Pelvicpreneur Podcast: Recent Episodes
Claire Mockridge
Movement, marketing and mindset podcast for FitPros, Physios, Personal Trainers and Pilates instructors who work with clients with pelvic floor dysfunction. If you're using Kegels as your go-to exercise to treat clients with incontinence, prolapse and other pelvic floor disorders, be prepared to have your ears opened as Claire Mockridge, Pelvicpreneur, walks you through her full-body, non-Kegel approach to treating patients, AND helps you with marketing tips to enable you to work the hours you want to work, WITHOUT attracting unmotivated clients who expect instant results from you.
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Have you ever considered taking an extended period of time off from your life and business to focus your energies elsewhere? Does taking a sabbatical seem like a pipedream to you…?! Well, this is exactly what Claire Mockridge, host of the Pelvicpreneur Podcast is doing, and she's here to talk you through the prep that’s required; why the decision to take extended leave really was quite easy; and if you have a question about this topic, it’s sure to be answered in this episode. Pop your earbuds in, your barefoot shoes on and take Claire on a walk and enjoy!
Note: The Pelvicpreneur Podcast is now taking a break with Season 5 recommencing sometime in 2023
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When it comes to creating content for your fitness business, it’s very easy to assume that the key to success is to post content consistently across all of your platforms. However, maintaining this level of consistency can be extremely time-consuming and draining on your energy levels, right? It’s hard enough holding down a busy class and client schedule, and adding in the additional workload of creating 5 posts a week for Instagram, writing your client newsletter every week, and uploading a video to YouTube in that same 7 day stretch – it’s enough to make you reach breaking point, isn’t it? In this week’s episode of the Pelvicpreneur Podcast, Claire is introducing you to a new approach to content marketing that’s called “posting with intention”. Claire walks you through what content changes she’s made in her business when it comes to posting on Instagram, creating podcasts and scheduling in newsletter content, and the findings may actually surprise you, so pop your earbuds in, grab a notepad and pen, and enjoy!
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As a FitPro, you spend a LOT of time planning amazing exercise sessions for your own clients, but have you given much thought to what working out for you, means to YOU? Do you ever find yourself working out, then later realise that you’re just doing the same types of exercises each and every session, and not really progressing? Do you have “FitPro exercise goals” of your own that you want to achieve, but something else always gets in the way of you getting closer to them? Whilst it’s definitely difficult to fit personal workouts in in between classes and PT clients (we lead busy lives!), but special guest on the Pelvicpreneur Podcast this week is Janey Sattentau, and she’s here to chat about the importance of exercising and making time to do so, as a FitPro. Janey’s a great role model for fellow FitPros to look up to; she shares her reasons why working out takes priority for her; and she has tips galore about how to make YOUR exercise sessions fun and challenging for both the brain and the body. Pop your earbuds in, get a dose of inspiring motivation here today, and enjoy!
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Kegels have been around since Dr Arnold Kegel invented them in 1948, and it's fair to say that we've definitely moved mountains of change in the pelvic floor industry in the last decade or so, but Kegels are still being prescribed as the "go-to" exercise in a lot of cases. You may be aware that there are a few issues associated with the Kegel, particularly if clients have been doing them regularly, but not getting any results. And, you may also know that a lot of clients aren't necessarily performing their Kegels with 100% accuracy if verbal cues alone are used. But, were you aware that there are more than 9 reasons why Kegels are a problem?! Well, in this week's episode of the Pelvicpreneur Podcast, resident pelvic floor expert, Claire Mockridge is here to share ALL of the PROBLEMS she's encountered with clients doing Kegels over the years, so strap yourself in, grab a cup of your favourite non-bladder irritating beverage, and enjoy!
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Episode 84: 10 Lifestyle Factors That Attribute To Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Episode 102: 7 Tips To Get Your Clients To Do Their Homework
Episode 106: 4 Strategies To Try When Your Pelvic Floor Clients' Symptoms Aren't Changing
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When it comes to teaching movement and exercise to clients, there are lots and lots of ways that you can do this as a Fitness Professional. The vegan-friendly way of saying this is “There’s more than one way to peel an orange”! Now, depending on how you entered the fitness industry, and/or who trained you, you may have been encouraged to cue exercises to clients following a step-by-step, cue-by-cue approach. Over the years, perhaps you’ve been influenced by lots of educators out there, and you may have even developed your own strong opinions about HOW movement teachers should be cueing exercise. In this week’s episode of the Pelvicpreneur Podcast, allow Claire to take you on a trip down memory lane where she shares: a taster of her own teaching style with you; WHY everyone who teaches movement teaches it differently, and why it’s necessary for you to develop your own teaching style (which sets you apart from your competitors). Pop your earbuds in, take a listen to this insightful episode, and enjoy!
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When it comes to money, whether it’s spending it, investing it, saving it or borrowing it – there’s emotion attached to it at every step of the way. Are you someone who’s good at saving money, but reluctant to spend it on yourself? Do you head straight to the sales rack when you walk into a clothing store, or are you happy to try on clothes without looking at the price tag first? Are you living in fear right now, and telling yourself that people aren’t going to put their health first because of the rise of the energy costs? Well, in this brand new episode of the Pelvicpreneur Podcast, Claire talks you through how you can identify when you have a money block, by sharing some of the common money mindset issues that she’s observed other FitPros (and friends). PLUS, Claire is getting deep and personal and sharing plenty of her own money blocks for you to relate to, how she’s overcome them, AND tips especially for you on how you too can create new money stories to release your full potential. Fill up your hot mug with your favourite beverage, take Claire on a walk and enjoy!
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Imagine for a moment that you were starting your business from scratch, all over again. No Instagram followers, no Facebook page, no email subscribers, no content, and no products. In this week’s podcast episode, allow Claire to shine a light on what she would do differently to build up the Teacher Training side of her business again, from humble beginnings, 10 years ago. It’s true that running a business is a bit of a lottery, and there’s ups, there’s downs, there’s highs and there’s lows, but what would YOU change if you had your time again? Tune into this week’s episode to find out Claire’s perspective, and these episode highlights: 1) what strategies Claire used to build her business the first-time round, 2) what marketing tactics she’d never do ever again, and 3) all of the things Claire would do differently to build an audience if she had her time again. Pop your barefoot shoes on, take Claire on a walk and tune into this insightful episode this week on the Pelvicpreneur Podcast. Enjoy!
Note: The Pelvicpreneur Podcast is now taking a break, and the usual weekly schedule will recommence from Thursday 6th October 2022
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Episode 79: How To Make £1,500 From Your Next Pelvic Floor Exercise Class
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It's September! And, often it's one of those months in the calendar where FitPros and pelvic floor health specialists launch a new class, or really want to promote a niche service to their 1:1 clients. In the Northern Hemisphere, children will be going back to school, and in the Southern Hemisphere, you and your clients are coming out of hibernation. There's a fresh energy in the air, you're pumped to reconnect with old clients, and you're really looking forward to helping new customers with the magic of the work that you do. But, the one thing that's playing on your mind is marketing. You really want to fill ALL of the spots on ALL of your classes, and you really want to have a nice full 1:1 schedule, but you're not sure that's possible. Well, if you need some help here today, you will NOT be disappointed with this week's episode. In it, Claire shares 5 tactics for you to implement to fill those last minute spots in your classes AND attract some fresh, new clients into your PT practice too. Pop your earbuds in, hit play, pick and choose the tips that apply to you, and enjoy! And please do report back to let Claire know which strategies worked best for you!
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Episode 112: How to get your clients to OPEN your newsletters
Episode 103: Cancel, continue or compromise?
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Ever wondered if conditions like prolapse, stress and urge incontinence, pelvic girdle pain, birth trauma and/or abdominal separation could be prevented? It's an interesting question (and a long list of conditions!) to ponder, isn't it? It's true that a lot of the work we do as FitPros is in a rehabilitation setting: we assess, we treat and we get people out of pain, but what if some of the conditions that are so prevalent in the postnatal population nowadays, could actually be addressed when working with our pregnant clients? Would you like to be a part of a new wave of pre-hab versus re-hab expert? If so, tune into this insightful episode of the Pelvicpreneur Podcast, where Claire shares her thoughts on the topic of prevention versus cure. Pop your earbuds in, take a walk and enjoy!
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Episode 123: Should Sit Ups Be Avoided Entirely For Postnatal Clients?
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When it comes to working with diastasis recti clients, the whole "Should they do sit ups, or should they avoid them altogether?" debate gets swirled around in postnatal exercise circles quite often, doesn't it? It's truly annoying for us as FitPros that the 2 most common exercises that the majority of the human population on the planet know about are: 1) the plank and 2) sit ups, and as postnatal exercise specialists, we have our work cut out for us about educating our clients on safe movements to perform whilst they're in a rehab setting. If you want to know if sit ups should be avoided entirely for postpartum clients, then tune into this week's episode of the Pelvicpreneur Podcast to find out. In this segment, Claire helps arm you with all the information you need to be able to answer the questions "Can I do sit ups?" or "So and so told me to avoid sit ups, is that right?" the next time a postpartum person asks you these. Are you ready to have your eyes and ears opened? If so, pop your earbuds in now and enjoy!
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When it comes to seeing 1:1 clients virtually and/or teaching classes online, it can be really draining on your energy, can't it? If you've ever felt the need to decompress or literally lie down in a darkened room after a Zoom call, please know that you're not alone. Teaching anything online (regardless of the subject matter) requires a different skills set to seeing clients in-person. When it comes to teaching exercise online though - well, there's dead air time to fill in between reps, the constant movement you have to do back and forth between demonstrating an exercise and checking your screen to make sure your participants' technique is ok, and we can't NOT mention the constant lag or delay that happens every single time you're trying to have a conversation! In this week's episode of the Pelvicpreneur Podcast, Claire is here to share her experience of protecting her own physical and mental energy when showing up live; what Zoom calls she's tweaked so her clients get the best out of her every single time; and a whole host of useful tips on how you too can do the same. Pop your earbuds in now and enjoy!
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Episode 103: Cancel, Continue or Compromise?
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Most FitPros use some form of content marketing to attract clients into their business. And, if you've been doing what you do for a number of years now, you've probably produced and published LOTS of content, right? But, have you ever wondered about whether something you posted on Facebook or Instagram 5 years ago should still be there on public view? Have you ever considered the implications of a prospective client finding a blog post that you wrote over a decade ago that's now full of misinformation because your industry has moved on, new research has been published, and/or you've updated your qualifications since then? In this anecdotal style episode, Claire is here to give you a timeline tour of all of the social media platforms and content marketing strategies she's used since 2005, as well as what content she's removed from public view and why she's done so. After listening in to this episode, you'll learn exactly what the best practices are for you to follow if you have old content still swimming around. Pop your headphones on, talk a walk, and tune in now!
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There are times as a FitPro, when we struggle to motivate ourselves to do those all-important tasks that will drive our business forwards. Teaching and interacting with clients daily means you often have a constant smile on your face, and that's an energy drain in itself, isn't it? If you've ever felt like taking a nanna nap during the day because you just can't bring yourself to face your To Do List for the afternoon, please know that that's ok, and oftentimes feeling this way happens for a deeper reason. In this week's thought-provoking episode, hear Claire explain WHY we sometimes experience a dip in motivation, and discover the 4 actionable questions to ask yourself to be aware of the signs in the future. Episode 120 may be one of these episodes that you listen to once now to get yourself fired up to take action, but it may also be worth adding this segment to your "downloads" in your podcast app, to return to at a later date when you really need that motivational voice in your ear. Pop your headphones on, grab a pen and paper, and tune in now!
