Real Talk for Mums

About Real Talk for Mums

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.

Publisher

Lara Jezeph

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Jan 2023

Latest episode

22 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

75 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Apr 2026

   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” (and why it needs to be positive)- How to start small and build momentum (even 5 minutes counts)- Making exercise a non-negotiable in a busy life- Including your kiddies and setting a healthy example- Letting go of perfection and focusing on consistency- Navigating social media and fitness advice as a mum- Common myths around postpartum exercise and lifting- Why personalised programs matter for women- The importance of breathing, posture, and core health- How to actually enjoy movement againThis episode is all about real-life fitness for real mums, simple, achievable, and sustainable.If you’re ready to stop waiting for motivation and start building habits that fit your life, you’re in the right place.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction02:19 Understanding Motivation for Exercise05:29 The Importance of Consistency and Routine09:11 Overcoming Barriers to Exercise12:41 The Role of Children in Fitness15:59 Navigating Information Overload in Fitness19:53 The Importance of Individualised ProgramsThanks for tuning in. Please help us reach more mums by sharing this episode and giving us a thumbs up if you like it.Tune in and follow 'Fannying About' where ever you get your podcasts.For more information on the hosts:Lara Jezeph - She Lifts Stronger - https://larajezeph.com/Mags Garvey - Strong form the inside out - https://www.instagram.com/strongfromtheinsideout

2. 

   28 Mar 2026

   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 talk about: What prolapse actually is (and what it isn’t) Why your organs are NOT “falling out” How pressure impacts symptoms The role of hypermobility Why strength training can actually help And why there’s no single “fix”. This is for anyone who wants to feel strong, confident and capable in their body again. Lara x BOOK Strong Start - https://larajezeph.thrivecart.com/strong-start/ Courses I have completed and could benefit you on your pelvic floor journey: MamasteFit Dr Sarah Duvall - PCES Anthony Lo Physio Detective - POP Caroline Packard - Connect Pelvic Floor Fitness Lauren OHayon - Restore Your Core Jen Dugard - Safe Return To Exercise

3. 

   26 Feb 2026

   Doming, Prolapse & Postpartum Strength: A Raw Rant After 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 postpartum corrective exercise. And I’m also living with pelvic organ prolapse, a right-sided levator avulsion, hypermobility, and postpartum changes, almost seven years on. In this episode, I talk honestly about: • The frustration of doing “everything right” and still feeling setbacks.• Why doming happens during lifting (pressure has to go somewhere).• How prolapse, avulsion, and hypermobility change how the body tolerates load.• Why visible doming is a warning sign, not a failure• Pressure management strategies that actually help• Breath, rib-to-pelvis stacking, and dynamic core control• Why strength may need to be redefined postpartum• Grief, anger, and learning to live in a “maintenance body” This episode is not medical advice and it’s not about giving up strength. It’s about training smarter, reclaiming power, and letting go of the lie that women should “bounce back.” Much of the pressure-management framework discussed here aligns with teachings from Dr. Sarah Duvall, whose work helped me reframe doming as coordination, not catastrophe. If you’re postpartum and: • Experiencing pelvic floor heaviness• Seeing abdominal doming• Struggling with lifting or running• Living with prolapse or hypermobility• Feeling angry, scared, or alone in your body This episode is for you. You are not broken.Your body has history.And you are allowed to grieve and still feel strong. Timestamps: 00:00 – Filming This in My Car: A Frustrating Training Day 01:52 – Living With Prolapse, Avulsion & Hypermobility 03:06 – Being the Trainer Who Still Struggles 03:22 – Squat Clean & Press: When Doming Showed Up 05:30 – Fear, Googling, and Finding Better Answers 05:50 – Why No One Talks About Perimenopause & Pelvic Floor 06:30 – You Are Not Broken: Postpartum Neglect Is Real 07:40 – Why Doming Happens: Pressure Has to Go Somewhere 08:00 – The Core Canister Explained 09:20 – Doming as a Warning Sign, Not Failure 09:55 – Breathing on Effort to Reduce Pressure 10:45 – Ribcage Stacking & Light Bracing 11:30 – Dynamic Core Control vs Over-Bracing 12:15 – Glutes as Stabilisers for Pelvic Floor & Back 12:55 – Power Without Max Load: Jumps & Med Ball Work 13:40 – Monitoring Feedback, Not Ego 14:20 – Grieving Old Strength & Redefining Strong 15:30 – Small Wins (Sparkles) Matter 16:15 – Postpartum Bodies Are Not Failing 16:30 – Final Thoughts: Strength Is Yours to Reclaim Lara x Listen to Podcast here on Apple or Spotify.Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/fannying-about/id1665329811Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0k5qghShNdpfiLq4xWN5B4?si=8f63980c6701490bIf you want to join the online community 'She Lifts Stronger' - https://www.skool.com/raggy-dolls-9402A supportive hub for mums to build strength - pelvic floor-aware training, education, challenges and community.

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YouTube views

7,559

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 67 / 100

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Quality

94

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

32

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