important postnatally, and tips you can do today to help care for your body. Tune in for this don’t miss episode!
For more info on Dr. Vargas and her office in Dobbs Ferry, NY:
https://www.hudsonchiropracticandwellness.com/ (https://www.hudsonchiropracticandwellness.com/)
drivana@hudsonchiropracticandwellness.com (mailto:drivana@hudsonchiropracticandwellness.com)
Instagram: @drivanavargas (https://www.instagram.com/drivanavargas/)
14 Mar 2023
I’m pregnant: Is all yoga the same? The differences between prenatal vs. standard yoga with Shelly Wierman.
In this episode of Beyond the Mat, we are joined by Shelly Wierman, a prenatal yoga teacher, birth doula and lactation counselor. She answers so many essential questions: What are the differences between prenatal yoga and standard yoga? Are there implications of doing standard yoga while pregnant? How does prenatal yoga help with labor and birth? And, what can you do today to help prepare your body for labor and delivery?
For more info on Shelly:
www.ShellyWiermanBirthServices.com (https://www.shellywiermanbirthservices.com/)
Instagram: @Marms37doula (https://www.instagram.com/marms37doula/) and @crotondoula (https://www.instagram.com/crotondoula/)
Follow Us: @brooklynembodied (https://www.instagram.com/brooklynembodied/)
15 Feb 2023
Why prenatal and postnatal massage are necessities and not luxuries, with Emily Harding of Harding Hatchlings.
In this episode of Beyond the Mat, we are joined by Emily Harding, a pre/postnatal massage therapist and birthworker. She answers so many essential questions: Is massage safe for pregnancy, can massage induce a pregnant person, does massage help Cesarean recovery, can massage improve birth outcomes?
Spoiler alert: You will want to book a massage for yourself after listening to this episode!
For more info on Emily, please visit https://www.hardinghatchlings.com/ (https://www.hardinghatchlings.com/) and follow @hardinghatchlingsbodywork on Instagram.
10 Jan 2023
Learning the basics of pelvic floor PT, with Ronit Sukenick, PT, DPT, PRPC
Welcome to Season 2! In this episode of Beyond the Mat, we are joined by Ronit Sukenick, a pelvic floor physical therapist. We go over all the basics, what is pelvic floor therapy, who would benefit, and what kinds of issues can be treated.
Spoiler alert: Leaking is common, but not normal and can easily improve!
For more info on Ronit, please visit https://rspelvicpt.com/ (https://rspelvicpt.com/).
21 Oct 2022
Exploring the topic of traumatic birth with Katherine Anderson, childbirth educator and doula.
In this episode of Beyond the Mat, we are joined by Katherine Anderson, a childbirth educator, doula, and mother to talk about traumatic birth. What do we do if we had a traumatic birth? How does this impact us? Why don’t we talk about this more? This episode gives a voice to many emotions that we may be experiencing and Lisa shares her birth story. Please by mindful that this topic may bring up difficult and intense emotions.
For more info on Katherine, please visit https://www.birthclasseswestchester.com/ (https://www.birthclasseswestchester.com/) or email her at kathpooch@gmail.com
16 Sept 2022
Getting to know Aynsley Kirshenbaum, and all about Returning to Exercise after Childbirth.
In this episode of Beyond the Mat, we are joined by Aynsley Kirshenbaum, a pre/postnatal personal trainer and nutritionist, to talk all about exercising during and after pregnancy and how to move in a way that supports and helps heal your changing body.
For more info on Aynsley, please visit https://aynsleykirshenbaum.com
15 Jul 2022
Getting to know Brooklyn Embodied’s Kristen Latteri, and about the Control D strength training program.
In this episode of Beyond the Mat, we are joined by Kristen Latteri, teacher at Brooklyn Embodied who is a pilates instructor, and pre/postnatal personal trainer. She shares her knowledge about how to strength train safely both in the postpartum period, or just starting out for the first time.
27 May 2022
Getting to know Brooklyn Embodied’s Kara Nielsen, and all about IVF.
In this episode of Beyond the Mat, we are joined by Kara Nielsen, teacher at Brooklyn Embodied who specializes in pre and postnatal exercise, diastasis repair, menopause and osteoporosis. She shares her journey through IVF and educates us about exercising through the IVF process and how to feel supported.
4 May 2022
Getting to know Brooklyn Embodied's Corynne Cirilli, and What is a Postpartum Doula.
In this episode, we get to know Corynne Cirilli, an instructor at Brooklyn Embodied and postpartum doula. We break down what are postpartum doulas and their importance, and talk about ways new moms can take care of themselves.
7 Mar 2022
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