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When it comes to advising clients with prolapse about the do's and don’ts of exercise, for the FitPro, it can sometimes feel a bit awkward, can't it? Maybe someone somewhere has said to one of your POP clients "Don't lift your toddler", or "Using hand weights is an absolute no-no", or "Squats are best avoided" etc, and this advice sometimes makes you scratch your head, and even worse - it makes you question yourself as a pelvic floor specialist too, doesn't it? In this episode, Claire is sharing some past prolapse client case studies where these scenarios happened to her, and what strategies she applied to overcome them. Note: don't miss the best part of the episode, right at the end, where Claire delivers a statement that clarifies EXACTLY which exercises, activities, movements and/or sports your prolapse clients should avoid, so grab your earbuds, tune in now and enjoy!
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Episode #24: When Is The Perfect Time To Teach The Squat To Pelvic Floor Clients?
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Creating content for your clients is an integral part of marketing, but it doesn't have to be a drain on your time. Regardless of where you publish your content eg Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, blog, podcast, client newsletter, the tips in this week's episode of the Pelvicpreneur Podcast will help you create content with ease. Episode highlights: how to beat Writer's Block by getting your audience to help you come up with ideas, how to create content that plays to your strengths so it's less of a chore, and how to make content creation simpler so it's easy, fun and gets the job done. If you need help saving time when creating content, this episode is one not to miss, so grab a pen and paper, pop your earbuds in and enjoy!
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Episode #95: 10 Ways To Repurpose Your Content
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Can you believe that it's June already? How time flies when you're having fun, huh? This week's solo episode from Claire contains a personal and professional update on what the first 6 months of 2022 have entailed for her. Hear actionable tips about slowing down in your business, working on your money mindset, pushing through procrastination and perfectionism, and learn how to factor in more self-care for your mind and body, because burnout is real, and it's definitely best avoided. It's not a traditional thing to do for a podcaster to open up the mic and let her audience in behind the scenes, but Claire's not here to follow the crowd, but rather set her own trends, which is definitely something you can learn from. Strap yourself in, pop your barefoot shoes on, and take yourself off into nature for this episode. Enjoy!
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FACT: No one in business ever enjoys raising their prices, and adding even £1 to your clients' course fees/monthly payments can feel like the most agonising experience ever. Aside from more money, there are many benefits to increasing your rates and Claire is here on hand this week to highlight them all to you. If you haven't put your prices up for 5+ years, this is a must-listen episode, because effectively you've given yourself a nice pay cut there for half a decade. Did you realise that? Costs go up in your business, not down, and whilst it's common to assume that clients are only paying for an hour class, or an hour Personal Training session with you, all of the work you do behind-the-scenes needs to be factored in too. Ready to tune in to have your eyes and ears open to ALL of the benefits to raising your rates? Pop your ear buds in now and enjoy!
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Episode 73: 4 Things That Outsourcing Teaches You
Episode 18: 12 Mistakes To Avoid In Your Fitness Business (From Someone Who's Been There + Done It!)
Episode 33: Outsourcing Tasks + Employing Staff
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Are you embracing the full-body approach to pelvic floor dysfunction, but unsure if you should advise clients to STOP doing the Kegels if a Women's Health Physio or Physical Therapist has prescribed them? Have you ever wondered what would happen if clients STOPPED doing Kegels and find yourself torn to know what the best advice is? Do you want an action-plan and a list questions to ask yourself to determine if Kegels are or aren't appropriate long-term for clients with stress incontinence? Well, tune into this week's episode where Claire answers the "To Kegel Or Not To Kegel" conundrum for you. Pop your barefoot shoes on and get out in nature for the ultimate experience, and enjoy!
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Everyone has a back story that has shaped their current reality, and every single one of us has a "why" for doing what it is we do right now, right? Claire's change in direction, and entry into the fitness industry was not straightforward. But, if you'd like to hear Claire's full account of how she entered the fitness space, and what motivated her to actually do so - you're in for a treat today on the Pelvicpreneur Podcast as Claire takes you behind-the-scenes. As with anyone changing their career path, there were definitely ups and downs to Claire's journey that's shaped where she is today, and many of these I'm sure you'll resonate with. Pop your earbuds in now and enjoy this anecdotal account which you're certain to find entertaining and uplifting.
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Episode 2 - My Foot Pain Story
Episode 52 - My Depression Story
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Some FitPros avoid working with the pregnant and postnatal client for various reasons, and if you've ever wanted to hear what instructing this specialist population is actually like - you are in for an absolute treat in this week's anecdote-style Pelvicpreneur Podcast episode. Claire has extensive experience teaching group exercise to this client population (15 years and counting!), and she's here to share some of her favourite client stories with you, as well as let you know all about ALL of the hats that you're required to wear as an instructor, when you're working with pregnant and postnatal women. There are ups and there are downs. There are highs and there are lows. Press "play" on this episode now if you'd like a backstage pass into what life's really like teaching pregnant and postnatal women, from someone who's been there and done it (and proudly wearing said t-shirt). Pop your earbuds in now and enjoy!
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Sending weekly newsletters to your clients is a really effective way of building rapport, educating your customers, and ultimately - making you money and sales. But, if you've checked your open rates recently, and your figures are dwindling in a downwards direction, this podcast episode is going to provide some answers for you! There are lots of tips and tricks that you can apply to get more of your clients to open your weekly emails. And, if you genuinely put your heart and soul into each educational newsletter that you write right now, wouldn't it be nice to learn how to increase your chances of getting MORE of your list subscribers to actually READ them too? In this action-packed, tip-heavy episode, you'll hear Claire guide you through 8 tactics that you can apply to your current newsletter set up, to help you improve your chances of your emails being opened, and more importantly read too. Pop your earbuds in and enjoy!
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It's true that there's life beyond the Shoulder Bridge and the Kegel when it comes to prescribing exercises to clients with pelvic floor dysfunction, but do you know the real reasons why standing exercises are so incredibly beneficial for our pelvic floor patients? Whilst it's a delicious experience to lay our postnatal clients on their backs post-pregnancy, it's not always practical to do this (particularly once you throw a baby/toddler and/or a four-legged friend into the mix!), and if workout space is an issue for you or your client, you need to put your thinking cap on for sure, don't you? In this episode, Claire is highlighting a recent client case study where she relieved a client (22 years post-birth!), of her stress and urge incontinence symptoms by prescribing standing exercises only. If you'd like to be a fly-on-the-wall in Claire's clinic room as she spells out this clients' exercise history and pelvic floor symptoms, as well as a list of the standing exercises she set this client for homework, grab a notebook and pen, pop your earbuds in and enjoy!
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Episode 109 - Can We Really Solve Pelvic Floor Issues In A Group Class?
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Do you often start your day feeling overwhelmed with all of the tasks that need doing? Have you tried to do lists, fancy planners and online task management tools, but somehow none of these seem to stick long-term? Some people are brilliant multi-taskers, but not everyone is, and if you have lots of projects on the go at one time, it's hard to know what task should take priority for the day, isn't it? In this week's action-packed episode of the Pelvicpreneur Podcast, you're in for a treat as Claire shares how she stays focussed, how she prioritises which tasks need to get done for the day, and why "work" doesn't always have to feel like a chore. Episode highlights: 1) why to do lists and planners work for some people but not for others, 2) how to prioritise effectively so you're actioning the most important tasks first, and 3) how to keep track of multiple projects at the same time and move your business forward. Gain clarity in this episode, and hear Claire guide you through this topic that comes really naturally to her. Pop your ear buds in and enjoy!
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Do you teach pelvic floor clients in group classes and find it frustrating when class participants don't get the same amazing results that your 1:1 clients do? It's true that the cost is less expensive than if clients were to pay you for personal training, but can you provide the same level of service, and the same results for class clients as you can for your PT ones? It's an interesting question to ponder, isn't it? If you'd like to know the answer, you're in for a treat this week as Claire shares her insights and viewpoints on this very issue. Gain clarity in this episode, and hear Claire guide you through this really interesting topic. Pop your ear buds in and enjoy!
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Are you wanting to do more collaborative work with other experts in your field? Have you seen colleagues of yours guest speaking inside online programs and want to do something similar yourself? Would you like to pursue the idea of creating a program or service with an aligned professional where you do a 50/50 commission split? If yes, then, you're in for a treat today because this week's Pelvicpreneur Podcast episode is all about collaborating with others, landing joint venture work and guest speaking inside other people's programs. Episode highlights include: 1) the pros and cons of collaborating with other experts, 2) whether guest speaking should be a paid or free gig, and 3) 3 very different real-life joint venture examples for you to learn from. Gain clarity in this episode, and hear Claire guide you through this really interesting topic. Pop your ear buds in and enjoy!
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Social media content is all about balance. Sure, it's important to educate your followers about safe and effective exercise, and to inform them about how your approach can help them, and how it differs to other approaches etc, but have you ever thought about what impression you're giving prospective clients via your social media content? Do you only post work-related stuff on your business Instagram or Facebook page, for example? Do you ever let clients in and peel back the curtain for a peek of what interests you outside work, or what you do when you're "off the clock"? Are you scared to share anything messy, negative, or a personal story from your life because people will judge or think less of you? Here's the thing: people buy from people, so if all you're sharing on social media is educational, "how-to" content 100% of the time, what impression do prospective clients have of you? Tune into this week's episode to hear some actionable tips on how you can create more of a connection with your audience, gain new followers, and also get more interaction with your content too. Pop your ear buds in now and enjoy!
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Have you ever worked with a pelvic floor client whose symptoms just somehow strangely plateaued, and you really can't put your finger on why? As pelvic floor experts, we desperately want ALL of our clients to get results with our work, and it's quite natural for us to feel kind of responsible when SOME of clients don't really get a positive experience. Please know that you're not alone here, and this week on the podcast Claire is on hand to walk you through some of her more tricky pelvic floor client cases from the vault, and what 4 protocols/strategies she used to ensure clients kept moving in the right direction. Tune in for this actionable episode from the Pelvicpreneur Podcast archives for you, the pelvic floor specialist!
Claire will be back with new episodes on 21 April!
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Episode 54 - The Foot + Pelvic Floor Connection
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It's been a while since we've had a guest on the Pelvicpreneur Podcast and this week, we have not 1 but 5 experts here, to share their stories about how finding the full-body approach has helped them personally, their clients, AND their business. Gone are the days when a client comes to us with shoulder pain and we "spot-reduce" their problem by only focussing on the shoulder site itself - the same rule applies to pelvic floor health. We need to look further up the chain for what's causing that downwards pressure onto the pelvic floor, and assess what's hanging below the pelvis too, to help improve gait cycle, foot mechanics and glute strength. Not every expert featured in this episode specialises in pelvic floor rehab, so tune in to hear each of them explain how they came to discover how everything in the body is connected, and what types of clients they're been able to treat, as a result. Pop your earbuds in, take us on a walk, and enjoy!
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Do you enjoy the variety that your current fitness business offers you? Have you been told that you need a niche client group to work with, but the thought of teaching the same things to the same people over and over again really fills you with dread? Were you aware that niching down can actually offer you flexibility and freedom? Choosing a niche can feel really scary for some people, and actually limitless for others, and that's what makes us all unique as business owners, isn't it? There are many things to consider if you do decide to niche down in your business, but one thing's for sure: the topic of niching is one that Claire has a lot of experience with herself, and this week on the Pelvicpreneur Podcast, she is here to help you clarify if you need a niche or not. Episode highlights: 1) 3 clear ways you can niche down should you decide to, 2) why you need to consider whether you need a niche at all, and 3) when it's appropriate to have a niche, and when it's not. Tune into this must-listen episode now, and enjoy!
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Episode 3: How Gaining Expert Status Is Linked To Narrowing Down Your Niche
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Over the past 2 years, as we've endured this pandemic, a lot of FitPros have continued showing up for their clients on a regular basis, pushing through as much as possible, and in some cases, not taking any leave and almost reaching burnout. Did you find yourself running a class with low numbers and then later on you really regretted that decision? Did you log into a Zoom group support call for your online course participants only to be met with a blank screen where none of your clients showed up live, and it made you feel pretty crappy? Are you really scared to let your clients down at times, and feel like you'd be seen as a failure if you had to cancel a session unexpectedly? Well, in this week's podcast episode, Claire is giving you 3 clear strategies for dealing with those low-performing classes, and empty Zoom support calls. If you want to learn how to avoid the "What if no one shows up?!" scenario in the future, this episode is for you, so pop your ear buds in, take a walk outside, and enjoy!
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Have you ever worked with a pelvic floor 1:1 client who hasn't done their homework? Do you find it frustrating when you spend all of this time and energy putting these carefully thought out exercise plans together, only for for your 1:1 clients not to adhere to your advice, and seemingly throw all of that hard work back in your face? It definitely tests the professional relationship, and if you're in need of help on this issue, Claire is here to the rescue on the Pelvicpreneur Podcast this week which a bumper episode listing 8 tips for getting pelvic floor clients to do their homework. Claire informs you that not all "excuses" are actually the clients fault, so if you're wanting to improve the service that you provide and give your pelvic floor clients the best chance of improving their pelvic floor symptoms, pop your ear buds in, hit play and enjoy this action-packed episode now!
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Episode 65: When To Tell Pelvic Floor Clients To Stop Doing Their Kegels
Episode 82: Celebrating 7 Years Without The Kegel
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Have you ever worked with a personal training client who wasn't a good fit for you, but you felt obliged to continue training with them even though your relationship felt strained? Do some of your personal training clients do their homework diligently in between appointments, but other clients don't and it makes you feel under-appreciated and under-valued for the expert that you are? Is there a client who's been with you for years and is paying you less than your other clients simply because you can't bring yourself to ask them to pay you more through fear of rejection? If so, this week's episode of the Pelvicpreneur Podcast is going to be a right treat for you! In this episode Claire highlights not 1, but 3 personal training clients from her past that she'd gladly never ever work with ever again. She lists the reasons why these clients weren't a great fit for her, as well as strategies that you can take to avoid these mistakes happening in your business in the future. Pop your earbuds in now, nod along with the anecdotes and action points, and enjoy!
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What an achievement! The Pelvicpreneur Podcast is now in its third season and has now reached triple figures! Claire is here this week celebrating the magic ton, with 25 lessons learned from recording, editing and producing 100 podcast episodes. If you weren't aware, HALF of all podcasts don't make it past 14 episodes, so join Claire in this celebratory-style segment, where she shares all the good, the bad and the ugly moments that have brought her to this point. Pop your ear buds in, press play and raise a glass to Claire's achievements. Enjoy!
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Things have been busy behind-the-scenes at the Pelvicpreneur Podcast the last few months, and this week, Claire is ready to announce her NEW program to the world! Are you excited to hear more?!
Background: Claire first had the idea for this course for fitness professionals, way back in July 2021 and she's been adding concepts and content to it whilst out on walks, "talk-to-text" style, via the Notes app on her phone. Once she'd mapped out 18 modules and had racked up 8,713 words, she then realised she kind knew what she was talking about here!
This NEW course isn't anything to do with feet, pelvic floor, abdominal separation, pregnancy or postnatal exercise. It isn't related to marketing or social media either, but it IS a little bit business-related.
Why choose the podcast for this announcement? Well, if you like stories, there's plenty of them in this new course, and in fact stories make up pretty much the entire premise of this new offering, and this is why Claire's chosen audio-only format for the content's delivery AND her podcast to make this announcement.
Intrigued? Well, pop your earbuds in, and press play on this week's episode. Enjoy!
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Ever had a pelvic organ prolapse (POP) client ask you if she should wear her pessary during their 1:1 rehab appointments or pelvic floor exercise classes with you? Pessaries aren't something all FitPros are particularly versed in, but they can be extremely useful for clients who have POP. Did you know that pessaries come in very different shapes and sizes, and are designed for different uses too? Want to learn more about pessaries from the prolapse queen herself, Claire Mockridge? Well, strap yourself in, pop your earbuds in and enjoy. In this episode Claire highlights: 1) the different types of pessaries available and their specific uses, 2) a clear explanation of the varying grades of pelvic organ prolapse, and 3) what clients should do if they're unsure whether to wear their pessary when exercising with you.
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Episode 53: Gaynor Morgan - Pessaries + The Pelvic Floor
Episode 84: Lifestyle Factors That Attribute To Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
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We're coming up to almost 2 years of working, socialising and living in close proximity with our loved ones now due to Covid 19. And the question that goes around in my mind often is: are we really supposed to be cooped up with the same people for this long? Regardless of the pandemic though, have you struggled at times when those close to you like your partner, family and friends just don't GET you and your desires in business? Being your own boss is a tough gig. Working in the health and wellness industry where you help support others day in day out can be very challenging, particularly if you're not getting that same care and support at home. You're in for a treat this week as Claire lists her top 5 tips for handling the elephant in the room that is: what to do when your partner isn't supportive of your business. Pop your earbuds in, take a walk in nature and more importantly take action as a result from tuning into this episode. Enjoy and keep reaching for those dreams! Support the Pelvicpreneur Podcast and buy me a beer! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/clairemockridge
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Do you feel a bit of a fraud sometimes when you're dealing with a complicated pelvic floor case? Do you watch all of these "experts" on Instagram and wonder whether you'll ever be as good as them? Do you feel anxious when a client asks you a question that you don't know the answer to? Do you feel uncomfortable letting your guard down and admitting "I don't know…" to a client sometimes? Is Imposter Syndrome hitting you hard today? If so, you're in for one huge confidence boost from Claire Mockridge, Pelvicpreneur today as she talks about a very important issue that affects all of us at some point in our careers.
In this episode Claire highlights: 1) why imposter syndrome exists and what to do about it, 2) how you know when you've reached expert status in your field, and 3) 8 real-life, pelvic floor-related client questions to test your own knowledge on pelvic floor dysfunction. Sound good? Well, strap yourself in, pop your barefoot shoes on, and take yourself off into nature for this episode. Enjoy!
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Episode 65: When Should I Tell Clients To STOP Doing Kegels?
Episode 88: 4 Protocols To Follow When Pelvic Floor Clients Plateau Or Aren't Getting Results
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Happy New Year and all that jazz! If one of your goals for 2022 is to save time and work less (particularly as it pertains to social media), you are going to LOVE the first episode of Season 3 of the Pelvicpreneur Podcast. Claire is here to showcase how you can take one Instagram post, and repurpose it 10 different ways. This process, when done well, not only saves you time but it saves your sanity too because you don’t have to constantly be in "creation mode" all of the time! In this episode Claire highlights: 1) how you can repurpose one Instagram post 10 different ways, 2) how repurposing increases your reach without no extra work, and 3) tips on how to get more organised with your content creation. Sound good? Well, strap yourself in, pop your barefoot shoes on, and take yourself off into nature for this episode. Enjoy!
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With another year coming to a close here, now seems a perfect time to wrap up Season 2 of the Pelvicpreneur Podcast with a "2021 In Review" style episode. This week, you'll hear Claire candidly chat about 5 things she's done in her business these past 12 months to bring more enjoyment back into her business. Claire's never bought into the "hustle and grind" culture as you know, and in this episode you'll discover what her new mantra is that enables her do more of what she enjoys, more often. Strap yourself in, pop your barefoot shoes on, and take yourself off into nature for this episode. The Pelvicpreneur Podcast will now be taking a well-earned break after this episode, with the usual weekly schedule recommencing in January 2022. See you then!
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Welcome to Part 2 of this insightful interview with Human Design Reader and certified Yoga teacher, Rachael Ami @rachaelami. If you haven't listened to Part 1 (episode 92) that aired last week, please go and tune into that episode first, and then return to this segment for more goodness. In this episode, Rachael and Claire are diving deeper into the 6 different profile lines / archetypes in Human Design to make you more aware of who you are as a person, what makes you different to others around you, and why it's ok to BE different. If you've ever wondered why some FitPros attract clients via word of mouth with no problems, but your audience tends to be a little on the quieter side of things, tune in to discover why that might be the case. You're certain to enjoy the fun segment where Rachel and Claire give examples of Human Design types and profile combinations that would be really well suited to the fitness industry, and why, if you're not one of the more common Human Design types, you might find working in this industry a bit more of a struggle. Pop your earbuds in and enjoy!
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Rachael Ami @rachaelami is a Human Design Reader and certified Yoga teacher, and she's on a mission to give every human being and business owner a big permission slip to live their life (and their business) the way they want to. Every one of us on this planet is wired in to operate slightly differently. We all have natural talents and gifts, and sometimes we think we're weird because of our quirks, but really, we should be embracing those, because they're our strengths! So, if you've ever had one of those "I don't think I really fit in here" moments in your life, or you have a voice inside your head constantly saying "Why don't people recognise me for all of this hard work I'm doing?", Rachael's here to give you some clarification on this and more. Today, you're in for a treat as Rachael gives you an introduction to Human Design, which could be categorised as a "personality type", but really, it's an "energy type". In this episode, you'll learn: 1) the 5 Human Design types and their characteristics, 2) how each Human Design type is designed to interact which each other differently, and 3) why "thinking" through a big decision may be the worst thing you could do. Ready to have your eyes and ears opened and go into a space of personal development here today? Well, pop your ear buds in your ears and tune in now and enjoy!
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Approaching pelvic floor dysfunction from the foot up is a really sensible strategy. Many clients with incontinence, prolapse and pudendal neuralgia really benefit from increasing the mobility in their forefoot because it helps improve their gait, which in turn assists in improving their pelvic floor function too. If you know you should focus more on forefoot mobility, but you're stuck for exercise ideas, or you're unsure which pieces of equipment to use with clients (because some of them seem to be just gimmicks to make us go out and buy shiny new things!), then you're going to love this week's episode. Claire is here to share her top 3 "foot tools" that she uses regularly with clients; why the best way to improve forefoot mobility actually requires no equipment at all (!); and some super useful tips on modifying the use of foot tools from someone who's been there and done it. For the ultimate experience here today, take your shoes off whilst listening and have a play around, or pop your barefoot shoes on and take a nice walk out in nature and enjoy!
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Equipment mentioned:
Yoga Tune Up balls
Lacrosse balls
Correct Toes
The Foot Collective (TFC) Wild Toe Separators
Injinji Toe Socks
Other foot-related podcast episodes:
Episode 2 - My 5+ Year Foot Pain Story
Episode 54 - The Foot + Pelvic Floor Connection
Episode 78 - Are Barefoot Shoes 100% Necessary For Pelvic Floor Clients?
Links and resources:
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Are you the type of FitPro who doesn't like asking clients for money? Do you often wait until the first week of January to start following customers up for payment, only to be met with unanswered emails, lots of "Thank you, but you can offer my space to someone else" and a good measure of STRESS and anxiety to go along with that? Would you like to be able to sell out your January group classes, and get financial commitment from your PT clients now as we head into the New Year? Well, never fear, because Claire is here to help with some action-packed tips and tricks to help you get January sales in December, with ease. In this episode, you'll hear Claire highlight: 1) How easy it is fill your most popular class/PT schedule, 2) Tips to enable you to avoid that 'first week of January' stress, and 3) Endless ideas on how to attract new customer enquiries. Pop your ear buds in now and enjoy!
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Book 4 x 1-hour business mentoring sessions with Claire - https://calendly.com/claire-mockridge/business-mentoring
Links and resources:
Book 4 x 1-hour business mentoring sessions with Claire - https://calendly.com/claire-mockridge/business-mentoring
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Do you have "some" testimonials from clients, but feel like you could always do with just a few more? Does fear show up whenever you think about sending out a post-class survey, because you're afraid of someone saying something negative? Do you wish you had more of a system in place for collecting those warm and fuzzy things that clients say about you? Well, never fear, because Claire is here to help with some action-packed tips and tricks to help you collect more client amazing testimonials, with ease. In this episode, you'll hear Claire highlight: 1) 6 ways to collect amazing testimonials from clients, 2) 12 questions to ask clients to evoke feelings, memories and emotions, and 3) simple strategies you can put in place to ensure you have a constant flow of client feedback. Pop your earbuds in now and enjoy!
Book 4 x 1-hour business mentoring sessions with Claire - https://calendly.com/claire-mockridge/business-mentoring
Links and resources:
Free survey software - SurveyMonkey.com
Book 4 x 1-hour business mentoring sessions with Claire - https://calendly.com/claire-mockridge/business-mentoring
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Have you ever worked with a pelvic floor client whose symptoms just somehow strangely plateaued, and you really can't put your finger on why? As pelvic floor experts, we desperately want ALL of our clients to get results with our work, and it's quite natural for us to feel kind of responsible when SOME of clients don't really get a positive experience. Please know that you're not alone here, and this week on the podcast Claire is on hand to walk you through some of her more tricky pelvic floor client cases from the vault, and what 4 protocols/strategies she used to ensure clients kept moving in the right direction. Tune in for this actionable episode for you, the pelvic floor specialist!
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Note: The Pelvicpreneur Podcast is now taking a break, and the usual weekly schedule will recommence from Thursday 11th November 2021
Links and resources:
Join Your Pelvic Matters - www.clairemockridge.com/enrol
Episode 54-The Foot + Pelvic Floor Connection
Episode 64 -Why Taking A Break Is Essential
Follow and DM me on Instagram @ClaireMockridge
Are you a FitPro who's just a little bit scared of working with clients with prolapse? Don't worry, because you are not alone here. Why is it that you're fearful though? Is it lack of education on your part, or do you feel you simply lack the confidence to deal with this pelvic floor condition? Are you unsure of what exercises are safe to do, and which ones aren't? Are you frightened that you're going to set off your prolapse clients' symptoms and make them worse?! Well, never fear, because prolapse-pro, Claire is here with a super insightful episode to share her top tips for dealing with clients with POP (pelvic organ prolapse) for you, the pelvic floor specialist! In this episode, you'll hear Claire highlight: 1) how to describe what pelvic organ prolapse is to clients, 2) the essential lifestyle factors you need to address for POP clients, and 3) why treating POP is less complicated than you think.
Find out more about Claire's Your Pelvic Matters Teacher Training program - https://clairemockridge.com/viplist/
Links and resources:
Sign up to Claire's Your Pelvic Matters Teacher Training program - https://clairemockridge.com/viplist/
Episode 24: When Is The Perfect Time To Teach The Squat To PFD Clients?
Episode 78: Are Barefoot Shoes 100% Necessary For Pelvic Floor Clients?
Episode 53: Gaynor Morgan | Pessaries + The Pelvic Floor Client
Episode 84: 10 Lifestyle Factors That Attribute To Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
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Ever had a pelvic floor personal training client attend a mainstream exercise class with another instructor where some of the exercises they're performing perhaps aren't that suitable for their pelvic floor, but you're kind of unsure what to do, let alone what to say? It kind of feels awkward, doesn't it? Whilst we can't control what our clients do outside of the walls of our pelvic floor personal training rehab clinic, we certainly can advise them, guide them and educate them on the difference between safe and unsafe exercise for them, whilst they're under our care. In this episode, you'll hear Claire highlight: 1) what to say when pelvic floor clients want to continue doing (unsafe) exercise, 2) when and why it's appropriate to blacklist an exercise from a clients' repertoire, and 3) why modifications are your best asset as a pelvic floor expert. Pop your earbuds in, your barefoot shoes on, and enjoy this action-packed episode full of tips for you, the pelvic floor specialist!
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Links and resources:
Your Pelvic Matters Teacher Training program - https://clairemockridge.com/viplist/
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Chloe Stickings from @chloestickings is a women’s pelvic health coach and she helps women with pelvic health conditions, menstrual problems and sexual trauma. Chloe is here on the Pelvicpreneur Podcast this week to share her own pelvic health story with you, and chat to us about metaphysics and how this fits into pelvic floor health. Chloe uses a very holistic, whole-body approach when assessing and treating clients with pelvic floor issues. And, she's here to share how she's able to guide women through their health journey using trauma-informed care, coupled with those simple but very effective lifestyle changes that are easily accessible from the walls of her clients' homes. Chloe’s mission is to help women break free from pain so they can regain freedom and live their best life. So, pop your airpods in your ears, your barefoot shoes on your feet, and take us on a walk into nature for the ultimate experience. Enjoy!
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Links and resources:
Follow Chloe on Instagram @chloestickings
Check out Chloe's website / pelvic health services - https://www.chloestickings.com/
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Have you ever wondered why some of your pelvic floor dysfunction clients get results from the exercises you diligently set them for homework, whereas other clients progress much slower on their rehab journey? It's super frustrating, isn't it? No matter what you do, what exercises you tweak in their regime, nothing seems to make a difference to their symptoms. And, it all gets a little bit demoralising because your client is looking to you for answers because YOU'RE the pelvic floor expert. In this week's episode, find out how Claire solves that mystery for you by opening your eyes to a number of lifestyle factors that she observes and educates her pelvic floor clients about in order to get them a consistent reduction in their symptoms. In this episode, you'll hear Claire highlight: 1) why lifestyle factors are the missing link for a lot of clients with pelvic floor dysfunction, 2) what the top 10 most important lifestyle factors are that you need in your kit bag as a pelvic floor expert, 3) why exercise alone won't fix pelvic floor dysfunction, and 4) some great real-life examples of Claire's own clients who have benefited from her "less exercise, more movement" approach. Pop your earbuds in, your barefoot shoes on and take a walk in nature for the ultimate in natural movement. Enjoy!
Registration is now open to the Your Pelvic Matters Teacher Training program - https://clairemockridge.com/viplist/
Links and resources:
Episode 2 - My 5+ Year Foot Pain Story
Episode 5 -The Connection Between The Foot + Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Your Pelvic Matters Teacher Training program - https://clairemockridge.com/viplist/
Squatty Potty - https://www.squattypotty.com/
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Are you spending hours creating content for your Instagram account and Facebook page, only to discover literally no one is liking, commenting or messaging you to ask about your local services? It can feel really demoralising when you put all of this time and effort into creating amazing educational posts and videos for your social media channels, and then not one person ticks "Instagram" or "Facebook" when they indicate how they found out about you. It's true that whilst having a social media presence is useful in business, it's definitely not 100% mandatory, particularly if you want to attract local people into your local services. Tune in to today's episode to find out 3 non-social media ways that you can attract local customers into your group classes or 1-on-1 services. These tips are super actionable today, and they really won't take hours of time. So, pop your earbuds in and enjoy!
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Links and resources:
Sign up to 4 x 1-hour business mentoring sessions with Claire - https://calendly.com/claire-mockridge/business-mentoring
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Cue the confetti and open the champagne because this month, Claire is celebrating 7 years of freedom from teaching those traditional pelvic floor exercises called "Kegels"! Invented in the 1940's, Kegels are known as the "go-to" exercise in more industries than you think (not just pelvic floor health), and you might appreciate that it's somewhat hard to go it alone in this sea of Kegels, but Pelvic Floor Expert Claire has managed to do it successfully now for more than half a decade. Join Claire in this honest and candid episode where she highlights 1) why she stopped teaching Kegels and what exercises she prescribes instead, 2) whether she ever regrets making the decision to takes Kegels out of her repertoire, 3) what research exists for and against Kegels (and why it's somewhat contradictory), 4) whether it's appropriate to teach Kegels AND the full-body approach at the same time, 5) what benefits her clients have gained from her non-traditional approach, and 6) finally a truly honest account of some of her experiences of (unsuccessfully) teaching the Kegel in a group exercise setting. Do you want to know if it's possible to help treat clients with pelvic floor dysfunction without prescribing Kegels? Well, tune in to this week's episode to find out!
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Links and resources:
Episode 2 -My Foot Pain Story
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Whether you're new to barefoot shoes or an absolute legend who's transitioned into zero drop shoes years ago, this week's podcast is all about minimalist shoes, and it's going to be a real treat for your ears-are you excited?! Let me introduce special guest, Anya Jensen from @AnyasReviews. She's a Barefoot Shoe Expert and she has dedicated her life to pairing you up, getting you to be the life and sole of the party, and allowing you to step out in style, all without being down at heel and sacrificing foot function. Anya shares her personal barefoot shoe journey with us; tells us the story behind why she created her barefoot shoe blog; and why she's devoted so much of her time to researching and reviewing barefoot shoe brands for you, the consumer. If there's a minimalist shoe missing from your shoe collection, Anya's here to the rescue with a fabulous Q+A segment offering you all the options you could ever need! Anya's answering real-life, pre-submitted questions from listeners to the Pelvicpreneur Podcast, so, if you're struggling to find waterproof wellies, strappy sandals for a wedding, a barefoot version of your favourite Vans/Converse, or just want to know what the warmest winter boots are EVER-pop your barefoot shoes on, take us on a walk (for the ultimate in natural movement) and enjoy geeking out with 2 minimalist shoe nerds here today!
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Links and resources:
Video: Q+A segment "Your 'hard-to-find' barefoot shoe questions answered" - https://clairemockridge.com/2021/08/how-to-find-the-perfect-barefoot-shoes/
Follow Anya on Instagram @AnyasReviews - https://www.instagram.com/anyasreviews/
Check out Anya's blog / shoe reviews - https://anyasreviews.com/
Check out Anya's barefoot shoe finder - https://barefootshoefinder.com/
Join Anya's Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/677722582951840
Buy shoes from Anya's North America shop - https://anyas-shop.com/
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Have you ever created, produced and launched an online course to your audience only for no one to actually buy it? You know the deal here: you painstakingly edited all your videos, you put your heart and soul into your course's content, and then when it came to opening the doors, you found the whole launch process incredibly draining and frustrating. Am I right, or am I right? Whilst you'd love to pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and plan out a re-launch for this amazing course, you're really scared to open the doors again due to past failure. Pop your earbuds in and hear Claire highlight: 1) what questions you need to ask to improve your launch strategy, 2) why not all online course launches are created equal, and 3) why following someone else's launch formula doesn't automatically guarantee success. Tune in and enjoy!
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As a FitPro, do you have a whole host of qualifications that you've never made a return on investment on? Do you freely admit that you're a bit of a serial "course collector", and whilst you LOVE learning new skills, you struggle to turn around a profit after you've passed a qualification? What draws many of us to the health and wellness industry is VARIETY, isn't it? We get to harness our creative side through our lesson planning for example, but it's also incredibly rewarding to serve, work and treat lots of different types of populations, using lots of different types of techniques. But, qualifications themselves don't necessarily keep the lights on and pay the bills, do they? If you'd like to make more money in your business, AND tap into your creative side by serving different populations, one of the easiest ways to do this is by offering niche or specialist classes (like pelvic floor, for example). Claire walks you through, step-by-step what you need to do to make £1,500 on your next niche class, by giving a real-life example of one of her business mentoring clients who's done just this recently! Are you ready to action and to do the same here today? Well, tune in and enjoy!
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Links and resources:
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So, you've heard about the connection between the foot and pelvic floor function, but you can't help but wonder if barefoot shoes are 100% necessary for ALL of your pelvic floor clients. Am I right, or am I right? Do you sometimes feel guilty that clients have already spent a considerable about of money training with you, only for them to have to spend even MORE on a pair of barefoot shoes? Are minimalist shoes really all they're cracked up to be when it comes to giving our pelvic floor clients the best chance at decreasing their incontinence and prolapse? Tune into this solo episode from Claire where she highlights: 1) a tour of the barefoot shoe basics, 2) tips on how to compromise on barefoot shoes with clients, 3) several reasons the research you've read about injuries and barefoot shoes isn't relevant, and finally 4) a not-to-be-missed rant about several aspects of the barefoot shoe community that need addressing including privilege, pricing and product names. Ready to get your pelvic floor geek on? Pop your earbuds in and enjoy!
Access my FREE online pelvic floor masterclass - http://clairemockridge.com/class
Links and resources:
Episode 2: My 5+ Years Of Foot Pain Story
Episode 54: The Foot + Pelvic Floor Connection
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Ever been puzzled when a really experienced Pilates instructor gets pregnant and then ends up delivering their baby via c-section? Maybe you've never really noticed, or you aren't that observant, but if this question now has you scratching your chin, I guess you'll want to know what exactly is going on here, huh? Let me introduce special guest, Katy Lush! She's a Restorative Exercise Specialist, Gyrotonic Instructor and Pilates Teacher and she's here to share her birth story with us, which involves her first baby delivered by you guessed it -cesarean section, and the second baby -delivered naturally(commonly known as VBAC = Vaginal Birth After C-Section). I've brought Katy onto the podcast to talk about how's she changed the way she teaches Pilates and core-based exercise, what a reflexive core is, cues she no longer uses, emergency c-sections, VBACs, pelvic floor and more! Warning: expect a fairly frank discussion about whether the things we're teaching our pregnant clients in a Pilates setting about pelvic floor, and core and exercise etc are actually helpful or hindering. Intrigued? Well, pop your earbuds in, take us on a walk for the ultimate in natural movement and enjoy!
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Follow Katy Lush on Instagram @thekatylush
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FACT: No one in business ever enjoys raising their prices, and adding even £1 to your clients' course fees/monthly payments can feel like the most agonising experience ever. Aside from more money in the bank, there are MANY benefits to increasing your rates and Claire’s on hand this week to highlight them all to you in this solo episode. If you haven't put your prices up for 5+ years, this is a must-listen episode, because effectively you've given yourself a nice pay cut there for half a decade.Did you realise that? Costs go up in your business, not down, and whilst it's common to assume that clients are only paying you for a 60-minute class, or an hour's worth of Personal Training with you…ALL of the work you do behind-the-scenes needs to be factored in too! Ready to tune in to have your eyes and ears open to ALL of the benefits to raising your rates? Tune in now and enjoy!
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Links and resources:
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Episode 73: 4 Things That Outsourcing Teaches You
Episode 18: 12 Mistakes To Avoid In Your Fitness Business (From Someone Who's Been There + Done It!)
Episode 33: Outsourcing Tasks + Employing Staff
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Have you heard about Instagram's NEW update to their algorithm and aren't impressed? Have you just got a handle on doing carousels for the feed, and now the goal posts have been changed yet again -argh! Are you freaking out because you've heard the algorithm is now heavily weighted towards doing video and Reels and you quite frankly, don't want to do either?! You're not alone. Tune into this solo episode where Claire talks you off the cliff edge, and through the algorithm update, and shares hints and tips on how to get the content you're currently sharing working better for you. Access my FREE online pelvic floor masterclass - http://clairemockridge.com/class Links and resources: Blog post from Instagram with more info on the update - https://about.instagram.com/blog/announcements/shedding-more-light-on-how-instagram-works?fbclid=IwAR1JS8GMmYC61sRqQn-ZI3RbsOB4uYKXLo_b98SuCDTUcAQ6YDXD7SwSJhc Follow me on Instagram @ClaireMockridge DM and tag me on Instagram Stories using the hashtag #PelvicpreneurPodcast Sign up to my weekly Pelvicpreneur newsletter - https://clairemockridge.com/newsletter
Ever had a pelvic floor client be told by another expert "Let's wait 6 months, and if your symptoms haven't improved, come back to me" and it's got you thinking that that's somewhat irresponsible behaviour?! Regardless of the condition that say a postnatal client has, simply telling them to WAIT 6 months before lifting their baby in the hope that their symptoms will decrease is NOT really going to help.Worst case scenario here: the client will STOP doing certain movements through fear, or if they do continue to move, they do to accommodate the pain, weakness and dysfunction that's NOT being addressed. Want to learn HOW to teach your pelvic floor clients to move, lift and carry better, and work closely with them to develop strategies to enable them to get closer and closer to lifting and doing other movements, without setting off their symptoms? Well, tune into this week's episode now for more insight. Access my FREE online pelvic floor masterclass - http://clairemockridge.com/class Links and resources: Learn more about Claire's full body approach to pelvic floor dysfunction in this masterclass - http://clairemockridge.com/class Follow me on Instagram @ClaireMockridge DM and tag me on Instagram Stories using the hashtag #PelvicpreneurPodcast Sign up to my weekly Pelvicpreneur newsletter - https://clairemockridge.com/newsletter
Ever wanted a behind-the-scenes look at what outsourcing is like for a successful entrepreneur? Never really sure whether getting a Virtual Assistant is worth the time, effort and money? Are you fearful of giving someone else access to your financial records and sensitive data? Are you a control freak who would come out in hives at the very thought of handing over responsibility of a certain task in your business? Well, tune into this week's episode where successful Pelvicpreneur, Claire is going to highlight the types of staff she's employed over the past decade in her business, what tasks they've been hired to complete, what outsourcing teaches you as a business owner, AND what happens if you never ever hire help. Access my FREE online pelvic floor masterclass - http://clairemockridge.com/class Links and resources: Book 4 x 1-hour business mentoring sessions with Claire - https://calendly.com/claire-mockridge/business-mentoring Access Claire's Profit, Pricing + Productivity Workshop - https://clairemockridge.com/workshop/ Follow me on Instagram @ClaireMockridge DM and tag me on Instagram Stories using the hashtag #PelvicpreneurPodcast Access Claire's online pelvic floor masterclass - http://clairemockridge.com/class Sign up to my weekly Pelvicpreneur newsletter - https://clairemockridge.com/newsletter
Have you ever stumbled across research to back up both sides of an argument and now you're even more confused than when you first started down the rabbit hole of Google? Do you ever wonder if your own bias or opinion makes you gravitate more towards one type of research over another? Ever wondered why it takes so long for new research to be adopted by the healthcare industry? Well, let me introduce today's guest: HeHe Stewart from @tranquilitybyhehe. She's a Doula first and foremost, and she's on a mission to arm her clients with all the education, information, and research they need to make the best choices for them during birth and beyond. Research plays a big role in decision-making during birth, and research also plays a big role in deciding which exercises you should prescribe your pelvic floor clients too, doesn't it? Tune in to have your eyes and ears opened here today to having you rethinking research in general and more specifically, how it applies to our birthing clients. For the ultimate in natural movement, take us on a walk, and enjoy!
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Links and resources:
Follow HeHe Steward on Instagram @tranquilitybyhehe
Follow The Birth Lounge on Instagram @the.birth.lounge
Listen in to The Birth Lounge Podcast - https://podcast.thebirthlounge.com/
Check out The Birth Lounge - https://www.thebirthlounge.com/
Find out more about The Momma Biz Academy - https://www.mommabizacademy.com/
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Can you believe that it's June already? How time flies when you're having fun, huh? This week's solo episode from Claire contains a personal and professional update on what the first 6 months of 2021 have entailed for her. Hear actionable tips about slowing down in your business, setting boundaries with clients, and learn how to factor in more self-care for your mind and body, because burnout is real, and it's definitely best avoided. It's not a traditional thing to do for a podcaster to open up the mic and let her audience in behind the scenes, but Claire's not here to follow the crowd, but rather set her own trends, which is definitely something you can learn from. Strap yourself in, pop your barefoot shoes on, and take yourself off into nature for this episode (trees are mentioned!). Taking a leaf out of her own book here(who doesn’t love a pun?), Claire's taking a break after this episode, with the usual weekly schedule recommencing from Thursday 1st July 2021. See you then!
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Episode 48: Why Goal Setting Doesn't Work (+ What You Should Be Focussing On Instead)
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Annette Cashell, from @movementmakeovers is on a mission to get children moving more and to get more movement (not PE or exercise!) in schools. Maybe you're a parent yourself. Maybe you're concerned about how educating children via Zoom this past year has affected their posture, their eye sight, their pain levels, and just their overall performance? Maybe you've never actually given much thought though to how the standard education system of making children sit for hours on end inhibits their body's ability to move. Either way, Annette does some amazing work introducing more movement into schools, and as you'll learn to understand, there are huge benefits to making even the teeniest of changes in the current set up of classrooms, to promote better learning, and an overall improvement in the physical and mental health of school aged children. Pop your ear buds in, take us on a walk for the ultimate in natural movement, and enjoy!
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Links and resources:
Follow Annette Cashell on Instagram @movementmakeovers
Sign up to Annette's Movement Month program http://movementmonth.com/
Annette's "Is this what we want for our kids?" graphic on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/CDdrvv-JPFq/
Check out Annette's previous episode on the Pelvicpreneur Podcast- Episode 43: Is Working From Home Harming Your Health?
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Riina Arund, @riina.arund is a movement professional in Estonia, specialising in giving women with diastasis recti and pelvic floor dysfunction the confidence to move, using a very simplistic "less is more" approach. In this interview, Riina shares her personal journey into becoming a movement teacher, suffering with diastasis recti and hernia herself, and lists all of the techniques she tried first that unfortunately just made her symptoms worse, which you guessed it -led her to where she is now! Be prepared to nod your head along in agreement several times in this episode as Riina also chats to Claire about Imposter Syndrome, what it's been like for her to run a business with limited hands-on experience before taking the leap of faith, and how she's changed the lives of clients through the simplest of ways. Take a walk, and get out into nature for this episode for the ultimate experience, and enjoy!
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There are 2 types of pelvic floor experts and the difference between them depends on your attitude to your clients' goals and the language you use. Have you ever thought about what your role as pelvic floor expert actually is? Have you considered where you, the pelvic floor specialist, fit in the myriad of approaches to pelvic floor dysfunction that are out there? Well, allow Claire to guide you in this week's episode to be the BEST pelvic floor expert you can be with some practical hints and tips. For fun, Claire lists some real life examples of clients she's worked with, what their goals were, and how she's been able to reduce the symptoms of even the most acute cases of stress incontinence, in a relatively short space of time, simply by tuning into her client's needs. Want to be a better pelvic floor expert and leave a positive lasting impact on your clients? Tune in to this episode now!
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Looking for ways to improve your teaching to pelvic floor clients online? Are you finding doing personal training via Zoom is ok, but it's certainly been a bit of an adjustment, and you feel like you could definitely use some help teaching to a screen? Would you like to make the whole process of teaching virtually more streamlined and less stressful for you and your client? Well, Claire is here this week with a gem of a podcast episode full of helpful hints and tips that will open your eyes to how simple and easy training pelvic floor clients online can actually be. Claire's been working with personal training clients virtually for 5+years via Skype (you know, before Zoom became a household name!), and if you're wanting to improve the level of teaching you're providing your pelvic floor clients, and save some time in the process, tune in!
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Episode 10 -Lifestyle Factors That Affect Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
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With social media being public, it's likely that you've been attacked online at some point as a business owner (or know someone that has). It's not nice, it's not fair, and sadly it's often women tearing other women down (which is not on!). Which approach is best? It's difficult to know, isn't it? Should you a) give the bully the silent treatment and ignore them, or b) dive into the comments and let your voice be heard? Bullying in business occurs more frequently than we'd like to admit, and if you've been on the receiving end of it, and unsure what your best course of action is, rest-assured that Claire is here this week with some practical hints and tips on what to do when someone attacks you online. Save this episode, take some notes and share it with a friend/colleague who could use it, and together we can make a difference.
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Are you embracing the full-body approach to pelvic floor dysfunction, but unsure if you should advise clients to STOP doing the Kegels if a Women's Health Physio or Physical Therapist has prescribed them? Have you ever wondered what would happen if clients STOPPED doing Kegels and find yourself torn to know what the best advice is? Do you want an action-plan and a list questions to ask yourself to determine if Kegels are or aren't appropriate long-term for clients with stress incontinence? Well, tune into this week's episode where Claire answers the "To Kegel Or Not To Kegel" conundrum for you. Pop your barefoot shoes on and get out in nature for the ultimate experience, and enjoy!
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Ever felt like you needed a break from your business, your social media accounts, your laptop and well - your life in general? Well, Claire is here this week to give you full permission to do so, should you wish. Not only is a break good for your physical health, but it's essential for your mental capacity too. Tune in to hear Claire's newfound mantra that she's adopting going into the next quarter, and feel free to create your own affirmations to live by, as you see fit. Pop the kettle on, take a sip of your favourite hot beverage and enjoy!
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Very few people emerge fresh out of Personal Trainer college and decide to specialise in pelvic floor health, do they? It's quite common for movement professionals to suffer with pelvic floor dysfunction themselves post-birth, only to be completely blindsided by the generalised treatment that's offered, and then seek out alternative options themselves. Do you want know MY full story about how I came to specialise in pelvic floor dysfunction? Well, strap yourself in to this interview-style episode where Olivia Bioni from the Pilates Teachers' Manual podcast chats to me about MY journey into pelvic floor health. Are you excited?! Pop your barefoot shoes on and enjoy!
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Find yourself at a crossroads in your fitness business right now? Do you feel like you want to go back to serving some clients in person, but you kind of promised yourself that you'd make changes to how your run your business going forward and now you feel scared? Really undecided about which classes to keep teaching on Zoom, and which ones to teach in person? Well, as the world slowly opens up again and lockdown eases in some parts of the world, it's definitely a confusing time for the fitness professional, and chances are you have several decisions to make, and you feel totally overwhelmed by it all. In this week's episode, allow Claire to guide you through the process of making the BEST decisions possible for your clients post-Covid, and ultimately ensure that you go armed with all of your bases covered. Enjoy!
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Today, we're joined by special guest, Jess Hoover, who's an Intuitive Life Coach and she's here to talk about mindset, and in particular money mindset. The way in which people en masse are advised to address their money mindset is not necessarily helpful, so if you believe that you can simply change your money mindset just by thinking differently -you could be mistaken here. Jess uncovers the truth about where our stories about money actually stem from; why we feel so stuck when we want to do simple things in our business like raise our prices;and why we've all felt debilitated at times and have all denied ourselves joy from purchasing something at one point or another.Are you a FitPro who's still turning up to teach a Zoom class for 2 people because you think it's the right thing to do? Well, strap yourself in for the answer to that question in this full-length, uncensored episode, and enjoy!
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Episode 12 - Jess Hoover | Why You Keep Making Excuses + What's Really Holding You Back
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Do you open your laptop at the start of your work day, and then 3 hours later look back and realise haven't achieved anything at all? Have you tried online task management tools like Asana, Trello + ClickUp, only to get seriously overwhelmed with the sheer amount of colour-coded tasks staring back at you, that you log out, never to log back in again? Have you purchased a fancy planner or diary, thinking it would help solve all of your productivity problems? You are NOT alone, my friend. In this week's podcast episode Claire shines a light on why productivity tools don't work, and what you really need to be focussing on to help improve your efficiency when it comes to tasks you don't love doing in your fitness business. Strap yourself in for one deep conversation here -this episode on improving efficiency is one not to miss!
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Episode 59 -When Is The Right Time To Raise Your Prices
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Do you struggle with pricing your products and services as a fitness professional? Want to know if there truly is a perfect time to raise your rates? Do you find yourself in that endless loop of over-delivering and under-charging for your services and starting to resent what it is you do? Well, Claire is on a mission this year to get you, the fitness professional to charge your worth and finally feel confident with pricing. Making decisions about your fees from a place of fear or desperation is never a good idea, and if you're at a bit of a crossroads in your business now where you're not sure whether to increase your rates, or discount them, you are going to love this week's podcast episode. You are worthy, you are valued and you are so very needed as the world starts to open up again due to Coronavirus. Grab a notebook and pen, strap yourself in, and enjoy!
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Are you posting on Instagram frequently, but still not getting any clients? Spending hours creating the perfect caption, only to experience tumbleweeds for company in the comments? Do you want to learn how to save time by using Instagram more effectively? Well, contrary to belief, you do NOT need to post on your Instagram feed every day to get traction. Just 3-4 posts, done well, is all you need. In this week's social-media themed podcast episode, allow Claire to share 3 x powerful posting tips that she usually reserves for paying, business mentoring clients that will enable you to not only save time with what it is you're posting, but it will also ensure that you cut through the algorithm noise, start getting comments, and start using Instagram more strategically to attract your ideal clients. Pop your earbuds in, take Claire for a walk, and enjoy!
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Jenni Hulburt, @jennihulburt is a fitness trainer specialising in helping women sweat in sync with their menstrual cycle and nature. In this interview, Jenni shares a huge array of helpful insight into why it's so important for women to honour their menstrual cycle, the common problems our clients could experience when they're NOT aligned with their monthly bleed, and the signs we, as FitPros, need to look out for to modify clients' workouts. Do you need to batch record a series of exercise videos for clients all in one day?! Jenni advises you, the fitness trainer, on the exact time of the month would be best for you to do so, so you can work WITH your cycle, rather than against it. Like many people who specialise in the period field, Jenni's journey to where she is now, certainly has a personal story attached to it, so be sure to listen in for that. Take a walk, and get out into nature for this episode for the ultimate experience, and enjoy!
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Do you believe that because each pelvic floor client is unique, that you have to individualise each clients' exercise program? Are you spending hours each week writing up patient notes, only for your PFD clients to not do the homework you set them? It's super frustrating, isn't it? We often believe that in order to help our pelvic floor clients, we have to deal with "what shows up" and offer a tailored, bespoke exercise program and this isn't necessarily true. In this episode, allow Claire to walk you through the fundamental mistakes you're making with exercise prescription for your 1:1 pelvic floor clients, and how, with some simple tweaks here and there, you can actually save time, get MORE of your clients consistent results, and attract more motivated clients into your business who will do their homework, every single day, without fail!
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If pregnancy causes pelvic floor dysfunction, why is it that some postnatal clients experience it, whilst others have zero pelvic floor issues post-birth at all? Have you ever stopped to think about what causes pelvic floor dysfunction in our postnatal clients? Is pregnancy really the culprit here? In this week's episode, Claire reveals why some pre/postnatal experts all too quickly blame the (supposed) postural changes that occur during pregnancy on the incidence of incontinence postpartum, and goes into depth with listing the myriad of factors that can be addressed during pregnancy to help prepare our pregnant clients better for birth, motherhood and beyond. "Pre-hab is better than re-hab", is the common theme throughout this episode, and if you're looking to update your knowledge on what can be done from an education, as well as exercise perspective, to help more pregnant women AVOID postnatal pelvic floor dysfunction, allow Claire to open your eyes and feed your mind. Pop your earbuds in and enjoy!
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Episode 54 | How Poor Mechanics Affect The Pelvic Floor
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Video: The Glutes' Role in Pelvic Floor Function
Are you focussing on mobilising, stretching and strengthening the foot with your pelvic floor dysfunction clients? Do you actively notice patients who have the early signs of hallux valgus, or a very developed bunion and opened up a conversation with them about it? Have you ever observed clients who avoid tucking their toes under when they're on hands and knees, but never really stopped to consider its connection to the pelvic floor? Well, in this REPLAY episode of the Pelvicpreneur Podcast, allow Claire to walk you through, step-by-step, why poor foot mechanics affect pelvic floor function. Walk away with a clear understanding of what you can do today to help more clients with stress/urge incontinence, prolapse and other pelvic floor disorders by treating them via the foot-first, full-body, non-Kegel approach way. Enjoy!
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Gaynor Morgan aka @pelvicangel is a pessaries and pelvic organ prolapse specialist. In this insightful interview, Gaynor shares a huge array of helpful information about pessaries including: why they were invented, the different types of pessaries available and what types of pelvic floor conditions pessaries can be suitable for. Gaynor highlights who is qualified to fit pessaries, helpful tips for you to determine which clients you're seeing 1-2-1 right now could be good candidates for pessary use, and also how you can easily refer clients to someone like Gaynor for pessary advice and pessary fittings. Like many people who specialise in the niche field of pelvic floor disorder, Gaynor's journey into pelvic floor health certainly has a personal story attached to it, and I'd like to thank Gaynor for being vulnerable and open in sharing this story with us, so listen in towards the end of the interview, because even Claire wasn't prepared for this one. Enjoy!
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Today is Time To Talk Day in the UK and it's an opportunity for us to start conversations about mental health, and help end the stigma attached to it. Mental health comes in many forms, and affects us as movement professionals in many many ways. Are we really supposed to stand in front of an audience of people, energising and motivating people with a fake smile on our face, constantly, with no consideration for what's going on in our personal lives? Is it possible to use working out as a form of escapism? Have you, or anyone you know ever been addicted to exercise? Well, in this episode, Claire shares her own personal journey of depression. She showcases what the signs were for her should it ever recur, her top do's and don'ts for dealing with things, and what techniques helped her dig herself out of that black hole. Please note: this story has a happy ending, and it involves travelling along the Trans-Siberian Railway in the depths of winter, as a lone, female traveller. Listen in right to the end for one of the most unbelievable travel stories you'll ever be privy to. Enjoy, because it's totally worth it!
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Do you truly, honestly, want to make more money in your business? Would you like to attract higher level clients who will pay you what you're worth and see you as an expert? Well, did you know that these 2 things are linked, because when you make higher level decisions in your business, you end up driving more profit into your bank account too! In this episode, Claire highlights 4 ways you can instantly add money to your bottom line; why quitting the things you hate doing is acceptable; and why building a business you LOVE might actually return you with more time off too. Don't forget to listen in right to the end for one BIG announcement coming at you from PelvicpreneurHQ, and please share in the excitement of the Pelvicpreneur Podcast celebrating its very first birthday. Enjoy!
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Episode 48: Why Goal Setting Doesn't Work
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Episode 3: Find Happiness In Business By Narrowing Down Your Niche
Emilie Rowell aka @thebodydoula is a Doula and pregnancy Yoga expert, and she's here to talk about biomechanics for birth, pregnancy exercise, and antenatal education. What Emilie offers clients is truly unique, because she's been able to create a space in her services where birthing partners are encouraged to have an active role. In this insightful interview, Emilie shares a huge array of helpful information about how incredibly easy it is to set our pregnant clients up for the best birth possible, with just a few simple tweaks here and there to their alignment and movement patterns. We'd all like our pregnant clients to seek us out earlier than they do, and on the topic of "pre-hab over re-hab" Emilie naturally has more than a few words to say. Emilie shares her own journey into the birthing world (which, you guessed it, has a back story to it, which involves some pretty serious pelvic floor issues herself), so listen in towards the end of the interview, because even Claire wasn't prepared for this one. Enjoy!
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Victoria Cunningham from @stretchbodymind is here to talk about her journey that takes her from teaching a full class timetable of Yoga/Pilates classes, to shutting up shop and going all in with her Teacher Training offerings. Like many people last year, she had to pivot. She said goodbye to her all of her loyal clients and stopped teaching her Yoga/Pilates classes, and went all in with her teacher training offerings. But, there was a catch. None of her qualifications up to 2020 were delivered online, so it was huge learning curve, and it felt a bit like a race against time to not let her already paid up Yoga and Pilates students down: they were expecting in-person training and that's not what Victoria could provide. What Victoria offers her students is something very unique for the industry. And, if you've missed chatting to other colleagues at work, or, you're just desperate to talk shop with someone, view this conversation between Victoria and Claire as 2 passionate colleagues chatting about what life's like as a teacher trainer. Enjoy!
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Have you ever set yourself a financial business goal and not met it? Kind of sucks doesn't it? Ever decided that the New Year would be a perfect time to decrease stress, so you start meditating for 10 minutes per day for 365 days, and then find you failed at that miserably? Goal setting doesn't actually work, and when the 1st of January rolls around each year, rather than focussing on the year ahead for inspiration, have you ever thought about reflecting BACK instead? History and hindsight teach us wonderful business and life lessons. If you want 2021 to be a better year than 2020, there are only 3 questions you need to ask yourself when you want to bring about change, so dive into today's episode to find out what these questions are. Enjoy!
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Episode 17 -Getting Rid Of Toxic Clients + Making Difficult Changes In Your Business
Episode 33 -Outsourcing Tasks + Employing Support Staff
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Are you sick of all of the Covid doom and gloom? Want to hear something positive, something uplifting, something to raise your spirits as we gladly draw a line under 2020? Well, ending the year on a high, Claire is back with a solo segment on the Pelvicpreneur Podcast this week, to share her top 5 BEST business decisions she made in 2020 to inspire you to keep moving forward. It's been a roller coaster of a year no question, but it's been one full of change, new beginnings and new opportunities here at Mockridge HQ. Quitting teaching her fitness classes and stepping away from client-facing work wasn't an easy decision back in December 2019, but Claire's gone from strength-to-strength as a pelvic floor educator and business coach 12 months on. Hit play on this episode to find out what her BEST decisions were, and how these have impacted her professionally and personally. Enjoy!
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Episode 9: Personality Types | Know Yourself and You Know Your Business
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Pelvic floor rehab is complex. There are lots of moving parts, several factors to consider, different approaches to take, and many lines of therapy that can help solve the mystery that is pelvic floor dysfunction. Have you ever wondered what an Occupational Therapist does and where they fit in with the puzzle pieces that help clients with pelvic floor dysfunction? Well, allow me to introduce Melissa La Pointe an OT who started out treating everyone and everyone in private practice, and then suffered with pelvic floor dysfunction herself following the birth of her son, which lead down the road to specialising in women's health. She had amazing fun treating pre and postnatal patients, but wanted to serve the OT community in other ways, so she created online programs for OT's, ended up shutting down her clinic, and going all in consulting other OTs to build businesses that work for them, rather than the other way round. An insightful episode where you're privy to 2 peers in pelvic health chatting about hiring team members, building their online businesses, leaving their clients all behind, and now leading a life of coaching and consulting full time. Enjoy!
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Sam Mace, @sammacewellness, a Fertility + Pelvic Movement Specialist is here to share the amazing work she does helping others conceive. Sam's approach is two-fold: she supports clients to feel emotionally in control in both mind and body. With a fertility journey spanning 5 years, which culminated in 5 miscarriages, an ectopic pregnancy, and 2 rounds of IVF which led to a rainbow baby, this interview is one not to miss. Sam shares her top tips for women struggling with fertility, and explains in greater detail why it's important for women to take a full-body movement approach in their quest to give their womb more room to move. If you're a movement professional who's ever had a client miscarry and you're never really sure what to say, Sam very kindly shares a list of helpful do's and don'ts here too. NB there's a huge detail of Sam's amazing story that been left out of this description here, but it's a beautiful surprise, so you'll have to listen in to find out!
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Episode 9: Personality Types | Know Yourself and You Know Your Business
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Want to know the 3 essential ingredients to running a profitable and successful pelvic floor business? Do you find yourself spending a lot of time writing up client notes, researching, filming/editing videos, admin and booking clients in? And, what you really ENJOY doing is helping PFD clients, but the time spent there seems negligible by comparison to all of the behind-the-scenes "stuff"? Well, in this week's episode, Claire is shedding light on 3 things your PFD business needs for success. Tune in, take note of what's lacking in your business, and take action today to make those changes!
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Episode 15 - Pelvic Floor | Why You're Overcomplicating Pelvic Floor Rehab + What You Should Do To Simplify It
Episode 10 -Lifestyle Factors That Affect Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
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Annette Cashell, from @movementmakeovers is on a mission to get those of us working from home moving more, and moving better. With more of us working from home right now, do you think people are moving more, or moving less as a result? Listen in to find out the real truth. As fitness professionals, we tell our clients that sitting kills, and we also advocate that exercise is hugely beneficial for them, but is exercise really the answer to excessive sitting, because as Annette explains, there's a difference between "movement"and "exercise"? Prepare to have your eyes and ears opened in this interview as Annette shares her top 3 tips for moving more whilst working from home; how a few simple changes to your current workstation set up can encourage more movement; and as you'll discover, things weren't always rosy for Annette: she's got quite a back story to tell that involves horrendous neck pain from a "proper job" in Silicon Valley a lifetime ago. Pop your ear buds in, take us on a walk for the ultimate in natural movement, and enjoy!
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Paula Billig is a Herbalist, Pilates instructor and full-body pelvic floor specialist and she cleverly combines all 3 of these skills together to help heal her clients from top-to-toe, and from the inside and out! In this fascinating interview, Paula shares a huge array of helpful information about how herbs have incredibly powerful healing qualities, and she dives deep into which herbs specifically can help clients with pelvic floor dysfunction. Prepare to have your brain filled with fascinating insight into the holistic field of herbalism, and hear how Paula blends plants, Pilates and pelvic floor together for one amazing package. Take a walk in nature for this episode, or even better, put the kettle on and sip on your favourite herbal tea whilst listening in to discover its healthy properties.
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Ever had a client say "My mum has a weak bladder and so do I" and wondered if this is actually genetic, or if there's something else at play here? Were you aware that bunions can attribute to pelvic floor dysfunction? However, just because someone's mother had bunions, doesn't necessarily mean that every daughter that's born to said mother will have bunions too. Yep. In today's episode, Claire is debunking some common pelvic floor myths that are often perceived as genetic and therefore accepted as the norm. Claire aims to have your eyes and ears opened today and will hopefully have you questioning what is genetic, and what's acquired environmentally, culturally and generationally.
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Episode 5 -My 5+ Year Foot Pain Story
Episode 40 -Why Period Pain + PMS Are Not Normal with guest Ginny Parham
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Ginny Parham, a specialist Period Coach helps women ditch PMS in 90 days or less, so they can live their lives free of period pain. Contrary to belief, period pain and PMS are not normal, and there are a lot of factors that attribute to menstrual cramps and mood swings (particularly in this stressed, modern world we live in). In this interview, Ginny shares her personal story experiencing debilitating period pain herself, and after seeing no change in her symptoms with the mainstream advice provided, she decided enough was enough so sought out holistic, natural and herbalist alternatives and hasn't looked back! Ginny's here to share her top 3 tips to eliminating period pain and PMS, so we'd both encourage you to pop your ear buds in, to take a walk in nature with us, and enjoy!
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Clare Makin, The Pelvic Floor Coach, is a Yoga, movement + lifestyle coach helping women regain and maintain pelvic floor happiness. Following the birth of her son, she suffered with stress incontinence herself, and was mortified to be referred to the Incontinence Clinic, so decided to take matters into her own hands and go on her own journey of healing which involved looking for alternative answers to "do your Kegels". Clare shares her own pelvic floor story which includes qualifying as a Yoga teacher, and she is here today to educate you on the importance of modifying Yoga for this specialist population, and how simple it is to fuse the full-body approach into your teaching to benefit your clients and set you apart. Enjoy!
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Ever wondered if you're asking the RIGHT questions on your PFD client health form? Do you feel like you want to gather as much information from your client as you can, but unsure how to succinctly do this to save time? Want to know which questions might be better asked face-to-face to give you a thorough health history? Well, in this episode, Claire answers all of these questions and more, and lists several ways you can ask questions that help build rapport, address goal setting and ultimately attribute to clients getting quicker results. Enjoy!
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Episode 5 -My 5+ Year Foot Pain Story
Episode 24 -When Is The Perfect Time To Teach The Squat To The PFD Client
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Steph Neal is a Train-The-Trainer to Reformer Pilates instructors and her mission is to get teachers to get creative with lesson planning, stop trying to plan a NEW class every single week, and gain confidence in their teaching abilities. With a journey that includes Steph employing a staff of 8 Pilates teachers in a bustling studio in Victoria, Australia, to making the hard decision to close up shop and work solely online, this is definitely an interview you do NOT want to miss.
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Nicola Beard, The Foot Health Specialist, is a Pilates instructor on a mission to educate her 40+ female clients on the link between foot pain and pelvic floor dysfunction. Nicola decided to niche down into foot mechanics/dysfunction just as lockdown hit, and really hasn't looked back since. With a long and personal journey out of foot pain herself, her story is definitely one to NOT miss, so pop your barefoot shoes on (or perhaps take them off for even better foot function!), and jump in with both feet here today to hear what Nicola has to say.
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Feeling like no one is seeing your stuff on social media right now? Putting all this effort in to creating tonnes of "how-to" content, only to have a tumbleweed for company? Want to know how to get more interaction, bump your Instagram or Facebook Page up the algorithm and get more eyes on your amazing work? Well, listen in to this week's episode where Claire lists 10 social media post ideas that will cut through the noise AND get your clients commenting and reappearing out of the woodwork. Enjoy!
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Are you procrastinating about creating an online course because it has to be perfect? Do you see other people in your space launching online programs, getting their clients results and you feel like you want in on the action, but lack the tech skills and/or confidence to put yourself out there? Do you know where your battles with perfectionism originally stem from? Well, listen in to this week's episode where Claire shines a light on how little time it's taken her to produce some of her past online products, and what perfectionism tendencies she's let go of to forge her business forward.
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Episode 33 -Outsourcing+ Employing Support Staff
Take Your Niche Online
Episode 11 -How To Successfully Map Out Your Online Course
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Are you busy being busy and frustrated at the sheer volume of admin work your pelvic floor business produces? Would you like to outsource tasks, but uncertain of where to start, and wonder if it's really worth? Do you often ask yourself "Is it worth training someone up?", only to come back to "I'm sure I could do it better myself?", but yet you're still miserable? Well, listen in to this week's episode where Claire shines a light on 5 tasks you could easily outsource straightaway, and takes you on a trip of all of the VA's and support staff she's employed!
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Ever wondered if Kegels are worth cueing in certain situations? Say you have a group class of pre/postnatal women you're trying to educate about pelvic floor contractions, and it's the very first time they've ever heard of a Kegel, let alone try and perform one in front of you? As a FitPro, it's impossible to tell if the client(s) are actually doing this exercise correctly, isn't it? Listen in to this week's episode to find out 4 reasons why Claire ditched cueing Kegels 6+ years ago, saved her sanity AND get pelvic floor clients better results. Enjoy!
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Never sure when it's appropriate to say "knees soft" anymore? Been cueing Kegels to clients but uncertain if these may be detrimental to clients with hypertonic pelvic floor muscles? Ever thought about the impact of saying "chin lifted" to someone with pelvic floor dysfunction? Well, in this week's episode, Claire answers all of these questions and more, and lists 5 cues she no longer uses with her PFD clients. Enjoy!
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How's your work/life balance right now? Feeling tied to your phone all day every day and can't see a way out? Do you need some actionable steps to get you closer to being able to switch off your laptop before 10pm each night? Well, in this week's episode, Claire answers all of these questions and more, and even gives away her 4-step plan to achieving more work/life balance. Enjoy!
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Free online resource for pelvic floor Pilates instructors
Take Your Niche Online program
Episode 8 - 6 Productivity Tools I'd Be Lost Without In My Business
Episode 9 - Personality Types
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Ever had clients with pelvic floor dysfunction and you've prescribed Pilates exercises as part of their rehab, and it's either had very slow or very mixed results? Kind of annoying huh? You work in the fitness industry, so it's only natural that you'll want to use "exercise" to help solve dysfunction, but in honesty, the conversation has to change around this issue. In this week's Pelvicpreneur Podcast Claire explains why there are many aspects outside the realm of "exercise" that are just as important if not more important to address in your quest to rehab clients with pelvic floor problems. Listen in, open your mind and enjoy!
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Episode 5 - The Foot + Pelvic Floor Connection
Episode 2 - My 5+ Year Foot Pain Story
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Ever had a client request a refund, and you felt it really wasn't fair? Never really sure when you should dig your heels in and firmly say "no"? Want to know the most outlandish refund request Claire has ever received in her 13+ years of teaching pre/postnatal clients? Well, in this week's episode, Claire answers all of these questions and more, and even gives away her 6-step "to refund or not refund" checklist so the next time you're faced with a refund situation, you'll know exactly what to do. Enjoy!
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Ever worked with a client that just pushed your buttons? Found yourself getting worked up before each personal training session with this client because of it? Do you have someone in your social media life who is full of the Negative Nancy vibes and you're not sure what to do? Well, in this week's episode, Claire gives tips why certain clients rub you up the wrong way, what your best plan of action is with the Negative Nancies in your life, and why charging you worth and raising your prices may help.
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Episode 3 = Find out how gaining expert status is linked to narrowing down your niche
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Do you know the benefit of teaching squats to pelvic floor dysfunction clients? Ever felt frustrated teaching a client to squat, and no matter what cues you use, they just STILL don't "get it", let alone "feel it" in their glutes? Want to know when the perfect time is to teach the squat to your PFD clients? Well, in this week's episode, Claire answers all of these questions and more and will give you insights into when she believes it's appropriate to introduce the squat to clients and why. Enjoy!
Links and resources:
Katy Bowman: Squats Are The New Kegel
Episode 23 - When Is It Safe To Progress Postnatal Clients On + Sign Them Off To Return To Mainstream Exercise?
Video: The glutes' role in pelvic floor rehab
Episode 5 - The Foot + Pelvic Floor Connection
Episode 10 - Lifestyle Factors That Affect Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Your Pelvic Matters Teacher Training program
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Work with postnatal clients and never really sure when to progress them on? Do you find the "6 months and you're no longer postnatal" rule a bit of a grey area because no two postnatal clients' recoveries are the same? Want to work your postnatal clients out harder so they break into a sweat, but unsure of how to do this safely and effectively? Well, in this week's episode, Claire answers all these questions and more, and will give you insights into her exact 5-step checklist clients have to "pass" before sending them into the wide world of mainstream exercise, plus hints and tips on why interval training, when done well, is so beneficial for the postnatal client. Enjoy!
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Been teaching group exercise classes for a long long time? Do you love some clients and dislike others? Are you at a crossroads in your business due to Covid 19 and not sure if you even want to return to a fully "in-person" class timetable because you kind of like the virtual stuff? Well, in this week's episode, Claire answers all these questions and more and will give you insights into several things she doesn't miss about teaching group exercise classes, and shares hints and tips to help you decide what the future holds for your fitness business as we go into the second half of 2020. Enjoy!
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Your Pelvic Matters Teacher Training program
Episode 1 - Introduction: Why I Quit Teaching Fitness Classes After 14+ Years
BONUS Coronavirus Episode - Why Streaming Your Classes Live On Zoom Is Not Practical, And What Alternatives You Have For Teaching Online
Episode 2 - My 5+ Year History Of Foot Pain
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Do you want more interaction and engagement on your Instagram? Feel like you're putting in all the hours creating content for your feed, only for no one to actually see it? Want to know how to truly connect with your audience on Instagram which then leads to converting customers and making more sales? Well, in this week's episode, Claire answers all these questions and more and will give you insights into the types of content that encourages interaction, what "white noise" is when it comes to content, and why, with a few simple tweaks to your current strategy, you'll start to see more community, comments and customers!
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Episode 6 - Which Is Better For Your Business: Instagram or Facebook?
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Ever told a pelvic floor dysfunction client to "Wait X months" for their symptoms to improve? Has another professional told your client to avoid an exercise or movement, and it's put you in a really awkward situation? Have you set clients exercises to do for homework and but they've made little progress? Well, in this week's episode, Claire answers all these questions, and gives insights into how she empowers her clients to move more and ultimately move better, why exercises aren't the be all and end all when it comes to solving pelvic floor dysfunction, and tips on how to deal with conflicting advice.
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Your Pelvic Matters Teacher Training
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Ever feel like it'd be useful to step back in time and change the past so you could avoid all those those mistakes you made in business when you first started out? Want to learn from someone who's been in business a while, employed staff and outsourced work, only for it not to work out? Well, in this week's episode, Claire answers all these questions, and gives insights into what she would've done differently had she had her time again.
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Episode 3 = Finding Happiness Working With Your Niche Clients
Episode 17 = Getting Rid Of Toxic Clients + Making Difficult Changes In Your Business
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Ever feel like some clients just aren't a good fit for you? Do you feel like you want to make some changes in your business as you go into the future, but not sure where to start? Struggling to know what to charge for one-on-one sessions and freely admit you haven't raised your prices in a long time due to fear? Well, in this week's episode, Claire answers all these questions, and gives insights into setting boundaries with clients, finding out why you do what you do, and info on why charging more equals less clients, but less work.
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Episode 1 = Introduction: Why I quit teaching fitness classes after 14+ years
Episode 3 = Finding Happiness Working With Your Niche Clients
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Have you ever read a book that literally changed your life? So much so that you feel compelled to share the author's work with other people in your life so they too can benefit? Well, in this week's Pelvicpreneur podcast, Claire showcases not one, but three books that she's read at various points in her existence, that have changed her life for the better. Knowledge is power, and knowledge is even more powerful when you take action on it, and the three books you'll hear Claire talk about have action points in spades. Enjoy!
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The Great Pain Deception - Steven Ray Ozanich
Atomic Habits - James Clear
Simple Steps To Foot Pain Relief - Katy Bowman
Episode 2 - My 5+ Year Foot Pain Story
Episode 5 - How Poor Foot Mechanics Affect Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
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Have you ever sent a pelvic floor client on their way with their exercises for homework only to find out they've hardly done half of it the next time you see them? Do you feel frustrated that some clients comply and others don't? Are you losing confidence in your abilities to deal with clients with incontinence, prolapse or pudendal neuralgia because you're just not getting them results? In this week's Pelvicpreneur Podcast, Claire walks you through why you may be overcomplicating matters in your approach to pelvic floor dysfunction clients right now, and what you need to do to attract happy customers so you never have to worry about the non-compliant ones ever again!
Links and resources:
Episode 5 - How Poor Foot Mechanics Affect Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Episode 2 - My 5+ Year Foot Pain Story
Episode 10 - Lifestyle Factors That Affect Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Video - How To Stretch Your Clients Hamstrings Effectively
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Ever wondered if you should have two Facebook Pages? Pondered over the idea of setting up a second Instagram account now that you've changed direction? Got a new qualification, and unsure whether these new services require a separate website? In this week's episode, Claire talks about consolidating your services, branding, what to call yourself when and if you diversify or niche down, and whether its appropriate to have more than one Facebook page, Instagram account or website to house content and showcase your skills.
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Episode 3 = Finding Happiness Working With Your Niche Clients
Episode 6 = Which platform is better for your business: Facebook or Instagram?
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Have you always struggled to price your services? Are you worried that if you create an online course that no one will buy it? Do you constantly compare yourself to other people online? Is perfectionism stalling you from moving forwards in your business? Jess Hoover, Life & Transformation Coach is my special guest on today's podcast and she's here to talk to you about WHY you keep making excuses, and what's really holding you back from achieving great things in life and in business. Take a listen and report back!
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Jess Hoover
Take Your Niche Online
Does the thought of mapping out your online course overwhelm you? Have you started the task so many times, only to find you can't get any sense or order to things, and worry that you're including too much or too little value in the content? Well, in this week's podcast, Claire will walk you through step-by-step what you need to do to get clarity on exactly what to include in your online course, what to throw in the bin, and which client group you'd be best to market your course to too!
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Episode 3 - How To Decide Who Your Niche Clients Are
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Ever wondered why some pelvic floor dysfunction clients get results from the exercises you set them for homework, whereas for others, no matter what you do, no amount of change to their exercise regime makes a difference to their symptoms? In this week's episode, find out how Claire solves that mystery for you by opening your eyes to a number of lifestyle factors that she observes and educates her PFD clients about in order to get them a consistent reduction in their symptoms.
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Episode 2 - My 5+ Year Foot Pain Story
Episode 5 - The Connection Between The Foot + Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Your Pelvic Matters Teacher Training program
Squatty Potty
Webinar "Lifestyle Factors That Affect PFD"
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Understanding who you are as a person helps you know more about how you can show up and operate as an entrepreneur. In this episode, Claire explains what the Myers Briggs Personality Test is and lets you know what her personality type is too. There's no right or wrong, good or bad personality type, but when it comes to running a business, making decisions and outsourcing tasks as your company grows, it definitely pays to learn more about you, so you can read others better, build a business that gets you out of bed in the morning (but doesn't drain you dry), and enables you to attract the right types of customers into your business, first time round.
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Myers Briggs Personality Test
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Are you often frustrated at how little you get done each day? Want some cost-effective, time-saving tools that enable your business to carry on without you having to be there all the time? In this episode, Claire highlights 6 tools she couldn't live without in her business. From time-management programs, to graphic design tools, to social media scheduling software - all of these play a role in ensuring Claire gets that work/life balance just right!
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Asana / Trello
Dropbox / GoogleDrive
Aweber / Mailchimp / Mailerlite / Constant Contact
Zoom / Whereby
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Planoly / Hootsuite
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Are you confused about which social media platform is best for your business? You are not alone! You feel like you're spinning plates, posting daily on Facebook and Instagram, and for what? Very little engagement, interaction or sales. I hear you! If you want to cut down the time you use on social media, get it working for you effectively, and attract more of the right types of customers first time round, into your business, this episode is full of hints and tips you will love.
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Episode 3 = Finding Happiness Working With Your Niche Clients
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Are you focusing on the foot at all with your clients with pelvic floor dysfunction? If not, you're doing them a bit of a disservice because it's a massive missing link to a lot of people. In this episode, allow Claire to walk you through, step-by-step, how and why poor foot mechanics affect pelvic floor function, and what you can do to help more clients with stress/urge incontinence, prolapse and other pelvic floor disorders the full-body approach way!
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Episode 2 = My Foot Pain Story
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Are you happy working with all of clients right now? Are you craving more credibility, recognition and financial reward for all that hard work you're putting in? Well, attracting everyone with a pulse isn't the answer. Being a master of nothing, and a Jack (or Jill!) or all trades dilutes your message and confuses your customer. But, in this episode, you'll learn that to gain true expert status, it's all about narrowing down your reach and serving one very specific type of client. Enjoy!
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I'm a self-confessed foot nerd, with good reason: I suffered with plantar fasciitis/foot pain for 5+ years. I'm here to share my story. The traditional approach of Physio, calf strengthening, sports massage, Chiro and wearing custom-made orthotics made little difference to my symptoms. Find out what approach did work, and why my feet are now much much happier!
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Simple Steps to Foot Pain Relief
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Welcome to the first episode of The Pelvicpreneur Podcast! So amazing to have you here. Let me take you on a journey from my humble beginnings as a gym instructor, to postnatal fitness expert, to then suffering with debilitating foot pain, only for that to be the catalyst to where I am today: quitting teaching my fitness/Pilates classes after 14+ years, to now specialising in pelvic floor dysfunction and mentoring FitPros, Personal Trainers and Physios solely online.
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